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5. Electrical requirements
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
~120 Volt. 30 HZ., AC only,15 or 20 amp fused electrlcal supply IS required. (Time-
delay fuse IS recommended.) It is recommended that a Separate Circuit serving
only this aopliance be provided
6.
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical Shock Hazard
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of elec-
trical 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 forthe 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
correctly polarized J-prong wall receptacle in-
3-PRONG
GROUNDING TYPE
WALL RECEPTACLE
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 microwave oven, but if you find
it necessary to do so temporarily (until a
properly grounded and polarized 3-prong
receptacle is installed), use only a heavy
duty UL listed 3-wire grounding type exten-
sion cord containing three 16-gauge (mini-
mum) copper wires. It must not be longer than
polarized 3-prong grounding plug. It must be
10 feet (cords longer than IO feet may affect the
plugged into a correct polarized mating 3-
cooking performance of your microwave
prong grounding type wall receptacle, prop-
oven]. The plug on the extension cord must fit
erly installed and grounded in accordance
into a 3-prong grounding type wall receptacle
with the National Electrical Code and local
(as shown on this page) and the receptacle
codes and ordinances. If a mating Wall recep-
end of the extension cord must accept the 3-
tacle is not available or if you are not sure if the
prong grounding plug of the microwave oven.
8.
To test the oven, plug it into the
proper electrical outlet and put about
one cup (250 ml) of cold water in a glass container
in the oven. Close the door. Make sure it latches.
Follow the directions on page 12 to set the oven to
COOK forlYz 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 outer case, door, or con-
trol panel at any time. The unit is equipped with
high voltage and should not be serviced unless
bv an authorized WhirlDool trained service
technician.
SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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