Whirlpool MFE14XW warranty Important Safety Instructions

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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.

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Read all instructions before using appliance.

Read and follow the specific “Precau- tions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy” found on page 2.

This appliance must be grounded. Con- nect only to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding Instructions found on page 5.

Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the povided Installation Instructions found on page 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.

Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.

As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

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. Electrical shock, fire or other hazards may result.

This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Call an authorized Roper”” service company for examination, repair or adjustment.

Do not cover or block any opening on the appliance. Fire may result.

Do not use outdoors. Damage to the oven or electrical shock may result.

Do not immerse cord or plug in water. Electrical shock may result.

Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Electrical shock may result.

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Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. Electrical shock may result.

Follow door surface and interior cleaning instructions on page 20.

To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

-Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other

combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can char or burn, and some plastics can melt if used when heating foods.

-Do not deep fry in oven.

-Test dinnerware or cookware before using. See pages 18 and 19. Some dishes (melamine, 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 con- tainers can damage the oven. So can containers with hidden metal (twist- ties, foil lining, staples, metallic glaze or trim).

-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.

Do not heat, store or use flammable materials in or near the oven. Fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

Read and follow “SAFETY PRECAU- TIONS” on page 20 and “OTHER HELP- FUL INSTRUCTIONS” on page 23.

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Contents Use Care Guide Page Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Ensure Proper Ground Exists Before USE InstallationGrounding Instructions Preferred MethodCircuits Features Control Panel Setting Time of DAY Operating InstructionsOperation Summary HI-POWER/MULTI-POWER Cooking HI-POWER CookingStep Stage MULTI-STAGE CookingDelay Start Cooking Hold WARM. ~ Hold WarmAuto Automatic Defrost CookingAutomatic Weight Defrost Cooking KEY Board Display Window Programming NEW Recipes HOW to Call UP a Preset NEW RecipeUtensils HOW Characteristics of Foods Affect Microwave CookingIntroductionto Microwavecooking Special Techniques in Microwave CookingTips on Reheating Food Cook Chill FoodsCare of Your Microwave Oven Safety PrecautionsPage Questions and Answers For Best Results Other Helpful InstructionsTechnical Specifications This Intentionally Left Blank What WE will not PAY for HOW to GET Service or Assistance