Use & Care Professional Freestanding Open Burner Ranges VGIC5301 VGIC5361
Congratulations Congratulations and welcome to an elite world of 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. Your 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. Your complete satisfaction is our ultimate goal.
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 Warnings To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage • • • • 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.
• If you are “flaming” liquor or other spirits under an exhaust, TURN THE FAN OFF. The draft could cause the flames to spread out of control. • Once the unit has been installed as outlined in the Installation Instructions, it is important that the fresh air supply is not obstructed. The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat and moisture in the room in which it is installed. Ensure that the kitchen is well-ventilated.
Getting Started Warnings Power Failure If power failure occurs, the electric igniters will not work. No attempt should be made to operate the appliance during a power failure. Make sure the oven control is in the “OFF” position. Momentary power failure can occur unnoticed. The range is affected only when the power is interrupted. When it comes back on, the range will function properly without any adjustments. A “brown-out” may or may not affect range operation, depending on how severe the power loss is.
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 Important! Before first use, wipe interior with soapy water and dry thoroughly. Then set the oven selector to bake, the thermostat to 450°F, and operate for an hour.
Oven Functions and Settings BAKE (Natural Airflow Bake) 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. Product Controls CONVECTION BROIL (Infrared Convection Broil) Use this setting to broil thick cuts of meat.
Surface Operation Surface Cooking Tips • 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. • Reduce the flame if it is extending beyond the bottom of the cooking vessel.
Oven Features Broiler element Oven lights Oven racks (3) 6 5 4 3 2 1 Convection fan Removable bottom Bake burner Rack Positions Operation Each oven is equipped with three tilt-proof racks. All ovens have six rack positions. Position 6 is the farthest from the oven bottom. Position 1 is the closest to the oven bottom. The racks can be easily removed and arranged at various levels. For best results with conventional baking, DO NOT use more than one rack at a time.
Baking BAKE (Natural Airflow Bake) 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 manner. Conventional baking is suitable for dishes that require a high temperature. Use this setting for baking and casseroles. To Use BAKE Function 1. 2. 3.
Baking Conventional Baking Chart Operation Food 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 Convection Baking Chart Food Temp Time (min) Cookie sheet Loaf pan Cookie sheet Loaf pan 8" x 8" 8" x 8" Muffin tin Muffin tin 3 or 4 3 or 4 3 or 4 3 or 4 3 or 4 3 or 4 3 or 4 3 or 4 375˚ F (191˚ C) 375˚ F (191˚ C) 375˚ F (191˚ C) 350˚ F (177˚ C) 375˚ F (191˚ C) 325˚ F (163˚ C) 350˚ F (177° C) 350˚ F (177˚ C) 7-9 25 - 30 11 - 13 25 - 30 20 - 25 30 - 35 12 - 15 10 - 12 Tube pan Tube pan Muffin pan 13" x 9" 9" round Loaf pan 3 or 4 3 or 4 3 or 4 3 or 4 3 or 4 3 or 4 350˚ F (177˚ C) 325˚ F (163
Baking Solving Baking Problems 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 BROIL (Infrared Broil) The broil burner at the top of the oven heats the metal screen until it glows. Heat radiates from the GourmetGlo™ infrared broiler located at the top of the oven cavity. The distance between the foods and the broil elements determines broiling speed. For “fast” broiling, food may be as close as 2 inches (5 cm) to the broil element or on the top rack. “Fast” broiling is best for meats where rare to medium doneness is desired.
Broiling Rack Positions for Broiling The broiler uses heat rays to help cook the food. Because these rays travel only in straight lines, the effective cooking area of the broiler is reduced when using the higher rack position. At high-rack positions, the rays cannot reach all corners of the broiler grid, so larger pieces of meat might not broil sufficiently at the outer edges.
Convection Dehydrate Convection Dehydrate This oven is designed not only to cook, but also to dehydrate fruits and vegetables. Warm air is circulated by a motorized fan in the rear of the oven and over a period of time, the water is removed from the food by evaporation. Removal of water inhibits growth of microorganisms and retards the activity of enzymes. It is important to remember that dehydration does not improve the quality, so only fresh, top-quality foods should be used. 1. 2. 3.
Cleaning and Maintenance WARNING BURN OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Make sure all controls are OFF and oven is COOL before cleaning. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock. 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. Before cleaning, make sure all controls are in the “OFF” position. Disconnect power if you are going to clean thoroughly with water.
Replacing Oven Lights WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect the electric power at the main fuse or circuit breaker before replacing bulb. WARNING 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. Clean off any signs of oil from the bulb and handle with a soft cloth. 1. Unsnap glass light cover using a screwdriver in the access groove. 2. Firmly grasp light bulb and pull out. 3.
Door Removal WARNING 1 2 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. Open door completely. Place pin in pin hole. Remove hinge trim screws and hinge trim. 4 3 Lift door up and out. Close until pins stop door. Door Replacement and Adjustment Product Care 3 2 1 Open door completely. Reinstall hinge trim. Reinstall door to range. 4 5 Close door.
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. Broil does not work. Temperature control knob is rotated too far past broil position. Oven light will not work. Light bulb is burned out. Range is not connected to power. Igniters will not work. Circuit is tripped. Fuse is blown. Range is not connected to power. Igniters sparking but no flame ignition.
Service Information If service is required, call your authorized service agency. 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.
Warranty PROFESSIONAL FREESTANDING GAS OPEN BURNER RANGES WARRANTY TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY Freestanding gas ranges 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 a period of two () years from the date of original retail purchase or closing date for new construction, whichever period is longer.
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