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I. Electrical requirements
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
recommended.) It is recommended that a
4 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp fused
separate circuit serving only this appliance be
?lectrical supply is required. (Time-delay fuse is
provided.
i. 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.
5. 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
electric current. This appliance is equipped
with a polarized 3-prong 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 local
codes and ordinances. If a mating wall recep-
tacle is not available or if you are not sure if
the wall receptacle is properly grounded and
polarized, have it checked by a qualified
electrician.
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It is the personal responsibility and obliga-
tion 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 under-
stood, or if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
It is not recommended to use an exten-
sion cord with your microwave 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 3-wire grounding
type extension cord containing three
16-gauge (minimum) copper wires. It must
not be longer than 10 feet (cords longer than
10 feet may affect the cooking performance of
your microwave oven). The plug on the
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extension cord must fit into a 3-prong ground-
ing 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.
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7. To test the oven, plug it into the
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proper electrical outlet. Put about
one cup (250mL) of cold water in
a glass container in the oven.
Close the door. Make sure it latches. Follow the
directions on page 12 to set the oven to COOK
for 2 minutes. When the time is up, the water
should be heated.
8. This microwave 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 voltage and should be serviced by an
authorized Whirlpool” service technician.
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