Sharp R-1201 - Manual (Page 5)

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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:
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
S AV E T H E S E I N S T R U C T I O N S
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 7.
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. Stir liquids briskly before heating and allow
to stand at least for 20 seconds after heating
before stirring or drinking to avoid eruption.
7. 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
designed for industrial or laboratory use.
8. As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
9. 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.
10. This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
Sharp Authorized Servicer for examination,
repair or adjustment.
11. Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
12. 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.
13. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
14. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
15. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter.
16. See door surface cleaning instructions on
page 26.
17. 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.
18. For a wall mounted oven, observe the
following instructions:
a. Do not operate any heating or cooking
appliance beneath this appliance.
b. Do not mount unit directly above a
heating or cooking appliance.
c. Do not mount over a sink.
19. If the oven light fails, consult a SHARP
AUTHORIZED SERVICER.
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