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General Information
READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNING
AND CAUTION INFORMATION WHEN
INSTALLING THIS APPLIANCE.
• All openings in the wall behind the
appliance and in the floor under the
appliance must be sealed.
•
DO NOT
obstruct the flow of combustion
and ventilation air.
Moving, Handling, and Unpacking
Remove and discard all packing materials,
including cardboard and tape on the outside
and inside of the range.
Range –
Do not discard the anti-tip
metal bracket supplied with the
range. This is the anti-tip device and
must be installed with the unit.
Refer
to “Anti-tip Device Installation”
section.
Some stainless steel parts may have a plastic
protective wrap which must be peeled off.
The interior should be washed thoroughly
with hot, soapy water to remove film
residues and any dust or debris before being
used, then rinsed and wiped dry. Solutions
stronger than soap and water are rarely
needed.
Electrical Requirements
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Electrical
connection
in this area
4-3/8”
(11.1 cm)
6”
(15.2 cm)
6”
(15.2 cm)
WARNING
Electrical shock hazard.
To avoid the risk of electrical
shock, personal injury or death;
verify electrical power is turned
off at the breaker box until the range is
installed and ready to operate, installation
by an authorized installer only.
Electric 30”
Range
CAUTION
Avoid any damage to oven vents. The vents
need to be unobstructed and open to provide
proper airflow for optimal oven performance.
CAUTION
The cooling fan should be operating when
the unit is in operation. If you notice the
cooling fan is not operating or you observe
unusual or excessive noise coming from the
cooling fan, contact an authorized service
center before continuing operation. Failure to
do so can result in damage to the oven or
surrounding cabinets.
• Viking Range Corporation will NOT
warranty any problems resulting from GFI
outlets which are not installed properly or
do not meet the requirements below.
If the use of a GFI is required
, it should be:
• Of the receptacle type (breaker type or
portable type NOT recommended)
• Used with permanent wiring only
(temporary or portable wiring NOT
recommended)
• On a dedicated circuit (no other
receptacles, switches or loads in the
circuit)
• Connected to a standard breaker of
appropriate size (GFI breaker of the same
size NOT recommended)
• Rated for Class A (5 mA +/- 1 mA trip
current) as per UL 943 standard
• In good condition and free from any
loose-fitting gaskets (if applicable in
outdoor situations)
• Protected from moisture (water, steam,
high humidity) as much as reasonably
possible
Electrical Requirements
This product is manufactured with the
neutral terminal connected to the cabinet.
Use a 3-wire, agency approved, power
supply kit with closed loop terminals rated
per the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70-latest edition (See Rating chart below). If
local codes prohibit grounding through the
neutral, use a 4-wire, agency approved,
power supply kit with closed loop terminals
rated per the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition (See Rating
chart below).
RATING* Specified Rating of Power
Supply Cord Kit and Circuit Protection
120/240 Volts
120/208 Volts
Amps
12.5 - 16.5 KW
9.2 - 12.5 KW
40 or 50
16.5 - 17.5 KW
12.5 - 13.5 KW
50
*The National Electric Code calculation for
Electrical Load is less than the Total
Connected Electrical Load listed on the
model/serial rating plate.
A GFI
shall be used if required by NFPA-
70 (National Electric Code),
federal/state/local laws, or local
ordinances.
• The required use of a GFI is normally
related to the location of a receptacle with
respect to any significant sources of water
or moisture.
