Important Safety Instructions

Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for sate and efficient opera- tion. However, as with any appliance, there are special installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit.

I To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons or damage when using the microwave oven, follow basic precautions, including the following:

1.Read all instructions before using 11.Do not use outdoors, damage to the

appliance.

oven or electric shock may result.

2.Read and follow the specific “PRECAU- 12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water, TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO electric shock may result.

	EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY”found on	13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces,
	page 3.
		electric shock may result.

3.This appliance must be grounded. Con- 14. Do not let cord hang over edge of nect only to properly grounded outlet. See table or counter, electric shock may result. “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on

page 8.15. See door suface and interior cleaning

4. Install or located this appliance only in	instructions		on page	9.

accordance with the provided “INSTALLA- 16. To reduce the risk of fire or fire in the
TION INSTURCTIONS”found on page 7.	oven	cavity:
5. Some products such as whole eggs and	a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
	appliance if paper, plastic, or other com-
sealed containers - for example, closed
	bustible materials are placed inside the
glass jars - may explode and should not
	oven	to	facilitate	cooking. Paper can
be heated in this oven.
	char or burn, and some plastics can melt

6.Use this appliance only for its intended if used when heating foods.

use as described	in this	manual.	b. Do not	deep	fry in oven.
7. As with any appliance, close supervision			c. Test dinnerware or cookward before
7. As with any appliance, close supervision			using. See	page	12. Some dishes (mela-
is necessary when	used	by children.	using. See	page	12. Some dishes (mela-

8. Do not operate this appliance if it has mine, Centura@, etc.) absorb microwave a damaged cord or plug, if it is not work- energy, becoming too hot to handle and ing properly, or if it has been damaged or slowing cooking times. Remove wire twist- dropped. Electric shock, fire or other haz- ties from paper or plastic bags before

ards may result.placing bag in oven. Cooking in metal containers can damage the oven. So can

9.This appliance should be serviced only containers with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil by qualified service personnel. Call an au- lining, staples, metallic glaze or trim.) thorized Whirlpool”” service company for d. If materials inside the oven should ignite,

examination,	repair	or adjustment.	keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and
10. Do not	cover	or block any opening	disconnect the power cord, or shut off
			power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
on the appliance, fire may result.			17. Read and follow “OPERATINGSAFETY

PRECAUTIONS”starting on page 10.

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