Whirlpool 312141 installation instructions Figure Alternate Grounding Method, ’Figure

hazard, the cord must be plugged tnto a mating 3-prong

grouncilng type wall receptacle, grounded In accordance

with the National ElectrIcal Code and local codes and

ordlnarrces. If a mating wall receptacle IS not avallable, It

1s The personal responslblllty and obllgatlon of the customer

to have a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle In- stalled by a qualified electrlcian. See Figure 2.

3.PRONG

GROUNDING PLUG

3.PRONG/

POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING TYPE WALL RECEPTACLE

FIGURE 2

ALTERNATE GROUNDING METHOD

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, RE- MOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUND PRONG.

If changing and properly grounding the wall receptacle is

Impossible and where local codes permit (consult your

electrical inspector), a temporary adapter may be plugged Into the existing 2-prong wall receptacle to mate with the 3-prong power supply cord. See Figure 3. THIS, HOW-

EVER, IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

GROUND ASSEMBLY

IATTACH TO GROUNDED

COLD WATER PIPE,

-ELECTRICALLYGROUNDED COLD WATER PIPE (REMOVE PAINT, erc 1

! GROUND CLAMP

GRC’VND	WIRE	I# 16 MINIMUM
3 PRONG
GROUNDING		PLUG-c
POWER SUPPLY CO_RD y			AD,\,,,,	-	/
			ASSEMBLY	WALL	RECEPTACLE

’FIGURE 3

If this IS done, you must connect the grounding eyelet on

the adapter to the wall receptacle coverplate screw and frown this same screw, you must connect a separate copper gromlnd wire (No. 16 mlnlmum) to a grounded cold water

pipe.* See Figure 3. Do not ground to a gas supply pipe.

Do

not connect

to

electrical

supply

until

appliance

is

permanently

grounded.

‘Cold

water

pipe

must

have

meral

contlnulty

to

electrlcal

ground

and

not

be

interrupted

by

plastic,

rubber

or other

electrlcally

I”-

sulating

connectors

(Including

water

meter

or

pump)

without

adding

a jumper

wire

at these connections.

2.WARNING

A.THIS MICROWAVE OVEN IS DESIGNED FOR USE IN

THE HOUSEHOLD ONLY AND MUST NOT BE USED

FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES.

B. Remove all packing material from the oven cavity. When unpacking the unit, check for damage such as misallgned door, damaged gaskets around the door or dents inside the oven or on the exterior. If there is any damage, please do not operate the unit until it has been checked by an author-

ized Whirlpool service technician and any repairs made, if necessary.

C. Do not remove the outer case, door, or control panel at any time. The unit is equipped with high voltage and should not be handled unless by an authorized Whirlpool trained service technlcian.

3.PRECAUTIONSTO AVOIDPOSSIBLEEXPOSURE TOEXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY

(a)Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door

open since open-door operation can result in harm-

ful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

(b)Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to act cumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c)Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is partic-

ularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

(1)Door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d)The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by any-

one except properly qualified service personnel.

(e)The oven should be checked for microwave leakage by quahfied service personnel after a repair is made.

(f)DO not operate the oven if the door glass is broken.

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION BENTON HARBOR, MICHIGAN 49022

Part No. 312141