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GB-6

To avoid the possibility of injury

WARNING:

Do not operate the oven if it is damaged or
malfunctioning. Check the following before use:
a) The door; make sure the door closes properly

and ensure it is not misaligned or warped.

b) The hinges and safety door latches; check to

make sure they are not broken or loose.

c) The door seals and sealing surfaces; ensure that

they have not been damaged.

d) Inside the oven cavity or on the door; make

sure there are no dents.

e) The power supply cord and plug; ensure that

they are not damaged.

If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven
must not be operated until it has been repaired by
a competent person.

Never adjust , repair or modify the oven
yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other than
a competent person to carry out any service or
repair operation which involves the removal of
a cover which gives protection against exposure
to microwave energy.

Do not operate the oven with the door open or alter
the door safety latches in any way.
Do not operate the oven if there is an object between
the door seals and sealing surfaces.

Do not allow grease or dirt to build up on
the door seals and adjacent parts. Clean the
oven at regular intervals and remove any food
deposits. Follow the instructions for "CLEANING
AND MAINTENANCE" on page GB-28. Failure
to maintain the oven in a clean condition could
lead to a deterioration of the surface that could
adversely affect the life of the appliance and
possibly result in a hazardous situation.

Individuals with PACEMAKERS should check with their
doctor or the manufacturer of the pacemaker for
precautions regarding microwave ovens.

To avoid the possibility of electric shock

Under no circumstances should you remove the outer
cabinet.
Never spill or insert any objects into the door lock
openings or ventilation openings. In the event of a
spill, turn off and unplug the oven immediately, and
call an authorised SHARP service agent.
Do not immerse the power supply cord or plug in
water or any other liquid.
Do not let the power supply cord hang over the edge
of a table or work surface.

To avoid the danger of fire.

The microwave oven should not be left unat-
tended during operation. Power levels that are
too high, or cooking times that are too long,
may overheat foods resulting in a fire.

This oven is designed to be used on a countertop
only. It is not designed to be built into a kitchen unit.
Do not place the oven in a cabinet.
The electrical outlet must be readily accessible so that
the unit can be unplugged easily in an emergency.
The AC power supply must be 230V, 50Hz, with a
minimum 10A distribution line fuse, or a minimum
10A distribution circuit breaker.
A separate circuit serving only this appliance should
be provided.
Do not place the oven in areas where heat is generated.
For example, close to a conventional oven.
Do not install the oven in an area of high humidity or
where moisture may collect.
Do not store or use the oven outdoors.

If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the
oven and keep the door closed in order to stifle
any flames.
Utensils should be checked to ensure that they
are suitable for use in the oven. See Page GB-25.
Use only microwave safe containers and uten-
sils on microwave modes. When heating food in
plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the
oven due to the possibility of ignition.
Clean the waveguide cover, the oven cavity and
the turntable after use. These must be dry and
free from grease. Built-up grease may overheat
and begin to smoke or catch fire.

Do not place flammable materials near the oven or
ventilation openings.
Do not block the ventilation openings.
Remove all metallic seals, wire twists, etc., from food
and food packages. Arcing on metallic surfaces may
cause a fire.
Do not use the microwave oven to heat oil for deep
frying. The temperature cannot be controlled and the
oil may catch fire.
To make popcorn, use only special microwave pop-
corn makers.
Do not store food or any other items inside the oven.
Check the settings after you start the oven to ensure
the oven is operating as desired.
To avoid overheating and fire, special care must be
taken when cooking or reheating foods with a high
sugar or fat content, for example, Sausage rolls, Pies
or Christmas pudding.
See the corresponding hints in operation manual and
the cookery book section.