Whirlpool MH6600XM manual Important Safety Instructions, Save These Instructions

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.

1.Read all instructions before using 15. See door surface cleaning instructions

appliance. on page 19.

2.Read and follow the specific “PRECAU- 16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURETO cavity:

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a. Do not overcook

food. Carefully

attend

on page

3.

appliance

if paper,

plastic,

or other com-

3. This appliance

must be grounded.

Con-

bustible materials are

placed

inside

the

nected

to only properly

grounded

outlets.

oven to facilitate

cooking.

Paper can

char

See ‘GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS”found

in

or burn, and some plastics

can

melt if used

the “INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS

when

heating

foods,

4. Install or locate this appliance only in

b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or

plastic bags before placing bag in oven.

accordance with the separately provided

Cooking in metal containers can damage

‘INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS:

the oven. So can containers with hidden

5. Some products

such as whole

eggs

and

metal

(twist-ties, foil-lining,

staples,

metallic

sealed

containers

- for example,

closed

glaze

or trim). Testdinneware

or cookware

glass jars -

may

explode

and

should

not

before

using. See page

2 2.

oe heated in this oven.

C.If materials inside the oven should ignite,

6. Use this appliance

only for its intended

keep

oven door

closed,

turn

oven

off, and

Jse as described

in this manual.

disconnect

the

power

cord,

or

shut off

7. As with any appliance, close supervi-

power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

;ion is necessary

when

used by children.

17. Read

and follow

“OPERATINGSAFETY

6. Do not operate

this appliance

if it has a

PRECAUTIONS”starting on page

21.

damaged cord or plug, if it is not working

18. Because of the automatic exhaust fan

oroperly, or if it has been damaged or

feature, the following cautions must be

dropped. Electric shock, fire or other haz-

observed:

yrds may

result.

a. Do not leave the area when using your

3. This appliance

should

be serviced

only

cooktop at a high setting. Accidental fires

oy qualified

service

personnel.

Call

a

from boilovers or spattering on the surface

Nhirlpool authorized TECH-CARE@Service

unit could

spread,

especially

if the exhaust

Zompany

for examination,

repair

or

fan is operating.

adjustment. b. Do not allow grease and soil to build up

0.Do not cover or block any opening on in the grease filter. Exhaust fan efficiency

he appliance,		for fire may result.		will decrease			and	fire may	result. Clean
1. Do not use outdoors for damage to the				often following the filter cleaning instruc-
				tions on page		22.
)ven or electric shock may result.
				C. Do not change the cooktop or.oven
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water for
				lights	without	turning		the power off at the
electric shock		may	result.	main	power	supply.		Electrical	shock	may
13. Keep	cord	away	from heated surfaces	result.
:or electric	shock may result.			d. Do not flame			foods when operating			the
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table				exhaust fan. The fan, if operating,						may
				spread the flame and cause personal in-
3r counter for electric shock may result.
				jury or property			damage.

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