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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:
1
Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2
Be sure your appliance is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with
the provided Installation Manual.
3
Never use your appliance for warming or heating the
room.
4
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.
5
Wear proper apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the appliance.
6
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless
specifically recommended in the manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
7
Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven
or near surface units.
8
DO NOT USE WATER ON GREASE FIRES!
Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
9
Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on
hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let
potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel
or other bulky cloth.
10
Use care when opening door. Let hot air or steam escape
before removing or replacing food.
11
Do not heat unopened food containers. Build-up of
pressure may cause container to burst and result in
injury.
12
Keep oven vent ducts and all other openings on the
appliance unobstructed.
13
Always place oven racks in desired location while oven
is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not
let potholder contact hot heating element in oven.
14
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.
15
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.
16
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.
17
Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
18
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
19
Do not climb or sit on the appliance.
20
Keep fingers and other objects and materials away from
the door of the appliance when closing.
21
When cleaning appliance use only mild, nonabrasive
soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
See cleaning instructions on pages 24-25.
22
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
Do not use the appliance for storage purposes. Do
not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food
in the appliance when not in use.
23
If the appliance light fails, consult a SHARP
AUTHORIZED SERVICER.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
As a safety precaution, the oven will periodically
exhaust steam during cooking modes to reduce the amount of steam
build up in the cavity. The steam will exhaust from the vent above
the door pictured.
CAUTION
Stand clear and do not block vent during steam
exhaustion. Steam will be hot.
Air vent
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