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J n/r POR'JANT SAFE:TY J NSTRUCT IONS
Microwave
ovens have been used successfully
in homes for a number
of
years. They are 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.
WARNING -
To reduce
the risk of burns, electric
shock,
fire, injury to persons or exposure
to excessive
microwave
energy:
1.
Read
all
instructions
before
using
appliance.
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
28.
4. Install or locate
this appliance
only in
accordance
with
the
provided
"IN-
STALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS"
found
on
page
27.
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 30.
16.
To reduce
the risk of fire or 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
33. Some dishes
(mela-
mine, Centura:"' etc.) absorb microwave
en-
ergy,
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 32.
SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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