Sharp AX-1200 - Manual (Page 12)

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To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a
thick or dense area away from fat or bone. NEVER
leave the thermometer in the food during cooking,
unless it is approved for microwave oven use.
• Accessible parts (e.g. oven door, oven cavity, dishes
and accessories) may become hot during use. Use
dry pot holders or oven mitts when removing
container, food and oven accessories from the oven
and be careful nottotouch the oven cavity to prevent
burns.
• Use care when opening door. Avoid steam burns by
directing steam away from the face and hands.
Always stand back from the oven when opening it.
• Slowly lift the farthest edge of adish's covering and
carefully open popcorn and oven cooking bags
away from the face.
• Stay near the oven while it's in use and check
cooking progress frequently so that there is no
chance of overcooking food.
• NEVER use the cavity for storing cookbooks or
other items.
• Select, store and handle food carefully to preserve
its high quality and minimizethespread offoodborne
bacteria.
• Use care when removing items from the oven so
that the utensil, your clothes or accessories do not
touch the door projection.
• Do not touch around the oven light. This part will
become hot when the oven light is on.
• To avoid burns, always be careful of splashing
grease from the baking tray when removing roasted
or broiled meats from the oven.
• To avoid burns, always test food and container
temperature and stir before serving. Pay special
attention to the temperature of containers, foods
and drinks. Do not drink beverage or soup without
checking the container's temperature.
• Do not touch the oven door, outer cabinet, rear
cabinet, oven cavity, ventilation openings,
accessories, dishes and the escaping steam from
the air vent openings during operation because they
will become hot.
• Do not operate the oven if reservoir cracks and
water leaks. Call 1-800-BE-SHARP to purchase a
replacement part.
After use, condensed water may be inside oven
cavity, especially on the oven floor. Dry any liquid
residue with a sponge and wipe out to keep the oven
clean.
Do not place anything on the outer cabinet during
operation.
Do not move the oven during the operation. If the
oven needs to be moved, always drain all water
inside the oven using the DRAIN WATER function
(See page 15). After draining, empty the drip tray.
To prevent condensation, which could corrode the
appliance, do not leave cooked food in the oven for
an extended period.
Clean the oven at regular intervals and remove any
food deposits in the oven or on the door.
Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying.
ALWAYS use potholders to prevent burns when
handling utensils that are in contact with hot food.
Enough heat from the food can transfer through
utensils to cause skin burns. In SuperSteam
Convection, Steam and Convection modes, cabinet,
interior and door may be too hot to touch.
Keep aluminumfoil used for shielding at least 1 inch
(2.54 cm) away from walls, ceiling and door for
microwave cooking.
Do not pourcold water on the ceramic oven floor after
cooking as it might break.
Do not pourcold water on the door as it might break.
Do not touch hot surfaces.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended
by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
The oven should not be left unattended during
operation. Oven temperatures that are too high or
cooking times that are too long may overheat foods
resulting in a fire.
Do not insert fingers or objects inthe steam outlets or
air vent openings, as this may damage the oven and
cause an electric shock or a hazard.
If any objects drop inside the air vent openings, turn
offthe oven immediately, unplug and consult a Sharp
Authorized Servicer.
Do not touch the plug with wet hands when inserting
or removing from the outlet. Plug securely into the
electric wall receptacle and remove by gripping on
the plug end. Never pull using just the cord.
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