Viking DCWL3944 Ventilation Hood User Manual


 
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OODS WARRANTY
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HREE YEAR FULL WARRANTY
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oods and all of their component parts, except as detailed below*†, are warranted to be free from
defective materials or workmanship in normal residential use for aperiodof three(3) yearfrom thedateof
originalretailpurchase or closing datefornew construction,whichever period is longer. Viking Range
Corporation, warrantor, agrees to repair or replace, at its option, any part which fails or is found to be
defective during the warranty period.
*FULL NINETY (90) DAY COSMETIC WARRANTY: Product is warranted to be free from
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defects in materials or workmanship (such as scratches on stainless steel,
paint/porcelain blemishes, etc.) for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original retail
purchase or closing date for new construction, whichever period is longer. Any defects must be
reported to the selling dealer within ninety (90) days from date of original retail purchase.
Viking Range Corporation uses high quality processes and materials available to produce all
color finishes. However, slight color variation may be noticed because of the inherent
differences in painted parts and porcelain parts as well as differences in kitchen lighting,
product locations, and other factors. Therefore, this warranty does not apply to color variation
attributable to such factors.
†FULL NINETY (90) DAY WARRANTY IN "RESIDENTIAL PLUS" APPLICATIONS: This full
warranty applies to applications where use of the product extends beyond normal residential
use, but the warranty period for products used in such applications is ninety (90) days.
Examples of applications covered by this warranty are bed and breakfasts, fire stations, private
clubs, churches, yachts, etc. Under this "Residential Plus" warranty, the product, its components
and accessories are warranted to be free from defective material or workmanship for a period
of ninety (90) days from the date of original retail purchase. This warranty excludes use of the
product in all commercial locationssuch as restaurants, food service locations and institutional
food service locations.
FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON VENTILATION MOTORS
Any ventilator motor which fails due to defective materials or workmanship in normal household use
during the fourth year through the fifth year from the date of original retail purchase will be repaired or
replaced, free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor.
LIMITED WARRANTY ON STAINLESS STEEL (T-Series Models Only)
Any stainless steel part which rusts through due to defective materials or workmanship in normal use
during the fourth year through the useful lifetime of the unit from date of original retail purchase will be
repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs including labor.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This warranty extends to the original purchaser of the product warranted hereunder and to each transferee
owner of the product during the term of the warranty and applies to products purchased and located in
the United States and Canada. Products must be purchased in the country where service is requested. If
the product or one of its component parts contains a defect or malfunction during the full warranty period
after a reasonable number of attempts by the warrantor to remedy the defect or malfunction, the owner is
entitled to either a refund or replacement of the product or its component part or parts. Replacement of a
component part includes its free installation, except as specified under the limited warranty. Under the
terms of this warranty, service must be performed by a factory authorized Viking Range Corporation
service agent or representative. Service will be provided during normal business hours, and labor
performed at overtime or premium rates shall not be covered by this warranty.
Owner shall be responsible for proper installation, providing reasonable and necessary maintenance,
providing proof of purchase upon request, and making the appliance reasonably accessible for service.
The return of the Owner Registration Card is not a condition of warranty coverage. You should, however,
return the Owner Registration Card so that Viking Range Corporation can contact you should any question
of safety arise which could affect you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from
jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY: This warranty shall not apply to damage resulting from
abuse, failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance, accident, delivery, negligence, natural
disaster, loss of electricalpower to the productfor any reason, alteration,outdoor use, improper installation,
improper operation, or repair or service of the product by anyone other than an authorized Viking Range
Corporation service agency or representative. This warranty does not apply to commercial usage.
Warranty Warranty (cont.)
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IMITATION OF REMEDIES AND DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTY
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WNER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR A CLAIM OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THIS
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RODUCT SHALL BE THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE.VIKING IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR
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ONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FOOD OR
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EDICINE LOSS, DUE TO PRODUCT FAILURE, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF
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ARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or
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imitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusions may not apply to
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ou. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
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PPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE OF
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HE APPLICABLE EXPRESS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not
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llow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
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ARRANTY SERVICE
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o obtain warranty service, contact an authorized Viking Range Corporation service agent, or Viking Range
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orporation, 111 Front Street, Greenwood, Mississippi 38930, (888) 845-4641. Provide model and serial
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umber and date of original purchase or closing date for a new construction. For the name of your nearest
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uthorized Viking Range Corporation service agency, call Viking Range Corporation.
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MPORTANT: Retain proof of original purchase to establish warranty period.
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pecifications subject to change without notice.
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