Kenmore 721.8506 Series Use & Care Manual page 6

PRECAUTIONSTO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a)
(b)
Do not attempt to operate this oven with the
door open. Doing so can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy. It is important
not to defeat or tamper with the
safety interlocks.
Do not place any object between the oven
front face and the door, or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on
sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It
is particularly important that the oven door
closes properly and that there is no damage
to the:
(t) Door (bent)
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired
by anyone except for a properly qualified
service technician.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Observe all governing codes and
ordinances. A 120-Volt, 60-Hz, AC-only,
15 or 20-amp fused electrical supply is
required. A time delay fuse is recommended.
It is recommended that a separate circuit,
serving only this appliance, is provided.
GROUNDING iNSTRUCTIONS
*For all cord connected appilances:
The microwave oven must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric shock
by providing an escape wire for the electric
current. The microwave oven is equipped
with a cord having a grounding wire with a
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
A WARNING:
improper grounding can
result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a
qualified electrician or service technician if you
do not understand the grounding instructions, or if
you wonder whether the appliance is properly
grounded. Do not use an extension cord. if the
power supply cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician or service technician install an outlet
near the microwave oven.
*For a permanently connected appliance:
This appliance has a short power supply cord
to reduce the risk of anyone tripping over or
becoming entangled in the cord. The microwave
oven must be connected to a grounded, metallic,
permanent wiring system, or an equipment
grounding conductor should be run with the
circuit conductors and connected to the
equipment grounding terminal or lead on the
microwave oven.
SAVE THESEiNSTRUCTIONS