Operating Safety Precautions
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Do not pop popcorn, except in a microwave approved popcorn popper or commercial pack- age desinged especially for microwave ovens. Follow directions supplied with the product.
Never try to pop popcorn in a paper bag not designed for microwave oven use. Overcooking may result in smoke and fire.
Do not repop unpopped kernels. Do not reuse popcorn bags.
Starting a microwave oven when it’s empty is not recommended.
If you practice programming the oven, put a container of water in the oven.
It is normal for the inside of the oven door to lock wavy after the oven has been running for a while.
Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven. Fire could result.
Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper, gourds or clothes in the oven. Fire could result.
Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven. Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it.
Glassturntable
Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable is securely in place. Cooking efficiency will be reduced. Also, arcing (sparking and crackling) can occur, causing black marks in the oven cavity.
Make sure glass turntable is
Handle glass turntable will care when removing from oven to avoid possible breakage. If glass turntable cracks or breaks, contact your Whirlpool dealer for a replacement.
Glass turntable
When a browning dish is used, the browning
dish bottom must be at least 3/16 inch above the glass turntable. If your browning dish is not elevated on feet, set it on a
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