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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read all instructions before using the
appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific

“PRECAUTIONS 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
instructions.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers
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for example, closed glass
jars
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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
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
qualified 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, 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.
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter.
15. See door surface cleaning instructions on
page 36.
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 exposure to

excessive microwave energy:
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 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 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
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 operate any heating or cooking appliance
beneath this appliance, except a properly
installed electric wall oven, a warming drawer
or a SHARP Microwave Drawer. See page 3.
20.
Do not mount unit over or near any portion of a
heating or cooking appliance, except a properly
installed electric wall oven, a warming drawer
or a SHARP Microwave Drawer. See page 3.
21. Do not mount over a sink.
22.
Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance
surface when the appliance is in operation.
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