Microwave Oven Safety; Important Safety Instructions - Whirlpool W11510323A Manual De Uso Y Cuidado

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."
These words mean:
DANGER
WARNING
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock,
fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave
energy:
Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.
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Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
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POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY" found in this section.
The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect only to
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properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS" found in the "INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS" section.
Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance
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with the provided Installation Instructions.
Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and
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sealed containers - for example, closed glass jars - are
able to explode and should not be heated in the
microwave oven.
Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as
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described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals
or vapors in the microwave oven. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not
designed for industrial or laboratory use.
As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary
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when used by children.
Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged
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cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.

MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.
The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified
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service personnel. Call an authorized service company for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven.
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Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not use the
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microwave oven near water - for example, near a kitchen
sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar
locations.
Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
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Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
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Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
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See door surface cleaning instructions in the "Microwave
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Oven Care" section.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
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– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave
oven when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials
are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
– Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before
placing bags in oven.
– If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed,
turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
– Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when
not in use.
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