Viking F20518A - Manual (Page 3)

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DANGER
Electrical shock hazard.
To avoid risk of electrical shock,
personal injury or death; verify
your appliance has been
properly grounded in accordance with
local codes or in absence of codes, with
the National Electrical Code (NEC).
ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition.
DANGER
Fire/explosion hazard.
IF THE INFORMATION IN
THIS MANUAL IS NOT
FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A
FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT
CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE,
PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
–DO NOT try to light any appliance.
–DO NOT touch any electrical switch.
–DO NOT use any phone in your
building.
–Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor’s phone.
–Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
–If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
• Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
DANGER
Chemical hazard.
To avoid risk of property
damage and/or personal injury
or death; this appliance is not
to be used as a heating source.
• Benzene is a chemical which is part of
the gas supply to this cooking product,
which is consumed in the flames during
combustion. Exposure to a small
amount of benzene is possible if a gas
leak occurs. Formaldehyde and soot are
by-products of incomplete combustion.
• This appliance contains or produces
chemicals which can cause serious
injury or death and which are known to
the state of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
To reduce the risk from substances in
the fuel or from fuel combustion make
sure this appliance is installed,
operated, and maintained in accordance
to the instructions in this document.
DANGER
Gas leak hazard.
To avoid risk of personal injury
or death; leak testing of the
appliance must be conducted
according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. Before placing appliance in
operation, always check for gas leaks
with soapy water solution.
• DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME TO
CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.
WARNING
Moving hazard.
To avoid risk of severe
personal injury; this appliance
requires two or more personnel
while handling and moving. Possible
use of appliance moving devices is
recommended.
WARNING
The use of cabinets for storage above
the oven may result in potential
fire or burn hazard.
WARNING
The misuse of the oven door(s) (e.g.
stepping, sitting, or leaning on them)
can result in hazards or injuries and
damage to the product.
WARNING
DO NOT use the handle or oven door to
lift the oven. Remove door before
installation to ensure that it is
not used to lift the unit.
WARNING
NEVER use this appliance as a space
heater to heat or warm the room. Doing
so may result in carbon monoxide
poisoning and overheating of the oven.
WARNING
No attempt should be made to operate
the appliance during power failure.
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Please Read and Follow
WARNING
To prevent possible damage to cabinets
and cabinet finishes, use only materials
and finishes that will not discolor or
delaminate and will withstand temperatures
up to 194°F (90°C). Heat resistant
adhesive must be used if the product is to
be installed in laminated cabinetry. Check
with your builder or cabinet supplier to
make sure that the materials meet these
requirements.
A GFI shall be used if required by NFPA-70 (National Electric Code), federal/state/local
laws, or local ordinances.
• The required use of a GFI is normally related to the location of a receptacle with respect to
any significant sources of water or moisture.
• Viking Range Corporation will NOT warranty any problems resulting from GFI outlets which
are not installed properly or do not meet the requirements below.
If the use of a GFI is required, it should be:
• Of the receptacle type (breaker type or portable type NOT recommended)
• Used with permanent wiring only (temporary or portable wiring NOT recommended)
• On a dedicated circuit (no other receptacles, switches or loads in the circuit)
• Connected to a standard breaker of appropriate size (GFI breaker of the same size NOT
recommended)
• Rated for Class A (5 mA +/- 1 mA trip current) as per UL 943 standard
• In good condition and free from any loose-fitting gaskets (if applicable in outdoor situations)
• Protected from moisture (water, steam, high humidity) as much as reasonably possible