Sharp R-1612, R-1611, R-1610 manual Save These Instructions

I M P O R T A N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S

When using electrical appliances 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:

1.Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2.Read and follow the specific “PRECAU-

TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO- SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on inside front cover.

3.This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See

“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 4 and INSTALLATION INSTRUC-

TIONS.

4.Install or locate this appliance only in ac- cordance with the provided installation instructions.

5.Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers —for example, closed glass jars — may explode and should not be heated in this oven.

12.Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

13.Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

14.Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

15.See door surface cleaning instructions on page 27.

16.To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

a.Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other com- bustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

b.Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.

c.If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

6.Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appli- ance. This type of oven 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.This 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 base- ment or near a swimming pool, and the like.

d.Do not use the cavity for storage pur- poses. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use.

17.Clean ventilation openings and grease filters frequently—Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on ventilation openings, hood (louver) or grease filters.

18.Use care when cleaning the louver and the grease filters. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may dam- age the louver and the grease filters.

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

20.This appliance is suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36" wide or less.

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