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Understanding Microwave
Oven Safety
T SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. How-
ever, 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:
. Read all instructions before using the
l This appliance should be serviced only
microwave oven.
by qualified service personnel. Call an
l Read and follow the specific “PRECAU-
authorized Whirlpool@ service company
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO-
for examination, repair or adjustment.
SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
l Do not cover or block any opening on the
ENERGY” found on page 5.
appliance. Fire may result.
l This appliance must be grounded. Con-
* Do not store or use this appliance
nect only to properly grounded outlet.
See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS”
outdoors. Do not use this product near
found on page 9.
water-for example, near a kitchen sink,
in a wet basement, or near a swimming
l Install or locate this appliance only in
pool, and the like.
accordance with the provided Installation
Instructions found on page 8.
l Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
l Some products such as whole eggs in the
l Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
shell and sealed containers-for example,
l Do not let cord hang over edge of table
closed glass jars-may explode and
or counter.
should not be heated in this oven.
l See door surface and interior cleaning
l Do not heat, store or use flammable
instructions on page 39.
materials in or near the oven. Fumes can
l To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
create a fire hazard or explosion.
cavity:
l Use this appliance only for its intended
-Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
use as described in this manual. Do not
appliance if paper, plastic, or other
use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this
combustible materials are placed inside
appliance. This type of oven is specifically
the oven to facilitate cooking. Paper
designed to heat or cook food. It is not
can char or burn, and some plastics
designed for industrial or laboratory use.
can melt if used when heating foods.
l As with any appliance, close supervision
-Do not deep fry in oven. Microwavable
is necessary when used by children.
utensils are not suitable and it is difficult
l Do not operate this appliance if it has a
to maintain appropriate deep frying
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
temperatures.
properly, or if it has been damaged or
dropped. Electrical shock, fire or other
hazards may result.
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