Whirlpool MC8131XE Microwave Oven, Safety, Your safety is important to us

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Microwave Oven

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the use of the symbol.

Safety

This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or other injuries.

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, burns, injury to persons, exposure to excessive microwave energy, or damage when using the microwave oven, follow basic precautions, Including the following:

l Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.

l Read and follow the specific “PRE-

CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICRO- WAVE ENERGY” found on page 6.

*This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUC- TIONS” found on page 10.

l Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installa- tion Instructions found on page 9.

l Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers -for example, closed glass jars -could explode and should not be heated in this oven.

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

l Do not store this appliance outside.

l Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat or cook

food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

l 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 could result.

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

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

l Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

l Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

l Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

l Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

l See door surface and interior cleaning instructions on page 51.

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