5. Electrical requirements

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 amp fused electrical supply is required. (Time-delay fuse is

recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

6.GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING.

Improper

use

of the grounding

plug can result

in

a risk

of

electrical

shock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An extension

cord

should

not

be used

with this

appliance.

 

Such

use

may

result

in a

fire,

electrical

shock

or

other

per-

 

sonal

injury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER

SUPPLY CORD 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 forthe elec-

tric current. This appliance is equipped with a

&PRONG

WALL RECEPTACLE

GPOUNDING

POWER SUPPLY

8.Plug the oven into the proper elec- trical outlet and put about one cup

(250 mL) of cold water in a glass container in the oven. Close the door. Make sure it latches. Fol- low the directions on page 6 to set the oven to COCK for II/Z minutes. When the time is up, the water should be heated.

polarized 3-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 is properly grounded and

polarized, 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 installed 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.

9.This microwave oven is designed for use in the household only and must not be used for

commercial purposes.

DO NOT remove the outer case, door, or con- trol panel at any time. The unit is equipped with high voltage and should not be serviced unless

by an authorized Whirlpool trained service technician.

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