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Microwave Oven Safety
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety statements under
warning symbols. Please pay special
attention to these symbols and follow any
instructions given. Here is a brief explana-
tion of the use of the symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as fire, electrical shock, burns,
and personal injury.
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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To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
burns, injury to persons, exposure to excessive
microwave energy, or damage when using the
microwave oven, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
*Read all instructions before using the
microwave oven.
*Read and follow the specific “PRE-
CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICRO-
WAVE ENERGY” found on page 6.
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This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUC-
TIONS” found on page 10.
*Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided Installa-
tion Instructions found on page 9.
aSome 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.
*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.
*As with any appliance, close supervi-
sion 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. Electrical shock,
fire, or other hazards could result.
aThis 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.
*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.
*Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
*Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
*Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter.
@See door surface and interior cleaning
instructions on page 27.
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