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, 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 specific “PRECAU- bustible materials are placed inside the
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can char
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found or burn, and some plastics can melt if used
on page 3. when heating foods.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Con- b’ Do not deep fry in Oven’
nect only to properly grounded outlet. See
c. Test dinnerware or cookware before
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found in the
using.
See page 32. Some dishes
Installation Instructions. (melamine, Centura,q etc.) absorb micro-
4. Install or locate this appliance only in wave energy, becoming too hot to handle
and slowing cooking times. Remove wire
accordance with the provided Installation twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before
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 example, closed can damage the oven, as can containers
glass jars - may explode and should no+ with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining, sta-
be heated in this oven. ples, metallic glaze or trim.)
6.
Use this appliance only for its intended k
d. If materials inside the oven should ignite,
use as described in this manual. Do not use d’
eep oven door closed, turn oven off, and
corrosive chemicals or vapors in this ap- Isconnect the power cord, or shut off
pliance. This type of oven is specifically de- power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
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. Read and follow”Operating Safety Pre-
sion is necessary when used by children.
8.
Do not operate this appliance if it has a 15. B
cautions” starting on page 30.
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working ecause of the automatic exhaust fan
properly, or if it has been damaged or observed.
feature, the following cautions must be
dropped. Electrical shock, fire or other haz-
ards may result. a. Do not leave the area when using your
9. This appliance should be serviced only from boilovers or spattering on the surface
cooktop at a high setting. Accidental fires
by qualified service personnel. Call an au-
thorized WhirlpodlsM service company for fan is
operating.
unit could spread, especially if the exhaust
examination, repair or adjustment. b. Do not allow grease and soil to build up
10.
Do not cover or block any opening on in the grease filter. Exhaust fan efficiency
the appliance. Fire may result. will decrease and fire may result. Clean
11. Do
not Store
or use this
appliance Out- tiOns on page 28,
often following the filter cleaning instruc-
doors. Do not use this product near water -
for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet c. Do not change the cooktop or oven
basement, or near a swimming pool, and lights without turning the power off at the
the like. main power supply, [see page 29). Elec-
12. See door surface and interior cleaning d. Do not flame foods on a cooktop surface
trical shock may result.
instructions on page 27. below this unit. The fan, if operating, may
13.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven spread the flame and cause personal in-
cavity: jury or property damage.
SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS