Whirlpool MH7130XE Microwave Oven User Manual


 
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including
the following:
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of burns,
. The microwave oven should be serviced
electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or only by qualified service personnel. Call
exposure to excessive microwave energy:
an authorized Whirlpool service company
l Read all instructions before using the
for examination, repair, or adjustment.
microwave oven.
l Do not cover or block any openings on
l Read and follow the specific “PRE-
the microwave oven.
CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
l Do not store the microwave oven outdoors.
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
Do not use the microwave oven near
MICROWAVE ENERGY” found in water - for example, near a kitchen sink,
this section.
in a wet basement, or near a swimming
l The microwave oven must be
pool, and the like.
grounded. Connect only to properly
l Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” found at the end of
l Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
this section.
l Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter.
l Install or locate the microwave oven
only in accordance with the provided
l See door surface cleaning instructions in
Installation Instructions.
the “Caring for Your Microwave Oven”
section.
l Some products such as whole eggs
in the shell and sealed containers -
l Suitable for use above both gas and
for example, closed glass jars - may
electric cooking equipment.
explode and should not be heated in
l Intended to be used above ranges with
the microwave oven.
maximum width of 36 inches.
l Use the microwave oven only for its
For microwave ovens with a
intended use as described in this
ventilating hood:
manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals
or vapors in the microwave oven. This
l Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently -
Grease should not be allowed to accumu-
type of oven is specifically designed
late on hood or filter.
to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not
designed for industrial or laboratory use.
l When flaming foods under the hood, turn
the fan off. The fan, if operating, may
.As with any appliance, close supervision spread the flame.
is necessary when used by children.
l Use care when cleaning the vent-hood
l Do not operate the microwave oven if it
filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as
has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
lye-based oven cleaners, may damage
working properly, or if it has been
the filter.
damaged or dropped.
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