Whirlpool 312141 Microwave Oven User Manual


 
hazard, the cord must be plugged tnto a mating 3-prong
grouncilng type wall receptacle, grounded In accordance
with the National ElectrIcal Code and local codes and
ordlnarrces. If a mating wall receptacle IS not avallable, It
1s The personal responslblllty and obllgatlon of the customer
to have a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle In-
stalled by a qualified electrlcian. See Figure 2.
3.PRONG
GROUNDING PLUG
POWER SUPPLY CORD
3.PRONG/
GROUNDING TYPE
WALL RECEPTACLE
FIGURE 2
ALTERNATE GROUNDING METHOD
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, RE-
MOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUND
PRONG.
If changing and properly grounding the wall receptacle is
Impossible and where local codes permit (consult your
electrical inspector), a temporary adapter may be plugged
Into the existing 2-prong wall receptacle to mate with the
3-prong power supply cord. See Figure 3. THIS, HOW-
EVER, IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
GROUND ASSEMBLY
IATTACH TO GROUNDED
COLD WATER PIPE,
-ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED
COLD WATER PIPE (REMOVE
PAINT, erc 1
! GROUND CLAMP
GRC’VND WIRE I# 16 MINIMUM
3 PRONG
GROUNDING PLUG-c
POWER SUPPLY CO_RD y
AD,\,,,, - /
ASSEMBLY
WALL RECEPTACLE
FIGURE 3
If this IS done, you must connect the grounding eyelet on
the adapter to the wall receptacle coverplate screw and
frown this same screw, you must connect a separate copper
gromlnd wire (No. 16 mlnlmum) to a grounded cold water
pipe.* See Figure 3. Do not ground to a gas supply pipe.
Do not connect to electrical supply until appliance is
permanently grounded.
‘Cold water pipe must have meral contlnulty to electrlcal ground
and not be interrupted by plastic, rubber or other electrlcally I”-
sulating connectors (Including water meter or pump) without adding
a jumper wire at these connections.
2.
WARNING
A.THIS MICROWAVE OVEN IS DESIGNED FOR USE IN
THE HOUSEHOLD ONLY AND MUST NOT BE USED
FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES.
B. Remove all packing material from the oven cavity. When
unpacking the unit, check for damage such as misallgned
door, damaged gaskets around the door or dents inside the
oven or on the exterior. If there is any damage, please do
not operate the unit until it has been checked by an author-
ized Whirlpool service technician and any repairs made,
if necessary.
C. Do not remove the outer case, door, or control panel at any
time. The unit is equipped with high voltage and should not
be handled unless by an authorized Whirlpool trained service
technlcian.
3. PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE
ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door
open since open-door operation can result in harm-
ful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not
to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face
and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to act
cumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is partic-
ularly important that the oven door close properly and
that there is no damage to the:
(1) 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 any-
one
except properly qualified service personnel.
(e) The oven should be checked for microwave leakage
by quahfied service personnel after a repair is made.
(f) DO not operate the oven if the door glass is broken.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
BENTON HARBOR, MICHIGAN 49022
Part No. 312141