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Oven MUST be grounded.
Grounding reduces risk of electric
shock by providing an escape
wire for the electric current if an
electrical short occurs. This oven
is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet
that is properly installed and grounded. See Installation
Instructions.
Consult a qualied electrician or servicer if grounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt
exists as to whether the oven is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the product power cord
is too short, have a qualied electrician install a three-slot
receptacle. This oven should be plugged into a separate
60 hertz circuit with the electrical ratting as shown in
specications table. When the oven is on a circuit with
other equipment, an increase in cooking times may be
required and fuses can be blown.
Microwave operates on standard household current,
110-120V.
Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be
disconnected infrequently:
Because of potential safety hazards, we strongly
recommend against the use of an adapter plug. If
you still choose to use an adapter (where local codes
permit), a temporary connection can be made to a
properly grounded 2-prong wall receptacle using a UL
listed adapter, available at most hardware stores.
Have the circuit checked by a qualied electrician to make
sure the receptacle is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter,
always hold the adapter with one hand. Otherwise, the
adapter ground terminal may break with repeated use.
Should this happen, DO NOT USE the appliance until a
proper ground has again been established.
Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be
disconnected frequently:
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations. Frequent
disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on
the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter
ground terminal. Have a qualied electrician replace
the 2-prong wall receptacle with a 3-prong (grounding)
receptacle before using the appliance.
If you see arcing, press STOP and correct the problem.
Arcing is the term for sparks in your microwave oven.
Arcing is caused by:
• Incorrect installation of the metal shelf so that it is
touching the microwave wall.
• Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
• Use of foil which is not molded to the food. (The edges
act as antennas).
• Other metals, such a twist ties, poultry pins or
metallicrimmed dishes, in the microwave.
• Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces
used in the oven.
Important Safety Instructions
Grounding
Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Arcing
Adapter Plugs
WARNING
CAUTION
To avoid risk of electrical shock or death, this oven
must be grounded and plug must not be altered.
Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall
receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance
unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated,
and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house
wiring.
