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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. The appliance must not be installed behind a decorative door in order to avoid
overheating. See page 3 for the installation. The oven door and the top of the oven may become hot
during cooking. Place or mount the oven so that the bottom of the oven is 85 cm or more above the floor.
Keep children away from the door to prevent them from burning themselves.
2. Ensure there is a minimum of free space above the oven of 40 cm. See page 3 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 environments;
• 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 (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 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.
WARNING:
When the appliance is operated in the combination mode (Mix Cooking), Convection
Cooking, Grilling or Automatic Operations (except Weight Defrost), children should only use the oven
under adult supervision due to the temperature generated.
9.
WARNING:
Accessible parts may become hot during use. To avoid burns young children should be kept away.
10.
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.
11.
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.
12. 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.
13.
WARNING:
Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
14. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken
when handling the container.
15. 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 on microwave modes, pierce the yolks and the whites, or the eggs may explode.
Shell and slice hard boiled eggs before reheating them on microwave modes.
16. Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in the oven. See Page 18. Use only
microwave safe containers and utensils on microwave modes.
17. Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed during microwave modes.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
21. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
22. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.
23. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be performed by children without supervision.
24. 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.
25. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can
scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.
26. The appliance must not be cleaned with a steam cleaner.
27. See instructions for cleaning door seals, cavities and adjacent parts on page 14.
28. Handle with care when removing items from the oven so that the turntable does not displace.
Other warnings
1. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the oven.
c. Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying. The temperature of the oil cannot be controlled.
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