Sharp R-982STM Operation Manual page 8

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
21. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean
condition could lead to deterioration of
the surface that could adversely affect
the life of the appliance and possibly
result in a hazardous situation.
22. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners
or sharp metal scrapers to clean the
glass on the oven door since they can
scratch the surface, which may result in
shattering of the glass.
23. Steam cleaner is not to be used.
24. See instructions for cleaning door seals,
cavities and adjacent parts on page
GB-18.
25. This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such
as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and
other working environments;
- by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments;
- farm houses;
- bed and breakfast type environments.
26. WAR N I NG : T he appliance and it s
accessible parts become hot during use.
Care should be taken to avoid touching
heating elements. Children less than 8
years of age shall be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
27. During use the appliance becomes hot.
Care should be taken to avoid touching
heating elements inside the oven.
28. Accessible parts may become hot during
use. Young children should be kept
away.
To avoid the danger of fi re.
1. The microwave oven should not be
left unattended during operation.
Power levels that are too high, or
cooking times that are too long, may
overheat foods resulting in a fire.
2. The electrical outlet must be readily
accessible so that the unit can be
unplugged easily in an emergency.
3. T h e A C p o w e r s u p p l y m u s t b e
230-240V~, 50Hz, with a 20A distribution
line fuse, or a 20A distribution circuit
breaker.
4. A separate circuit serving only this
appliance should be provided.
5. Do not place the oven in areas where
heat is generated. For example, close to
a conventional oven.
6. Do not install the oven in an area of high
humidity or where moisture may collect.
7. Do not store or use the oven outdoors.
8. Clean the waveguide cover, the oven
cavity, the turntable and turntable
support after use. These must be dry and
free from grease. Built-up grease may
overheat and begin to smoke or catch
fi re.
9. Do not place flammable materials near
the oven or ventilation openings.
10. Do not block the ventilation openings.
11. Remove all metallic seals, wire twists,
etc., from food and food packages.
Arcing on metallic surfaces may cause a
fi re.
12. Do not use the microwave oven to heat
oil for deep frying. The temperature
cannot be controlled and the oil may
catch fi re.
13. To make popcorn, use only special
microwave popcorn makers.
14. Do not store food or any other items
inside the oven.
15. Check the settings after you start the
oven to ensure the oven is operating as
desired.
16. To avoid overheating and fire, special
care must be taken when cooking or
reheating foods with a high sugar or fat
content, for example, sausage rolls, pies
or Christmas pudding.
17. See the corresponding hints in the
operation manual.
To avoid the possibility of injury
1. WARNING:
Do not operate the oven if it is damaged
or malfunctioning. Check the following
before use:
a) T h e d o o r ; m a k e s u r e t h e d o o r
closes properly and ensure it is not
misaligned or warped.
b) The hinges and safety door latches;
check to make sure they are not
broken or loose.
c) The door seals and sealing surfaces;
ensure that they have not been
damaged.
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