Whirlpool MH6100XY Precautions, including the following, Are, Tions to Avoid POSSIBr E Exposureto

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

MIcrowave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient

operatlon. However, as with any appliance, there are Special InBtallatlOn 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, injury to persons, or damage when using the microwave oven, follow basic

precautions, including the following:

1.Read all instructions before using the a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

microwave

oven.

appliance

if paper,

plastic,

or other com-

2. Read

and

follow the

s

cific

“PRECAU- bustible

materials

are

placed

inside

the

TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBr E EXPOSURETO

oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can char

or burn, and

some

iastics can

melt

if used

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found

when heating

foo CPs.

on page

3.

3. This ap

liance

must be grounded.

Con-

b’ Do not deep

fry in Oven’

before

nect only

Po

roperly

rounded

outlet. See

c. Test

dlnnerware

or

cookware

uslng.

See

page

24.

Some

dishes

“GROUNDIN INSTRUe TIONS” found in the

(melamine, Centura,@ etc.) absorb micro-

Installation

Instructions.

wave energy, becoming too hot to handle

4.

hlStdl

Or

locate

this appiiance

Oniy

in

and

Slowing

Cooking

times.

Remove

wire

accordance

with

the

provided

lnstallatlon

twist-ties from paper

Or

piaStiC

bags

b&Ore

Instructions.

placing

bag

in

oven.

Cooking

In metal

5. Some products

such as whole

eggs

and

containers

not designed

for microwave

use

sealed

containers

-

for exam

ie, closed

can

damage

the

oven, as can

containers

glass jars -

may

explode

an 8

should

not

with

hidden

metal (twist-ties, foil

lining,

sta-

be

heated

in this oven.

pies, metallic

glaze

or trim.)

6.

Use this appliance

only for its intended

d. If materials

inside

the oven should

ignite,

use as described in this manual. Do not use

keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and

disconnect

the

power cord, or shut off

corrosive chemicals or vapors in this ap

power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

pliance.

Thisty

e of oven

is specifically

de-

e. Do not use the cavity

for storage

purposes.

signed

to

hea,P cook,

or

dry

food. It is not

designed

for industrial

or laboratory

use.

Do

not

leave

paper

products,

cooking

7. As with any appliance, close supervi-

utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

14.

Read and

follow

“Operating Safety Pre-

sion is necessary

when used

by children.

8.

Do not operate

this appliance

if it has a

cau’ons

starf’ng

On page

22*

exhaust

fan

damaged

cord

or plug,

If it is not working

15.

Because

of the

automatic

properly,

or

if

it

has

been

damaged

or

feature,

the

following

cautions

must

be

dropped. Electric shock, fire or other haz- observed:

leave the

area when

using your

ards may

result.

a. Do not

9.

This a

pliance

should

be

serviced

only

cooktop at a high setting. Accidental fires

from boiiovers

or spatterin

on the

surface

by quali Pied service personnel. Call an au-

unit could spread, especia 8ly if the exhaust

thorized WhirlpoolSM service company for

fan

is operating.

examination,

repair or adjustment.

b. Do not allow

rease

and

soil to build

up

10. Do not cover or block any opening on

in the grease fiBter. Exhaust fan efficiency

the

appliance.

Fire may

result.

will decrease and fire may result. Clean

11.Do not store or use this appliance out- often following the filter cleaning instruc-

doors. Do not use this

roduct near water -

tions on pages

19 and 20.

for example,

near

a

Ritchen.sink,

in a wet

c. Do

not change

the cooktop

or

oven

basement

or near

a

swrmmrng

Pool, and

lights

without

turning

the

power

off

at the

the

like.

main

power

supply,

see

page

21). Eiec-

12.

See door

surface

and interior

cleaning

trical shock may resul\ .

surface

instructions

on page

19.

d. Do not flame

foods on a cooktop

13. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven

below this unit. The fan, if operating, may

spread the flame and cause personal in-

cavity:

jury or properly

damage.

SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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