Viking VSOT Use and Care Manual - Page 5

Getting Started IMPORTANT - Please Read and Follow! Read and follow all instructions before using this appliance to prevent the potential risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury or damage to the appliance as a result of improper usage of the appliance. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this manual. Safety Precautions • Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions. Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. • ALWAYS adjust the racks in the oven cavity while the oven is cool. If rack must be moved while the oven is hot, DO NOT let a potholder contact the heating elements in the oven. Oversized foods or metal utensils should not be inserted in a microwave/toaster oven, as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock. • Some products, such as whole eggs and sealed or unopened food containers-for example, sealed glass jars-may explode due to a buildup of vapor and should NOT be heated in this oven. • Use care when opening oven door-let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. • This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact Viking Range, LLC at 1-888-(845-4641) for examination, repair, or adjustment. • Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this manual. DO NOT use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use. DO NOT use the oven to warm or heat a room. • DO NOT store flammable materials in this oven or near surface units. DO NOT store any materials, other than manufacturer's recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use. • DO NOT attempt to repair or replace any part of this oven unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician. • DO NOT use aluminum foil to cover contents, racks, or any part of the Speedcook Oven. Prolonged use can cause overheating and damage the microwave components. • DO NOT cover the oven bottom or racks. This could result in damage to your oven. • DO NOT cook directly on the oven bottom. This could cause damage to your appliance. Always use the oven racks when cooking. • DO NOT use moist or damp potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. DO NOT let a potholder touch the heating elements. DO NOT use a towel or other bulky cloth. • DO NOT allow children to operate without adult supervision. Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where this appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the oven. • DO NOT operate this appliance wearing loose-fitting or hanging garments. • DO NOT operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, is not working properly, or has been damaged or dropped. • DO NOT cover or block any openings on this appliance. Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. • DO NOT store this appliance outdoors. • DO NOT use this appliance near water- for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. • DO NOT use water on grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry chemicals or a foamtype extinguisher. 5