Viking Range vhso205 User Guide

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When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, 
including the following:
WarninG - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons 
or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
  1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
  2. Read  and  follow  the  specific  “PRECAUTIONS  TO  AVOID  POSSIBLE 
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 6.
  3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded 
outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 8.
  4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided 
installation instructions.
  5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—for example, 
closed glass jars—are able to explode and should not be heated in this 
oven.
  6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. 
Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of 
oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed 
for industrial or laboratory use.
  7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by 
children.
  8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is 
not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.
  9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. 
Contact nearest Viking Authorized Servicer for examination, repair or 
adjustment.
 10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
 11. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product 
near water—for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near 
a swimming pool, or similar locations.
 12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
 13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
 14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
 15. See door surface cleaning instructions on page 41.
 16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend to appliance when paper, 
plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to 
facilitate cooking.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag 
in oven.
c.  if materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn
oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the
fuse or circuit breaker panel.
d. Do  not  use  the  cavity  for  storage  purposes.  Do  not  leave  paper 
products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use.
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