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Microwave Oven Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However,
as with any appliance, there are special installation and safety precautions which must be
followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit.
burns, injury to persons, exposure to excessive
microwave energy, or damage when using the
microwave oven, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
l Read all instructions before using the
l This appliance should be serviced only
microwave oven.
by qualified service personnel. Call an
l Read and follow the specific “PRE-
authorized Whirlpool service company
CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
for examination, repair, or adjustment.
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICRO-
* Do not cover or block any opening on
WAVE ENERGY” found on page 5.
the appliance. Fire could result.
l This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded
l Do not store this appliance outdoors.
outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUC-
Do not use this product near water -
TIONS” found in the Installation
for example, near a kitchen sink, in a
Instructions.
wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, and the like.
l Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided Installa-
l Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
tion Instructions.
l Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
l Some products such as whole eggs in
l Do not let cord hang over edge of table
the shell and sealed containers - for ex-
or counter.
ample, closed glass jars - could explode
*This appliance is suitable for use
and should not be heated in this oven.
above both gas and electric cooking
l Do not heat, store, or use flammable
equipment 36 inches or less wide.
materials in or near the oven. Fumes
l See door surface and interior cleaning
could create a fire hazard or explosion.
instructions on page 46.
l Use this appliance only for its intended
l 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
l 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
l Do not operate this appliance if it is
utensils are not suitable and it is difficult
not working properly, or if it has been
to maintain appropriate deep frying
damaged. Electrical shock, fire, or
temperatures.
other hazards could result.
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