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• The fuse from the cut-off plug should be

removed and the plug disposed of in a safe
manner.

• Under no circumstances should the cut-off

plug be inserted into a socket outlet as a
serious electric shock may occur.

• The plug must not be used without the fuse

cover fitted.

• If you have any doubt about your microwave

oven obtain the help of a qualified electrician.

• When replacing the plug please ensure that

you use a BSI or ASTA approved plug to
BS1363, this should be fitted with a brown
coloured 13 amp fuse approved by BSI or
ASTA to BS1362. If you have any doubt about
electrical connection seek the help of a
qualified electrician. 

To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring
code given in `To replace the mains plug’ on
page 27.

• Do not allow water to come into contact with

the power supply cord or plug.

• Insert the plug properly into the socket.
• Do not connect other appliances to the same

socket using an adaptor plug.

• If the power supply cord is damaged, it must

be replaced by a SHARP approved service
facility or a similarly qualified person to avoid a
hazard. 

• When removing the plug from the socket

always grip the plug, never the cord as this may
damage the power supply cord and the
connections inside the plug.

• If the plug fitted to your oven is a rewireable

type and in the event of the socket outlet in
your home not being compatible with the plug
supplied, remove the plug properly (do not cut
off). 

• If the plug fitted to your oven is a non-

rewirable type and in the event of the socket
outlet in your home not being compatible with
the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug.

• Refit with a suitable type, observing the wiring

code given in `To replace the mains plug’ on
page 27.

• The electrical outlet should be readily accessible so

• The socket should not be postioned behind the

• The best position is above the cupboard, see (A).

When not connecting the power supply cord to position (A) it
should be removed from the support clips (see diagram, item
14, on page 2) and routed under the oven. 

• Connect the appliance a single phase 230-240V/50Hz

alternating current via a correctly installed earth socket.
The socket must be fused with a 

≥16A fuse.

• If the appliance is to be operated in a non-European

• The power supply cord may only be replaced by an electrician.
• Before installing, tie a piece of string to the power supply cord to facilitate connection to point (A)

when the appliance is being installed.

• When inserting the appliance into the high-sided cupboard, DO NOT crush the power supply cord.

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