Sharp 24 Inch Drop-In Cooktop Owner Manual - Manual (Page 6)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT Keep these instructions handy for future use.
The appliance is manufactured in compliance with the relevant
safety standard.
WARNING Read all instructions carefully before installation
and operation.
WARNING Failure to follow these warnings could result in
a fire or explosion that causes property damage, personal injury
or death. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury, take
the following precautions:
INTENDED USE
• This appliance is designed for built-in household use only.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not use the appliance to heat a room.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following:
1 Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described
in this manual.
2 Proper Installation - Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accor-
dance with the provided installation instructions.
3 Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Set-
tings - Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that
may catch on fire. Do not allow pots and pans to boil dry
or empty.
4 Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
5 Do Not Leave Children Alone - Children should not be
left alone or unattended in area where appliance is in use.
They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part
of the appliance.
6 Wear Proper Apparel - Loose fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the appliance. Be careful
when reaching for items stored over the cooktop. Flammable
material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot
surfaces of heaters and may cause severe burns.
7 User Servicing - Do not repair or replace any part of appli-
ance unless specifically recommended in this manual. All
other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
8 Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires - Smother a flame or use
a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Flaming grease
outside a pan can be put out by covering it with baking
soda or, if available, by a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher.
9 Use Only Dry Potholders - Moist or damp potholder on
hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let
potholders touch hot surfaces or radiant heaters. Do not use
a towel or other bulky cloth.
10 CAUTION Storage in or on Appliance - Flammable
materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface
units. Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets
above a cooktop. Children climbing on the cooktop to reach
items could be seriously injured.
11 Do not place hot cookware on top of the controls. The heat
can transfer to the surface, resulting in the keypad controls
becoming hot.
12 DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR
UNITS. Surface units may be hot even though they are dark
in color. These surfaces may become hot enough to cause
burns. During and after use, do not touch or let clothing or
other flammable materials contact heaters until they have
had sufficient time to cool. Other potentially hot surfaces
include cooktop and areas facing the cooktop.
13 The installer should provide location of circuit breaker or
fuse for the cooktop.
14 Before performing any service, disconnect the cooktop
power supply at the household distribution panel by remov-
ing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker.
15 Do not climb, stand or hang on cooktop. This could cause
severe personal injury or damage the cooktop.
16 Teach children not to play with the controls or any other
part of the cooktop.
17 Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and canned food
a safe distance from your cooktop.
18 Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains or drapes
a safe distance from your cooktop.
19 Never heat a sealed food storage container on cooktop as
pressure buildup from increasing temperature could cause
the container to rupture.
20 Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance. If the
cooktop display, heaters or touch controls fail, consult a
SHARP AUTHORIZED SERVICER.
IMPORTANT ENVIRONMENT OF UNIT
1 To reduce the risk of fire, do not store anything directly
on top of the appliance surface when the appliance is in
operation.
2 Always have a working smoke detector in or near the
kitchen.
3 IMPORTANT Do not leave lids other metal objects such
as knives, forks or spoons on the cooktop. If the cooktop
is turned on, these objects can heat up quickly and may
cause burns.
4 Do not place rough or uneven objects on the units as they
may damage the surface. If the cooktop is near a window,
ensure that curtains do not blow over or near the unit.
5 Do not store hard or pointed objects over the cooktop as
they can damage the unit if they fall on top.
6 Do not put detergents or flammable materials in the equip-
ment installed under the cooktop.
7 Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
8 While cooking, any overflowed fat or oil on the cooktop may
ignite. There is a risk of burning and fire; therefore, control
the cooking process at all times. The use of accessory attach-
ments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may
cause injuries. Items with a magnetic field such as: radios,