Whirlpool RM280PXA Microwave Oven User Manual


 
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SafeW Instructions
To reduce the risk of burns, fire,
electrical shock, injury to
persons, exposure to excessive microwave energy, or
damage when using the microwave oven, follow basic
precautions, Including the following:
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Read all instructions before using the
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Do not cover or block any opening on the
microwave oven.
appliance. Fire may result.
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Read and follow the specific “PRECAU-
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See door surface and interior cleaning
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO-
instructions on page 34.
SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
ENERGY’ found on page 4.
cavity:
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This appliance must be grounded.
-Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUC-
appliance if paper, plastic, or other
TIONS” found in the Installation Instruc-
combustible materials are placed inside
the oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can
tions.
char or bum, and some plastics can
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Install or locate this appliance only in g
melt if used when heating foods.
accordance with the provided Installation
Instructions.
-Do not deep fry in oven.
-Test dinnerware or cookware before
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Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers-for example, closed
using. See page 39. Some dishes
glass jars-may explode and should not
(melamine, some ceramic dinnennrare,
be heated in this oven.
etc.) absorb microwave energy, becom-
ing too hot to handle and slowing
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Use this appliance only for its intended cooking times. Cooking in metal contain-
use as described in this manual. Do not
ers not designed for microwave use can
use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this damage the oven, as can containers
appliance. This type of oven is specifi- with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining,
cally designed to heat, cook, or dry food.
staples, metallic glaze or trim).
It is not designed for industrial or labora-
-Remove wire twist-ties from paper or
tory use.
plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
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As with any appliance, close supervision
-If materials inside the oven should
is necessary when used by children.
ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven
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Do not operate this appliance if it is not
off or shut off power at the fuse or circuit
working properly, or if it has been breaker panel.
damaged. Electrical shock, fire or other
hazards may result.
-Do not use the cavity for storage
purposes. Do not leave paper products,
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This appliance should be serviced only
cooking utensils, or food in the cavity
by qualified service personnel. Call an when not in use.
authorized WhirlpoolSM service company
for examination, repair or adjustment.
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Read and follow “Operating Safety
Precautions” starting on page 36.
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Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation.
HOW-
ever, 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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