Viking RVEC3305B Quick Reference Manual page 2

Warnings
Warning and Important Safety Instructions
To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage
appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur. • Be sure all packing materials are removed from the
Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised appliance before operating it.
when installing, maintaining, or operating the • Keep area around appliance clear and free from
appliance. combustible materials, gasoline, and other
flammable vapors and materials.
ALWAYS contact the manufacturer about problems or • If appliance is installed near a window, proper
conditions you do not understand. precautions should be taken to prevent curtains
from blowing over burners.
• NEVER leave any items on the cooktop. The hot
air from the vent may ignite flammable items and
D A N G E R
may increase pressure in closed containers which
may cause them to burst.
Hazards or unsafe practices which WILL result
• Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE
in severe personal injury or death
when exposed to heat and may be highly
W A R N I N G
flammable. Avoid their use or storage near an
appliance.
• Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep plastics
Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD
result in death severe personal injury or death away from parts of the appliance that may become
warm or hot. DO NOT leave plastic items on the
C A U T I O N
cooktop as they may melt or soften if left too close
to the vent or a surface element.
Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD
• Combustible items (paper, plastic, etc.) may ignite
result in minor personal injury.
and metallic items may become hot and cause
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you
burns. DO NOT pour spirits over hot foods.
how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what
can happen if the instructions are not followed.
In Case of Fire
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words,
Turn off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid
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spreading the flame. Extinguish flame, then turn on
hood to remove smoke and odor.
Read and follow all instructions before using this • Smother fire or flame in a pan with a lid or cookie
appliance to prevent the potential risk of fire, electric sheet.
shock, personal injury or damage to the appliance as • NEVER pick up or move a flaming pan.
a result of improper usage of the appliance. Use • DO NOT use water on grease fires. Use baking
appliance only for its intended purpose as described soda, a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher to
in this manual. smother fire or flame.
To ensure proper and safe operation: Appliance Important notice regarding pet birds:
must be properly installed and grounded by a NEVER keep pet birds in the kitchen or in rooms
qualified technician. DO NOT attempt to adjust, where the fumes from the kitchen could reach. Birds
repair, service, or replace any part of your appliance have a very sensitive respiratory system. Fumes
unless it is specifically recommended in this guide. released due to overheated cooking oil, fat, margarine
All other servicing should be referred to a qualified and overheated non-stick cookware may be equally
servicer. harmful.
W A R N I N G
To avoid risk of property damage,
personal injury or death; follow
information in this manual exactly to
prevent a fire or explosion. DO NOT
store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any appliance.
Warnings
C A U T I O N
DO NOT store items of interest to children over
the unit. Children climbing to reach items could
be seriously injured.
W A R N I N G
BURN OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK HAZARD
To avoid risk of injury or death, make
sure all controls are OFF and oven is
COOL before cleaning. Failure to do so
can result in burns or electrical shock.
C A U T I O N
DO NOT heat empty cookware or let cookware boil
dry. The cookware can absorb an excessive
amount of heat very quickly, resulting in possible
damage to the cookware and ceramic glass.
C A U T I O N
BURN HAZARD
To avoid risk of injury, DO NOT touch
the glass. The cooktop will get hot
during usage.
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VIKING RANGE, LLC
111 Front Street • Greenwood, Mississippi
38930 USA • (662) 455-1200
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