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Microwave Oven Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However,
as with any appliance, there are special installatiun and safety precautions which must be
followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit.
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Read afl instructiorw bdore using the
microwave oven.
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Read and follow the specifii ‘PRE-
CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICRO-
WAVE ENERGY” found on page 5.
‘This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to property grounded outlet.
See ‘GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS”
found on page 9.
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Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided Installation
Instructions found on page 9.
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Some products such as whole eggs in the
shell and sealed containers - for example,
cbsedgfaasjars-coufdexpbdeand
should not be heated in this oven.
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Do not heat, store, or use flammable
materials in or near the oven. Fumes
could create a fire hazard or explosion.
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Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not
usecormsivechemicelsorvaporsinthis
appliance. This type of oven is specifically
desiinedtoheatorcodcfood.ltisnot
designed for industrial or t&oratory use.
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As with any appliance, close supervision
is necessary when used by children.
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Donotoperatethisapptianceifithasa
damagedcordorptug,ifitisnotworking
properfy,orifithasbeendamagedor
dropped. Electrical shock, fire, or other
hazards could result.
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This appliance should be serviced only
by qualii service personnel. Call an
authorized Whirlpool service company
for examination, repair, or adjustment.
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Do not cover or block any opening on
the appdiance. Fire could result.
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Do not store or use this appliance
outdwrs. Do not use thii product near
water - for example, near a kitchen sink,
in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pod, and the like.
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Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
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Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
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Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter.
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See door surface and interior cleaning
instructions on page 31.
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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
cavity:
- Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliince if paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are placed
inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
Paper could char or bum, and some
plastics could melt if used when
heating foods.
- Do not deep fry in oven. Microwavable
utensits are not suitable and it is
diffiiult to maintain appropriate deep
frying temperatures.
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