Whirlpool GT 288 BL, GT 284 SL, GT 284 WH, GT 288 SL, GT 288 WH User Manual

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INSTALLATION

PRIOR TO CONNECTING

CHECK THAT THE VOLTAGE on the rating

plate corresponds to the voltage in your home.

DO NOT REMOVE THE MICROWAVE INLET PROTECTION

ENSURE THAT THE APPLIANCE IS NOT DAMAGED. Check

that the oven door closes firmly against the door support. Empty the oven and clean the interior with a soft, damp cloth.

PLATES located on the side of

the oven cavity wall. They prevent grease & food parti- cles from entering the mi-

crowave inlet channels.

PLACE THE OVEN ON A STABLE, EVEN

SURFACE that is strong enough to hold the oven and the food utensils you put in it. Use

care when handling.

POSITION THE OVEN AT A DISTANCE from other heat-

ing sources. For sufficient ventilation there must be a space of at least 30 cm above the oven. Ensure that the space underneath, above and around the oven is empty to allow for proper airflow. The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet.

AFTER CONNECTING

THE OVEN CAN BE OPERATED ONLY if the oven door is

firmly closed.

POOR TELEVISION RECEPTION and radio interference

may result if the oven is located close to a TV, radio or aerial.

DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE if it has a

damaged mains cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. Do not immerse the mains cord or plug in water. Keep the cord away from hot surfaces. Electrical shock, fire or other hazards may result.

DO NOT USE EXTENSION CORD:

IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS TOO SHORT, have a

qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.

WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded.

THE EARTHING OF THIS APPLIANCE is compulso-

ry. The manufacturer will accept no responsibility for injury to persons, animals or damage to objects arising from the non-observance of this requirement.

The manufacturers are not liable for any problems caused by the user’s failure to observe these instructions.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

	DO NOT HEAT, OR USE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS in	ONLY ALLOW CHILDREN to use the appliance
	or near the oven. Fumes can create a fire	without adult supervision after adequate
	hazard or explosion.	instructions have been given, so that the
		child is able to use the appliance in a safe
	DO NOT USE YOUR MICROWAVE oven for drying	way and understands the hazards of im-
	textiles, paper, spices, herbs, wood, flow-	proper use. Children should be supervised
	ers, fruit or other combustible materials.	when using other heatsources (if avail-
	Fire could result.	able) separately or in
		combination with mi-
	IF MATERIAL INSIDE / OUTSIDE THE OVEN SHOULD	crowaves due to the
	IGNITE OR SMOKE IS OBSERVED, keep oven	high temperatures gen-
	door closed and turn the oven off. Dis-	erated.
	connect the power cord or shut off pow-	THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR use by per-
	er at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.	sons (including children) with reduced
		physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
	DO NOT OVER-COOK FOOD. Fire could result.	or lack of experience and knowledge, un-
		less they have been given supervision or in-
		struction concerning use of the appliance
	DO NOT LEAVE THE OVEN UNATTENDED, espe-	by a person responsible for their safety.
	cially when using paper, plastic or oth-	CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED to ensure that
		they do not play with the appliance.
	er combustible materials in the cook-
	ing process. Paper can char or burn and	DO NOT USE YOUR MICROWAVE
	some plastics can melt if used when
		oven for heating anything in
	heating foods.
		airtight sealed contain-
	Do not leave the oven unattended if you
		ers. The pressure increas-
	are using a lot of fat or oil since they can
		es and may cause damage
	overheat and cause a fire!
		when opening or may explode.
	DO NOT USE corrosive chemicals or va-	THE DOOR SEALS AND THE DOOR SEAL AREAS must
	pors in this appliance. This type of oven
		be regularly inspected for damage. If these
	is specifically designed to heat or cook
		areas are damaged the appliance should
	food. It is not designed for industrial or
		not be operated until it has been repaired
	laboratory use.
		by a trained service technician.
	DO NOT HANG OR PLACE heavy items on the	THE APPLIANCES ARE NOT INTENDED to be operat-
	door as this can damage the oven open-	ed by means of an external timer or sepa-
	ing and hinges. The door handle should	rate remote-control system.
	not be used for hanging things on.

EGGS

DO NOT USE YOUR MICROWAVE oven for cook-

ing or reheating whole eggs with or without shell since they may explode even after microwave heating has ended.

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