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Microwave Oven Safety
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1 and personal injury.
dangers as fire electrical shock burns
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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.
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burns, Injury to persons,.exposure to
excessive
microwave energy, or damage when using the
microwave oven, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
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Read all instructions before using the
microwave oven.
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Read and follow the specific “PRE-
CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICRO-
WAVE ENERGY” found on page 6.
*This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUC-
TIONS” found on page 10.
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Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided Installation
Instructions found on page 9.
*Some products such as whole eggs in
the shell and sealed containers - for
example, closed glass jars - could
explode and 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
use corrosive chemicals or vapors in
this appliance. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat or cook
food. It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use.
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As with any appliance, close supervision
is necessary when used by children.
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Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or
dropped. Fire, electrical shock, or other
hazards could result.
*This appliance should be serviced only
by qualified 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 appliance. Fire could result.
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Do not store or use this appliance
outdoors. Do not use this product near
water - for example, near a kitchen sink,
in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, 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.
*See door surface and interior cleaning
instructions on page 16.
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