Whirlpool MW8600XS manual Instructions, Electrical, requirements, Grounding

5. Electrical		requirements
Observe all		governing		codes and ordinances.
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6.GROUNDING		INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING.	Improper	use of the grounding	plug can result in a risk of
’	electrical	shock.
	DC NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER
	SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING		PRONG.

7.For yo.ir personal safety. this cppliance mcls’ be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electrtc shock by providing an escape wrre for the elec

tric current This applrance IS equipped with o

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3-PRONG

GROUNDING TYPE- QKre

WALL RECEPTACLE crl +-

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3-PRONG

GROUNDING PLUG

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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 Electrrcal Code and local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall recep- tacle is not available or if you are not sure if the

Plug the oven into the proper elec- outlet and put about one cup (250 ml] of cold water in a g.lass container in the

oven. Close the door. Make sure it latches. Fol- low the directions on page 7 to set the oven to COOK for T/Z minutes, When the time is up, the water should be heated.

well receptacle IS properly grounded and po-

larlzea. have it checked by a qualified electricran

It IS the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded and correctly polarized 3-prong wall receptacle in- stalled by a qualified electrician.

Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding Instructtons are not completely understood, or if

doubt exists CIS to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

It is NOT recommended to use an extension cord with your microwave oven, but if you find

it necessary to do so temporarily (until a

properly grounded and polarized 3-prong

receptacle is installed), use only a heavy duty UL listed 3-wire grounding type exten-

sion cord containing three 16-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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