Kenmore 721.80042 - Manual (Page 5)

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the
door open since open-door operation can
result in harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper
with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven
front face and the door, or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It
is particularly important that the oven door
closes properly and that there is no damage
to the:
(1) Door (bent).
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened).
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired
by anyone except properly qualified service
technician.
Electrical
requirements
Observe all governing codes and
ordinances. A120-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.
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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.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
AWARNING: improper • For all cord connected appliances:
The microwave oven must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric shock
by providing an escape wire for the electric
current. The microwave 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.
grounding can result In a risk of electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or service
technician if you do not understand the
grounding instructions or if you wonder
whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power
supply cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician or service technician install an outlet
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