Whirlpool MC8130XA Use And Care Manual page 3

Understanding 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:
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Read all instructions before using the
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This appliance should be serviced only by
microwave oven.
qualified service personnel. Call an
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Read and follow the specific "PRECAU-
authorized Whirlpoole service company for
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO-
examination, repair or adjustment.
SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
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Do not cover or block any opening on the
ENERGY' found on page 5. appliance. Fire may result.
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This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded
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Do not store or use this appliance out-
outlet. See "GROUNDING INSTRUC-
doors. Do not use this product near
TIONS" found on page 9.
water-for example, near a kitchen sink,
in a wet basement, or near a swimming
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Install or locate this appliance only in
pool, and the like.
accordance with the provided Installation
Instructions found on page 8.
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Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
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Some products such as whole eggs in
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Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
the shell and sealed containers-for
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Do not let cord hang over edge of table
example, closed glass jars-may explode
or counter.
and
should not be heated in this oven. l
See door surface and interior cleaning
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Do not heat, store or use flammable
instructions on page 61.
materials in or near the oven. Fumes
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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
can create a fire hazard or explosion.
cavity:
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Use this appliance only for its intended
-Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
use as described in this manual. Do not
appliance if paper, plastic, or other
use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this
combustible materials are placed inside
appliance. This type of oven is specifi-
the oven to facilitate cooking. Paper
tally designed to heat or cook food. It is
can char or burn, and some plastics
not designed for industrial or laboratory
can melt if used when heating foods.
use.
-Do not use paper, plastics, or other
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As with any appliance, close supervision
combustible materials when operating
is necessary when used by children.
the microwave oven as a convection
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Do not operate this appliance if it has a
oven.
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
-Do not deep fry in oven. Microwavable
properly, or if it has been damaged or
utensils are not suitable and it is difficult
dropped. Electrical shock, fire or other
to maintain appropriate deep frying
hazards may result.
temperatures.
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