Sharp 1.1 cu. ft. Over-the-Range Convection Microwave Oven Owner's Guide - Manual (Page 6)

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances 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:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. REAd ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THE APPLIANCE.
2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOId POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY”
on inside front cover.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only
to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNdING
INSTRUCTIONS” on page 4 and INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance
with the provided installation instructions.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers—for example, closed glass jars—are
able to explode and should not be heated in this
oven.
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 type of
oven 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 26.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
to appliance when paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing bag in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven
door closed, turn oven off and disconnect
the power cord or shut off power at the fuse
or circuit breaker panel.
d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food in the cavity 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. Visible bubbling or boiling
when the container is removed from the microwave
oven 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 microwave oven at least for 20 seconds
before removing the container.
e. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the container.
18. Clean ventilation openings and grease filters
frequently—Grease should not be allowed to
accumulate on ventilation openings, louver or
grease filters.
19. Use care when cleaning the louver and the
grease filters. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as
lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the louver
and the grease filters.
20. When flaming food under the hood, turn the fan on.
21. This appliance is suitable for use above both gas
and electric cooking equipment 36" wide or less.