Microwave Oven; Safety - Whirlpool MH7115XB Use And Care Manual

Microwave
Oven Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Microwave ovens have been 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.
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock, injury to
persons, exposure to excessive microwave energy, or dam-
age when using the microwave oven, follow basic precau-
tions, including the following:
*Read all instructions before using the
microwave oven.
*Read and follow the specifii 'PRECAU-
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO-
SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY" found on page 5.
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This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See "GROUNDING INSTRUC-
TIONS" found in the Installation Instruc-
tions.
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Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided Installa-
tion Instructions.
*Some products such as whole eggs in
the shell and sealed containers - for
example, closed glass jars - could
explode and should not be heated in
this oven.
.Do not heat, store, or use flammable
materials in or near the oven. Fumes
could create a fire hazard or explosion.
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Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not
use corrosive chemicals or vapors in
this appliance. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat or cook
food. It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use.
*As with any appliance, close supetvi-
sion is necessary when used by
children.
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Do not operate this appliance if it is not
working properly, or if it has been
damaged. Electrical shock, fire, or other
hazards could resutt.
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This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Call an
authorized Whirlpool service company for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
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Do not cover or block any opening on the
appliance. Fire could result.
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Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do
not use this product near water - for
example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, and
the like.
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Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
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Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
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Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter.
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This appliance is suitable for use above
both gas and electric cooking equipment
36 inches or less wide.
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See door surface and interior cleaning
instructions on page 44.
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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
cavity:
-Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are placed inside
the oven to facilitate cooking. Paper
could char or burn, and some plastics
could melt if used when heating foods.
-Do not deep fry in oven. Microwavable
utensils are not suitable and it is difficult
to maintain appropriate deep frying
temperatures.
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