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5. Electrical requirements
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
A 120 Wt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp tused electrlcal supply Is required (Time
delay tuse Is recommended.) It Is recommended that a separate clrcult serving
only this appliance be provlded.
6.
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.
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 for the elec-
hit current, This appliance is equipped with a
polarized &prong grounding plug. It mUSt be
plugged into a correctly polarized mating 3
prong grounding type wall receptacle, prop-
erly 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
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WALL RECEPTACLE
3-PRONG ”
! ’ ZROUNDING
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SROUNDING PLUG
PRONG
POWER SUPPLY
CORD
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wall receptacle is properly grounded and po-
larized. 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 in-
stalled 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 mlcrowave oven, but If you flnd
It necessary to do so temporarily (untll a
properly grounded and polarized 3-prong
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 f250mLI of cold water in a glass container in
9. This microwave oven is designed for use i
the household only and must not be used fa
commercial burboses.
the oven. Close the door. Make sure it latches. Fol-
low the directions on page 7 to set the oven to
COOK for 2 minutes. When the time is up, the water
should be heated.
. .
DO NOT remove the door, control panel, o
cabinet at any time. The unit is equipped witt
high voltage and should not be serviced unles:
by an authorized Whirlpool trained servic6
technician.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS