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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 lnstallatlon 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
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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 4.
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This appliance must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See Ground-
ing Instructions found on page 31.
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Install or locate this appliance only in accor-
dance with the provided Installation Instructions
found on page 30.
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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 supervision is
necessary when used by children.
. 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 hazards may
result.
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This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Call an authorized
WhirlpoolsM service company for examination,
repair or adjustment.
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Do not cover or block any opening on the
appliance. Fire may result.
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Do not use outdoors. Damage to the oven or
electrical shock may result.
b Do not immerse cord or plug in water. Electrical
shock may result.
* Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Electrical shock may result.
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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 instruc-
tions on page 32
. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
-Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appli-
ante if paper, plastic, or other combustible
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 37. Some dishes (melamine, Cen-
tura@, etc.) absorb microwave energy, becom-
ing too hot to handle and slowing cooking
times. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or
plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
Cooking in metal containers can damage the
oven. So can containers with hidden metal
(twist-ties, foil lining, staples, metallic glaze or
trim.)
-If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep
oven door closed, turn oven off, and discon-
nect 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 34.
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS-
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