Viking F20517 manual To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage

Getting Started

IMPORTANT– Please Read and Follow

To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage

•Be sure all packing materials are removed from the appliance before operating it.

•Keep area around appliance clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and materials.

•Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when exposed to heat and may be highly flammable. Avoid their use or storage near an appliance.

•Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep plastics away from parts of the appliance that may become warm or hot.

•Combustible items (paper, plastic, etc.) may ignite and metallic items may become hot and cause burns. DO NOT pour spirits over hot foods. DO NOT leave oven unsupervised when drying herbs, breads, mushrooms, etc; fire hazard.

In Case of Fire

Turn off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid spreading the flame. Extinguish flame then turn on hood to remove smoke and odor.

•Smother fire or flame by closing the oven door.

DO NOT use water on grease fires. Use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher to smother fire or flame.

•GREASE–Grease is flammable and should be handled carefully. Let fat cool before attempting to handle it. DO NOT allow grease to collect around the oven or in vents. Wipe up spillovers immediately.

Child Safety

•If storage is provided, it should be limited to items which are used infrequently and which are safely stored in an area subjected to heat from an appliance. Temperatures may be unsafe for some items, such as volatile liquids, cleaners or aerosol sprays.

•NEVER leave children alone or unsupervised near the appliance when it is in use or is still hot.

•NEVER allow children to sit or stand on any part of the appliance as they could be injured or burned.

•DO NOT store items of interest to children over the unit. Children climbing to reach items could be seriously injured.

•Children should be taught that an appliance is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play with controls or other parts of the appliance.

IMPORTANT– Please Read and Follow

Cooking Safety

•Use dry, sturdy pot-holders. Damp pot-holders may cause burns from steam. Dishtowels or other substitutes should NEVER be used as potholders because they can get caught on appliance parts.

•ALWAYS let quantities of hot fat used for deep fat frying cool before attempting to move or handle.

•Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance. DO NOT drape towels or materials on oven door handles. These items could ignite and cause burns.

•ALWAYS place oven racks in the desired positions while oven is cool. Slide oven rack out to add or remove food, using dry, sturdy pot-holders. ALWAYS avoid reaching into the oven to add or remove food. If a rack must be moved while hot, use a dry pot-holder.

•ALWAYS turn the oven off at the end of cooking.

•DO NOT heat unopened food containers; buildup of pressure may cause the container to explode and result in injury.

•Use care when opening the oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before moving or replacing food.

•NEVER use aluminum foil to cover oven racks or oven bottom. This could result in risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the appliance. Use foil only as directed in this guide.

•PREPARED FOOD WARNING: Follow food manufacturer's instructions. If a plastic frozen food container and/or its cover distorts, warps, or is otherwise damaged during cooking, immediately discard the food and its container. The food could be contaminated.

•Once the unit has been installed as outlined in the Installation Instructions, it is important that the fresh air supply is not obstructed. The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat and moisture in the room in which it is installed. Ensure that the kitchen is well-ventilated. Keep natural venting holes open or install a mechanical ventilation device. Prolonged or intensive use of the appliance may call for additional (such as opening a window) or more effective ventilation (such as increasing the level of a mechanical ventilation if present).

Burners

•NEVER touch oven burners, areas near broiler and bake burner, or interior surfaces of oven.

•Burners may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near burners and interior surfaces of an oven may become hot enough to cause burns.

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