Installation Instructions
for
your new
BEFORE YOU BEGIN, READ THE FOLLOWING IN-
STRUCTIONS COMPL ETEL Y AND CAREFUL L Y. THEY
WI1 L SIMPLIFY THE INSTAL LA TION.
AFTER COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION, SAVE
THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
1.GENERAL
???I???oor rlevv Mrcrowave oven can be set In a convenrent place on any counter or surface strong enough to support the oven. It may be placed anywhere there IS a grounded, tnree prong,
DO NOT BLOCK THE VENT OPENINGS ON THE REAR OF THE OVEN OR ThE AIR INTAKE OPENINGS ON
THE BOTTOM OF THE OVEN.
Exhaust tder,ts arc b>rov,ded UC the rear of the m;c:owav? over) for
A:; stake openings are povrded at the bottom of the oven. Make
Bottr srdrs, or the top and one side of the mrcrowave cabinet may be installed flush with adjacent walls or cabinets.
CAUTION: Do not install the microwave oven so that both sides and the top of the cabinet are flush with adjacent cabinets.
One srde or the top must have at least 1??? clearance. See Figure 1. Do not install the oven next to a conventional surface unit or in any area where excessive heat and steam are generated because the outside of the cabinet may be damaged.
TOP
f
\ONE SIDE OR TOP
MUST HAVE AT LEAST d???
1??? CLEARANCE
0
FIGURE 1
CORPORATION
MICROWAVE
OVEN
This oven can be built into a wall or cabinet. Kits RCK 803 and RCK 807 are available from you dealer for recessed installatron. It can also be installed, with those kits, above ?ihirlpost RB, RDE, REE, RGE and SB series single ovens
The RCK 710 kr! is us~???d for surface mountrny on a wall. Lie rlut use trlis krt to mount a
ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS
Observe All Governing Codes
and Ordinances
A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 Amp fused electrical supply is required.
It is required that a separate circuit serving only this appli- ance be provided. DO NOT use an extension cord.
ELECTRICALCONNECTION
Electrical ground is required on
this appliance.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE
THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUND PRONG,
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
For your personal safety, thus appliance must be grounded. This appliance is equipped with a power supply cord having a
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3.PRONG/
POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING TYPE
WALL RECEPTACLE
FIGURE 2
ALTERNATE GROUNDING METHOD
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, RE-
MOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUND
PRONG.
If changing and properly grounding the wall receptacle is Impossible and where local codes permit (consult your electrical inspector), a temporary adapter may be plugged Into the existing
EVER, IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
GROUND ASSEMBLY
IATTACH TO GROUNDED
COLD WATER PIPE,
!GROUND CLAMP
???FIGURE 3
If this IS done, you must connect the grounding eyelet on the adapter to the wall receptacle coverplate screw and frown this same screw, you must connect a separate copper gromlnd wire (No. 16 mlnlmum) to a grounded cold water
pipe.* See Figure 3. Do not ground to a gas supply pipe.
2. WARNING
A.THIS MICROWAVE OVEN IS DESIGNED FOR USE IN
THE HOUSEHOLD ONLY AND MUST NOT BE USED
FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES.
B.Remove all packing material from the oven cavity. When unpacking the unit, check for damage such as misallgned door, damaged gaskets around the door or dents inside the oven or on the exterior. If there is any damage, please do
not operate the unit until it has been checked by an author- ized Whirlpool service technician and any repairs made, if necessary.
C.Do not remove the outer case, door, or control panel at any time. The unit is equipped with high voltage and should not be handled unless by an authorized Whirlpool trained service technlcian.
3.PRECAUTIONSTO
AVOIDPOSSIBLEEXPOSUR
TOEXCESSIVEMICROWAVE
ENERGY
(a)Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since
(b)Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to act cumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c)Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is partic- ularly important that the oven door close 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 any-
one except properly qualified service personnel.
(e)The oven should be checked for microwave leakage by quahfied service personnel after a repair is made.
(f)DO not operate the oven if the door glass is broken.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION BENTON HARBOR, MICHIGAN 49022
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