Viking Range F21454, 3 Series Use & Care Manual

Use & Care Manual

Professional Built-In

Hoods

Congratulations

Your purchase of a Viking Range hood 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, your new hood is designed to provide you
with years of reliable service. Please take a few minutes to learn about its proper and efficient use and care.

This guide will provide you with the information you need to become familiar with your hood’s care and operation.

Your complete satisfaction is our ultimate goal. If you have any questions or comments about this product, please
contact the dealer from whom you purchased it, or contact our Consumer Support Center at 1-888-845-4641.

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

For more information about the complete and growing selection of products, contact your dealer or visit us online
at vikingrange.com in the US or brigade.ca in Canada

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

Before Using Hood ______________________________________________________________________________________________________4

Product Controls/Operation

Settings and Functions __________________________________________________________________________________________________5

Hood Operation ____________________________________________________________________________________________________5

Product Care

C l ea n i n g a n d M a i n t e n a n c e _____________________________________________________________________________________________6

B a f f le F i l t e r s ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________6

C h a r c o a l F i l t e r s ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7

Hood Canopy _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7

E n a m e l F i n i s h _________________________________________________________________________________________________________7

S t a i n l e s s S t e e l F i n i s h _______________________________________________________________________________________________7

Ductless Venting Chamber _______________________________________________________________________________________8

L i g h t B u l b s _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________8

Service Information _______________________________________________________________________________________________________9

Warranty ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________10

Warnings

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when
using your unit, observe the following:

• Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by
qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable
codes and standards, including fire-rated construction.

• Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and
exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel
burning equipment to prevent back drafting. Follow the
heating equipment manufacturer’s guideline and safety
standards such as those published by the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA), and the American Society
for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.

• When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not
damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

• Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.

• WARNING!: To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal
ductwork.

• CAUTION!: To reduce risk of fire and to properly
exhaust air, be sure to duct air outside. Do not vent
exhaust air into spaces within walls or ceilings, or into
attics, crawl spaces, or garages.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons, observe the following:

• Use this unit only in the manner for which it is intended.
If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.

• Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at
service panel and lock service panel to prevent power
from being switched on accidentally. When the service
disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a
prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service
panel.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury to persons in the event
of a rangetop grease fire, observe the following:
(Based on “Kitchen Firesafety Tips,” published by
NFPA.)

1. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close fitted lid, cookie
sheet, or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE
CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do
not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

2. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN. You may be
burned.

3. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or
towels a violent steam explosion will result.

4. Use an extinguisher ONLY if

• You know it is a Class ABC extinguisher,
and you already know how to operate it.

• The fire is small and contained in the area
where it started.

• The fire department is being called.

• You can fight the fire with your back to an
exit.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, OR
INJURY TO PERSONS, RANGEHOODS MUST BE
INSTALLED WITH THE VENTILATORS THAT ARE
SPECIFIED ON THEIR CARTON INDICATING SUITABILITY
WITH THIS MODEL. OTHER VENTILATORS CANNOT BE
SUBSTITUTED.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGETOP GREASE
FIRE:

1. Never leave surface units unattended at high
setting. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on
low or medium settings.

2. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high
heat or when cooking flaming foods. (i.e.
Crepes suzette, Cherries jubilee, Peppercorn
beef flambé).

3. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should
not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.

4. Use proper pan size. Always use cookware
appropriate for the size of the surface element.

WARNING

CAUTION

For general ventilating use only. DO NOT use to
exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.

CAUTION

If the power to the hood is not disconnected during
cleaning, the heat sensor thermostat can cause the
blower to turn on.

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CAUTION

DO NOT place flammable material on warming
shelves when using heat lamps.

CAUTION

Unplug power cords from control panel before
cleaning or servicing hood.

Warnings (cont.)

CAUTION

Do not use a porcelain cleaner or rough abrasive
cleaner.

Before Using Hood

Although the hood is cleaned upon completion of the manufacturing process, you will probably need to clean your
hood again after installation. Wipe the surface of the hood with a good household cleaner applied with a soft cloth,
or stainless steel polish, depending on the finish of your hood. This will leave a protective finish on the hood.

CAUTION

DO NOT place flammable material on warming
shelves when using heat lamps.

Getting Started