IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with
any appllanoe, 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 foilowlng:
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Read all instructions before using the micro- . Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
wave oven. counter. Electrical shock may result.
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Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS
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See door surface and interior cleaning instruc-
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO tions on page 26.
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found
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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
on page 4. -Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
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This appliance must be grounded. Connect appliance if paper, plastic, or other combus-
only to properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on tible materials are placed inside the oven to
facilitate cooking. Paper can char or burn, and
page 25. some plastics can melt if used when heating
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install or locate this appliance only in aaxu- foods.
dance with the provided installation instruc-
tions found on page 24. - Do not deep fry in oven.
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Some products such
as
whole eggs and
-Test dlnnerware or cookware before using.
sealed containers-for example, closed glass See page 31. Some dishes (melamine,
Centura@, etc.) absorb microwave energy,
jars-may explode
and
should not be heated in
this oven. becoming too hot to handle
and
slowing
cooking times. Remove wire twist-ties from
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Use this appliance only for its intended use
as
paper or plastic bags before placing bag in
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive oven. Cooking in metal containers not de-
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This signed for microwave use can damage the
type of oven is specifically designed to heat, oven, as can containers with hidden metal
cook, or dry food. it is not designed for (twist-ties, foil lining, staples, metallic glaze or
industrial or laboratory use. trim.)
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As with any appliance, dose supervision is - If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep
necessary when used by children. oven door closed, turn oven off, and discon-
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Do not operate this appliance if it has a nect the power cord, or shut off power at the
damaged cord or plug, if ii is not working fuse or circuit breaker panel.
properly, or if it has been damaged or
- Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do
dropped. Electriil shock, fire or other not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or
hazards may result. food in the cavity when not in use.
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This appliance should be serviced only by
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Read and follow ‘Operating Safety Precautions”
qualified service personnel. Call
an
authorized starting on page 28.
Whirlpc# service
company for examination,
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1. A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the riiks resulting from becoming
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Do not aover or block
any
opening on the entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
appliance. Fire may resuft. 2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are
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Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. available and may be used if care is exer-
Do hot use this product near water-for
cised in their use.
example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet
basement,
or near a swimming pool, and the
3. ff
a
bng cord or extension cord is used, (a)
like. the
marked
electrical rating of the cord set or
extension cord should be
at
least as great as
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Do not immerse cord or plug in water. the electrical
rating of the appliance, (b) the
Electrical shock may resuft. extension cord must be a grounding-type,
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Keep cord
away
from heated surfaces. 3-wire cord, and (c) the bnger cord should be
Electrical shock may result. arranged so that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop where if can be pulled
on by chikfren or tripped over accidentally.