Viking Use & Care Manual Viking Range Corporation 111 Front Street Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA (662) 455-1200 For product information, call 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641) or visit the Viking Web site at vikingrange.
Congratulations Table of Contents Congratulations and welcome to the elite world of Viking ownership. We hope you will enjoy and appreciate the care and attention we have put into every detail of your new, state-of-the-art self-cleaning range. Getting Started Your Viking range is designed to offer years of reliable service. This Use and Care Manual will provide you with the information you need to become familiar with your range’s care and operation.
Getting Started Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating the appliance. ALWAYS contact the manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.
Getting Started To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage Child Safety (cont.) • Be sure all packing materials are removed from the appliance before operating it. • Keep area around appliance clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and materials. • If appliance is installed near a window, proper precautions should be taken to prevent curtains from blowing over burners. • NEVER leave any items on the rangetop.
Getting Started Cooking Safety (cont.) Utensil Safety (cont.) • ALWAYS turn the oven off at the end of cooking. • Use care when opening the oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before moving or replacing food. • NEVER use aluminum foil to cover oven racks or oven bottom. This could result in risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the appliance. Use foil only as directed in this guide. • PREPARED FOOD WARNING: Follow food manufacturer's instructions.
Getting Started Self-Clean Oven (cont.) • Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan, oven racks and other utensils and wipe up excessive spillovers to prevent excessive smoke, flare-ups or flaming. • This range features a cooling fan which operates automatically during a clean cycle. If the fan does not turn on, cancel the clean operation and contact an authorized servicer. • It is normal for the rangetop cooking surface of the range to become hot during a self-clean cycle.
Getting Started 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 posioning. Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing a fire hazord. WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect the electric power at the main fuse or circuit breaker before replacing bulb.
Getting Started Before Using Range VGSC Self-Cleaning Range Features All products are wiped clean with solvents at the factory to remove any visible signs of dirt, oil, and grease which may have remained from the manufacturing process. Before starting to cook, clean the range thoroughly with hot, soapy water. There may be some burn off and odors on first use of the appliance–this is normal.
Oven Functions and Settings VGCC Range Features BAKE (Natural Airflow Bake) 1 2 3 4 OVEN 5 6 7 CONVECTION Automatic Re-Ignition Thermal-Convection Use this setting for baking, roasting, and casseroles. CONVECTION BAKE Use this setting to bake and roast foods at the same time with minimal taste transfer. BROIL (Infrared Broil) Use this setting for broiling dark meats at 1” thickness or less where rare or medium doneness is desired.
Surface Operation Surface Operation Lighting Burners Surface Cooking Tips All burners are ignited by electric ignition. There are no open-flame, “standing” pilots. • Use low or medium flame heights when cooking in vessels that are poor conductors of heat, such as glass, ceramic, and cast-iron. Reduce the flame height until it covers approximately 1/3 of the cooking vessel diameter. This will ensure more even heating within the cooking vessel and reduce the likelihood of burning or scorching the food.
Surface Operation Using the Oven Cooking Vessels Conventional and Convection Cooking Each cook has his or her own preference for the particular cooking vessels that are most appropriate for the type of cooking being done. Any and all cooking vessels are suitable for use in the range and it is not necessary to replace your present domestic vessels with commercial cookware. This a matter of personal choice.
Baking Baking BAKE (Natural Airflow Bake) To Use CONVECTION BAKE Function 1. Arrange the oven rack in the desired position before turning oven on. Full power heat is radiated from the U-shaped bake burners in the bottom of the oven cavity and is circulated with natural airflow. This function is recommended for single rack baking. Many cookbooks contain recipes to be cooked in the conventional natural airflow bake manner. Conventional baking is suitable for dishes that require a high temperature.
Baking Baking Conventional Baking Chart BREADS Biscuits Yeast loaf Yeast rolls Nut bread Cornbread Gingerbread Muffins Corn muffins CAKES Angel food Bundt Cupcakes Layer, sheet Layer, two Pound COOKIES Brownies Choc. chip Sugar PASTRY Cream puffs PIES Crust, unfilled Crust, filled Lemon meringue Pumpkin Custard ENTREES Egg rolls Fish sticks Lasagna, frz Pot pie Gr. peppers stuffed Quiche Pizza, 12" Mac.
Baking Broiling Solving Baking Problems BROIL (Infrared Broil) Baking problems can occur for many reasons. Check the chart below for the causes and remedies for the most common problems. It is important to remember that the temperature setting and cooking times you are accustomed to using with your previous oven may vary slightly from those required with this oven. If you find this to be true, it is necessary for you to adjust your recipes and cooking times accordingly.
Broiling Broiling Broiling Instructions Broiling Tips Broiling is a dry-heat cooking method using direct or radiant heat. It is used for small, individualized cuts such as steaks, chops, and patties. Broiling speed is determined by the distance between the food and the broil element. Choose the rack position based on desired results. • ALWAYS use a broiler pan and grid for broiling.
Convection Dehydrate Broiling Broiling Chart BEEF Sirloin, 1" Rare Medium Well done T-Bone, 3/4" Rare Medium Well done Hamburger, 1/2" Medium Well done CHICKEN Bnls breast, 1” Bnls breast, 1” Bone-in breast Bone-in breast Chicken pieces Chicken pieces HAM Ham slice, 1" LAMB Rib chops, 1" PORK Loin chops, 3/4" Bacon FISH Salmon steak Fillets Weight Setting Rack Time (min) 12 oz 12 oz 12 oz Broil Broil Broil 3 3 3 4 5 6 10 oz 10 oz 10 oz Broil Broil Broil 3 3 3 4 6 8 1/4 lb. 1/4 lb.
Convection Defrost Cooking Substitutes Charts Convection Defrost In many cases, a recipe requires an ingredient which is not readily available or calls for a unit of measure that is not easily recognized. The following charts have been provided as useful guides in these situations. Air is circulated by a motorized fan in the rear of the oven. The fan accelerates natural defrosting of the food without heat.
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when maintained properly and kept clean. Cooking equipment is no exception. Your range must be kept clean and maintained properly. Make sure all controls are in the “OFF” position. Disconnect power if you are going to clean thoroughly with water. Burner Caps Surface Burners Wipe up spill-overs as soon as possible after they occur and before they get a chance to burn in and cook solid.
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance Control Knobs Oven Racks MAKE SURE ALL THE CONTROL KNOBS POINT TO THE OFF POSITION BEFORE REMOVING. Pull the knobs straight off. Wash in detergent and warm water. Dry completely and replace by pushing firmly onto stem. DO NOT USE any cleaners containing ammonia or abrasives. They could remove the graphics from the knob. Clean with detergent and hot water. Stubborn spots can be scoured with a soap-filled steel wool pad.
Self-Clean Cycle (on VGSC Self-Clean models) This oven features an automatic pyrolytic self-cleaning cycle. During this cycle, the oven reaches elevated temperatures in order to burn off soil and deposits. An integral smoke eliminator helps reduce odors associated with the soil burn-off. A powder ash residue is left in the bottom of the oven after completion of the self-clean cycle. The door latch is automatically activated after selecting the self-clean setting.
Door Removal Replacing Oven Lights WARNING WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect the electric power at the main fuse or circuit breaker before replacing bulb. WARNING 1 TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY Before removing the doors, make sure the pins are properly installed in the hinges. Failure to do so can result in personal injury to hands and/or fingers. DO NOT touch bulb with bare hands. Clean off any signs of oil from the bulb and handle with a soft cloth. DO NOT touch bulb with bare hands.
Door Replacement and Adjustment 2 1 Reinstall door to range. Open door completely. Reinstall hinge trim. 3 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and/or Remedy Range will not function. Range is not connected to electrical power: Have electrician check power circuit breaker, wiring, and fuses. Oven does not operate in self-clean. Door is not shut tight enough for automatic door latch to lock. Oven is not clean after selfclean cycle.
Service Information Warranty PROFESSIONAL SERIES FREESTANDING GAS/GAS SELF-CLEAN RANGES WARRANTY If service is required, call your dealer or authorized service agency. The name of the authorized service agency can be obtained from the dealer or distributor in your area. Have the following information readily available. • Model number • Serial number • Date purchased • Name of dealer from whom purchased Clearly describe the problem that you are having.
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