Important Safety Instructions - Sharp SDH3042DB Operation Manual

Keep these instructions handy for future use.
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The appliance is manufactured in compliance with the relevant
safety standard.
Read all instructions carefully before installation
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and operation.
Failure to follow these warnings could result in a
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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
1 This appliance is designed for built-in household use only.
2 Do not use outdoors.
3 Do not use the appliance to heat a room.
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COOKING SAFETY
1 Do not allow aluminum foil, paper or cloth to come in contact
with a cooking zone.
2 Avoid preparing food in aluminum foil or plastic containers
over the hot cooking zones.
3 Protective liners - Do not use aluminum foil to line cooking
zone, drip bowls or oven bottoms, except as suggested in the
manual. Improper use of these liners may result in a risk of
electric shock or fire.
4 Do not allow pans to boil dry or empty. Never leave the
cooktop unattended when in use.
5 Always use the proper pot and pan size. (See Page 14)
6 The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the
hot cooking zone, which can result in ignition of clothing or
personal burns.
7 Always remove the covers on sealed or canned goods and
before heating to avoid explosion.
8 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used
by or near children.
9 Do not touch hot surfaces. Use dry pot holders to hold the
handles of pots and pans.
10 Use only dry potholders - moist or damp potholders on hot
surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let the
potholder touch hot cooking zone. Do not use a towel or
other bulky cloth. Nevertheless, we strongly recommend
that a person with physical or mental impairments not use
the appliance unless accompanied by a qualified person. The
same recommendation applies to children.
11 When the unit is on, do not touch outside the control panel
as the surface may contain residual heat. It is important to
be aware that the unit's surface will remain hot for a short
period of time after use. Do not touch hot surfaces.
WARNING
CLEANING SAFETY
- Clean cooktop with Caution - If a wet sponge or
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cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to
avoid steam burns. Some cleaners can produce steam or noxious
fumes if applied to a hot surface.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Do not use steam cleaners or high-pressure cleaners to clean the
cooktop, as this may result in electric shock.
CONDITION OF UNIT
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord
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or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in
any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
Do not cook on broken cooktop. If cooktop
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breaks, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the
broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock.
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ENVIRONMENT OF UNIT
1 To reduce the risk of fire, do not let any objects (glass, paper,
etc.) obstruct the inlet and outlet of your cooktop.
2 To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not mount unit over a sink.
3 To reduce the risk of fire, do not store anything directly on top
of the appliance surface when the appliance is in operation.
4 Always have a working smoke detector in or near the kitchen.
Do not leave lids other metal objects such
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as knives, forks or spoons on the cooktop. If the cooktop is
turned on, these objects can heat up quickly and may cause
burns.
6 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.
Do not use the cooktop as a work surface.
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Certain substances such as salt, sugar, or sand can scratch
the glass ceramic surface.
8 Do not store hard or pointed objects over the cooktop as they
can damage the unit if they fall on top.
9 Do not put detergents or flammable materials in the equip-
ment installed under the cooktop.
10 Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
11 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,
televisions, credit cards, cassette tapes etc., can affect the
unit. The marked electrical rating should be at least as great
as the electrical rating on the appliance.
12 To prevent accidents and achieve optimal ventilation, allow
for sufficient space around the cooking area.
13 Use proper cookware size - This appliance is equipped
with four or five cooking zones of different sizes. Choose
cookware with a flat bottom large enough to cover the unit
heating surface. The use of undersized cookware will expose
a portion of the heating surface where direct contact may be
made and cause serious injury. Compatible cookware will
improve efficiency.
14 To reduce risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials,
and spillage due to unintentional contact with cookware, the
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