I M P O R T A N T S A F E G U A R D S
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
2.CAUTION: To ensure continued protection against risk of electric shock, connect to a prop- erly grounded outlet only. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 4.
3.Install or locate this appliance only in accor- dance with the provided installation instructions.
4.Use tap water in the reservoir, except when descaling.
5.Do not touch hot surfaces.
6.To protect against electrical shock do not im- merse this appliance, cord or plug in water or other liquid.
7.Close supervision is necessary when any ap- pliance is used by or near children.
8.Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or tak- ing off parts.
9.Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Contact nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer for exami- nation, repair or adjustment.
10.Do not operate this appliance if it has a dam- aged door or door gasket. Contact nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer.
11.The use of accessory attachments not recom- mended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
12.Do not use outdoors.
13.Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
14.Do not place on or near hot gas burner or elec- tric element or in a heated oven.
15.Do not move the oven during operation. Drain water using the DRAIN WATER function be- fore moving.
16.Do not use appliance for other than intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
17.Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
18.Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to ex- plode.
19.This appliance should be serviced only by quali- fied service personnel. Contact nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer for examination, repair or adjustment. Disconnect power plug before ser- vicing.
20.Do not cover or block any openings on the ap- pliance.
21.A fire may occur if this appliance is covered or touching flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, etc. when in operation. Do not store any item on top of the appliance when in operation.
22.To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: a. Do not overcook food.
b. 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.
c.Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking uten- sils or food in the cavity when not in use.
d.The oven should not be left unattended dur- ing operation. Oven temperatures that are too high or cooking times that are too long may overheat foods resulting in a fire.
e.There is a risk that vapors released by al- cohol, used in roasting or baking, may ig- nite if they come in contact with the electri- cal heating element. Watch the cooking carefully if using any kind of alcohol.
f.Plastic containers must not be used withSUPER GRILL, SUPER ROAST, SUPER BAKE or THERMAL modes unless the container manufacturer claims they are for high temperatures.
23.If the oven light fails, consult a SHARP AU-
THORIZED SERVICER.
24.Do not operate the oven with the door open. It is important not to force or tamper with the door projection or door projection open- ing. Never operate the oven while any ob- ject is caught or jammed between the door and the oven.
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