Important Safety Instructions - Sharp Carousel R-209K Operation Manual

I M P O R TA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S
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 expo-
sure to excessive microwave energy:
1. Read all instructions before using the ap-
pliance.
2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAU-
TIONS 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.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in ac-
cordance with the provided installation in-
structions.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers
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 dam-
aged cord or plug, if it is not working prop-
erly or if it has been damaged or dropped.
9. This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Contact near-
est Sharp Authorized Servicer for examina-
tion, 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
ample, near a kitchen sink, in a wet base-
ment, near a swimming pool or similar loca-
tions.
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.
INSTRUCTIONS
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15. See door surface cleaning instructions on
page 17.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
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 pur-
poses. 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 re-
moved from the microwave oven is not al-
ways 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 con-
tainer.
d. After heating, allow the container to stand
in the microwave oven at least for 20 sec-
onds before removing the container.
e. Use extreme care when inserting a
spoon or other utensil into the container.
18. If the oven light fails, consult a SHARP AU-
THORIZED SERVICER.
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