Important Safety Instructions - Sharp SMD2470AS Operation Manual

iMPORTANT S AFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING
When using the appliance, basic safety precautions should
be followed, including the following:
To reduce the risk qf" burns, eleclric shock,
,[ire, injury 1o 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. See page 5
for grounding instructions.
4 Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with
the provided Installation Manual.
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 climb or sit on the appliance.
15 Be sure that fingers or other objects or materials are
not around the appliance opening when the appliance
is closed.
17 Be sure that the food and container are shorter than the
drawer before closing it. You can refer to the height of
the side walls of the drawer.
18 When cleaning appliance sealing surfaces that
come together on closing the drawer, use only mild,
nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge
or soft cloth. See cleaning instructions on page 19.
19 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.
e 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.
20 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.
e Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow
necks. Use a wide-mouthed container.
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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.
If the appliance light fails, consult a SHARP
AUTHORIZED SERVICER.
16 Do not put fingers or clothes around the drawer guides
when the appliance is opened or closed. They could be
caught in the guides when the appliance is closed.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS