Whirlpool MW8550XS manual General information

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To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the microwave oven, follow the precautions on this and the preceding page.

DO NOT use the oven for storage. Do not leave paper products, books or cooking utensils in the oven when not in use. Fire may result if

someone accidentally starts the oven.

Don’t let anything touch the top of the oven.

DO NOT pop popcorn, except in a microwave approved pop- corn popper or commercial package designed especially for microwave ovens. Results are the manufacturer’s responsibility.

NEVER try to pop popcorn in a paper bag. Overcooking may result in smoke and fire.

DO NOT OVERCOOK POTATOES. Fire could result. At the end of the recom- mended cooking time they should be slightly firm.

Wrap in foil and set aside for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.

Starting a microwave oven when it’s empty is not recom- mended. If you experiment, put a container of water in the oven.

It is normal for the inside of the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while.

If a fire should start in the oven cavity:

l keep door closed

. turn oven off

l disconnect the power supply at the cord, fuse box or circuit breaker.

DO NOT use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven. Fire could result.

DO NOT dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper, gourds or clothes in the oven. Fire could result.

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DO NOT try to melt paraffin wax in the oven. you ‘may be burned.

If your electric power line voltage is less than the nor- mal 120 volts, cooking times may be longer,

To test a dish for safe use, put it into the oven with a cup of water beside it. Cook on HIGH Cook Power for one minute. If

the dish gets hot and water

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stays cool, do not use it.

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Whirlpool MW8550XS manual General information