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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.
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock, 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 micro-
* Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
wave oven.
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Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
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Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS
counter.
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
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See door surface and interior cleaning instruc-
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found
tions on page 27.
on page 4.
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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
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This appliance must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See
-Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on
appliance if paper, plastic, or other combus-
page 26.
tible materials are placed inside the oven to
facilitate cooking. Paper can char or burn, and
. Install or locate this appliance only in accor-
some plastics can melt if used when heating
dance with the provided Installation Instruc-
foods.
tions found on page 25.
-Do not deep fry in oven.
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Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers-for example, closed glass
-Test dinnerware or cookware before using.
jars-may explode and should not be heated in
See page 32. Some dishes (melamine, some
this oven.
ceramic dinnerware, etc.) absorb microwave
energy, becoming too hot to handle and
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Use this appliance only for its intended use as
slowing cooking times. Cooking in metal
described in this manual, Do not use corrosive
containers not designed for microwave use
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This
can damage the oven, as can containers with
type of oven is specifically designed to heat,
hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining, staples,
cook, or dry food. It is not designed for
metallic glaze or trim).
industrial or laboratory use.
- Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
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As with any appliance, close supervision is
bags before placing bag in oven.
necessary when used by children.
- If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep
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Do not operate this appliance if it has a
oven door closed, turn oven off, and discon-
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
nect the power cord, or shut off power at the
properly, or if it has been damaged or
fuse or circuit breaker panel.
dropped. Electrical shock, fire or other
hazards may result.
-Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do
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This appliance should be serviced only by
not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or
food in the cavity when not in use.
qualified service personnel. Call an authorized
WhirlpoolSM
service company for examination,
-Do not mount over a sink.
repair or adjustment.
-Do not store anything directly on top of the
. Do not cover or block any opening on the
appliance when appliance is in operation.
appliance. Fire may result.
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Read and follow “Operating Safety Precautions”
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Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
starting on page 29.
Do not use this product near water-for
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1. A short power-supply cord is provided to
example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet
reduce the risks resulting from becoming
basement, or near a swimming pool, and
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
the like.
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are
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Do not immerse cord or plug in water,
available and may be used if care is exer-
cised in their use.
continued on next page
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