Important Safety Instructions - Viking VGWT241T Use & Care Manual

Important Safety Instructions

1. T T h h e e s s e e u u n n i i t t s s a a r r e e f f o o r r o o u u t t d d o o o o r r u u s s e e o o n n l l y y ! ! Do not operate in enclosed
areas. This could result in carbon monoxide build-up which could
result in injury or death.
2. Your appliance should be installed by a qualified technician. The
appliance must be installed according to local codes. Have the
technician show you the location of the gas shutoff valve on the
appliance so you know where and how to turn off the gas if
necessary.
3. Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this appliance unless
specifically recommended in this manual. All servicing should be
referred to a qualified technician. Warranty service must be
performed by an authorized service agency.
4. The "push-to-turn" knob of this appliance is designed to be child
safe. However, children should not be left alone in the kitchen while
the appliance is in use. Do not store items of interest to children
over the appliance. Children climbing to reach items could be
seriously injured.
5. Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan.
Smother flaming pan by covering utensil completely with well-fitting
lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside of utensil can
be extinguished with baking soda or, if available, a multipurpose dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
6. Never leave surface area unattended at high heat setting. Boilovers
cause smoking and greasy spillovers which may ignite.
7. Wear proper apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging garments should
never be worn while using the appliance.
8. Never use your appliance for warming or heating a room. This is
based on safety considerations.
9. Use proper pan size. Select utensils having flat bottoms large
enough to cover the burner. Using undersized utensils allows the
flame to come up the side of the utensil, scorching the outside of
the utensil and making clean-up more difficult.
10. The flame of the burner should be adjusted to cover the bottom of
the pan. Excessive burner setting may cause scorching of adjacent
countertop surfaces, as well as the outside of the utensil. This is
based on safety considerations.
11. Use only dry pot holders. Damp pot holders on hot surfaces may
result in burns from steam. Do not let pot holder touch hot surface
areas. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
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12. To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and
spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of
provided utensil should be positioned so that it is turned to side of
the unit, away from the front.
13. Surface areas near burners may become hot enough to cause burns.
During and after use, do not touch areas near burners until they
have had sufficient time to cool.
14. Once the unit is installed as outlined in the Installation Instructions, it
is important that the fresh air supply is not obstructed.
15. Storage cabinet areas above the appliance must be a minimum of
36 inches above the appliance and cannot project more than 13
inches outward from rear wall. Beware of potential hazards
associated with retrieving items from such cabinets when the
appliance is in operation.
17. Keep the ventilation openings of the gas cylinder enclosure free and
clear from debris.
18. Spiders and insects can nest in the burners of the unit and block the
gas and air flow to the burner ports. This may cause a fire behind
the manifold cover. Inspect and clean the burners periodically.
19. If the outdoor cooking appliance is not in use, the gas must be
turned off at the supply cylinder.
20. Gas cylinders must be stored outdoors out of the reach of children
and must not be stored in a building, garage, or other enclosed
areas.
21. Before lighting the burners, inspect the gas supply hose. If there is
evidence of cuts, wear, or abrasions, it must be replaced prior to
use.
22. If the following instructions are not followed exactly, a fire causing
death or serious injury may occur:
-Do not store a spare LP gas cylinder under or near this appliance.
-Never fill the cylinder beyond 80 percent full.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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