Sharp R-23AM - Manual (Page 5)

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MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Oven Use:
• The oven is for food preparation only.
Never operate when empty.
• Do not leave or store anything inside the oven when
not in use.
• Never attempt to use the oven with the door open.
It is important not to tamper with the door safety latches.
This may result in exposure to microwave energy.
• Never operate the oven with any object caught in
the door sealing surfaces, this again may cause
microwave leakage.
• Do not insert fingers or objects in the holes of the
door latches or air vent openings as this may
damage the oven and cause an electric shock.
• If water or food drops inside the air vent openings
switch off the oven immediately, unplug it and call a
Service Technician appointed by SHARP.
• Never attempt to move the oven while it is operating.
• Do not use the oven near a steamer or a fryer.
• Always wipe up spills on the ceramic floor and splashes
on the walls after cooking. If you leave grease on the
ceramic floor and walls it may overheat, smoke or even
catch fire when next using your oven.
• After each use wipe the splash cover on the ceiling of the
oven with a soft damp cloth to remove any splashes. If you
leave grease on the splash cover it may overheat, smoke
or even catch fire when next using your oven.
! WARNING:
Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker, consult your
doctor or the pacemaker manufacturer prior to oven use.
Liquids: Take care when microwaving liquids and
beverages. To prevent delayed eruptive boiling of liq-
uid and possible scalding: Stir liquid prior to and
during heating/reheating, let liquid stand in the oven
at the end of cooking.
This appliance is intended to be used by expert or
trained user in shops, in light industry and on farms,
or for commercial use by lay persons.
This oven is designed to be used on a countertop only.
It is not designed to be built into a kitchen unit. Do not
place the oven in a cabinet.
The electrical outlet must be readily accessible so that
the unit can be unplugged easily in an emergency.
If smoke or burn is observed: Keep the oven door
closed and switch off the power by disconnecting the
plug from the socket in order to stifle any flames.
Failure to follow this procedure may result in fire and
oven damage.
Ensure there is a minimum of free space above the
oven of 25 cm.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven without
supervision when adequate instructions have been
given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe
way and understands the hazards of improper use.
WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged,
the oven must not be operated until it has been
repaired by a competent person.
WARNING: Never adjust, repair or modify the oven
yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other than a
competent person to carry out any service or repair
operation which involves the removal of a cover which
gives protection against exposure to microwave
energy.
If the power supply cord of this appliance is damaged,
it must be replaced by an authorised SHARP service
agent in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be
heated in sealed containers since they are liable to
explode.
WARNING: Microwave heating of beverages can
result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must
be taken when handling the container.
Do not cook eggs in their shells, and whole hard boiled
eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since
they may explode even after microwave cooking has
ended. To cook or reheat eggs which have not been
scrambled or mixed, pierce the yolks and the whites,
or the eggs may explode. Shell and slice hard boiled
eggs before reheating them in the microwave oven.
Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are
suitable for use in the oven. See page 9. Use only
microwave safe containers and utensils on microwave
modes.
WARNING: The contents of feeding bottles and baby
food jars must be stirred or shaken and the temperature
checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep
an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
Clean the oven at regular intervals and remove any food
deposits.
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could
lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely
affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a
hazardous situation.
See instructions for cleaning door seals, cavities and
adjacent parts on page 22-23.
The oven should not be cleaned with a water jet.
Use oven gloves when removing food from the oven
to prevent burns.
The microwave oven should not be left unattended during
operation. Power levels that are too high, or cooking times
that are too long, may overheat foods resulting in a fire.
A separate circuit serving only this appliance should be
provided.