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Microwave Oven Safety
IMPORTANT SAFEl-Y INSTRUCTIONS
Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as
with any appliance, there are special installation and safety precautions whiih must be
followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit.
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock, injury to
persons, exposure to excessive microwave energy, or dam-
age when using the microwave oven, follow basic precau-
tions, Including the following:
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Read all instructions before using the
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This appliance shouM be serviced only by
microwave oven.
qualified service personnel. Call an
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Read and follow the specific “PRECAU-
authorized Whirlpool service company for
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO-
examination, repair, or adjustment.
SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” found on page 5.
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Do not cover or block any opening on the
appliance. Fire could result.
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This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
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Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do
See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS”
not use this product near water - for
example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet
found in the Installation Instructions.
basement, or near a swimming pool, and
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Install or locate this appliance only in
the like.
accordance with the provided Installation
Instructions.
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Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
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Some products such as whole eggs in
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Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
the shell and sealed containers - for
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Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter.
example, closed glass jars - could
explode and should not be heated in
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This appliance is suitable for use above
this oven.
both gas and electric cooking equipment
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Do not heat, store, or use flammable
36 inches or less wide.
materials in or near the oven. Fumes
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See door surface and interior cleaning
could create a fire hazard or explosion.
instructions on page 36.
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Use this appliance only for its intended
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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
use as described in this manual. Do not
cavity:
use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this
-Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance. This type of oven is specifi-
appliance if paper, plastic, or other
tally designed to heat or cook food. It is
combustible materials are placed inside
not designed for industrial or laboratory
the oven to facilitate cooking. Paper
use.
could char or burn, and some plastics
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As with any appliance, close supervision
could melt if used when heating foods.
is necessary when used by children.
-Do not deep fry in oven. Microwavable
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Do not operate this appliance if it is not
utensils are not suitable and it is difficult
working properly, or if it has been dam-
to maintain appropriate deep frying
aged. Electrical shock, fire, or other
temperatures.
hazards could resutt.
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