5. Electrical requirements

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

A 120 Wt, 60 Hz,AC only, 15or 20 amp tused electrlcal supply Is required (Time delay tuse Is recommended.) It Is recommended that a separate clrcult serving only this appliance be provlded.

6.GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical Shock Hazard

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electrical shock. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLYCORD GROUNDING PRONG.

7.For your personal safety, this appliance mUSt be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the elec-

hit current, This appliance is equipped with a polarized &prong grounding plug. It mUSt be plugged into a correctly polarized mating 3

prong grounding type wall receptacle, prop-

erly installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local

codes and ordinances. If a mating Wall recep- tacle is not available or if you are not sure if the

WALL RECEPTACLE

wall receptacle is properly grounded and po-

larized. have it checked by a qualified electrician.

It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded and correctly polarized 3-prong wall receptacle in- stalled by a qualified electrician.

Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if

doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

It Is NOT recommended to use an extension cord with your mlcrowave oven, but If you flnd It necessary to do so temporarily (untll a properly grounded and polarized 3-prong receptacle is Installed), use only a heavy duty UL llsted 3-wire grounding type exten- slon cord contalnlng three M-gauge (mlnl- mum) copper wires. It must not be longer than 10 feet (cords longer than 10 feet may affect the

3-PRONG

J

cooking performance of your microwave

SROUNDING PLUG ! ’ ZROUNDING PRONG

POWERSUPPLY

CORD --!I I

8. To test the oven, plug it into the proper electrical outlet. Put about one cup f250mLI of cold water in a glass container in

the oven. Close the door. Make sure it latches. Fol- low the directions on page 7 to set the oven to COOK for 2 minutes. When the time is up, the water should be heated.

oven]. The plug on the extension cord must fit into a 3-prong grounding type wall receptacle (as shown on this page) and the receptacle end of the extension cord must accept the 3- prong grounding plug of the microwave oven.

9.This microwave oven is designed for use i the household only and must not be used fa commercial burboses. . .

DO NOT remove the door, control panel, o cabinet at any time. The unit is equipped witt high voltage and should not be serviced unles:

by an authorized Whirlpool trained servic6 technician.

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