IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any appliance, there are special lnstallatlon 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, electrlcal shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the mlcrowave oven, follow basic precautions, including the following:
1.Read all instructions before using the a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
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2. Read and | follow | the s | cific | “PRECAU- bustible | materials | are placed inside the | |||||
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBI?E EXPOSURETO | oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can char | ||||||||||
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nect only | o | roperly | rounded | outlet. See | c. Test dlnnerware or cookware before | ||||||
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4.Install or locpte this appliance only in and slowing cooking times. Remove wire accorgance with me provided lnstallatlon
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 le, closed can damage the oven, as can containers glass jars - may explode an cf should not with hidden metal
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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. | Thistype | of oven | isspecifically | de- | |||||||||
signed | to | heat, cook, | or | dry food. It is not | e. Do not use the cavity for storage | purposes. | |||||||
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. l?ead and follow | “Operating Safety Pre- | ||||||||||||
sion is necessary | when | used by children. |
8.Do not operate this appliance if it has a caut’ons” start’ng On page 22’
damaged | cord or plug, | if it is not working | 15. Because | of the automatic exhaust | fan | ||||||||
properly, | or if it has been | damaged | or | feature, | the | following cautions | must | be | |||||
dropped. | Electric | shock, | fire | or other | haz- | observed: |
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9. This a | pliance | should | be | serviced | only | cooktop at a high setting. Accidental fires | |||||||
from boilovers | or spatterin | on the surface | |||||||||||
by quali Pied | service personnel. Call an | au- | |||||||||||
thonzed | WhirlpoolSM service | company | for | unit could | spread, especia 9ly if the exhaust | ||||||||
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10.Do not cover or block any opening on the appliance. Fire may result.
11.Do not store or use this appliance out- doors. Do not use this roduct near water - for example, near a Ritchen sink, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming Pool1 and the like.
12.See door surface and interior cleaning instructions on page 19.
13.To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
b. Do not allow rease and soil to build up in the grease fiBter. Exhaust fan efficiency will decrease and fire may result. Clean often following the filter cleaning instruc- tions on pages 19 and 20.
c. Do not change the cooktop or oven lights without turning the power off at the
main power supply, see page 21). Elec- trical shock may resul\ .
d. Do not flame foods on a cooktop surface below this unit. The fan, if operating, may spread the flame and cause personal in- jury or property damage.
SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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