Microwave Oven; Safety; Instructions - Whirlpool MT6120XE Use & Care Manual

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IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of burns, electric
shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to exces-
sive microwave energy:
0 Read all instructions before using the micro-
wave oven.
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Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY" found in this section.
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The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See "GROUND-
ING INSTRUCTIONS" found in the "Installation
Instructions" section.
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Install or locate the microwave oven only in
accordance with the Installation Instructions.
0 Some products such as whole eggs in the shell
and sealed containers - for example, closed glass
jars - may explode and should not be heated in
the microwave oven.
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Use the microwave oven only for its intended use
as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven. This
type of oven is specifically designed to heat,
cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial
or laboratory use.
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As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
0 Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working prop-
erly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
0 The microwave oven should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Call an authorized
Whirlpool service company for examination,
repair, or adjustment.
0 Do not cover or block any openings on the
microwave oven.
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Do not store the microwave oven outdoors. Do
not use the microwave oven near water - for
example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement,
or near a swimming pool, and the like.
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Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
0 Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
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Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter.
0 See door surface cleaning instructions in the
"Caring for Your Microwave Oven" section.
0 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
- Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the
microwave oven if paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking.
- Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing bag in oven.
- If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep
oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect
the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
- Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do
not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or
food in the cavity when not in use.
- Do not mount over a sink.
- Do not store anything directly on top of the
microwave oven when the microwave oven
is in operation.
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
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