Whirlpool MC8991XT - Manual (Page 4)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Convection microwave ovens have been used successfuily in homes for a
number of years. They are thoroughly tested for sate and efficient operation.
However, as with any appliance, there are special installation and safety
precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory opera­
tion and prevent damage to the unit.
A WARNING
- To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock,
fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
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 36.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided “INSTALLA­
TION INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 35
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.
6
.
Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual.
7
. As with any appliance, close supervision
is necessary when used by children.
8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if if is nof working
properly, or if it has been damaged or
dropped. Electric shock, fire or ofher haz­
ard may result.
9
.
This appliance should be serviced only
by qualified service personnel. Call a
Whirlpool authorized factory service com­
pany for examination, repairer adjustment.
10
. Do not cover or block any opening on
the appliance, for fire may result.
11
. Do not use outdoors for damage to the
oven or electric shock may result.
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water
for electric shock may result.
13
. Keep cord away from heated surfaces
for electric shock may result.
14
.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter for electric shock may result.
15
. See door surface cleaning instructions
on page 37.
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 microwave cooking.
Paper can char or burn, and some plastics
can melt if used when heating foods.
b. Test dinnerware or cookware before
using for microwave cooking. See page 39.
Some dishes (melamine, Centura, etc.)
absorb microwave energy, becoming too
hot to handle and slowing microwave
cooking times. Remove wire twist-ties from
paper or plasfic bags before using for mi­
crowave or combination cooking. Micro­
wave cooking in metal containers can
damage the oven. So can containers with
hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining, staples,
metallic glaze or trim).
c. 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.
17
. Read and follow “MICROWAVE OPER­
ATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” starting on
page 38.
18
. CAUTION: Do not operate this ap­
pliance when it is empty, except when pre­
heating for convection or combination
cooking. See pages 26 and 30.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS