IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Convection microwave ovens have been used successfully in homes for a number of years. They are 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 opera- tion and prevent damage to the unit.
4LWARNING
1. Read all instructions before using appliance.
2.Read and follow the specific “PRECAU-
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSIJRE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 3.
3.This appliance must be grounded. Con- sect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on Dage 36.
4.Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided “INSTALLA- RON INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 35.
5.Some products such as whole eggs and ;ealed containers - for example, closed alass jars - may explode and should not oe heated in this oven.
5.Use this appliance only for its intended Jse as described in this manual.
7.As with any appliance, close supervision s necessary when used by children.
3.Do not operate this appliance if it has a lamaged cord or plug, if it is not working
lroperly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. Electric shock, fire or other haz- Ird may result.
?.This appliance should be serviced only
)y qualified service personnel. Call a Yhirlpool authorized factory service com- >any for examination, repair or adjustment.
0.Do not cover or block any opening on he appliance, for fire may result.
1.Do not use outdoors for damage to the )ven or electric shock may result.
2.Do not immerse cord or plug in water or electric shock may result
13.Keep cord away from heated surfaces for electric shock may result.
14.Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter for electric shock may result,
15.See door surface cleaning instructions on page 37.
16.To reduce the risk of fire or fire in the oven cavity:
a.Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastic, or other com- bustible materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate microwave cooking. Paper can char or burn, and some plastics can melt if used when heating foods.
b.Test dinnerware or cookware before using for microwave cooking. See page 39.
Some dishes (melamine, Centura, etc.) absorb microwave energy, becoming too hot to handle and slowing microwave cooking times. Remove wire
crowave or combination cooking. Micro- wave cooking in metal containers can damage the oven. So can containers with hidden metal
c. If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and
disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
17.Read and follow “MICROWAVE OPER- ATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” starting on page 38.
18.CAUTION: Do not operate this ap- pliance when it is empty except when pre-
heating for convection or combination cooking. See pages 26 and 30.
