Viking F20558 Warnings cont, Before Using Cooktop, W A Rning, Cau Tion, W Arning, Dang Er

Warnings

Warning and Important Safety Instructionsappearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating the appliance.

ALWAYS contact the manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words,

W A RNING

To avoid risk of property damage, personal injury or death; follow information in this manual exactly to prevent a fire or explosion.

W A RNING

Warnings (cont.)

CAU TION

BURN HAZARD

To avoid risk of injury, DO NOT touch the glass. The cooktop will get hot

during usage.

W ARNING

BURN OR ELECTRICAL

SHOCKTo avoid riskHAZARDof injury or death, make sure all controls are OFF and surface is COOL before cleaning. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock.

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DANG ER

Hazards or unsafe practices which WILL result in severe personal injury or death

DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any appliance.

Before Using Cooktop

WARNI NG

Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in death severe personal injury or death

C AUTI ON

Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD

All safetyresultmessagesin minorwill identifypersonalthe injuryhazard,. tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

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Read and follow all instructions before using this

appliance to prevent the potential risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury or damage to the appliance as a result of improper usage of the appliance. Use appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this manual.

To ensure proper and safe operation: Appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. DO NOT attempt to adjust, repair, service, or replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified

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.

•If appliance is installed near a window, proper precautions should be taken to prevent curtains from blowing over burners.

•NEVER leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items and may increase pressure in closed containers which may cause them to burst.

•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. DO NOT leave plastic items on the cooktop as they may melt or soften if left too close to the vent or a surface element.

•Combustible items (paper, plastic, etc.) may ignite and metallic items may become hot and cause burns. DO NOT pour spirits over hot foods.

In Case of Fire

Ceramic Glass Cooktop

All products 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. Clean your glass top before the first time you use it. A thorough cleaning with a glass top cleaner is recommended.

Induction Cookware

Induction cooking utilizes magnetic power which reacts with iron in the base of cookware, instantly

transforming the pot

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cookware MUST have a magnetic layer of

steel for your induction cooktop to operate properly. The cookware should have a flat, heavy magnetic bottom and straight sides with a diameter of 5” (13 cm) to 12” (31 cm) to accommodate the various sized elements. The induction cookware should be in good condition and free from excessive dents on the bottom to provide maximum performance and convenience.

•Cookware that is NOT suitable for your induction cooktop includes pottery, glass, aluminum, copper, bronze, and any type of cookware with a footed base.

HOT HOT

HOT HOT HOT

servicer.

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 in a pan with a lid or cookie sheet.

•NEVER pick up or move a flaming pan.

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

All Viking cookware is induction friendly, as are most other high-end brands of stainless steel and enamel cookware. Most induction cookware will be suitable for your induction cooktop if a magnet adheres to the bottom surface.

Professional Built-In Induction Cooktop

F20558 EN	VIKING RANGE CORPORATION	(090408J)
	111 Front Street • Greenwood, Mississippi

38930 USA • (662) 455-1200