Whirlpool RM280PXB Use And Care Manual page 3

Important Safety Instructions
Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. How-
ever, 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.
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To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock, injury to
persons, exposure to excessive microwave energy, or
damage when using the microwave oven, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
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Read all instructions before using the
microwave oven.
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Read and follow the specifii "PRECAU-
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO-
SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY found on page 4.
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This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See "GROUNDING INSTRUC-
TIONS" found in the Installation Insttuc-
tions.
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Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided Installation
Instructions.
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Some products such as whole eggs
and
sealed containers-for example, closed
glass jars-may explode and should not
be heated in this oven.
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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 specifi-
cally designed to heat, cook, or dry food.
It is not designed for industrial or labora-
tory use.
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As with any appliance, close supervision
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 may result.
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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 may result.
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See door surface and interior cleaning
instructions on page 34.
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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 can
char or bum, and some plastics can
melt if used when heating foods.
-Do not deep fry in oven.
-Test dinnemrare or cookware before
using.
See page 39. Some dishes
(melamine, some ceramic dinnennrare,
etc.) absorb microwave energy, becom-
ing too hot to handle and slowing
cooking times. Cooking in metal contain-
ers not designed for microwave use can
damage the oven, as can containers
with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining,
staples, metallic glaze or trim).
-Remove wire twist-ties from paper or
plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
-If materials inside the oven should
ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven
off or shut off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.
-Do not use the cavity for storage
purposes. Do not leave paper products,
cooking utensils, or food in the cavity
when not in use.
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Read and follow "Operating Safety
Precautions" starting on page 36.
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