Important Safety Instructions - Sharp AX-1100 Operation Manual With Cookbook

I M P O R T A 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, fi re, injury to persons or exposure to
excessive microwave energy:
1. Read all instructions before using the
appliance.
2. Read and follow the specifi c
"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY"
on page 1.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to
properly grounded outlet. See
INSTRUCTIONS"
4. Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers - for example, closed
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 specifi cally
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
qualifi ed 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
"GROUNDING
on page 5.
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter.
15. See door surface cleaning instructions on
page 32.
16. To reduce the risk of fi re 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 purposes.
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
removed from the microwave oven is not
always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN
VERY HOT LIQUID SUDDENLY BOILING
O V E R W H E N A S P O O N O R O T H E R
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
container.
d. After heating, allow the container to
stand in the microwave oven at least for
20 seconds 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
AUTHORIZED SERVICER.
19. Do not store anything directly on top of the
appliance surface when the appliance is in
operation.
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