IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

4To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable 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.

5Do not cook on broken cooktop. If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.

6Clean 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.

7Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.

8When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

9Deep fat fryers - use extreme caution when moving the grease kettle or disposing of hot grease.

10Always turn the surface units off before removing cookware.

11Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or medium high heat settings.

12Food 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.

13Use 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 will be used in frying, stir together slowly before heating or as fats melt.

14Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats.

15Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent heating fat beyond the smoking point.

16Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The cooktop can be scratched with items such as sharp instruments, rings or other jewelry and rivets on clothing.

17Large scratches or impacts to glass door or cooktop can lead to broken or shattered glass.

18Never use the glass cooktop surface as cutting board.

19Do not place or store items that can melt or catch fire on the glass cooktop, even when it is not being used.

20Be 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, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

1Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 3.

3This appliance must be properly grounded. See Installation Instructions for grounding instructions.

4Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Manual.

5Some 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.

6Use 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.

7As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

8Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.

9This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer for examination, repair or adjustment.

10Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

11Do 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.

12Do not immerse cord in water. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

13Do not climb or sit on the Microwave Drawer. The Cooktop+Microwave Drawer could tip and cause injuries to persons.

14Be sure that fingers or other objects or materials are not around the Microwave Drawer opening when the Microwave Drawer is closed.

15Do 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.

16Be 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.

17When 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 30.

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