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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Microwave ovens have been thoroughly teeted for
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efe end eff kient operation. However, as with
any eppiiance, there are special Inetaiiatbn and safety precautbne which must be followed to
ensure safe and retiefactory operation and prevent damage to the unit.
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock, injury to persons,
exposure to exceeeive microwave energy, or damage when using the
microwave oven, follow bask precautions, including the following:
b Read all instructions before using the mkro-
l Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
wave oven.
counter.
m Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS
l See door surface and interior cleaning instruc-
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
tions on page 26.
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found
l To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
on page 4.
- Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
l This appliance must be grounded. Connect
appliance if paper, plastic, or other combus-
only to properly grounded outlet. See tible materials are placed inside the oven to
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on
facilitate cooking. Paper can char or burn, and
page 25. some plastics can melt if used when heating
l Install or locate this appliance only in accor-
foods.
dance with the provided Installation Instruc-
-Do not deep fry in oven.
tions found on page 24.
-Test dinnerware or cookware before using.
l Some products such as whole eggs and
See page 31. Some dishes (melamine, some
sealed containers-for example, closed glass ceramic dinnenrvare. etc.) absorb microwave
jars-may explode and should not be heated in
energy, becoming too hot to handle and
this oven.
slowing cooking times. Cooking in metal
. Use this appliance only for its intended use as
containers not designed for microwave use
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
can damage the oven, as can containers with
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This
hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining, staples,
type of oven is specifically designed to heat,
metallic glaze or trim).
cook, or dry food. It is not designed for
- Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
industrial or laboratory use.
bags before placing bag in oven.
l As with any appliance, close supervision is
- lf materials inside the oven should ignite, keep
necessary when used by children.
oven door closed, turn oven off, and discon-
l Do not operate this appliance if it has a
nect the power cord, or shut off power at the
damaged cord or plug, lf it is not working
fuse or circuit breaker panel.
properly, or if it has been damaged or
-Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do
dropped. Electrical shock, fire or other
not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or
hazards may result.
food in the cavity when not in use.
l This appliance should be serviced only by
-Do not mount over a sink.
qualified service personnel. Call an authorized
Whirlpools” service company for examination,
-Do not store anything directly on top of the
repair or adjustment.
appliance when appliance is in operation.
Do not cover or block any opening on the
l Read and follow “Operating Safety Precautions”
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appliance. Fire may result.
starting on page 26.
l Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
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1.
A short power-supply cord is provided to
Do not use this product near water-for
reduce the risks resulting from becoming
example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
basement, or near a swimming pool, and the
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are
like.
available and may be used if care is exer-
l Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
cised in their use.
l Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
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