IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Microwave ovens have been used successfully in homes for a number of years. They are 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 prever* damage to the unit.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock,
fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
1. Read all instructions | before using | 11. Do not use outdoors | for damage to the |
appliance. |
| oven or electric shock | may result. |
2.Read and follow the specific “PRECAU- 12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURETO for electric shock may result.
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found 13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces
on page 3. | for electric shock may result, |
3.This appliance must be grounded. Con- nect only to properly grounded outlet. See 4’GROUNDiNG INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 10.
4.Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided “IN- STALLATION INSTRUCTIONS9 found on page 9.
5.Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers - for example, closed glass jars - may explode and should not be heated in this oven.
6.Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.
7.As with any appliance, close supervi- sion is necessary when used by children.
8.Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. Electric shock, fire or other haz- ards may result,
9.This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Call a Whirlpool authorized
Company for examination, repair or adjustment.
10.Do not cover or block any opening on the appliance, for fire may result.
14.Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter for electric shock may result.
15.See door surface cleaning instructions on page 11.
16.To reduce the risk of fire or fire in the oven cavity:
a.Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other com- bustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can char or burn, and some plastics can melt if used when heating foods.
b.Test dinnerware or cookware before usinq See page 14. Some dishes (mela- mine, Centuraff etc.] absorb microwave en- ergy, becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times. Remove wire twist- ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven. Cooking in metal containers can damage the oven. So can containers with hidden metal
c. If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
17.Read and follow “OPERATINGSAFETY PRECAUTIONS” starting on page 13.
