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 Your purchase of a Viking 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.
Warnings (cont.) Warnings (cont.) WARNING 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.
Getting Started Before Using Hood Getting Started 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.
Settings and Functions Settings and Functions Hood Operation DCH/DPPV Model Operation Always turn on your hood before you begin cooking to establish airflow in the kitchen. Also let the blower run for a few minutes to clear the air after you turn off your cooking appliance. This will help keep the kitchen air cleaner. Always turn on your hood before you begin cooking to establish airflow in the kitchen.
Cleaning and Maintenance CAUTION Cleaning and Maintenance 2 1 Unplug power cords from control panel before cleaning or servicing hood. As air passes through a baffle filter, grease particles collect on the stainless steel U-shaped baffle channels and drip down into the bottom of the filter. Baffle filters are extremely efficient when compared to mesh filters. The power of the hood is increased as more air passes through a baffle filter than with mesh filters, which are usually dirty.
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning Mesh Filters Cleaning Hood Canopy As air passes through the filter, grease particles collect on the stainless steel screen inside the filter. The filters should be examined periodically to assure that all surfaces and parts are clean. This unit is equipped with an alarm. Once the unit has been in operation for 48 hours, the letters “FILT” will appear on the display.
Cleaning and Maintenance Service Information Cleaning Brass Parts All brass body parts should be wiped regularly with hot soapy water. When hot soapy water will not do the job, use every day household cleaners that are not abrasive. 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. Replacing the Light Bulbs Have the following information readily available.
Warranty Warranty HOODS WARRANTY THREE YEAR FULL WARRANTY Hoods 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 three (3) year from the date of original retail purchase or closing date for new construction, whichever period is longer.