3. Electrical requirements

Observe all governing codes and ordi- nances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required.

(Time-delay fuse is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

a.GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electrical shock. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG.

5.For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a polarized 3-prong grounding plug.

It must be plugged into a correctly polarized mating 3-prong grounding type wall receptacle, properly installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall receptacle is not available or if you are not sure if the wall receptacle is properly grounded and polarized, have it checked by a qualified electrician.

3-prong grounding type wall receptacle

3-prong grounding

Power

It is the personal responsibility and obliga- tion of the customer to have a properly grounded and correctly polarized 3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

It is not recommended to use an extension cord with your mlcrowave oven, but if you find It necessary to do so temporarily (until a properly grounded and polarized, 3-prong receptacle is installed), use only a heavy duty, UL listed, 3-wire grounding type extension cord containing three 16- gauge (minimum) copper wires. It must not be longer than 10 feet (cords longer than 10 feet may affect the cooking perfor- mance of your microwave oven). The plug on the extension cord must fit into a 3-prone grounding type wall receptacle (as shown on this page) and the receptacle end of the extension cord must accept the 3-prong grounding plug of the microwave oven.

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Whirlpool MC8131XE installation instructions Grounding Instructions