KitchenAid 1.5 cu. ft. Capacity 1,200 Watts Use & Care Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Unpacking
1. Empty the microwave oven of any packing materials.
2. Clean the inside with a soft, damp cloth.
3. Check for damage, such as:
a door that is not lined up correctly
damage around the door, or
dents on the interior or exterior of the microwave oven.
If there is any damage, do not operate the microwave oven 
until a designated service technician has checked it and 
made any needed repairs.
Location Requirements
IMPORTANT: The control side of the unit is the heavy side. 
Handle the microwave oven gently. The weight of the microwave 
oven is more than 35 lbs (15.9 kg).
Place the microwave oven on a cart, counter, table or shelf 
that is strong enough to hold the microwave oven and the 
food and utensils you place inside it.
The microwave oven should be at a temperature above 50°F 
(10°C) for proper operation.
NOTE: Some models can be built into a wall or cabinet by using 
one of the trim kits listed in the “Microwave Oven Built-In Trim Kit 
Installation Instructions.”
Do not block the exhaust vents or air intake openings. Allow a 
few inches of space at the back of the microwave oven where 
the exhaust vents are located. Blocking the exhaust vents 
could cause damage to the microwave oven, as well as poor 
cooking results. 
Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure 
proper airflow. If vents are blocked, a sensitive thermal safety 
device may automatically turn the microwave oven off. The 
microwave oven should work properly once it has cooled.
Electrical Requirements
Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, 
AC only, 15- or 20-amp fused electrical supply (or circuit breaker) 
is required. (A time-delay fuse is recommended.) It is 
recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance 
be provided.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Do not install the oven next to or over a heat 
source without a UL approved trim kit.
Doing so can result in death, fire, or         
electrical shock.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install 
microwave oven.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
Do not use an extension cord.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not remove ground prong.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
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. 
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord 
is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman 
install an outlet near the microwave oven.
SAVE THESE  INSTRUCTIONS