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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 precau-
tions, including the following:
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Read all instructions before using the micro-
* See door surface and interior cleaning instruc-
wave oven.
tions on page 32.
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Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS
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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCES-
- Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
SIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page appliance if paper, plastic, or other combust-
4. ible materials are placed inside the oven to
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This appliance must be grounded. Connect
facilitate cooking. Paper can char or burn,
only to properly grounded outlet. See
and some plastics can melt if used when
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on heating foods.
page 31.
- Do not deep fry in oven.
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Install or locate this appliance only in accor- - Test dinnenvare or cookware before
dance with the provided Installation Instruc- using. See page 37. Some dishes (mela-
tions found on page 30. mine, Centura@, etc.) absorb microwave
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Some products such as whole eggs and sealed energy, becoming too hot to handle and
containers-for example, closed glass jars-may
slowing cooking times. Remove wire twist-
explode and should not be heated in this oven.
ties from paper or plastic bags before plac-
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Use this appliance only for its intended use as
ing bag in oven. Cooking in metal containers
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
not designed for microwave use can
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This
damage the oven, as can containers with
type of oven is specifically designed to heat,
hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining, staples,
cook, or dry food. It is not designed for indus-
metallic glaze or trim.)
trial or laboratory use.
- If materials inside the oven should ignite,
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As with any appliance, close supervision is
keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and
necessary when used by children.
disconnect the power cord, or shut off power
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DO not operate this appliance if it has a
at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
- Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.
properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
Do not leave paper products, cooking uten-
Electrical shock, fire or other hazards may
sils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
result.
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Read and follow “OPERATING SAFETY
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This appliance should be serviced only by
PRECAUTIONS” on page 34.
qualified service personnel. Call an authorized
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1. A short power-supply cord is provided to
Whirlpool” service company for examination,
reduce the risks resulting from becoming
repair or adjustment.
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
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Do not cover or block any opening on the appli-
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are
ante. Fire may result,
available and may be used if care is exer-
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DO not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do
cised in their use.
not use this product near water-for example,
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used, (a)
near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near
the marked electrical rating of the cord set or
a swimming pool, and the like.
extension cord should be at least as great as
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Do not immerse cord or plug in water. Electrical
the electrical rating of the appliance, (b) the
shock may result.
extension cord must be a grounding-type, 3-
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Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Electri-
wire cord, and (c) the longer cord should be
cal shock may result.
arranged so that it will not drape over the
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Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled
counter. Electrical shock may result.
on by children or tripped over accidentally.
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS-
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