MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY
6
Electrical
requirements
Observe all governing codes and
ordinances. A 120-Volt, 60-Hz, AC-only,
15- or 20-amp fused electrical supply is
required. (A time-delay fuse is recommended.)
It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet. Do not remove ground
prong. Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY
(a)
Do not attempt to operate this oven with the
(c)
Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It
door open since open-door operation can
is particularly important that the oven door
result in harmful exposure to microwave
close properly and that there is no damage
energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper
to the:
with the safety interlocks.
(1) Door (bent).
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened).
(b)
Do not place any object between the oven
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
front face and the door, or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
(d)
The oven should not be adjusted or repaired
surfaces.
by anyone except properly qualified service
technician
.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
• For all cord connected appliances:
The microwave oven must be grounded.
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WARNING:
Improper
grounding can result in a risk of electric shock.
In the event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric shock
Consult a qualified electrician or
service
by providing an escape wire for the electric
technician if you do not understand the
current. The microwave oven is equipped
grounding instructions or if you wonder
with a cord having a grounding wire with a
whether the appliance is properly grounded.
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
Do not use an extension cord.
If the power
supply cord is too short, have a qualified
into an outlet that is properly installed and
electrician or
service technician
install an outlet
grounded.
near the microwave oven.
• For a permanently connected appliance:
This appliance has a short power supply cord
to reduce the risk of anyone tripping over or
becoming entangled in the cord.
The
microwave
oven must be connected to a grounded, metallic,
permanent wiring system, or an equipment
grounding conductor should be run with the
circuit conductors and connected
to the
equipment grounding terminal or lead on the
microwave oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
