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IMPORTAN'I
SAFFTY INSTRUCTIONS
Mlcrowave
ovens have been used successfully
in homes for a number
of years.
They are thoroughly
tested
for safe and etflclent
opemtlon.
However,
as with
any appliance,
there are special
lnstallatlon
and safety
precautions
which
must
be followed
to ensure safe and satisfactory
opemtlon
and prevent
damage
to
the unit.
WARNING -
To reduce
the rusk of burns, electric
shock,
fire, injury to persons or exposure
to excessive
mtcrowave
energy
1.
Read
311 rnstructrons
before
usrng
applrance.
2. Read and follow
the specific
"PRECAU-
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY" found
on page
3
3. This appliance
must be grounded.
Con-
nect only to properly
grounded
outlet. See
"GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS"
found
on
page
12.
4. Install or locate
this appliance
only in
accordance
with the provided
"INSTALLA-
TION INSTRUCTIONS" found on page
11.
5. Some products
such as whole eggs and
sealed
containers
- for example,
closed
glass jars - may explode
and should
not
be heated
in this oven.
6.
Use this appliance
only for its Intended
use as described
in this manual.
7. As with any appliance,
close supervi-
sion is necessary
when used by children.
8.
Do not operate
this appliance
if it has a
damaged
cord or plug, if it is not working
properly,
or if it has been
damaged
or
dropped.
Electric
shock, fire or other haz-
ards may result.
9. This appliance
should be serviced
only
by qualified
service
personnel.
Call
a
Whirlpool
authorized
TECH-CARE@ Service
Company
for examination,
repair
or
adjustment.
10.
Do not cover or block any opening
on
the appliance,
for fire may result.
11.
Do not use outdoors
for damage
to the
oven or electric
shock may result.
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water for
electric
shock may result.
13. Keep cord away
from heated
surfaces
for electric
shock may result.
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter
for electric
shock may result.
15.
See door surface
cleaning
instructions
on page
13.
16.
To reduce
the risk of fire in the oven
cavity:
a. Do not overcook
food. Carefully
attend
appliance
if paper,
plastic,
or other com-
bustible
materials
are placed
inside
the
oven to facilitate
cooking.
Paper can char
or burn, and some plastics can melt if used
when heating
foods.
b. Test dinnerware
or cookware
before
using.
See
page
10.
Some
dishes
(melamine,
Centura,"
etc.) absorb
micro-
wave energy, becoming
too hot to handle
and slowing
cooking
times. Remove
wire
twist-ties from paper
or plastic
bags before
placing
bag
in oven.
Cooking
in metal
containers
can damage
the oven. So can
containers
with hidden
metal [twist-ties, foil-
lining, staples, metallic
glaze or trim.)
c. 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.
17. Read and follow
"OPERATING
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS"
starting
on page
9.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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