Whirlpool MW8650XR, MW8600XR, MW865EXR manual Safety Instructions, Save These Instructions

IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Microwave ovens have been used successfully in homes for a number of years. They are thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However,

as with any appliance, there are special installation and safety precautions

which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

1.Read all instructions before using 11. Do not use outdoors for damage to the

appliance. oven or electric shock may result.

2.Read 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
on page 3.
	for electric shock may result.

3.This appliance must be grounded. Con- 14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table nect only to properly grounded outlet. See or counter for electric shock may result. “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on

page

23.

15.

See door

surface cleaning

instructions

4. Install or

locate

this

appliance

only in

on page

24.

16.

To reduce

the

risk of

fire

or fire

in the

accordance

with

the

provided

“IN-

STALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS”

found

on

oven

cavity:

page

22.

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

6.

Use

this

appliance

only for its intended

when

heating

foods.

b. Test dinnerware

or

cookware

before

use

as

described

in this

manual.

using. See page 21. Some dishes (mela-

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 damaged or placing bag in oven. Cooking in metal dropped. Electric shock, fire or other haz- containers can damage the oven. So can

ards

may

result.

containers

with

hidden

metal

(twist-ties,

foil

9. This appliance

should be

serviced only

lining, staples, metallic glaze or trim.]

c. If materials inside the oven should ignite,

by

qualified

service

personnel.

Call

a

keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and

Whirlpool

authorized

TECH-CARE”

Service

disconnect

the

power

cord,

or shut

off

Company

for

examination,

repair

or

power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

adjustment.

10.Do not cover or block any opening the appliance, for fire may result.

on 17. Read and follow “OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” starting on page 20.

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