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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS : READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
1. This oven is designed to be used on a benchtop, on a shelf or built-in with a Sharp built-in kit. We do
not recommend installing the oven under the benchtop or any other appliances. The appliance must
not be placed in a cupboard. See page 5 for the installation. Place or mount the oven so that the
bottom of the oven is 85 cm or more above the floor.
2. Ensure there is a minimum of free space above the oven of 15 cm. See page 5 for the other
necessary spaces.
4. The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying of food or clothing and
heating of warming pads, therapeutic devices (eg. 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 with supervision and 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.
WARNING:
If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been
repaired by an authorised SHARP service agent or microwave technician.
9.
WARNING:
Never adjust, repair or modify the oven yourself. It is 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.
10. 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.
11.
WARNING:
Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to
explode.
12. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken
when handling the container.
13. 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 whites, or the eggs may explode. Shell and slice hard
boiled eggs before reheating them in the microwave oven.
14. Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in the oven. See Page
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only microwave safe containers and utensils on microwave modes.
15. Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed during microwave modes.
16. 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.
17. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of
ignition.
18. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle
any flames.
19. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.
20. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be performed by children without supervision.
22. The appliance must not be cleaned with a steam cleaner.
23. See instructions for cleaning door seals, cavities and adjacent parts on page 19.
24. Handle with care when removing items from the oven so that the turntable does not displace.
offices, hotel rooms and other small residential environments. It is not suitable for commercial or
laboratory use.
21. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition, particularly the inside of the door,
cavity and waveguide cover could cause damage and adversely affect the life of the
appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. This type of damage can void the
warranty of the oven.
3. This appliance is intended for use in normal domestic applications including small kitchens in canteens,
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