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5. Electrical requirements
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
A 120 btt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply Is required. (Ttme-
delay fuse Is recommended.) tt Is recommended that a separate circuttserving only
this appliance be provlded.
b. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
7. For your personal safety, this appliance must
wall receptacle is properly grounded and po-
38 grounded. In the event of an electrical short
larized, have It checked by a quallfied
circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric
electrician.
rhock by providing an escape wire for the elec-
it is the personal responsibility and obligation of
TIC current. This appliance is equipped with a
the customer to have a properly grounded and
3-PRONO
OROUNDINO TYPE
WALL RECEPTACLE
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instructtons are not completely understood, or if
doubt exists as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
correctly polarized 3-prong wall receptacle in-
stalled by a qualifted electrtcian.
Consult a quaIltIed electrician if the grounding
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lt Is NOT recommended to use an extension
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cord with your mlcrowave oven, but If you flnd
3-PRONG
It necessary to do so temporarily (unttl a
GROUNDING PLUG
property grounded and polarized 3-prong
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receptacle Is Installed), use only a heavy
duty UL llsted 3-wire groundlng type exten-
slon cord contalnlng three S-gauge (mlnl-
polarized 3-prong grounding plug. It must be
mum) copper wires.
It must not be longer than
plugged into a correctly polarized mating 3-
10 feet (cords longer than 10 feet may affect the
prong grounding type wall receptacle, prop-
cooking performance of your microwave
srly installed and grounded in accordance
oven]. The plug on the extension cord must fit
with the National Electrical Code and local
into a 3-prong grounding type wall receptacle
codes and ordinances. If a mating wall recep-
(as shown on this page) and the receptacle
‘ade
is not available or if you are not sure if the
end of the extenston cord must accept the 3-
prong grounding plug of the microwave oven.
8. To test the oven, plug it into the
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. Foi-
tow the directions on page 7 to set the oven to
COOK for 2 minutes. When the time is up, the water
should be heated.
9. 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 not be serviced unless
by an authorized Whirlpool trained
Service
technician.
SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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