R-222STM (serv.man2) - Sharp Home Appliance User Guide / Operation Manual. Page 8

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5.  Do not place the oven in areas where 

heat is generated. For example, close to 
a conventional oven.

6.  Do not install the oven in an area of high 

humidity or where moisture may collect.

7.  Do not store or use the oven outdoors.
8.  Clean the waveguide cover, the oven 

cavity, the turntable and turntable 
support after use. These must be dry and 
free from grease. Built-up grease may 
overheat and begin to smoke or catch 
fi re.

9.  Do not place flammable materials near 

the oven or ventilation openings.

10. Do not block the ventilation openings.
11. Remove all metallic seals, wire twists, 

etc., from food and food packages. 
Arcing on metallic surfaces may cause a 
fi re.

12. Do not use the microwave oven to heat 

oil for deep frying. The temperature 
cannot be controlled and the oil may 
catch fi re.

13. To make popcorn, use only special 

microwave popcorn makers.

14. Do not store food or any other items 

inside the oven.

15. Check the settings after you start the 

oven to ensure the oven is operating as 
desired.

16. To avoid overheating and fire, special 

care  must  be  taken  when  cooking  or 
reheating foods with a high sugar or fat 
content, for example, sausage rolls, pies 
or Christmas pudding.

17. See the corresponding hints in the 

operation manual.

To avoid the possibility of injury
1.  WARNING:
 

Do not operate the oven if it is damaged 
or malfunctioning. Check the following 
before use:

 

a)  T h e   d o o r ;   m a k e   s u r e   t h e   d o o r 

closes  properly  and  ensure  it  is  not 
misaligned or warped.

 

b)  The hinges and safety door latches; 

check to make sure they are not 
broken or loose.

 

c)  The door seals and sealing surfaces; 

ensure that they have not been 
damaged.

20. 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.

21. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners 

or sharp metal scrapers to clean the 
glass on the oven door since they can 
scratch the surface, which may result in 
shattering of the glass.

22. Steam cleaner is not to be used.
23. See instructions for cleaning door seals, 

cavities and adjacent parts on page 
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24. This appliance is intended to be used in 

household and similar applications such 
as:

 

-  staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and 

other working environments;

 

-  by clients in hotels, motels and other 

residential type environments;

 

-  farm houses;

 

-  bed and breakfast type environments.

25. WAR N I N G :   T he  app liance  and  it s 

accessible parts become hot during use. 
Care should be taken to avoid touching 
heating elements. Children less than 8 
years of age shall be kept away unless 
continuously supervised.

26. During use the appliance becomes hot. 

Care should be taken to avoid touching 
heating elements inside the oven.

27. Accessible parts may become hot during 

use. Young children should be kept 
away.

To avoid the danger of fi re.
1.  The microwave oven should not be 

2.  The  electrical  outlet  must  be  readily 

accessible  so  that  the  unit  can  be 
unplugged easily in an emergency.

3.  The AC power supply must be 230-240V~, 

50Hz, with a 10A distribution line fuse, or 
a 10A distribution circuit breaker.

4.  A separate circuit serving only this 

appliance should be provided.