Viking F20288 specifications Important Safety Instructions, Before You Use Your Oven

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the oven, follow basic precautions, including the following:

1.Your unit should be installed by a qualified technician. Have this technician show the the location of the gas shut-off valve on the range so you know where and how to turn off the gas if necessary.

2.Do not attempt to repair or replace an part of this appliance unless specifically recommended in this manual. All servicing should be referred to a qualified technician. A qualified technician is required for any adjustments or conversions to Nat. or LP gas.

3.The “push-to-turn” knob of this oven is designed to be child-safe. However, children should not be left alone while the oven is in use. Do not store items of interest to children over the unit. CAUTION: Children climbing to reach items could be seriously injured.

4.GREASE is flammable and should be handled carefully. Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan by covering utensil completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside of utensil can be extinguished with baking soda or, if available, a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher.

5.Wear proper apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance.

6.Never use your oven for warming or heating a room. This is based on safety considerations.

7.Use dry pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.

8.The vent ducts must also remain clear and unobstructed

9.Do not line the oven with aluminum foil.

10.Do not drape towels or any materials on oven door handles. These items could ignite and you could get burned.

11.Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.

12.A risk of tip-over may result if the appliance is not installed in accordance with installation instructions including excessive loading of the oven door or from abnormal usage.

13.Keep area clean and free from combustible material, gasoline, and other flammable liquids.

14.Do not heat unopened food containers; buildup of pressure may cause the container to explode and result in injury.

15.Never sit, step, stand, or lean on any part of the oven, or injury may result.

16.Beware of potential hazards associated with retrieving items from cabinets when the oven is in operation.

17.Once the unit is installed as outlined in the Installation Instructions, it is important that the fresh air supply is not obstructed.

Before You Use Your Oven

All gas ovens are wiped clean with solvents at the factory to remove any visible signs of dirt, oil, and grease which may have remained from the manufacturing process. Before starting to cook, clean the oven thoroughly with hot soapy water.

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