Viking MVSOE630BG Use and Care Manual - Page 5

Warnings & Safety WARNING DO NOT use commercial oven cleaners inside the oven. Use of these cleaners can produce hazardous fumes or can damage the porcelain finishes. 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 and moisture 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. CAUTION This appliance is not to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. WARNING This appliance features a self-cleaning cycle. During this cycle, the oven reaches elevated temperatures in order to burn off soil and deposits. A powder ash residue is left in the bottom of the oven after completion of the self-clean cycle. Note: DO NOT use commercial oven cleaners inside the oven. Use of these cleaners can produce hazardous fumes or can damage the porcelain finishes. DO NOT line the oven with aluminum foil or other materials. These items can melt or burn during a self-clean cycle, causing permanent damage to the oven. WARNING BURN HAZARD When self-cleaning, surfaces may get hotter than usual. Therefore, children should be kept away. WARNING DO NOT touch the exterior portions of the oven after self-cleaning cycle has begun, since some parts become extremely hot to the touch! WARNING BURN OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Make sure all controls are OFF and drawer is COOL before cleaning. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock. During the first few times the self-cleaning feature is used, there may be some odor and smoking from the "curing" of the binder in the high- density insulation used in the oven. When the insulation is thoroughly cured, this odor will disappear. During subsequent self-cleaning cycles, you may sense an odor characteristic of high temperatures. WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect the electric power at the main fuse or circuit breaker before replacing bulb. NOTICE Avoid any damage to oven vents. The vents need to be unobstructed and open to provide proper airflow for optimal oven performance. WARNING DO NOT cook on the oven bottom. The could result in damage to your appliance. Always use oven racks when cooking in the oven. KEEP THE KITCHEN WELL-VENTED DURING THE SELF-CLEAN CYCLE. CAUTION BURN HAZARD The oven door, especially the glass, can get hot. Danger of burning: DO NOT touch the glass! WARNING STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROP 65 The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reporductive harm and requires busineses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. Self-clean ovens can cause low-level exposure to some of these substances, including carbon monoxide, during the cleaning cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood 5