Whirlpool Microwave Oven Microwave Oven User Manual


 
5. Electrical requirements
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
A 120 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required. (Time-
delay fuse is recommended.) It is recommended that a Separate Circuit sewing Only this
appliance be provided.
6.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING. Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of
electrical shock.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER
SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG.
7. For your personal safety, this appliance must
wall receptacle is properly grounded and
be grounded. In the event of an electrical short
polarized, have it checked by a qualified
circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric
electrician.
shock byprovidinganescapewirefortheelec-
tric current. This appliance is equipped with a
It is the personal responsibility and obligation of
the customer to have a properly grounded and
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correctly polarized 3-prong wall receptacle
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installed by a qualified electrician.
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properly grounded.
It is NOT recommended to use an extension
cord.with your microwave oven, but if you find
it necessary to do so temporarily (until a pro-
perly grounded and polarized 3-prong recepta
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cle is installed], use only a heavy duty UL listed
3 wire grounding type extension cord containin!
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three 16 gauge (minimum) copper wires. It must
polarized 3-prong grounding plug. It must be
not be longer than 10 feet (cords longer than 10 fee
plugged into a correctly polarized mating 3-
may affect the cooklng performance of your ml-
prong grounding type wall receptacle, prop-
crowave oven] The plug on the extension cord
erly installed and grounded in accordance
must fit Into a 3-prong grounding type wall recep-
with the National Electrical Code and local
tacle (as shown on this page] and the receptacle
codes and ordinances. If a mating wall recep-
end of the extension cord must accept the 3-prone
tacle is not available or if you are not sure if the
grounding plug of the microwave oven
8. Plug the oven Into the proper elec-
trical outlet and put about one cup
(250 ml] of cold water in a glass container In the
oven. Close the door. Make sure it latches. Fol-
low the directions on page 7 to set the oven to
COOK for 2 minutes. When the time is up, the
‘water should be heated
9. This microwave oven is designed for use in
the household only and must not be used for
commercial purposes.
DO NOT
remove the door, control panel, or
back cover at any time. The unit is equipped
with high voltage and should not be serviced
unless by an authorized Whirlpool trained serv-
ice technician.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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