Whirlpool RM770PXB Use And Care Manual page 3

Important safety Instructions
Microwave ovens have been thoroughly testsd for safe and effklsnt operation. How-
ever, as with any appliance, there are spsclal Installation and safety prscautlons whkh
must be followed to onsurs safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the
unlt.
To reduce the risk of burns, firs, elect&al shock, InJury to
persons, exposure to excessive microwave energy, or dam-
age when uslng the mkrowave oven, follow basic precau-
tlons, lncludlng the followlng:
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Read all instructions before using the
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Do not cover or block any opening on the
microwave oven.
appliance. Frre could result.
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Read and follow the specific "PRECAU-
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See door surface and interior cleaning
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO-
instructions on page 33.
SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
ENERGY" found on page 4.
cavity:
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This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded
-Do not overcook food. Carefulfy attend
outlet. See "GROUNDING INSTRUC-
appliance if paper, plastic, or other
TIONS" found in the Installation Instruc-
combustible materials are placed inside
tions.
the oven to facilitate cooking. Paper
coukf char or bum, and some plastics
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Install or locate this appliance only in could melt if used when heating foods.
accordance with the provided Installation
Instructions.
-Do not deep fry in oven.
-Test dlnnsrwars or cookware before
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Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers-for example, closed
using. See page 38. Some dishes
glass jars-could explode and should not
(melamine, some ceramic dinnerware,
be heated in this oven.
etc.) absorb microwave energy, becom-
ing too hot to handle and slowing
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Use this appliance only for its intended
cooking times. Cooking in metal
use as described in this manual. Do not
containers not designed for microwave
use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this
use coukl damage the oven, as can
appliance. Thii type of oven is specifi- containers with hidden metal (twist-ties,
tally designed to heat, cook, or dry food. foil lining, staples, metallic glaze or
It is not designed for industrial or labora- trim).
tory use.
-Remove wire twist-ties from paper or
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As with any appliance, close supervision plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
is necessary when used by children.
-If materials inside the oven should
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Do not operate this appliance if it is not ignite, keep oven door closed, turn
working properly, or if it has been
oven off or shut off power at the fuse or
damaged. Electrical shock, fire or other circuit breaker panel.
hazards could result.
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This appliance should be serviced only
-Do not use the cavity for storage
purposes. Do not leave paper products,
by qualified service personnel. Call an
cooking utensils, or food in the cavity
authorized Whirlpoor service company
when not in use.
for examination, repair or adjustment.
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Read and follow "Operating Safety
Precautions" starting on page 35.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
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