Viking F20562D manual Fire/Explosion Hazard, Burn Hazard, Chemical Hazard, Danger

IMPORTANT– Please Read and Follow

IMPORTANT– Please Read and Follow

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.

• WHATTO– DOtry toIFlightYOUanySMELLappliance.GAS:

–DO NOT touch any electrical switch.

–DO NOT use any phone in your DObuildingNOT.

–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.

CAUTION

BURN HAZARD

The use of cabinets for storage above the appliance may result in a potential burn hazard. Combustible items may ignite, metallic items may become hot and cause burns. If a cabinet storage is to be provided the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5” (12.7 cm) beyond the bottom of the cabinets.

WARNING

CHEMICAL HAZARD

If not installed, operated and

maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions, this product could expose you to substances in fuel or from fuel combustion which can cause death or serious illness and which are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

For example, benzene is a chemical which is part of the gas supplied to the cooking product. It is consumed in the flame during combustion. However exposure to a small amount of benzene is possible if a gas leak occurs. Formaldehyde and soot are byproducts of incomplete combustion. Properly adjusted burners with a bluish rather than yellow flame will minimize incomplete combustion.

CAUTION

Before placing the cooktop into operation, always check for gas leaks with a soapy water solution or other acceptable method.

DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME TO CHECK FOR LEAKS.

WARNING

This appliance shall not be used for space heating. This information is based on safety considerations.

WARNING

ELECTRICAL GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS

The cooktop must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of codes, with the ANSI/NFPA No. 70-latest edition. Installation should be made by a licensed electrician. This appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from the plug.

For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. DO NOT under any circumstances cut or remove the third. (ground) prong from the power plug

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