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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.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, 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 -
for example, near a kitchen sink, in a
TIONS” found in the Installation
Instructions.
wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, and the like.
l Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided Installation
l Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
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
or counter.
example, closed glass jars - could
*This appliance is suitable for use
explode and should not be heated in
above both gas and electric cooking
this oven.
equipment 36 inches or less wide.
l Do not heat, store, or use flammable
l See door surface and interior cleaning
materials in or near the oven. Fumes
instructions on page 62.
could create a fire hazard or explosion. l To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
l Use this appliance only for its intended
cavity:
use as described in this manual. Do not -Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance if paper, plastic, or other
appliance. This type of oven is specifi- combustible materials are placed inside
tally designed to heat or cook food.
the oven to facilitate cooking. Paper
It is not designed for industrial or could char or burn, and some plastics
laboratory use.
could melt if used when heating foods.
l As with any appliance, close supervi-
-Do not deep fry in oven. Microwavable
sion is necessary when used by
utensils are not suitable and it is difficult
children.
to maintain appropriate deep frying
l Do not operate this appliance if it is not
temperatures.
working properly, or if it has been
damaged. Electrical shock, fire, or
other hazards could result.
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