Important Safety Instructions - Sharp SWA3052GS Operation Manual

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury
WARNING
to persons, or damage when using the oven, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
PROPER INSTALLATION:
This appliance must be properly installed and
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electrically grounded by a qualified technician. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See "Grounding
Instructions" found in the Installation Instructions.
This appliance should be serviced only by a qualified
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service technician. Contact the nearest authorized
service center for examination, repair or adjustment.
Do not repair or replace any part of the oven unless
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specifically recommended. Refer service to an
authorized servicer.
Do not operate this appliance if it is not working properly
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or if it has been damaged, until an authorized servicer
has examined it.
Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with
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the Installation Instructions.
Use this oven only as intended by the manufacturer. If
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you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.
Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance.
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Use this appliance only for its intended use as described
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in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals, vapors,
or nonfood products in this appliance. This type of
oven is specifically designed to heat or cook. It is not
designed for industrial or laboratory use. The use of
corrosive chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage
the appliance.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE IN THE OVEN CAVITY:
Do not store flammable materials in or near the oven.
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Do not use water on a grease fire. Smother fire or use a
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dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
It is highly recommended that a fire extinguisher be
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readily available and highly visible next to any cooking
appliance.
Do not overcook food. Carefully attend oven if paper,
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plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside
the oven.
Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave
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paper products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity
when not being used.
If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

door closed. Turn oven off and disconnect the circuit at
the circuit breaker box.
Be sure the blower fan runs whenever the oven is in
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operation. If the fan does not operate, do not use the
oven. Call an authorized service center.
Never use the oven to warm or heat a room.
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PERSONAL SAFETY:
Do not allow children to use this appliance unless closely
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supervised by an adult. Children and pets should not be
left alone or unattended in the area where the appliance
is in use. Never allow children to sit or stand on any part
of the oven.
Do not store items of interest to children above the oven.
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If children should climb onto the appliance to reach
these items, they could be seriously injured.
For personal safety, wear proper clothing. Loose fitting
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or garments with hanging sleeves should never be worn
while using this appliance.
Tie long hair so that it doesn't hang loose.
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Do not touch heating elements or interior surfaces of
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oven.
The heating elements may be hot even though they are
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dark in color. Interior surfaces of an oven become hot
enough to cause burns.
During and after use, do not touch or let clothing or
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other flammable materials contact the heating elements
or the interior surfaces of the oven until they have had
sufficient time to cool.
The trim on the top and sides of the oven door may
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become hot enough to cause burns.
Use care when opening the door. Open the door slightly
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to let hot air or steam escape before removing or
replacing food.
Do not heat unopened food containers. Build-up of
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pressure may cause the container to burst and cause
injury.
Always place oven racks in desired location while oven
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is cool. If a rack must be moved while oven is hot, do
not let potholder contact the hot heating elements.
Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on
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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.
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