Whirlpool MH6700XW Use & Care Manual page 4

iMPORTANT SAH33' 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 fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or
damage when using the microwave oven, follow basic precau-
tions, Including the following:
1.
Read all instructions before using
bustible materials are placed inside the
appliance.
oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can char
2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAU-
or burn, and some plastics can melt if used
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
when heating foods.
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" found
b. Do not deep fry in the oven.
on page 3. c. Test dinnerware or cookware before
3. This appliance must be grounded. Con-
usinq. See page 32. Some dishes
nect only to properly grounded outlets. See
(melamine, Centura,@ etc.) absorb micro-
"GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" found in the
wave energy, becoming too hot to handle
Installation Instructions.
and slowing cooking times. Remove wire
4. Install or locate this appliance only in
twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before
accordance with the provided Installation
placing bag in oven. Cooking in metal
Instructions.
containers can damage the oven. So can
containers with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil
5. Do not store the metal cooking rack in
lining, staples, metallic glaze or trim.)
the oven.
d. If materials inside the oven should ignite,
6. Some products such as whole eggs and
keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and
sealed containers - for example, closed
disconnect the power cord, or shut off
glass jars - may explode and should not
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
be heated in this oven. 14. Read and follow "Operating Safety Pre-
7. Use this appliance only for its intended
cautions" starting On page 30.
use as described in this manual.
15. Because of the automatic exhaust fan
8.
As with any
applianCe,ClOSe SUperViSiOn
observed.
feature, the following cautions must be
is necessary when used by children.
a. Do not leave the area when using your
9. Do not operate this appliance if it has a
cooktop at a high setting. Accidental fires
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
from boilovers or spattering on the surface
properly, or if it has been damaged or unit could spread, especially if the exhaust
dropped. Electric shock, fire or other haz- fan is operating.
ards may result.
b. Do not allow grease and soil to build up
10.
This appliance should be serviced only
in the grease filter. Exhaust fan efficiency
by qualified service personnel. Call an au- will decrease and fire may result. Clean
thorized WhirlpoolSM service company for often following the filter cleaning instruc-
examination, repair or adjustment. tions on page 28.
11. Do not cover or block any opening on
c. Do not change the cooktop or oven
the appliance, fire may result.
lights without turning the power off at the
12.
FOlloW
door surface and interior clean- trical shock
may
result,
main power supply, (see page 29). Elec-
ing instructions on page 27.
13.
TO
reduce the risk
Of fire in the oven
&low this Unit. The fan, if operating, may
d. Do not flame foods on a cooktop surface
cavity:
spread the flame and cause personal in-
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
jury or property damage.
appliance if paper, plastic, or other com-