Viking F20518A manual Fire/explosionhazard

IMPORTANT–Please Read and Follow

DANGER

Fire/explosionhazard.

IF THE INFORMATION IN

THIS MANUAL IS NOT

FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A

FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAYRESULT 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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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