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Understanding Microwave
Oven Safety
IMPORTANT SAFEnr lNSTRUCTlONS
Mkrowave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. How-
ever, as with any appliance, there are special Wtallation 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 mlcrowave energy, or dam-
age when using the mlcrowave
oven,
follow bask precau-
tions, Including the following:
l Read all instructions before using the
microwave oven.
l Read and follow the specific ‘PRECAU-
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO-
SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” found on page 5.
l This appliance must be grounded. Con-
nect only to property grounded outlet.
See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS”
found on page 9.
l Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided Installation
Instructions found on page 8.
l Some products such as whole eggs in the
shell and sealed containers-for example,
closed glass jars-may explode and
should not be heated in this oven.
l Do not heat, store or use flammable
materials in or near the oven. Fumes can
create a fire hazard or explosion.
l 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.
l As with any appliance, close supervision
is necessary when used by children.
l 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 may result.
l This appliance should be serviced only
by qualified service personnel. Call an
authorized Whirlpools service company
for examination, repair or adjustment.
l Do not cover or block any opening on the
appliance. Fire may result.
l 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.
l Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
l Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
l Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter.
l See door surface and interior cleaning
instructions on page 42.
l To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
cavity:
-Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are placed inside
the oven to facilitate cooking. Paper
can char or burn, and some plastics
can melt if used when heating foods.
-Do not deep fry in oven. Microwavable
utensils are not suitable and it is difficult
to maintain appropriate deep frying
temperatures.
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