Important Safety Instructions - Sharp Microwave Drawer SMD2440JS Operation Manual

IMPORTANT Read all instructions carefully before installa-
tion and operation. Keep this Operation Manual for future use.
Sharp Microwave Drawer Oven is manufactured in compliance
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with the relevant safety standard.
Failure to follow these warnings could result in
WARNING
a fire or explosion causing property damage, personal injury
or death. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, exposure to
excessive microwave energy or injury, use only as intended and
take the following precautions.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, take safety
WARNING
precautions, including the following:
Install or locate this unit only in accordance with the
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provided installation instructions.
Read all instructions before using Sharp Microwave
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Drawer Oven.
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Read and follow specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
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POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY on page 2.
Do not store or use this appliance outdoors or in areas near
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water, such as near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near
a swimming pool or similar locations.
Do not immerse the cord in water. Keep the cord away from
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heated surfaces.
To prevent accidents and achieve optimal ventilation, ensure
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sufficient space around the cooking area.
Do not block or cover any openings on this appliance.
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Use the Sharp Microwave Drawer
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intended purpose as described in this manual. This appli-
ance is designed for built-in household use only. Do not use
outdoors. Do not use to heat a room. 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.
Do not store or use flammable or combustible materials,
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gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this appliance.
10 Use caution when removing hot items.
11 Teach children to not play with the appliance, its controls or
any other part of the appliance. Hot contents can cause severe
burns. Do not allow children to use the microwave oven.
12 Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot
surfaces may cause burns from steam. Do not let potholders
touch hot surfaces or radiant surface units. Do not use towels
or other bulky cloth.
13 Keep fingers and clothes clear of drawer guides when the
drawer is opened or closed. Fingers or clothes could be
caught in the guides when the drawer is closed.
14 Have the installer identify the location of the circuit breaker
or fuse. Mark it for easy reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Oven only for its
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
15 Before performing any service, disconnect the appliance
power supply at the household distribution panel by remov-
ing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker.
16 Do not repair or replace any part of Sharp Microwave
Drawer Oven unless specifically recommended in this
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manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
17 Some products in sealed containers, such as whole eggs and
closed glass jars, can explode and should not be heated in
the Sharp Microwave Drawer
18 To reduce risk of fire in the oven cavity, take the following
precautions.
• Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the appliance
when paper, plastic or other combustible materials
are used to facilitate cooking in the Sharp Microwave
Drawer Oven.
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• Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before
placing bag in oven cavity.
• If materials inside the Sharp Microwave Drawer
ignite, keep the drawer closed, turn off the appliance and
shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
• Do not use Sharp Microwave Drawer
purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food in the oven cavity when not in use.
19 Food and containers must be shorter in height than the
drawer. Refer to the height of the side walls of the drawer.
20 Use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with
a sponge or soft cloth when cleaning the sealing surfaces
that come together on closing the drawer. See CLEANING
AND CARE on page 21.
21 Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, can be overheated
beyond the boiling point without appearing to boil, due to
surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling
when the container is removed from the Sharp Microwave
Drawer Oven is not always present. This could result in
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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 when heating liquids:
• Do not overheat liquids.
• Stir liquids both before and halfway through heating.
• Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
Use wide-mouthed containers.
• After heating allow the container to stand in the Sharp
Microwave Drawer
removing.
• Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil
into liquids after heating.
22 If the Sharp Microwave Drawer
Sharp Authorized Servicer. Only qualified service personnel
should service Sharp Microwave Drawer
1-800-BE-SHARP for the nearest Sharp Authorized Ser-
vicer for evaluation, repair and/or adjustment.
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Oven.
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Oven for storage
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Oven for at least 20 seconds before
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Oven light fails, consult a
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Oven. Contact
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Oven
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