Viking DGRT3014BBK Use and Care Manual - Page 3

Important Safety Instructions WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the unit, follow basic precautions, including the following: 1. Your unit should be installed by a qualified technician. The appliance must be installed and electrically grounded according to national or local codes. Have this technician show the the location of the gas shut-off valve on the appliance so you know where and how to turn off the gas if necessary. 2. Do not attempt to repair or replace an part of this appliance unless specifically recommended in this manual. All servicing should be referred to a qualified technician. A qualified technician is required for any adjustments or conversions to Nat. or LP gas. 3. Do not operate the unit if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. 4. The "push-to-turn" knobs of this appliance are designed to be childsafe. 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 unit. CAUTION: Children climbing to reach items could be seriously injured. 5. GREASE is flammable and should be handled carefully. 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. Do not use water on grease fires. Flaming grease outside of utensil can be extinguished with baking soda or, if available, a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher. 6. Wear proper apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance. 7. Never use your unit for warming or heating a room. Persons could be burned or injured, or a fire could start. This is based on safety considerations. 8. Use dry pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth. 9. Never leave surface area unattended at high heat setting. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers which may ignite. 10. If you are "flaming" liquor or other spirits under an exhaust hood, TURN THE FAN OFF. The draft could cause the flames to spread out of control. 5 11. 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 cleanup harder. Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the burners. 12. The flame of the surface burner should be adjusted to just cover the bottom of the pan or pot. Excessive burner setting may cause scorching of adjacent countertop surfaces, as well as the outside of the utensil. This is based on safety considerations. 13. Keep area clean and free from combustible material, gasoline, and other flammable liquids. 14. Do not heat unopened food containers; buildup of pressure may cause the container to explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury. 15. To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward toward the center of the appliance, and so that it does not extend over adjacent burners. This will help reduce the chance of burns, igniting of flammable materials, and spills due to bumping of pans. 16. 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. 17. Clean unit with care. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface. If a wet, paper towel is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burns. 18. Storage cabinet areas above the appliance must be a minimum of 36" (91.4 cm) above the appliance and cannot project more than 13" (33.0 cm) outward from the rear wall. Beware of potential hazards associated with retrieving items from such cabinets when the appliance is in operation. 19. Once the unit is installed as outlined in the Installation Instructions, it is important that the fresh air supply is not obstructed. The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat and moisture in the room in which it is installed. Ensure that the kitchen is wellventilated. Keep natural venting holes open or install a mechanical ventilation device. Prolonged or intensive use of the appliance may call for additional (such as opening a window) or more effective ventilation (such as increasing the level of a mechanical ventilation if present). 20. Disconnect electrical supply before servicing the unit. -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS- 6