Whirlpool MB7120XY manual Importantsafetyinstructions, Save These Instructions

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

Mlcrowave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and effklent operatbn. However, as wlth any appliance, there are special lnstallatbn and safety precautbns which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operatlon and prevent damage to the unlt.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrkal damage when uslng the mkrowave lncludlng the following:

shock, InJury to persons, or oven, folbw bask pre-tbns,

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Read all instrud’bns before using the micro- wave oven.

Read and folbw the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 4.

This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS found on page 27.

Install or locate this appliance only in accor- dance with the provided Installation Instruc- tions found on page 26.

Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for example, dosed 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. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically’designed to heat, cook, or dry food. lt is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

As with any appliance, dose 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 WhirlpooP” service company for examination, repair or adjustment.

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

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.

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

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

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

lSee door surface and interior deaning instruc- tions on page 28.

lTo reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

-Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance il paper, plastic, or other cambus- tible 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 dlnnerware or cookware before uslng. See page 33. Some dishes (melamine, 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 not designed for microwave use can damage the oven, as can containers with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining, staples, metallic glaze or trim.)

-tt materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and discon- nect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

-Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

lRead and follow “OperatingSafety Precautions” starting on page 30.

l1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a bnger cord.

2.Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exer- cised in their use.

3.ff a bng cord or extension cord is used, (a) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, (b) the extension cord must be a grounding-type,

3-wire cord, and (c) the bnger cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.

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