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 this product 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, this product is designed to provide you with years of dependable service. Please take the few minutes necessary to learn the proper and efficient use and care of this quality product.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Getting Started Cooking Tips Important Safety Instrutions ________________________ 6 Rack Positions ______________________________________ 39 Pan Placement Tips _________________________________ 40 Product Controls Oven Control Panel________________________________ 8 Built-In Electric Oven Features ______________________ 10 Touch Pad Functions _______________________________ 11 Programming Modes Baking Tips ________________________________________ 40 Multiple Rack
Getting Started • Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room. This is based on safety considerations. • Your unit should be installed by a qualified technician. The appliance must be installed and electrically grounded according to local codes. • Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this appliance unless specifically recommended in this manual. All servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
Oven Control Panel Oven Control Panel Oven Function and Temperature Controls The Electronic Timing Center is used to program and control all timing functions. Electronic Keypad Entry The Oven Selector Controls are used to turn the upper or lower oven on and off. The Electronic Keypad Entry is used to program and control all oven functions. IMPORTANT–The time-of-day must be set before any other program can be used. Product Controls Product Controls Each oven function has a separate setting.
Built-In Electric Oven Features Oven Control Panel Oven Function and Temperature Controls Broil Element Interior Oven Light Meat Probe Jack Oven Racks (3/upper oven; 3/lower oven) TruConvec™ Element (behind baffle) Both ovens share the temperature control. To use this feature, select the upper or lower oven, and then set the desired temperature. The controls can be set at any temperature from 150° F (65.6° C) to 550° F (287.8° C). Electronic Keypad Entry Both ovens share the electronic keypad entry.
Touch Pad Functions Touch Pad Functions Convection Broil With this function, only the rear element operates at full power. There is no direct heat from the bottom or top elements, and the motorized fan in the rear of the oven circulates for even heating. Use this setting for foods that require gentle cooking, such as pastries, soufflés, yeast breads, quick breads, and cakes. This setting TruConvecTM produces breads, cookies, and other baked goods with an even texture and golden crusts.
Touch Pad Functions Touch Pad Functions Dehydrate With this function, a motorized fan in the rear of the oven circulates warm air. 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 quality; only fresh, top-quality foods should be dehydrated in your oven.
Clocks and Timers Electronic Timing Center 3. Use the up and down arrows to change the current time. The Electronic Timing Center is used to program and control all timing functions on your Viking appliance. It has four display and programming modes that are activated by the four push buttons. Both the Timer and the Cook Time/Stop Time Modes can be used to time cooking periods. These features can even be used at the same time when both ovens are in use.
Clocks and Timers Clocks and Timers 2. Use the up and down arrows to set the timer. 6. Press “SET” or “ENTER” if the cook time is correct. Cook time is set. s Time increases by one minute Press and Hold Time increases by 10 minutes Time decreases by one Time decreases by minute 10 minutes 3. Press “SET” or “TIMER” to program the timer. (To cancel the entry, press the “CLEAR” button on the left side of the control panel.) 4. The timer is now set.
Oven Settings Oven Settings These functions allow you to customize controls to suit your specific tastes. Tones Brightness This mode offers users the ability to decrease or increase the intensity of the brightness of the electronic display panel. Users may choose between four levels of brightness: 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%. This function allows you to define the duration of tones and the number of tones for different events.
Oven Settings Number of Tones Duration (measured in seconds) Information Entry 3 0.1 Cooking Modes 1 1 Meat Probe Roasting Modes 3 1 Meat Probe within 10 degrees Roasting Modes 2 1 Roasting Modes 3 1 Various Cooking Modes 1 1 Information Entry 2 0.1 Panel is Locked Setpoint Reached Searing Time Reached Start Time Reached Panel is Unlocked To change the frequency and/or duration of any of the above tone signals: 1. Press “SETTINGS.” Settings menu will appear in display. 2.
Oven Settings Oven Settings Sabbath Mode To change the duration of a Timeout: 1. Press “SETTINGS”. Settings menu will appear in display. 2. Press the up or down arrows until “TIMEOUTS…” appears in the display. 3. Press “ENTER” and “RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS”: NO” will appear on the display. 4. Scroll up or down using the arrow keys to find the timeout you would like to change and press “ENTER.” Display will flash and appear as follows: Tone Name Number of Tones Duration of Tones (in seconds) 5.
Recipe Function (Premiere Model Only) Lock and Unlock Entering Recipe Name This feature prevents the control pads from being activated while the ovens are not being used. This function programs and saves up to 100 cooking “Amy’s Oatmeal Cookies” cycles from favorite recipes. Recipe names are entered on the numeric keypad on the right side of the keyboard. When a key with several letters is pressed for the first time, the first letter is entered.
Recipe Function (Premiere Model Only) Warming Modes Entering a new recipe Dehydrate 1. Hit “RECIPES” twice. 2. “NAME” should be flashing. 3. Enter a recipe name using numeric keypad. 4. Hit a Bake function key. 5. Use arrow or numeric keypad to set the temperature. 6. If needed, hit “COOK TIME” key to enter cook time. 7. Hit “SET” or “ENTER” to save the recipe. This oven is designed not only to cook, but also to dehydrate fruits and vegetables.
Bake Modes Bake Modes Bake Convection Bake This function is recommended for single-rack baking. Use this setting for baking, roasting, and casseroles. To bake, follow these steps: This function is recommended for multi-rack baking. Foods can be baked and roasted at the same time with minimal taste transfer, even when different dishes are involved, such as cakes, fish, or meat. To use convection bake, take the following steps: a. Confirm preset temperature and press “SET” or “ENTER.
Bake Modes Broil Modes TruConvec™ Conventional broiling is most successful for cuts of meat one to two inches thick, and is also suitable for flat pieces of meat. This function is ideal for foods that require gentle cooking, singlerack baking, multiple-rack baking, roasting, and preparation of complete meals. This setting is also recommended when preparing large quantities of baked goods at one time. To use TruConvec™, take the following steps: a. Confirm preset temperature and press “SET” or “ENTER.
Broil Modes (cont.) Roast Modes Convection Broil Convection Roast Convection broiling has the advantage of broiling food slightly more quickly than conventional. Convection broiling of meats also produces better results, especially for thick cuts. This is because meat sears on the outside and retains more juices and natural flavor inside with less shrinkage. Use this function when roasting tender cuts of meat or poultry of any size. To use Convection Roast, follow these steps: 1.
Roast Modes Meat Probe (Available on Premiere Models) Auto Roast The meat probe takes the guesswork out of roasting by cooking foods to the ideal internal temperature. The probe setting is used to automatically turn the oven off when meat reaches its optimal internal temperature. Your Viking oven’s built-in probe will help you prepare meats exactly as you want them. Use this function to simplify roasting by automatically searing the outside of roasts. To use Auto Roast: a.
Meat Probe (Available on Premiere Models) Cooking Tips To Set the Meat Probe Function: Rack Positions • A cooking mode must be selected before setting meat probe. • Bake, Convection Bake, Convection Roast, TruConvec™, and Convection Broil are the cooking modes that can be used with the meat probe function. • Set the internal temperature about 10° F lower than the actual desired internal temperature.
Cooking Tips Pan Placement Tips • Some recipes may require adjustment and testing when converting from standard to convection modes. If unsure how to convert a recipe, begin by preparing the recipe in Conventional Bake. After achieving acceptable results, follow the convection guidelines listed for the similar food type.
Conventional Baking Chart 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.
Broiling Tips Baking problems can occur for many reasons. 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 your new Viking oven. You may find that you need to make some adjustments. • Always use a broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to provide drainage of excess liquid and fat away from the cooking surface to help prevent splatter, smoke, and fire.
Broiling Chart Weight Sirloin, 1" Rare 12 oz Medium 12 oz Well done 12 oz T-Bone, 3/4" Rare 10 oz Medium 10 oz Well done 10 oz Hamburger, 1/2" Rare 1/4 lb. Medium 1/4 lb. Well done 1/4 lb. CHICKEN Bnls Breast 1 lb. Bone-in Breast 2 - 2 1/2 lb. Chicken pieces 2 -2 1/2 lb. HAM Ham slice, 1" 1 lb. LAMB Rib Chops, 1" 12 oz. Shoulder 1 lb. PORK Loin Chops, 3/4" 1 lb. Bacon FISH Salmon Steak 1 lb. Fillets 1 lb.
Conventional Roasting Chart BEEF Rib Roast Rare Medium Well done Rump Roast Medium Well done Tip Roast Medium Well done LAMB Lamb Leg PORK Pork Loin Pork Chops 1" thick Ham, fully Cooked POULTRY Chicken, Whole Turkey, Unstuffed Turkey Turkey, Stuffed Turkey, Stuffed Turkey Breast Weight Temp Time (min/lb) Internal Temp 4 - 6 lbs 4 - 6 lbs 4 - 6 lbs 325° F (162.8° C) 325° F (162.8° C) 325° F (162.8° C) 25 30 40 140° F (60.0° C) 155° F (68.3° C) 170° F (76.7° C) 4 - 6 lbs 4 - 6 lbs 325° F (162.
Cleaning and Maintenance Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when maintained properly and kept clean. Cooking equipment is no exception. Your new Viking oven must be kept clean and maintained properly in order to give you the years of cooking enjoyment for which it is designed. Cleaning and Maintenance Surface or Feature Cleaning Recommendation Meat Probe • Cool the probe before cleaning. • The meat probe may be cleaned with soap and water or with a soap-filled scouring pad.
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning the Interior Oven Using the Self-Clean Cycle Your Viking oven features an automatic, 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.
Replacing Light Trouble Shooting Replacing Interior Halogen Oven Lights PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND/OR REMEDY 1. Oven will not function. Oven is not connected to electrical power. Have electrician check power circuit breaker, wiring and fuses. 2. Oven does not operate in self-clean mode. Door is not shut tight enough for automatic door latch to lock. 3. Door will not open. Oven is still in Self-Clean Mode. If oven is hot, door latch will release when a safe temperature is reached. 4.
Service Information If your oven should fail to operate, check to see whether the circuit breaker is open or the fuse is blown. If service is required, call your Viking dealer or authorized service agency. The name of the authorized service agency can be obtained from the Viking dealer or distributor in your area.
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