H O W T O U S E T H E R E S E R V O I R

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN

HOW TO USE THE RESERVOIR

Figure A

Wash the reservoir before using the first time. Fill the reservoir

 

to the MAX mark except when using THERMAL, which does

 

not use steam. The maximum amount of water that the reservoir

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holds is 31/2 cups.

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Use only fresh cold tap water. There is no need to use distilled

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water (see page 34 for additional information). Do not use

 

demineralized water or any other liquid. Always use fresh cold water at the beginning of each cooking session. Place the lid on ￿￿￿￿￿￿

to the reservoir firmly.

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Open the door and position the reservoir as shown in Figure A.

 

The reservoir must be pushed in firmly as far back as it will go.

 

The water level indicator will turn on and pumping will start

 

automatically.

 

If "Check reservoir position" is displayed, remove the reservoir and insert it again firmly.

Some noise will be heard while the oven is pumping the water from the reservoir to the steam generator just before cooking starts. This is normal.

Whenever you have finished using the oven, always empty the reservoir and wash the reservoir and lid.

Notes:

1.When the START pad is pressed, the oven will detect the amount of water in the reservoir. If the amount of water is not sufficient, the oven will stop and "Fill reservoir" will be displayed. Open the door, fill the reservoir to the MAX mark and place in the oven. If you press the START pad without filling the reservoir, there will not be enough water for optimum results and EMPTY may flash during cooking. The reservoir must contain water or the final cooking results will change.

2.When removing the reservoir, lift the handle up slightly and then pull out toward you.

3.Do not drop or damage the reservoir. Heat may cause the reservoir to change shape. Do not use a damaged reservoir. Call 1-800-BE-SHARP to purchase a replacement.

4.There may be a few water drops when removing the reservoir. Wipe dry with a soft cloth.

5.Do not fill water over the MAX mark.

6.Do not block the air holes on the lid of the reservoir. It will cause trouble during pumping.

7.Short cooking times or cooking programs using a small amount of steam will not use much water from the reservoir.

8.Do not leave water in reservoir for over a day. Always empty the reservoir when you have finished cooking.

9.Always have the reservoir in place when cooking with steam.

RESERVOIR FILTER

The reservoir filter is permanently attached within the reservoir. It prevents dust and/or residue from entering the steam generator. If the filter is clogged, water cannot pump properly. See CLEANING AND CARE on page 33.

HOW TO USE DRIP TRAY

The oven comes with the drip tray already in place under the oven cavity or bottom. This drip tray collects the condensation from the oven door. To remove the drip tray, pull it towards you with both hands. To insert the drip tray, place it onto the right and left hooks under the oven and push it in firmly, as shown in Figure B. Always place the drip tray in the correct position.

We recommend emptying the drip tray after every cooking session. Empty, rinse thoroughly, dry and place in correct position. Failure to empty may cause it to overflow. The capacity of the drip tray is sufficient for one cooking session. If cooking is repeated without emptying the drip tray, it may overflow.

Filter

Figure B

Hooks

Drip tray

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