Microwave Oven Safety

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-
This symbol alerts you to
hazards such as fire, electrical
shock, or other injuries.
tion of the use of the symbol.

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 food. It is not designed for industrial or
microwave oven. laboratory use.
l Read and follow the specific “PRE- l As with any appliance, close supervision
CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE is necessary when used by children.
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICRO-
WAVE ENERGY” found on page 6. . Do not operate this appliance if it has
a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
*This appliance must be grounded. working properly, or if it has been
Connect only to properly grounded damaged or dropped. Electrical shock,
outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUC- fire, or other hazards could result.
TIONS” found on page 10. l This appliance should be serviced only
l Install or locate this appliance only in by qualified service personnel. Call an
accordance with the provided Installa- authorized Whirlpool service company
tion Instructions found on page 9. for examination, repair, or adjustment.
l Some products such as whole eggs in l Do not cover or block any opening on
the shell and sealed containers -for the appliance. Fire could result.
example, closed glass jars -could
explode and should not be heated in l Do not store or use this appliance
outdoors. Do not use this product near
this oven. water - for example, near a kitchen sink,
l Do not heat, store, or use flammable in a wet basement, or near a swimming
materials in or near the oven. Fumes pool, and the like.
could create a fire hazard or explosion. l Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
l Do not store this appliance outside. l Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
l Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do l Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter.
not use corrosive chemicals or vapors
in this appliance. This type of oven is l See door surface and interior cleaning
specifically designed to heat or cook instructions on page 51.
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