Important safety instructions

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

When using the appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire or injury to persons:

1Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2This appliance must be properly grounded. See separate Installation Instructions for grounding instructions.

3Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Manual.

4Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors, or flammable liquids in this appliance. This appliance is specifically designed to heat or dry food in the home. It is not designed for industrial, commercial or laboratory use.

5Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

6Do 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.

7This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer for examination, repair or adjustment.

8Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

9Do 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.

10Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

11Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

12Do not climb or sit on the appliance.

13Be sure that fingers or other objects or materials are not around the appliance opening when the appliance is closed.

14Do not put fingers or clothes around the drawer guides when the appliance is opened or closed. They could be caught in the guides when the appliance is closed.

15Be sure that the food and container are shorter than the drawer before closing it. You can refer to the height of the side walls of the drawer.

16When cleaning appliance 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 10.

17To reduce the risk of fire in the appliance cavity, do not use the appliance for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the appliance when not in use.

18Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance.

19Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers – Build-up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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