IMPORTANT S4FF:T-Y INSTRI’CTIONS
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 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 | ||||||
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3. | This appliance must be grounded. | Con- | 14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table | |||||||||
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“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” | found on | |||||||||||
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accordance | with the | provided | “IN- | |||||||||
STALLATION | INSTRUCTIONS” | found | on | Oven cavity: |
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page | 19. |
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| a. Do not | overcook | food. Carefully | attend | |||
5. Some products such as whole eggs and | appliance if paper, plastic, or other com- | |||||||||||
bustible materials are placed inside the | ||||||||||||
sealed containers - for example, closed | ||||||||||||
oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can char | ||||||||||||
glass jars - may explode and should not | ||||||||||||
or burn, and some plastics can melt if used | ||||||||||||
be heated in this oven. |
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6.USe this ClppklnCe only for its intended b. Test dinnerware or cookware before
use as described | in this manual. |
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| using. | See page | 25. Some | dishes (mela- | |||
7. As with any appliance, | close | supervi- | mine, Centura? etc.) absorb | microwave | en- | |||||
sion is necessary | when used by children. |
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8. Do not operate | this appliance | if it has a | slowing cooking times. Remove wire twist- | |||||||
ties from paper or plastic bags before | ||||||||||
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working | ||||||||||
placing bag in oven. Cooking in metal | ||||||||||
properly, or if it has been | damaged | or | ||||||||
containers can damage the oven. So can | ||||||||||
dropped. Electric shock, fire or other haz- | ||||||||||
ards may result. | containers with hidden metal | |
lining, staples, metallic glaze or trim.) | ||
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9.This appliance should be serviced only c. If materials inside the oven should ignite, by qualified service PerSOnnel. CatI an keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and authorized Whirlpool”” Service Company for disconnect the power cord, or shut off
examination, repair or adjustment.
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
10.Do not cover or block any opening on d. Do not deep fry in oven.
the appliance, for fire may result. | 17. Read and follow “OPERATINGSAFETY |
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| PRECAUTIONS” starting on page 23. |
