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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

When using t he MIC ROWAVE DRAWER, basic sa fety
precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock,
fire, injury to p ersons or exposure to excessi ve microwave
energy:
1 Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2 Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO SURE TO EXCESSI VE
MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 3.
3 This appliance must be properly grounded. See separate
Installation Instructions for grounding instructions.
4 Insta ll 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 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 Th is 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—for example, near a kitchen
sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or similar
locations.
12 Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
13 Do not climb or sit on the Microwave Drawer.
14 Be sure that fingers or other objects or mater ials are
not around t he Microwave Drawer opening 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 t he 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 m ild,
nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge
or soft cloth. See cleaning instructions on page 18.
18 To reduce the r isk of fire in the Microwave Drawer
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 from paper or plastic bags
before placing bag in Microwave Drawer.
c If materials inside the Microwave Drawer ignite,
keep Microwave Drawer door closed, turn
microwave off and shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
d Do not use the Microwave Drawer for storage
purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils, or food in the Microwave Drawer when
not in use.
19 Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to be
overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing
to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible
bubbling or boil ing when the container is removed
from the Mi crowave Drawer is not always present.
THIS COU LD RESULT IN V ERY HOT L IQUIDS
SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON
OR OTH ER UT ENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE
LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
a Do not overheat the liquid.
b Stir the liquid both b efore and halfway throug h
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 Drawer at least for 20 seconds before
removing the container.
e Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other
utensil into the container.
20 If the Microwave Drawer light fails, consult a SHARP
AUTHORIZED SERVICER.