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Understanding Microwave
Oven Safety
IMPORTANT SAFEl=Y 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 burns, fire, electrical shock, injury to
persons, exposure to excessive microwave energy, or dam-
age when using the microwave oven, follow basic precau-
tions, including the following:
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Read all instructions before using the dropped. Electrical shock, fire or other
microwave oven.
hazards could result.
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Read and follow the specific “PRECAU-
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO-
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This appliance should be serviced only by
SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
qualified service personnel. Call an
ENERGY” found on page 5.
authorized Whirlpool@ service company for
examination, repair or adjustment.
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This appliance must be grounded. Con-
nect only to properly grounded outlet.
. Do not cover or block any opening on the
See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
appliance. Fire could result.
found on page 9.
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Do not store or use this appliance out-
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Install or locate this appliance only in
doors. Do not use this product near
accordance with the provided Installation
water-for example, near a kitchen sink,
Instructions found on page 8.
in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, and the like.
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Some products such as whole eggs in
the shell and sealed containers-for
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Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
example, closed glass jars-could
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Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
explode and should not be heated in
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Do not let cord hang over edge of table
this oven.
or counter.
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Do not heat, store or use flammable
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See door surface and interior cleaning
materials in or near the oven. Fumes
instructions on page 16.
could create a fire hazard or explosion.
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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
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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 specifically
combustible materials are placed inside
designed to heat or cook food. It is not
the oven to facilitate cooking. Paper
designed for industrial or laboratory use.
could char or burn, and some plastics
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As with any appliance, close supervision
could mett if used when heating foods.
is necessary when used by children.
-Do not deep fry in oven. Microwavable
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Do not operate this appliance if it has a
utensils are not suitable and it is difficult
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
to maintain appropriate deep frying
properly, or if it has been damaged or
temperatures.
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