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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
 
Keep these instructions handy for future  use. 
The appliance is manufactured in compliance with the relevant 
safety standard.
WARNING
 Read all instructions carefully before installation 
and operation.
WARNING
 Failure to follow these warnings could result in 
a re or explosion that causes property damage, personal injury 
or death. To reduce the risk of re, electric shock or injury, take 
the following precautions:
INTENDED USE 
•  This appliance is designed for built-in household use only.
•  Do not use outdoors.
•  Do not use the appliance to heat a room.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical  appliances, basic  safety  precautions 
should be followed, including the following:
1  Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described 
in this manual.
2  Proper Installation -  Be  sure your appliance  is properly 
installed and grounded by a qualied technician in accor-
dance with the provided installation instructions.
3  Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Set-
tings - Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that 
may catch on re. Do not allow pots and pans to boil dry 
or empty.
4  Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
5  Do  Not Leave  Children Alone - Children should not be 
left alone or unattended in area where appliance is in use. 
They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part 
of the appliance.
6  Wear Proper Apparel - Loose tting or hanging garments 
should never be worn while using the appliance. Be careful 
when reaching for items stored over the cooktop. Flammable 
material could be  ignited if brought in  contact  with  hot 
surfaces of heaters and may cause severe burns.
7  User Servicing - Do not repair or replace any part of appli-
ance unless specically recommended in this manual. All 
other servicing should be referred to a qualied technician.
8  Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires -  Smother a ame or use 
a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Flaming grease 
outside a pan can be put out by covering it with baking 
soda or, if available, by a multi-purpose dry chemical or 
foam-type re extinguisher.
9  Use Only Dry Potholders - Moist or damp potholder on 
hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let 
potholders touch hot surfaces or radiant heaters. Do not use 
a towel or other bulky cloth.
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CAUTION
 Storage  in  or on  Appliance -  Flammable 
materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface 
units. Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets 
above a cooktop. Children climbing on the cooktop to reach 
items could be seriously injured.
11  Do not place hot cookware on top of the controls. The heat 
can transfer to the surface, resulting in the keypad controls 
becoming hot.
12  DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR 
UNITS. Surface units may be hot even though they are dark 
in color. These surfaces may become hot enough to cause 
burns. During and after use, do not touch or let clothing or 
other ammable materials contact heaters until they have 
had sufcient time to cool. Other potentially hot surfaces 
include cooktop and areas facing the cooktop.
13  The installer should provide location of circuit breaker or 
fuse for the cooktop.
14  Before performing  any service, disconnect the  cooktop 
power supply at the household distribution panel by remov-
ing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker.
15  Do not climb, stand or hang on cooktop. This could cause 
severe personal injury or damage the cooktop.
16  Teach children not to play with the controls or any other 
part of the cooktop.
17  Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and canned food 
a safe distance from your cooktop.
18  Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains or drapes 
a safe distance from your cooktop.
19  Never heat a sealed food storage container on cooktop as 
pressure buildup from increasing temperature could cause 
the container to rupture.
20  Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance. If the 
cooktop display, heaters  or touch controls fail, consult a 
SHARP AUTHORIZED SERVICER.
IMPORTANT ENVIRONMENT OF UNIT
1  To reduce the risk of re, do not store anything directly 
on top of the appliance surface when the appliance is in 
operation. 
2  Always  have  a  working  smoke  detector  in  or  near  the 
kitchen. 
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IMPORTANT
 
Do not leave lids other metal objects such 
as knives, forks or spoons on the cooktop. If the cooktop 
is turned  on, these objects can heat  up quickly and may 
cause burns. 
4  Do not place rough or uneven objects on the units as they 
may damage the surface. If the cooktop is near a window, 
ensure that curtains do not blow over or near the unit. 
5  Do not store hard or pointed objects over the cooktop as 
they can damage the unit if they fall on top. 
6  Do not put detergents or ammable materials in the equip-
ment installed under the cooktop. 
7  Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance 
containing hot oil or other hot liquids. 
8  While cooking, any overowed fat or oil on the cooktop may 
ignite. There is a risk of burning and re; therefore, control 
the cooking process at all times. The use of accessory attach-
ments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may 
cause injuries. Items with a magnetic eld such as: radios,