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INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
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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.
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Accessible parts (e.g. oven door, oven cavity,
dishes, accessories and especially the grill heating
element) 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 not to touch the oven cavity to prevent
burns.
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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.
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Slowly lift the farthest edge of a dish’s covering
and carefully open popcorn and oven cooking bags
away from the face.
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Stay near the oven while it's in use and check
cooking progress frequently so that there is no
chance of overcooking food.
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NEVER use the cavity for storing cookbooks or
other items.
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Select, store and handle food carefully to preserve
its high quality and minimize the spread of
foodborne bacteria.
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Use care when removing items from the oven so
that the utensil, your clothes or accessories do not
touch the door projection.
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Do not touch around the oven light. This part will
become hot when the oven light is on.
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To avoid burns, always be careful of splashing
grease from the baking tray when removing
roasted or broiled meats from the oven.
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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.
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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.
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Do not operate the oven if water tank cracks and
water leaks. Call 1-800-BE-SHARP to purchase a
replacement part.
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After use, condensed water may be inside oven
cavity, especially on the oven fl oor. Dry any liquid
residue with a sponge and wipe out to keep the
oven clean.
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Do not place anything on the outer cabinet during
operation.
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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 16). After draining, empty the drip tray.
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To prevent condensation, which could corrode the
appliance, do not leave cooked food in the oven
for an extended period.
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Clean the oven at regular intervals and remove
any food deposits in the oven or on the door.
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Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying.
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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 Steam, Grill and
Grill Mix modes, cabinet, interior and door may be
too hot to touch.
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Keep aluminum foil used for shielding at least 1
inch (2.54 cm) away from walls, ceiling and door
for microwave cooking.
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Do not pour cold water on the oven fl oor after
cooking as it might break.
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Do not pour cold water on the door as it might
break.
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Do not touch hot surfaces.
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The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by the appliance manufacturer may
cause injuries.
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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 fi re.
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Do not insert fi ngers or objects in the steam outlets
or air vent openings, as this may damage the oven
and cause an electric shock or a hazard.
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If any objects drop inside the air vent openings,
turn off the oven immediately, unplug and consult a
Sharp Authorized Servicer.
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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.