Whirlpool MW8901XS Use & Care Manual page 34

DO NOT
use the oven for
storage. Do not leave paper
products, books or cooking
utensils in the oven when not
in use. Fire may result if
someone accidentally starts
the oven.
Don't let anything touch the
top of the oven.
DO NOT pop popcorn, except
in a microwave approved pop-
corn popper or commercial
package designed especially
for microwave ovens.
NEVER try to pop popcorn in a
paper bag. Overcooking may
result in smoke and fire.
DO NOT try to melt paraffin
wax in the oven. You may
be burned.
DO NOT OVERCOOK
POTATOES.
Fire could result.
At the end of the recom-
mended cooking time they
should be slightly firm.
Wrap in foil and set aside
for 5 minutes. They will finish
cooking while standing.
If a fire should start in the oven
cavity:
l
keep door closed
9 turn oven off
l
disconnect the power
supply at the cord, fuse box
or circuit breaker.
Starting a microwave oven when
DO NOT use newspaper or
it's empty is not recommended.
other printed paper in the oven.
If you experiment, put a
Fire could result.
container of water in the oven.
It is normal for the inside of
the oven door to look wavy
DO NOT dry flowers, fruit, herbs,
wood, paper, gourds or clothes
in the oven. Fire could result.
after the oven has been
running for a while.
General information
If your electric power line
or outlet voltage is less than
the normal 120 volts, cook-
ing times may be longer.
To test a dish for safe use, put it
into the oven with a cup of water
beside it. Cook on HIGH Cook
Power for one minute. If the dish
gets hot and water stays cool,
do not use it.
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