Whirlpool UMV2186AA owner manual Vent FAN

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Safety

IMPORTANT GROUNDING	WARNING
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit,	Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the
grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire	power cord under any circumstances.
for the electrical current. This appliance is equipped with a cord that
includes a grounding wire and a grounding plug. The plug must be	NOTE
plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. Plug the
three-prong power cord into a properly grounded outlet of standard 115-	Connect the oven only to a 20A or greater and on a dedicated
120 voltage, 60 Hz. Your oven should be the only appliance on this circuit.
	circuit.
WARNING	THE VENT FAN
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of
electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or servicer if	The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions
you do not understand the grounding instructions or if you	(see page 15).Take care to prevent the starting and spreading
are not sure if the appliance is properly grounded.	of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in use.
Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. If the	• In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave
power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or	oven, smother a flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan
service technician install an outlet near the appliance.	completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray.
	• Never leave surface units beneath your microwave oven unattended
	at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers
	that may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is operating. To
	minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and
	use high heat on surface units only when necessary.
	• Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed
	to accumulate on hood of filter.
	• When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
	• Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive cleaning
	agent, such as lye-based oven cleaner, may damage the filter.

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