Sharp R-1851A, R-1850A, R-1852A manual Important Safety Instructipns

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIPNS

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 "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE 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.

4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance 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.

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 type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not dssiqned 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 basement or near a swimming pool, and the like.

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 26.

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

a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible 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.

d.Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. 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 damage the louver and the grease filters.

19.When foods flame under the grease filters, turn the fan off by pushing the FAN button, rt possible, or by turning power off at the circuit breaker box. The fan cannot be turned off manually if it had started as a result of heat rising from range units or burners. The fan, if operating, may spread the flame.

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

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