IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Mlcrowave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and ettlclent operation. However, as with any appliance, there are speclal lnstallatlon and satety precautions which must be followed to ensure sate and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unlt.
To reduce the risk of fire, .electricai 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 |
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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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“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” | found on | |||||||||||
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4. install or locate this appliance only in | instructions | on | page | 26. |
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STALLATION | INSTRUCTIONS” | found | on | Oven cavity: |
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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- sealed containers - for example, closed bustible materials are placed inside the glass jars - may explode and should not oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can char
be heated in this oven.or burn, and some plastics can melt if used
when heating foods.
6.Use this appliance only for its intended b. Test dinnerware or cookware before
use as described | in this manual. | using. | See page | 30. Some | dishes (meia- | ||
7. As with any appliance, | close supervi- | mine, Centura? etc.] absorb | microwave | en- | |||
sion is necessary | when used by children. | ergy, | becoming | too hot to handle | and | ||
8.Do not operate this appliance if it has a slowing cooking times. Remove wire twist- damaged cord or plug, if it is not working ties from paper or plastic bags before
properly, or if it has been damagedor placing bag in oven. Cooking in metal
dropped. Electric shock, fire or other haz- | containers can damage the oven. So can | |||
containers with hidden metal | ||||
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9. This appliance should be serviced only | ||||
c. If materials inside the oven should ignite, | ||||
by qualified service personnel. Call an | ||||
keep oven | door closed, turn oven off, and | |||
authorized Whirlpool” | Service Company for | |||
examination, repair | or adjustment. | disconnect | the power cord, or shut off | |
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. | ||||
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10.Do not cover or block any opening on the appliance, for fire may result.
d. Do not deep fry in oven.
17.Read and follow “OPERATINGSAFETY PRECAUTIONS” starting on page 28.
