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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, injury to persons or
damage when using the microwave oven, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
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Read all instructions before using the micro-
wave oven.
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Read and follow the specific Precautions to
avoid possible exposure to excessive micro-
wave energy found on page 3.
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This appliance must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See
Grounding instructions found on page 8.
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Install or locate this appliance only in accor-
dance with the provided Installation instruc-
tions found on page 7.
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Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers - for example, closed
glass jars - may explode and should not be
heated in this oven.
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Use this appliance only for its intended use
as described In this manual.
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As with any appliance, close supervrsion is
necessary when used by children.
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Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or
dropped. Electrical shock, fire or other haz-
ards may result.
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This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Call an autho-
rized Whirlpool”” service company for exami-
nation, repair or adjustment.
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Do not cover or block any opening on the
appliance. Fire may result.
. Do not use outdoors. Damage to the oven or
electrical shock may result.
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Do not immerse cord or plug tn water. Electri-
cal shock may result.
* Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Electri-
cal shock may result.
. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter. Electrical shock may result.
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See door surface and interior cleaning
instructions on page 9.
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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
- Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastic, or other com-
bustible materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can char
or burn, and some plastics can melt if
used when heating foods.
- Do not deep fry in oven.
- Test dinnerware or cookware before
using. See page 13. Some dishes (mela-
mine, Centura@, etc.) absorb microwave
energy, becoming too hot to handle and
slowing cooking times. Remove wire twist-
ties from paper or plastic bags before plac-
ing bag in oven. Cooking m metal con-
tainers can damage the oven. So can con-
tainers with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lin-
ing, staples, metallic glaze or trim.)
- If materials inside the oven should ignite,
keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and
disconnect the power cord, or shut off
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
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Do not heat, store or use flammable materials
in or near the oven. Fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion.
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Read and follow Operating safety precautions
starting on page 11.
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS-
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