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IMPORTANT
SAF| h"
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
appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific
"PRECAU-
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY" found
on page
3.
3. This appliance
must be grounded.
Con-
nect only to properly
grounded
outlet. See
"GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS"
found
on
page
10.
4. Install or locate
this appliance
only
in
accordance
with the provided
"INSTALLA-
TION INSTRUCTIONS" found on page
9.
5. Some products
such as whole eggs and
sealed
containers
- for example,
closed
glass jars - may explode
and should
not
be heated
in this oven.
6. Use this appliance
only for its intended
use as described
in this manual.
7. As with any appliance,
close supervi-
sion is necessary
when used by children.
8. 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.
Electric
shock, tire or other haz-
ards may result.
9. This appliance
should be serviced
only
by qualified
service
personnel.
Call
a
Whirlpool
authorized
TECH-CARE" Service
Company
for examination,
repair
or
adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any opening
on
the appliance,
for fire may result.
11. Do not use outdoors
for damage
to the
oven or electric
shock may result.
12.
Do not immerse cord or plug in water for
electric
shock may result.
13. Keep cord away from heated
surfaces
for electric
shock may result.
14. Do not let cord hang over edge oftable
or counter
for electric
shock may result.
15. See door surface cleaning
instructions
on page 11.
16. To reduce
the risk of fire in the oven
cavity:
a. Do not overcook
food. Carefully
attend
appliance
if paper,
plastic, or other com-
bustible
materials
are placed
inside the
oven to facilitate
cooking.
Paper can char
or burn, and some plastics can melt if used
when
heating
foods.
b. Remove
wire twist-ties
from paper
or
plastic
bags
before
placing
bag in oven.
Cooking
in metal containers
can damage
the oven. So can containers
with hidden
metal [twist-ties, foil-lining,
staples, metallic
glaze or trim). Testdinnerware
or cookwa
re
before
using. See page
7.
c. If materials
inside the oven should ignite,
keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and
disconnect
the
power
cord,
or shut off
power
at the fuse or circuit breaker
panel.
17.
Read
and follow
"OPERATING SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS" starting on page
7.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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