Whirlpool MT6900XW Microwave Oven User Manual


 
4.Electrical requirements
Obsewe all governing codes and ordinances.
recommended.) ft is recommended that a
A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp fused
separate circuit serving only this appliance
electrical supply is required. (Timedelay fuse is
be provided.
5. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical
Shock Hazard
Improper use of the grounding plug can result In a risk of electrical
shock
DO
NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE
POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG.
6. For your personal safety, this appliance must
be grounded. In the event of an electrical
short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electrical shock by providing an escape wire
for the eiectrii current. This appliance is
equipped with a polarized 3prong grounding
plug. It must be plugged into a correctly
polarized mating 3-prong grounding type
wall receptacle, properly installed and
grounded in accordance with the National
Electrical Code and focal codes and ordi-
nances. ff a mating wail receptacle is not
available or if you are not sure if the wall
receptacle is properly grounded
and
polarized, have ff checked by a qualified
electrician.
&prong groundlng type
wall raceptede
3-prong groundlng
It is the personal responsibility and obligation of
the customer to have a properly grounded and
correctly polarized 3-prong wall receptacle
installed by a qualified electrician.
Consult a qualified electrician if the ground-
ing instructions are not completely understood,
or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
ft is not recommended to use an exten-
sion cord with your mlcrowave oven, but if
you find it necessary to do so temporarily
(until a properly grounded and polarized 3-
prong receptacle is Installed), use only a
heavy duty UL listed I-wire grounding type
extensfon cord containing three Is-gauge
(minimum) copper wires.
ft must not be longer
than 10 feet (cords longer than 10 feet may
affect the -king performance of your micro-
wave oven). The plug on the extension cord
must fft into a 3-prong grounding type wall
receptacle (as shown on this page) and the
receptacle end of the extension cord must
accept the 3-prong grounding plug of the
microwave oven.
To test
the oven, plug it into the
proper electrical outlet. Put about
one cup (250mL) of cold water in
a
glass container in the oven.
Close the door. Make sure if latches. Follow
the directions on page 12 to set the oven to
cook for 2 minutes. When the time is up, the
water shouki be heated.
8. This mkxowave oven is designed for use In
the household only and must not be used
for commercial purposes.
Do
not
remove the door, control panel or
cabinet at
any
time. The unit is equipped with
high voftage and shoukf be serviced by an
authorized Whirl@” service technician.
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