Microwave Oven; Safety - Whirlpool MH7110XB Use And Care Manual

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, electrkal 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
other hazards could result.
microwave oven.
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This appliance shouM be serviced only by
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Read and follow the specific "PRECAU- qualified service personnel. Call an
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO-
authorized Whirlpool service company for
SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
examination, repair, or adjustment.
ENERGY" found on page 5.
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Do not cover or block any opening on the
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This appliance must be grounded.
appliance. Fire could result.
Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See "GROUNDING INSTRUC-
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Do not store this appliance outdoors.
TIONS" found in the Installation Instruc-
Do not use this product near water -
tions.
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
accordance with the provided Installation
pool, and the like.
Instructions.
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Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
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Some products such as whole eggs in the
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Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
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Do not let cord hang over edge of table
ample, closed glass jars - coti explode
or counter.
and should not be heated in this oven.
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This appliance is suitable for use
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Do not heat, store, or use flammable
above both gas and electric cooking
materials in or near the oven. Fumes
equipment 36 inches or less wide.
coukl create a fire hazard or explosion.
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See door surface and interior cleaning
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Use this appliance only for its intended
instructions on page 46.
use as described in this manual. Do not
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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this cavity:
appliance. This type of oven is specifi-
tally designed to heat or cook food. It is
-Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
not designed for industrial or laboratory
appliance if paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are placed inside
use.
the oven to facilitate cooking. Paper
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As with any appliance, close supervi-
could char or burn, and some plastics
sion is necessary when used by
could melt if used when heating foods.
children.
-Do not deep fry in oven. Microwavable
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Do not operate this appliance if it is not
utensils are not suitable and it is difficult
working properly, or if it has been
to maintain appropriate deep frying
damaged. Electrical shock, fire, or
temperatures.
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