Whirlpool MW3601XW Microwave Oven User Manual


 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Mlcrowave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and ettlclent
operation. However, as with any appliance, there are speclal lnstallatlon and
satety precautions which must be followed to ensure sate and satisfactory
operation and prevent damage to the unlt.
To
reduce the risk of fire, .electricai shock, injury to persons
or damage when using the microwave oven, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
1.
Read all instructions before using
11.
Do not use outdoors for damage to the
appliance.
oven or electric shock may result.
2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAU- 12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
for electric shock may result.
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces
on page 3.
for electric shock may result,
3. This appliance must be grounded. Con-
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
nect only to properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on
or counter for electric shock may result.
page 25.
15.
See door surface and interior cleaning
4. install or locate this appliance only in
instructions on page 26.
accordance with the provided “IN-
16.
To reduce the risk of fire or fire in the
STALLATION INSTRUCTIONS” found on
Oven cavity:
page 24.
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
5. Some products such as whole eggs and
appliance if paper, plastic, or other com-
sealed containers - for example, closed
bustible materials are placed inside the
glass jars -
may explode and should not
oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can char
be heated in this oven.
or burn, and some plastics can melt if used
when heating foods.
6.
Use this appliance only for its intended
b. Test dinnerware or cookware before
use as described in this manual.
using. See page 30. Some dishes (meia-
7. As with any appliance, close supervi- mine, Centura? etc.] absorb microwave en-
sion is necessary when used by children.
ergy, becoming too hot to handle and
8.
Do not operate this appliance if it has a
slowing cooking times. Remove wire twist-
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
ties from paper or plastic bags before
properly, or if it has been damagedor
placing bag in oven. Cooking in metal
dropped. Electric shock, fire or other haz-
containers can damage the oven. So can
ards may result.
containers with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil
9. This appliance should be serviced only
lining, staples, metallic glaze or trim.)
by qualified service personnel. Call an
c. If materials inside the oven should ignite,
authorized Whirlpool” Service Company for
keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and
examination, repair or adjustment.
disconnect the power cord, or shut off
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
10.
Do not cover or block any opening on d. Do not deep fry in oven.
the appliance, for fire may result.
17. Read and follow “OPERATING SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS” starting on page 28.
SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS