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earthware or other glazed utensi ls a re sui table fo r
cooktop service without bre aking due to the sudden
change in temperature.
4 To reduce the risk of burn s, ignitio n of flammabl e
materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with
utensils, the handle of a utensil should be positioned so
that it is turned inward and does not extend over adjacent
surface units.
5 Do not cook on broken cooktop. If cooktop s hould
break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate
the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock.
Contact a qualified technician immediately.
6 Clean cooktop with caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is
used to wipe spills on a hot surface unit, be careful to
avoid steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious
fumes if applied to a hot surface. Please see cleaning
the glass cooktop section.
7 Clean ventilating hoo ds frequently. Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
8 When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
9 Deep fat fryers - use extreme caution when moving the
grease kettle or disposing of hot grease.
10 Always tu rn t he sur face u nits of f before removing
cookware.
11 Keep an eye on foods being f ried at high or medium
high heat settings.
12 Food for frying should be as dry as possible. Frost on
frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot
fat to bubble up and over the sides of the pan.
13 Use little fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying.
Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when
food is added.
If a combination of oils or fats wil l be used in fr ying,
stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly.
14 Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats.
15 Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent
heating fat beyond the smoking point.
16 Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The cooktop can
be scratched with items such as sharp instruments, rings
or other jewelry and rivets on clothing.
17 Large scratches or impacts to gla ss doors or cooktop
can lead to broken or shattered glass.
18 Never use the glass cooktop surface as cutting board.
19 Do not place or store items t hat can melt or catch fire
on the glass cooktop, even when it is not being used.
20 Be careful when placing spoons or other stirring utensils
on glass cooktop surface when it is in use. They may
become hot and could cause burns.
MICROWAVE DRAWER
When using the Microwave Drawer, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following:
WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, elect ric shock,
fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave
energy:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1 Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2 Read and follow t he specif ic “PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSU RE TO EXCESSI VE
MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 3.
3 Th is appli ance mu st be prope rly grou nded. Se e
Installation Instructions for grounding instructions.
4 Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with
the provided Installation Manual.
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 the Microwave Drawer.
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 Microwave Drawer 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 necessa ry
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 ha s been
damaged or dropped.
9 This appliance should be serviced only by quali fied
service personnel. Contact nearest Sharp Authoriz ed
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, in a wet basement,
near a swimming pool or similar locations.
12 Do not immerse cord or plug in water. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces.
13 Do not climb or sit on the Microwave Drawer. The range
could tip and cause injuries to persons.
14 Be sure that fingers or other objects or materials are not
around the Mic rowave Drawer openi ng when the
Microwave Drawer is closed.
15 Do not put fingers or clothes around the drawer guides
when the Microwave Drawer is opened or closed. They
could be caught in the guides when the Microwave
Drawer is closed.
16 Be sure that the food and container are shorter than the
Microwave Drawer before closing it. You can refer to
the height of the side walls of the Microwave Drawer.
17 When cleaning Microwave Drawer sealing surfaces that
come together on closing the drawer, use only mild,
nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge
or soft cloth. See cleaning instructions on page 43.
18 To reduce t he risk of fire in the Microwave D rawer
cavity:
a Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance
when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are
placed inside the Microwave Drawer to facilitate cooking.
b Remove wire twist-ties f rom paper or plastic bags
before placing bag in Microwave Drawer.
c If materials i nside the Microwave D rawer ignite,
keep Microwave Drawer door closed, turn microwave off
and shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.