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 | |||||
or burn, and some plastics can melt if used | ||||||
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE | ENERGY” found | |||||
when heating foods. | ||||||
on page | 3. |
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3.This appliance must be grounded. Con- b’ Do not deep fry in Oven’
c. Test dinnerware or cookware before nect only to properly grounded outlet. See using. See page 32. Some dishes “GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS” found in the
Installation Instructions. | (melamine, Centura,q etc.) absorb micro- | |
wave energy, becoming too hot to handle | ||
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4.Install or locate this appliance only in and slowing cooking times. Remove wire accordance with the provided Installation
Instructions. |
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| placing bag | in | oven. | Cooking |
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5. Some products such as whole eggs and | containers not designed for microwave use | ||||||||||||||
can | damage | the | oven, | as can | containers | ||||||||||
sealed | containers | - | for example, | closed | |||||||||||
glass jars - may | explode | and | should | no+ | with | hidden | metal | lining, sta- | |||||||
be heated in this oven. |
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6. Use this appliance |
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only | for its intended | keep oven door closed, turn oven | off, and | ||||||||||||
use as described | in this manual. | Do not use | d’Isconnect | 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- | ||||||||||||
e. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. | |||||||||||||||
signed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not | |||||||||||||||
Do not leave paper products, cooking | |||||||||||||||
designed for industrial or laboratory use. | |||||||||||||||
utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use. | |||||||||||||||
7. As with any appliance, | close | supervi- | |||||||||||||
14. | Read and follow”Operating | Safety Pre- | |||||||||||||
sion is necessary when used by children. | |||||||||||||||
cautions” starting on page 30. |
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8.Do not operate this appliance if it has a 15. Because of the automatic exhaust fan damaged cord or plug, if it is not working feature, the following cautions must be properly, or if it has been damaged or observed.
dropped. Electrical shock, fire or other haz- | a. Do not leave the area when using your | |||||||||||
ards may | result. |
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9. | This appliance should be | serviced | only | from | boilovers | or spattering | on the | surface | ||||
by | qualified | service | personnel. Call an | au- | unit | could spread, especially | if the | exhaust | ||||
thorized | WhirlpodlsM | service | company | for | fan is operating. |
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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- | often following the filter cleaning instruc- | |||||
tiOns | on page | 28, | |||||||
doors. Do not use this product near water - | c. Do not change the cooktop or oven | ||||||||
for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet | |||||||||
lights without turning the power off at the | |||||||||
basement, or near a swimming pool, and | |||||||||
main power supply, [see page 29). Elec- | |||||||||
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| trical | shock may result. | ||||
12. | See door surface | and interior | cleaning | ||||||
d. Do not flame | foods on a cooktop surface | ||||||||
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. |
