Whirlpool UMV2186AA owner manual Safety, Excessive Microwave Energy on this

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Safety

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID	IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO	When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions
	should be followed, including the following:
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY:	WARNING
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open	To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal
since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to	injury or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper	• Read all safety instructions before using the appliance.
with the safety interlocks.
	• Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Exposure to
(b) Do not place any object between the front face of the oven
	Excessive Microwave Energy” on this page.
and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate
	• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded
on sealing surfaces.
	outlets. See “Important Grounding Instructions” on page 4 of this
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly	manual.
important that the oven door close properly and that there is	• Install or place this appliance only in accordance with the installation
no damage to the	instructions provided.
1) Door (bent or dented),	• Some items, like whole eggs and food in sealed containers, may
2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),	explode if heated in this oven.
3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.	• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone	manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance.
except properly qualified service personnel.	This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It
	is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
WARNING	• As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by
	children.
Always observe Safety Precautions when using your	• Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is
	not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
oven. Never try to repair the oven on your own – there is	• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service
dangerous voltage inside. If the oven needs to be	personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for
repaired, call 1-800-688-1120 (U. S. A. and CANADA)	examination, repair, or adjustment.
for the name of an authorized service center near you.	• Do not cover or block any of the openings on this appliance.

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