IIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Mlcrowave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient
operation. However, as wtth any appliance, there are special Installation and
safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory
operation and prevent damage to the unlt.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock, injury to persons
or damage
when using the microwave oven, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
1.
Read all instructions before using
11.
Do not use outdoors for damage to the
appliance.
oven or electric shock may result.
2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAU-
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
for electric shock
may
result.
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found
on page 3.
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces
3. This appliance must be grounded. Con-
for electric shock may result.
nect only to properly grounded outlet. See
u. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on
or counter for electric shock may result.
me 9.
15.
See door surface and interior cleaning
4.
Install or locate this appliance only in
instructions On page lo’
accordance with the provided “IN-
16.
To reduce the risk of fire or fire in the
STALLATION INSTRUCTIONS” found on
oven cavity:
paw
8.
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
5. Some products such as whole eggs and
appliance if paper, plastic, or other com-
sealed containers - for example, closed
bustible materials are placed inside the
glass jars - may explode and should not
oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can char
be heated in this oven.
or burn, and some plastics can melt if used
6.
Use this appliance only for its intended
when heating foods’
use as described in this manual.
b. Test dinnerware or cookware before
7. As with any appliance, close supervi-
using. See page
14.
Some dishes (mela-
mine, Centura? etc.) absorb microwave en-
slon Is necessary when used by children.
ergy, becoming too hot to handle and
8.
Do not operate this appliance if it has a
slowing cooking times. Remove wire twist-
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
ties from paper or plastic bags before
properly, or if it has been damaged or
placing bag in oven. Cooking in metal
dropped. Electric shock, fire or other haz-
containers can damage the oven. So can
ards may result.
containers with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil
9. This appliance should be serviced only
lining, staples, metallic glaze or trim.)
by qualified service personnel. Call an
c. If materials inside the oven should ignite,
authorized Whirlpool”” Service Company for
keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and
examination, repair or adjustment.
disconnect the power cord, or shut off
10.
Do not cover or block any opening on
d l,o not deep fry in Oven
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
the appliance, for ftre may result.
17. Read and follow “OPERATING SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS” starting on page
12.
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