Whirlpool MWIOOOXW Microwave Oven User Manual


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