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DANGER
GAS LEAK HAZARD
To avoid risk of personal injury
or death; leak testing of the
appliance must be conducted
according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. Before placing appliance in
operation, always check for gas leaks
with soapy water solution.
• DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME TO
CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.
DANGER
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD
To avoid risk of electrical shock,
personal injury or death; verify
your appliance has been properly
grounded in accordance with local codes
or in absence of codes, with the National
Electrical Code (NEC). ANSI/NFPA 70-
latest edition.
WARNING
MOVING HAZARD
To avoid risk of severe
personal injury; this appliance
requires two or more personnel
while handling and moving. Possible
use of appliance moving devices is
recommended.
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.
•
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
–
DO NOT
try to light any appliance.
–
DO NOT
touch any electrical switch;
DO NOT
use any phone in your
building.
–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.
DANGER
CHEMICAL HAZARD
To avoid risk of property
damage and/or personal injury
or death; this appliance is not
too be used as a heating source.
• Benzene is a chemical which is part of
the gas supply to this cooking product,
which is consumed in the flames during
combustion. Exposure to a small
amount of benzene is possible if a gas
leak occurs. Formaldehyde and soot are
by-products of incomplete combustion.
• This appliance contains or produces
chemicals which can cause serious
injury or death and which are known to
the state of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
To reduce the risk from substances in
the fuel or from fuel combustion make
sure this appliance is installed,
operated, and maintained in accordance
to the instructions in this document.
WARNING
To prevent possible damage to cabinets
and cabinet finishes, use only materials
and finishes that will not discolor or
delaminate and will withstand temperatures
up to 194
°
F (90
°
C). Heat resistant
adhesive must be used if the product is to
be installed in laminated cabinetry. Check
with your builder or cabinet supplier to
make sure that the materials meet these
requirements.
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.
• 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
WARNING
TIPPING HAZARD
To reduce the risk of the
appliance tipping, it must be
secured by a properly installed
anti-tip bracket(s). To make
sure the bracket has been
installed properly, look behind
the range with a flashlight to
verify proper installation
engaged in the rear top left corner of the
range or under the range to verify that a
floor hook and bracket have been installed.
• THIS RANGE CAN TIP.
• A CHILD OR ADULT CAN TIP THE
RANGE AND BE KILLED.
• FAILURE TO INSTALL THE ANTI-TIP
DEVICE CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR
SERIOUS BURNS TO CHILDREN OR
ADULTS.
• IF THE RANGE IS MOVED THEN THE
ANTI-TIP DEVICE MUST BE
RE-ENGAGED.
