Viking 30 Inch Over-the-Range Microwave Oven Owners Manual - Manual (Page 8)

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Getting Started
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
• 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.
• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service
personnel. Contact nearest Viking Authorized Servicer for
examination, repair or adjustment.
• Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
• Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do not use this
product near water such as, near a kitchen sink, in a wet base-
ment, near a swimming pool or similar locations.
• Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
• See oven surface cleaning instructions on page 32.
• Do not mount over sink.
• Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance surface
when the appliance is in operation.
• Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to be overheat-
ed beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling
due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boil-
ing when the container is removed from the appliance is not
always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS
SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER
UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
– Do not overheat the liquid.
– Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
– Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
Use a wide-mouthed container.
– After heating, allow the container to stand in the appli-
ance at least for 20 seconds before removing the con-
tainer.
– Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil
into the container.