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5. Electrical requirements
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
A 120 vblt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required. (Time-
delay fuse is recommended.) it is recommended that a separate circuit serving only
thls appilance be provided.
6.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical Shock Hazard
Improper use of the groundlng 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
wall receptacle is properly grounded and po-
be grounded. in the event of an electrical short
larized, have it checked by a qualified
circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric
electrician.
shock by providing an escape wire for the elec-
tric current. This appliance is equipped with a
It is the personal responsibility and obligation of
the customer to have a properly grounded and
polarized &prong grounding plug. it must be
plugged into a correctly polarized mating 3-
correctly polarized 3-prong wall receptacle in-
stalled by a qualified electrician.
prong grounding fype wall receptacle, prop-
erly installed and grounded in accordance
Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding
with the National Electrical Code and local
instructions are not completely understood, or if
codes and ordinances. If a mating wall recep-
doubt exists as to whether the appliance is
tacle is not available or if you are not sure if the
properly grounded.
It Is NOT recommended to use an extension
cord with your mlcrowave oven, but It you ftnd
It necessary to do so temporarily (untll a
GROUNDING TYP
properly grounded and polarized 3-prong
WALL RECEPTACLE
receptacle Is Installed), use only a heavy
duty UL llsted 3-wire grounding type exten-
slon cord contalnlng three M-gauge (mlnl-
mum) 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 extension cord must fit
into a 3-prong grounding 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.
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-
low the directions on page 7 to set the oven to
COOK for 2 mlnutes. When the time is up, the water
should be heated.
9. lhls mlcrowave oven
Is
deslgned 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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