Whirlpool MW120EXP Microwave Oven User Manual


 
5. Electrical requirements
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 amp fused electrical supply is required. (Time-delay fuse is
recommended.] It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance
be provided.
6.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING. 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.
7. For your personal safety, this appliance must
be grounded. In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric
shock by providing an escape wire forthe elec-
tric current. This appliance is equipped with a
POWS0 SUPPL”
COPD
GPOUNDING
polarized 3-prong grounding plug. It must be
plugged into a correctly polarized mating 3-
wrong grounding type wall receptacle, prop-
erly installed and grounded in accordance
Nith the National Electrical Code and local
codes and ordinances. If a mating wall recep-
ocle 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.
It is the personal responsibility and obligation 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 grounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if
doubt exists as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
It is NOT recommended to use an extension
cord with your microwave oven, but if you find
it necessary to do so temporarily (until a pro-
perly grounded and polarized 3-prong recepta-
cle is installed), use only a heavy duty UL listed
3 wire grounding type extension cord containing
three 16 gauge (minimum) copper wires. It musl
not be longer than 10 feet (cords longer than 10 feet
may affect the cooking performance of your mi-
crowave oven). The plug on the extension cord
must fit into a 3-prong grounding type wall recep-
tacle (as shown on this page] and the receptacle
end of the extension cord must accept the 3-prong
grounding plug of the microwave oven.
8. Plug the oven into the proper elec-
trical outlet and put about one cup
(250 mL] of cold water in a alass container in the
9. This microwave oven is designed for use in
the household only and must not be used for
commercial Durboses.
oven. Ciose the door, Make sure it latches. Fol-
low the directions on page 6 to set the oven to
COCK for 2 minutes. When the time is up, the
water should be heated.
. .
DO NOT remove the door, control panel, or
back cover at any time. The unit is equipped
with high voltage and should not be serviced
unless bv an authorized WhirlDOOl trained serv-
ice technician.
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