Whirlpool MW8500XR manual Grounding Instructions, Save These Instructions, Electrical requirements

5. Electrical requirements

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Al20 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only,15 or 20 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	fhe grounding plug can result in a risk of
n	electrical	shock.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER

SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG.

7.For your personal safety, this appliance must wall receptacle is properly grounded and po-

be grounded. In the event of an electrical short larized, have it checked by a qualified

circuit,

grounding

reduces

the

risk

of electric

electrician.

shock

by

providing

an escape

wire

forthe

elec-

It is the

personal responsibility

and obligation

of

tric current. This appliance

is equipped

with a

the customer

to have

a properly

grounded

and

3-PPOWG

conectly

polarized

3-prong

wall

receptacle

in-

stalled

by a

qualified

electrician.

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PLUG

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WALL PECEPl*CLL

GROUNDING

POWERSUPPLY

polarized 3-prong grounding plug. It must be

plugged into a correct 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

TY) / ‘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 COOK for T/Z minutes. When the time is up. the water should be heated.

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 it you tlnd it necessary to do so temporarily (until a properly grounded and polarized 3-prong receptacle is installed), use only a heavy duty UL listed a-wire grounding type exten- sion cord containing three M-gauge (mini- mum) copper wires. It must not be longer than 10 feet [cords longer than 10 feet may affect the

cooking performance of your microwave 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 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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