IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
1.
This oven is designed to be used on a countertop, on a shelf or installed using the manufacturer’s built-in kit. It
should not be built in under countertop or any other appliances. The appliance must not be placed in a cabinet.
The appliance must not be installed behind a decorative door in order to avoid overheating. See page 4 for full
installation instructions.
2.
Ensure there is a minimum of free space above the oven of 30 cm. See page 4 for the other necessary spaces.
3.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
farm houses;
by clients in hotels, motels and other residential environment;
bed and breakfast type environments
It is not suitable for commercial, laboratory use.
4.
The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of
warming pads, therapeutic devices (e.g. wheat bags),slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to risk
of injury, ignition or fire.
5.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
6.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
7.
WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been
given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.
8.
When the appliance is operated in the Grill/Combi and Convection modes. Children should only use the oven
under adult supervision due to the temperature generated.
9.
WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repairs by an
authorised SHARP service agent or microwave technician.
10.
WARNING: Never adjust, repair or modify the oven yourself. It is a hazardous for anyone other than an
authorised SHARP service agent or microwave technician to carry out any service or repair operation which
involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
11.
If the power supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by a service centre approved by
SHARP in order to avoid a hazard.
12.
WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
13.
Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when
handling the container.
14.
Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated on microwave modes since they may
explode, even after microwave heating has ended. To cook or reheat eggs which have not been scrambled or
mixed, pierce the yolks and the white, or the eggs may explode. Shell and slice hard boiled eggs before
reheating them in the microwave oven.
15.
Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in the oven. Refer to pages 3 and A-6.
16.
Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed during microwave modes.
17.
The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars must be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked
before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
18.
The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, dishes and accessories will become very hot during operation. Care should
be taken to avoid touching these areas. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves. Before cleaning make
sure they are not hot.
19.
When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
20.
If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
21.
The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.
22.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be performed by children without supervision.
23.
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely
affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
24.
The appliance must not be cleaned with a steam cleaner.
25.
See instructions for cleaning door seals, cavities and adjacent parts on page 15.
26.
Handle with care when removing items from the oven so that the turntable does not displace
Use only microwave safe containers and utensils on microwave cooking modes.
