Product Care

Service Information

If service is required, call your dealer or authorized service agency. The name of the authorized service agency can be obtained from the dealer or distributor in your area.

Have the following information readily available.

Model number

Serial number

Date purchased

Name of dealer from whom purchased

Clearly describe the problem that you are having. If you are unable to obtain the name of an authorized service agency, or if you continue to have service problems, contact Viking Range Corporation at

1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641), or write to:

VIKING RANGE CORPORATION

PREFERRED SERVICE

1803 Hwy 82W

Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA

Record the information indicated below. You will need it if service is ever required. The model and serial number for your hood is located behind the baffle filter on the left side panel in the lower right corner.

Model no. _____________________ Serial no. ________________________

Date of purchase _______________ Date installed ___________________

Dealer’s name __________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

If service requires installation of parts, use only authorized parts to ensure protection under the warranty.

THIS MANUAL SHOULD REMAIN WITH THE HOOD FOR FUTURE

REFERENCE.

Warranty

HOODS WARRANTY

THREE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

Hoods and all of their component parts, except as detailed below*†, are warranted to be free from defective materials or workmanship in normal residential use for a period of three (3) years from the date of original retail purchase or closing date for new construction, whichever period is longer. Viking Range Corporation, warrantor, agrees to repair or replace, at its option, any part which fails or is found to be defective during the warranty period.

*ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY: Outdoor Model Only: Covers all in-home repairs.

*FULL NINETY (90) DAY COSMETIC WARRANTY: Product is warranted to be free from cosmetic defects in materials or workmanship (such as scratches on stainless steel, paint/porcelain blemishes, etc.) for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original retail purchase or closing date for new construction, whichever period is longer. Any defects must be reported to the selling dealer within ninety (90) days from date of original retail purchase. Viking Range Corporation uses high quality processes and materials available to produce all color finishes. However, slight color variation may be noticed because of the inherent differences in painted parts and porcelain parts as well as differences in kitchen lighting, product locations, and other factors. Therefore, this warranty does not apply to color variation attributable to such factors.

†FULL NINETY (90) DAY WARRANTY IN "RESIDENTIAL PLUS" APPLICATIONS: This full warranty applies to applications where use of the product extends beyond normal residential use, but the warranty period for products used in such applications is ninety (90) days. Examples of applications covered by this warranty are bed and breakfasts, fire stations, private clubs, churches, yachts, etc. Under this "Residential Plus" warranty, the product, its components and accessories are warranted to be free from defective material or workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original retail purchase. This warranty excludes use of the product in all commercial locations such as restaurants, food service locations and institutional food service locations.

FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON VENTILATION MOTORS

Any ventilator motor which fails due to defective materials or workmanship in normal household use during the fourth year through the fifth year from the date of original retail purchase will be repaired or replaced, free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor.

LIMITED WARRANTY ON STAINLESS STEEL (Outdoor Models Only)

Any stainless steel part which rusts through due to defective materials or workmanship in normal use during the second year through the useful lifetime of the unit from date of original retail purchase will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs including labor.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This warranty extends to the original purchaser of the product warranted hereunder and to each transferee owner of the product during the term of the warranty and applies to products purchased and located in the United States and Canada. Products must be purchased in the country where service is requested. If the product or one of its component parts contains a defect or malfunction during the full warranty period after a reasonable number of attempts by the warrantor to remedy the defect or malfunction, the owner is entitled to either a refund or replacement of the product or its component part or parts. Replacement of a component part includes its free installation, except as specified under the limited warranty. Under the terms of this warranty, service must be performed by a factory authorized Viking Range Corporation service agent or representative. Service will be provided during normal business hours, and labor performed at overtime or premium rates shall not be covered by this warranty.

Owner shall be responsible for proper installation, providing reasonable and necessary maintenance, providing proof of purchase upon request, and making the appliance reasonably accessible for service. The return of the Owner Registration Card is not a condition of warranty coverage. You should, however, return the Owner Registration Card so that Viking Range Corporation can contact you should any question of safety arise which could affect you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY: This warranty shall not apply to damage resulting from abuse, failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance, accident, delivery, negligence, natural

disaster, loss of electrical power to the product for any reason, alteration, outdoor use, improper installation,Product improper operation, or repair or service of the product by anyone other than an authorized Viking Range

Corporation service agency or representative. This warranty does not apply to commercial usage. Care

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