IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient
operation. 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.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage
when using the microwave oven, follow basic precautions, including
1. Read all instructions before using appliance.
2.Read and follow the specific “PRECAU-
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 3.
3.This appliance must be grounded. Con- nect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 29.
4.Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided “Installation Instructions” found on page 28.
5.Do not store the metal cooking rack in the oven.
6.Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers - for example, closed glass jars - may explode and should not be heated in this oven.
7.Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.
8.As with any appliance, close supervi- sion is necessary when used by children.
9.Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. Electric shock, fire or other haz- ards may result.
10.This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Call a Whirlpool authorized
Company for examination, repair or adjustment.
11.Do not cover or block any opening on the appliance, fire may result.
12.Do not use outdoors, damage to the oven or electric shock may result.
13.Do not immerse cord or plug in water, electric shock may result.
14.Keep cord away from heated surfaces, electric shock may result.
15.Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, electric shock may result.
16.Follow door surface and interior clean- ing instructions on page 31.
17.To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a.Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastic, or other com- bustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can char or burn, and some plastics can melt if used when heating foods.
b.Do not deep fry in oven.
c.Test dinnerware or cookware before using. See page 34. Some dishes (mela- mine, Centura,” etc.) absorb microwave energy, becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times. Remove wire twist- ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven. Cooking in metal containers can damage the oven. So can containers with hidden metal
d.If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and
disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
18.Read and follow “OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” starting on page 33.
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