Whirlpool MC8130XA - Manual (Page 9)

I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S
3.Electrical requirements
Observe all governing codes and ordi­
nances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or
20 amp fused electrical supply is required.
(Time-delay fuse is recommended.) It is
recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
A warning
Electrical Shock Hazard
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electrical
shock. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE
THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG.
5. For your personal safety, this appliance
must be grounded. In the event of an
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces
the risk of electrical shock by providing
an escape wire for the electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a polar­
ized 3-prong grounding plug. It must be
plugged into a correctly polarized mating
3-prong grounding type wall receptacle,
property installed and grounded in
accordance with the National Electrical
Code and local codes and ordinances. If
a mating wall receptacle is not available
or if you are not sure if the wall recep­
tacle is properly grounded and polarized,
have it checked by a qualified electrician.
3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle ■
3-prong grounding
plug
Power
supply cord Grounding
prong
It is the personal responsibility and obliga­
tion of the customer to have a properly
grounded and correctly polarized 3-prong
wall receptacle installed 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 recep­
tacle is installed), use only a heavy du^,
UL listed, 3-wire grounding type exten­
sion cord containing three 16-gauge
(minimum) copper wires. It must not be
longer than 10 feet (cords longer than 10
feet may affect the cooking performance of
your microwave oven). The plug on the
extension cord must fit into a 3-prong
grounding type wall receptacle (as shown
on this page) and the receptacle end of the
extension cord must accept the 3-prong
grounding plug of the microwave oven.
, To test the oven, plug it into the
proper electrical outlet. Put
about one cup (250 mL) of cold
water in a glass container in the
oven. Close the door. Make sure it
latches. Folbw the directions on page 20
to set the oven to cook for 2 minutes.
When the time is up, the water should be
heated.
7. This microwave oven is designed for
use in the household only and must
not be used for commercial purposes.
Do not remove the door, control panel
or cabinet at any time. The unit is
equipped with high voltage and should be
serviced by an authorized Whirlpool*
service technician.
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