Whirlpool MC8130XA - Manual (Page 4)

U N D E R S T A N D I N G M I C R O W A V E O V E N S A F E T Y
-If materials inside the oven should
ignite, keep oven door closed, turn
oven off, and disconnect the power
cord or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
-Test dinnerware or cookware before
using. To test a dish for safe use, put
it into the oven with a cup of water
beside it. Cook at 100% Cook Power
for one minute. If the dish gets hot
and water stays cool, do not use it.
Some dishes (melamine, some
ceramic dinnerware, etc.) absorb
microwave energy, becoming too hot
to handle and slowing cooking times.
Cooking in metal containers not
designed for microwave use can
damage the oven, as can containers
with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining,
staples, metallic glaze or trim).
-Remove wire twist-ties from paper or
plastic bags before placing bag in
oven.
-Do not use the cavity for storage
purposes. Do not leave paper products,
cooking utensils, or food in the cavity
when not in use.
- Do not mount over a sink.
-Do not store anything directly on top of
the appliance when appliance is in
operation.
' Read and follow “Operating safety
precautions” starting on page 6.
' 1. A short power-supply cord is provided
to reduce the risks resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord.
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords
are available and may be used if care
is exercised in their use.
3. If a long cord or extension cord is
used temporarily, (a) the marked
electrical rating of the cord set or
extension cord should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of the
appliance, (b) the extension cord
must be a grounding-type, 3-wire cord
that has a 3-blade grounding plug and
a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the
plug on the appliance, and (c) the
longer cord should be arranged so
that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop where it can be
pulled on by children or tripped over
accidentally.
4. A qualified electrician must install a
properly grounded and polarized
3-prong receptacle near the appli­
ance.
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