Viking F20288 User Manual

Viking Use & Care Manual

Outdoor Gas Oven

F20288D EN

(033108J)

Viking Range Corporation

111 Front Street

Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA

[phone]

For product information

call 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641),

or visit the Viking Web site at

vikingrange.com

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-Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

-Do not try to light any appliance

-Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in
your building.

-Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

-If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

-Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire

or explosion may result causing property damage, personal

injury or death.

WARNING

1. Read all instructions before using the product.

2. Install or locate the product only in accordance with the provided
Installation Instructions.

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Congratulations

Your purchase of this product attests to the importance you place upon
the quality and performance of the major appliances you use. With
minimal care, as outlined in this guide, this product is designed to
provide you with years of dependable service. Please take the few
minutes necessary to learn the proper and efficient use and care of this
quality product.

We appreciate your choosing a Viking Range Corporation product, and
hope that you will again select our products for your other major
appliance needs.

Table of Contents

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Before Your Use Your New Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Using Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

WARNING

NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover
an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air
flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

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12. A risk of tip-over may result if the appliance is not installed in
accordance with installation instructions including excessive loading
of the oven door or from abnormal usage.

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 and result in injury.

15. Never sit, step, stand, or lean on any part of the oven, or injury may
result.

16. Beware of potential hazards associated with retrieving items from
cabinets when the oven is in operation.

17. Once the unit is installed as outlined in the Installation Instructions,
it is important that the fresh air supply is not obstructed.

1. Your unit should be installed by a qualified technician. Have this
technician show the the location of the gas shut-off valve on the
range 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. The “push-to-turn” knob of this oven is designed to be child-safe.
However, children should not be left alone while the oven is in use.
Do not store items of interest to children over the unit. CAUTION:
Children climbing to reach items could be seriously injured.

4. 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. Flaming grease outside of utensil can be
extinguished with baking soda or, if available, a multipurpose dry
chemical or foam type extinguisher.

5. Wear proper apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging garments should
never be worn while using the appliance.

6. Never use your oven for warming or heating a room. This is based
on safety considerations.

7. 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.

8. The vent ducts must also remain clear and unobstructed

9. Do not line the oven with aluminum foil.

10. Do not drape towels or any materials on oven door handles. These
items could ignite and you could get burned.

11. Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape
before removing or replacing food.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage
when using the oven, follow basic precautions, including the following:

Important Safety Instructions