Sharp 1.5 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave Oven Operation Manual - Manual (Page 6)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
When using the appliance, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following:
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, electric
shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
1 Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2 Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on
page 2.
3 This appliance must be properly grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 8.
4 Install or locate this appliance only in accordance
with the provided installation instructions.
5 Some products such as whole eggs in shell and
sealed containers - for example, closed glass
jars—are able to explode and should not be
heated in the appliance.
6 Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This
appliance is specifically designed to heat, cook
or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use.
7 As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
8 Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged
cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it
has been damaged or dropped.
9 This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
Sharp Authorized Servicer for examination,
repair or adjustment.
10 Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
11 Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do
not use this product near water—for example,
near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a
swimming pool or similar locations.
12 Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13 Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter.
15 See door surface cleaning instructions on page
31.
16 To reduce the risk of fire in the appliance cavity:
a Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance when paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are placed inside the
appliance to facilitate cooking.
b Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing bag in appliance.
c If materials inside the appliance ignite, keep
appliance door closed, turn microwave off
and shut off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.
d Do not use the appliance for storage
purposes. Do not leave paper products,
cooking utensils, or food in the appliance
when not in use.
17 Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to
be overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling due to surface tension
of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when
the container is removed from the appliance is
not always present. THIS COULD RESULT
IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY
BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR
OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE
LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
a Do not overheat the liquid.
b Stir the liquid both before and halfway
through heating it.
c Do not use straight-sided containers
with narrow necks. Use a wide-mouthed
container.
d After heating, allow the container to stand in
the appliance at least for 20 seconds before
removing the container.
e Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the container.
18 If the oven light fails, consult a SHARP
AUTHORIZED SERVICER.
19 Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance
beneath this appliance, except a properly
installed electric wall oven or warming drawer.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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