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IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
MIcrowave
ovens have been thoroughly
tested
for safe and efficient
operatlon.
However,
as with any appliance,
there are Special
InBtallatlOn
and safety
precautions
which
must be followed
to ensure safe and
satisfactory
operation
and prevent
damage
to the unit.
To reduce
the
risk of fire, electrical
shock, injury to persons,
or damage
when using the microwave
oven, follow basic
precautions,
including
the following:
1.
Read all instructions
before using the
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
microwave
oven.
appliance
if paper, plastic, or other com-
2. Read and follow the s
cific "PRECAU-
r
bustible materials
are placed
inside the
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIB E EXPOSURE TO
oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can char
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" found
or burn, and some
iastics can melt if used
on page 3.
when heating foo s.
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3. This ap liance must be grounded. Con-
b' Do not deep fry in Oven'
nect only o roperly
rounded outlet. See
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c. Test dlnnerware
or cookware
before
"GROUNDIN
INSTRU TIONS" found in the
e
uslng.
See
page
24. Some
dishes
Installation Instructions.
(melamine,
Centura,@ etc.) absorb micro-
4.
hlStdl
Or locate
this
appiiance
Oniy
in
and
Slowing
Cooking
times.
Remove
wire
wave energy, becoming
too hot to handle
accordance
with the provided
lnstallatlon
twist-ties from
paper
Or piaStiC
bags
b&Ore
Instructions.
placing
bag in oven. Cooking
In metal
5. Some products such as whole eggs and
containers not designed for microwave use
sealed containers
- for exam
ie, closed
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can damage
the oven, as can containers
glass jars - may explode
an
should not
with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining, sta-
be heated in this oven.
pies, metallic glaze or trim.)
6.
Use this appliance
only for its intended
d. If materials inside the oven should ignite,
use as described
in this manual. Do not use
keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and
corrosive chemicals
or vapors in this ap
disconnect
the power
cord, or shut off
pliance. This ty e of oven is specifically
de-
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power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
signed to hea, cook, or dry food. It is not
e. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.
designed for industrial or laboratory
use.
Do not leave paper
products,
cooking
7. As with any appliance,
close supervi-
utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
sion is necessary when used by children.
14. Read and follow "Operating Safety Pre-
8. Do not operate this appliance
if it has a
cau'ons
starf'ng On page 22*
damaged
cord or plug, If it is not working
15.
Because of the automatic
exhaust fan
properly,
or if it has been damaged
or
feature, the following
cautions
must be
dropped.
Electric shock, fire or other haz-
observed:
ards may result.
a. Do not leave the area when using your
9. This a pliance should be serviced only
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cooktop at a high setting. Accidental
fires
by quali ied service personnel. Call an au-
from boiiovers or spatterin
on the surface
thorized WhirlpoolSM service company
for
unit could spread, especia ly if the exhaust
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examination,
repair or adjustment.
fan is operating.
10.
Do not cover or block any opening on
b. Do not allow
rease and soil to build up
the appliance.
Fire may result.
in the grease fi ter. Exhaust fan efficiency
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11.
Do not store or use this appliance
out-
will decrease
and fire may result. Clean
often following
the filter cleaning
instruc-
doors. Do not use this roduct near water -
tions on pages 19 and 20.
for example, near a itchen.sink, in a wet
c. Do not
change
the cooktop
or
oven
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basement or near a swrmmrng Pool, and
lights without turning the power
off
at the
the like.
main power supply,
see page 21). Eiec-
12. See door surface and interior cleaning
trical shock may resul . \
instructions on page 19.
d. Do not flame foods on a cooktop surface
13. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
below this unit. The fan, if operating,
may
cavity:
spread the flame and cause personal in-
jury or properly damage.
SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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