Microwave ovens have been used successtully in homes for a number of years. They are thoroughly tested for sate and efficient operation. However, as with any appliance, there are special Installation and safety precautions which must
be followed to ensure sate and satlsfactory operation and prevent damage to the unll
| WARNING | reduce | the | risk | of burns | electric | shock |
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| fire, injury to | persons | or | exposure | to | excessive | mlcrowave | energy |
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1. 2eal | a;1 InstructIons | before | using | 11. Do not | use | outdoors | for | damage | to the | |||
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2.Reac and follow the specific “PRECAU- 12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO for electric shock may result.
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found | 13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces | |
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3.This aopliance must be grounded. Con- 14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table nect onlv to properly grounded outlet. See or counter for electric shock may result. “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on
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STALLATION | INSTRUCTIONS” |
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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 |
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bustible | materials | are | placed | inside | the | |||||||||||||||||||
sealed | containers | - | for | example, |
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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 | appliance | only for | its intended |
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b. Test dinnerware | or | cookware | before | |||||||||||||||||||||
use | as | described | in this | manual. |
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7. | As | with | any appliance, | close |
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| mine, | Centura,” | etc.) | absorb | microwave |
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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-
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working ties from paper or plastic bags before
properly, or if it has been damaged or placing bag in oven. Cooking in metal dropped. Electric shock, fire or other haz- containers can damage the oven. So can
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| lining, staples, metallic glaze or trim.] | ||||||||
9. This appliance | should | be serviced | only | ||||||||||
c. If materials inside the oven should ignite, | |||||||||||||
by | qualrfied | service | personnel. | Call a | |||||||||
keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and | |||||||||||||
Whirlpool | authorized | ||||||||||||
disconnect | the | power | cord, | or shut off | |||||||||
Company | for | examination, | repair | or | |||||||||
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. | |||||||||||||
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| 17. Read and follow “OPERATING SAFETY | |||||||
10. | Do not | cover | or block | any opening | on | ||||||||
PRECAUTIONS” | starting | on page | 7. | ||||||||||
the | appliance, | for fire | may result. |
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS