Whirlpool MWIOOOXW manual Electrical requirements, Prong Power Supply Cord

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5. Electrical requirements

Observe all governlng codes and ordinances.

A 120 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 or 20 amp fued electrical supply is required. (Time-delay fuse

us recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

6.GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

7.For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire forthe eleC-

tric current. This appliance is equipped with a polarized &prong grounding plug. It must be plugged into a correctly polarized mating 3

prong grounding type wall receptacle, prop- erly installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local

codes and ordinances. If a mating wall recep- tacle is not available or if you are not sure if the

3-PRONG

GROUNDING TYPE WALL RECEPTACLE

PRONG

POWER SUPPLY

CORD

8. To test the oven, plug it into the proper electrical outlet. Put about on

cup (250mL) of cold water in a glass container in the oven. Close the door. Make sure it latches. Follow the directions on page 12 to set the oven to COOK for 2 minutes. When the time is up, the water should be heated.

wall receptacle is properly grounded and

polarized, have it checked by a qualified electrician.

It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded and

correctly polarized 3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if

doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

It Is NOT recommended to use an extension cord with your microwave oven, but It you find lt necessary to do so temporarily (until a pro- perly grounded and polarized 3-prong recepta- cle Is Installed), use only a heavy duty UL listed 3 wire grounding type extension cord containing three 16 gauge (mlnlmum) copper wires. It must not be longer than 10 feet (cords longer than 10 feet may affect the cooking performance of your mi- crowave oven). The plug on the extension cord must fit into a 3-prong grounding type Wall recep- tacle [as shown on this page] and the receptacle end of the extension cord must accept the 3-prong grounding plug of the microwave oven.

9.This microwave oven is designed for use in the household only and must not be used for commercial purposes.

DO NOT remove the door, control panel, or cabinet at any time. The unit is equipped with high voltage and should not be serviced unless by an authorized Whirlpool”” service tech- nician.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIQNS

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Contents Model Mwioooxw Contents Parts and featuresBefore you install your microwave oven Before you use your microwave ovenImportant Safety Instructions Cooking in your microwave oven Llsing your microwave ovenMicrowave oven control Setting the timer Not Close ThedoorInstallation instructions Installing your microwwe ovenProng Prong Power Supply CordElectrical requirements Custom mounting vour microwave oven Cleaning the microwave ovenCaring for your microwave oven Operating safety precautions Never Cook or Reheat a Whole EGGOontlnued on next If you need assistance% General InformationBefore Calling for assistance If you need service If you have a problem%Page Page Warranty