DESIGNER SERIES BUILT-IN / FREESTANDING MICROWAVE OVEN Use and Care Manual VIKING RANGE CORPORATION
Service Information If service is required: 1. 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. 2. Have the following information readily available: a. Model number b. Serial number c. Date purchased d. Name of dealer from whom purchased 3. Clearly describe the problem that you are having.
Table of Contents 2 Service Information 19-23 Sensor Options 3 Table of Contents 20-22 Sensor Options Chart 4-5 Important Safety Instructions 23 Frozen Foods Chart 24-36 Cooking 5 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 24 Breakfast and Lunch 25-26 Breakfast Chart 26 Lunch Chart 27 15 Minute Dinners and Preset Recipes 6-7 Installation Instructions 8 Grounding Instructions 28-30 15 Minute Dinners 9-13 Information You Need to Know 30-32 Preset Recipes 33-35 Defrost 9 A
Important Safety Instructions When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE. 2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 5. 3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in microwave oven. c. If materials inside the microwave oven should ignite, keep microwave oven door closed, turn microwave oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use. 18.
Installation Instructions Unpacking and Examining Your Microwave Oven Remove all packing materials from inside the microwave oven cavity; however, DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the right cavity wall. Read enclosures and SAVE the Installation/Use and Care Manual. Check the microwave oven for any damage, such as misaligned or bent door, damaged door seals and sealing surfaces, broken or loose door hinges and latches and dents inside the cavity or on the door.
See built-in trim kit installation instructions for proper location when building in above the specified ovens. Carefully follow both the oven installation instructions and built-in trim kit instructions. The opening in the wall or cabinet must be within the following dimensions: Over Oven Installation 2" A HEIGHT : 16 3/4" - 17" B WIDTH : 24 3/8" - 24 11/16" C DEPTH : minimum 20" Outlet should NOT be in the shaded area as indicated. 1.
Grounding Instructions This appliance must be grounded. This microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
Information You Need To Know About Your Microwave oven This Installation/Use and Care Manual is valuable: read it carefully and always save it for reference. A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques, hints and recipes. NEVER use the microwave oven without the turntable and support nor turn the turntable over so that a large dish could be placed in the microwave oven. The turntable will turn both clockwise and counterclockwise.
About Food FOOD DON'T DO Eggs, sausages, nuts, seeds, fruits & vegetables • Puncture egg yolks before cooking to prevent “explosion”. Popcorn • Use specially bagged popcorn for the microwave oven. • Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or glass bowls. • Listen while popping corn for the popping to slow to 1 or 2 seconds or use special Popcorn pad. • Exceed maximum time on popcorn package. • Transfer baby food to small dish and heat carefully, stirring often. Check temperature before serving.
About Utensils and Coverings It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used successfully in your new microwave oven. Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking. Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking and reheating: • • • • • • glass ceramic (Pyroceram®), such as Corningware®.
How to use aluminum foil in your microwave oven: • Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed smoothly on the food can be used to shield areas that are either defrosting or cooking too quickly. • Foil should not come closer than one inch to any surface of the microwave oven. Should you have questions about utensils or coverings, check a good microwave cookbook or follow recipe suggestions. ACCESSORIES There are many microwave accessories available for purchase.
About Safety • Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department of Agriculture's recommended temperatures. To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a thick or dense area away from fat or bone. NEVER leave the thermometer in the food during cooking, unless it is approved for microwave oven use. TEMP FOOD 160°F (71°C) ... for fresh pork, ground meat, boneless white poultry, fish, seafood, egg dishes and frozen prepared food. 165°F (74°C) ...
Part Names Microwave Oven Parts 1 One touch door open button Push to open door. 2 Microwave oven door with seethrough window 3 Safety door latches The microwave oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed. 4 Door hinges 5 Door seals and sealing surfaces 6 Turntable motor shaft 7 Removable turntable support Carefully place the turntable support in the center of the microwave oven floor. 8 Removable turntable Place the turntable on the turntable support securely.
Control Panel The two-line, Interactive Display spells out operating steps and shows cooking hints. When HELP is lighted in the display, touch the Help pad to read a specific hint which may assist you. Indicators 19-22 11 23 24-36 40 37 41 16 17 40 16 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates pages on which there are feature descriptions and usage information.
Before Operating • Before operating your new microwave oven make sure you read and understand this Installation/Use and Care Manual completely. • Before the microwave oven can be used, follow these procedures: 1.Plug in the microwave oven. Close the door. The microwave oven display will show WELCOME. 2.Touch the Stop/Clear pad. : will appear. 3.Set clock. To Set the Clock • Suppose you want to enter the correct time of day 12:30 (A.M. or P.M.). PROCEDURE DISPLAY 1.
Manual Operation Time Cooking Your microwave oven can be programmed for 99 minutes and 99 seconds (99.99). Always enter the seconds after the minutes, even if they are both zeros. • Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100%. PROCEDURE DISPLAY 1. Enter cooking time. 5.00 2. Touch Start/Touch On pad. 5.00 COOK To Set Power Level There are eleven preset power levels.
• Suppose you want to defrost for 5 minutes at 30%. PROCEDURE DISPLAY 1. Enter defrost time. 5.00 2. Touch Power Level pad eight times or hold down until the desired power appears. 30 PERCENT 3. Touch Start/Touch On pad. 5.00 COOK 4. When the defrost time is complete, a long tone will sound and END will appear in the display.
SENSOR OPTIONS The Viking Sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects the vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from the food as it heats. The sensor adjusts the cooking times and power level for various foods and quantities. Using Sensor Settings: 1. After microwave oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using SENSOR OPTIONS. 2. Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and the interior of the microwave oven are dry. Wipe off any moisture with a dry cloth or paper towel. 3.
allow steam to escape. Plastic wrap should not touch food. 3. Wax paper: Cover dish completely; fold excess wrap under dish to secure. If dish is wider than paper, overlap two pieces at least one inch to cover. Be careful when removing any covering to allow steam to escape away from you. Example: You can cook many foods by simply selecting the food and touching Start/ Touch On. You don’t need to calculate cooking time or power level. • Suppose you want to reheat canned chili. 1. Touch Reheat pad. 2.
Sensor Options Chart (continued) FOOD Fresh Vegetables: Soft Broccoli Brussels sprouts Cabbage Cauliflower (flowerets) Cauliflower (whole) Spinach Zucchini Baked apples AMOUNT .25 - 2.0 lb .25 - 2.0 lb .25 - 2.0 lb .25 - 2.0 lb 1 med. .25 - 1.0 lb .25 - 2.0 lb 2 - 4 med. Fresh vegetables: Hard .25 - 1.5 lb Carrots, sliced Corn on the cob 2-4 Green beans .25 - 1.5 lb Winter squash: diced .25 - 1.5 lb 1-2 halves Rice PROCEDURE Wash and place in casserole.
Sensor Options Chart (continued) FOOD Ground Meat AMOUNT PROCEDURE .25 - 2.0 lb Use this setting to cook ground beef or turkey as patties or in a casserole to be added to other ingredients. Place patties on a microwave-safe rack and cover with wax paper. Place ground meat in a casserole and cover with wax paper or plastic wrap. When microwave oven stops, turn patties over or stir meat in casserole to break up large pieces. Re-cover and touch Start/Touch On.
Frozen Foods Chart FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE Entrees 6 - 17 oz Use this pad for frozen convenience foods. It will give satisfactory results for most brands. You may wish to try several and choose your favorite. Remove package from outer wrapping and follow package directions for covering. After cooking, Iet stand, covered, for 1 to 3 minutes. Snacks 3 - 8 oz Use for frozen French fries, cheese sticks, appetizers etc. Remove from outer package. Follow package directions for how to wrap or cover.
COOKING Your microwave oven has 6 convenience pads to assist with meal preparation. There are some foods in the Breakfast, Lunch, 15 Minute Dinners and Preset Recipes that use the sensor. See the sensor cooking information on page 19. For foods not using the sensor, follow the directions in the Interactive Display to enter quantity. Breakfast and Lunch Breakfast and Lunch are for cooking and heating popular foods that take a short amount of time.
Breakfast Chart FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE 1. Scrambled 1 - 9 eggs Eggs For each egg, use 1 teaspoon of butter or margarine and 1 tablespoon of milk. Place butter or margarine in dish, measuring cup or casserole large enough for the egg to expand. Mix egg and milk together. Pour onto butter or margarine in dish. Place in microwave oven and program. When audible signals are heard, stir egg mixture moving the cooked portion to the center of the dish and uncooked portion to the outside.
Breakfast Chart (continued) *It is not necessary to enter amount. FOOD Frozen 5. Frozen Breakfast Foods* AMOUNT PROCEDURE 1 - 10 pieces For frozen rolls and muffins, touch Breakfast pad and touch number 4 pad, then number 2 pad. Then enter desired quantity and touch Start/Touch On pad. 1 (3 - 6 oz) This setting works well for frozen breakfast entrees, pancakes, waffles, burritos etc. Follow manufacturer’s directions for how to prepare for microwaving. Allow to stand 1 or 2 minutes after cooking.
15 Minute Dinners and Preset Recipes 15 Minute Dinners and Preset Recipes each offer five simple-to-prepare but great tasting meals. Follow the specific directions on the Recipe Card and in the Interactive Display. • Suppose you want to use 15 Minute Dinners to cook Saucy Chicken. PROCEDURE DISPLAY SEE LABEL 1. Touch 15 Minute Dinners pad. SELECT RECIPE 2. Select desired 15 Minute Dinners SEE CARD RECIPE setting by touching desired number pad. (Ex: Touch number 1 pad to select Saucy Chicken.
15 Minute Dinners (Recipes serve 6) 1. SAUCY CHICKEN 1 Place in a 3-quart casserole: 1 tablespoon oil 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced 1 onion, chopped 1 tablespoon minced garlic Stir well and cover. Touch 15 Minute Dinners, number 1 to select SAUCY CHICKEN and then touch Start/Touch On.
3. FIESTA CHILI 1 Place in 3-quart casserole: 11/4 pounds ground turkey 1/2 cup diced onions 1/2 cup diced red pepper Break up turkey and stir in onions and red pepper. Cover. Touch 15 Minute Dinners, number 3 to select FIESTA CHILI and then touch Start/Touch On. 2 At pause, drain and add to the casserole: 8 ounces chunky salsa 1 11-ounce can of Mexican corn, drained 1 15-ounce can chili with beans 1-3 teaspoons chili powder Stir together well. Re-cover. Touch Start/Touch On. 3 At end, stir well.
5. HEALTHY FRITTATA 1 Grease 9" pie plate. Place in it: 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced 3/4 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/4 pound chopped low-fat smoked sausage Cover with plastic wrap. Touch 15 Minute Dinners, number 5 to select HEALTHY FRITTATA and then touch Start/Touch On. 2 At pause, drain and set aside.
2. MEXICAN CHICKEN 1 Place in layers in a 3-quart casserole: 2 cups instant rice 1 cup prepared fajita sauce mixed with 1/2 cup chicken broth or bouillon 2 10-ounce packages frozen seasoning mix (onion, peppers, parsley and celery) 1 pound boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch thin strips Cover. Touch Preset Recipes, number 2 to select MEXICAN CHICKEN and then touch Start/Touch On. 2 At pause, stir together being sure that chicken strips are separated and mixed into the rice/sauce. Re-cover.
4. TUNA MACARONI 1 To cook macaroni: Place in 3-quart casserole: 6 cups very hot tap water Cover. Touch Preset Recipes, number 4 to select TUNA MACARONI and then touch Start/Touch On. 2 At pause, add: 2 cups elbow macaroni 1 teaspoon salad oil Do not cover. Touch Start/Touch On. 3 At end, drain macaroni and set aside in the casserole.
DEFROST Defrost automatically defrosts all the foods found in the Super Defrost and Auto Defrost Charts. Super Defrost Super Defrost rapidly defrosts specific foods and weights found in the Super Defrost Chart (number 1-3). For these choices, it is not necessary to enter weight. • Suppose you want to defrost 1.0 pound boneless poultry. PROCEDURE DISPLAY 1. Touch Defrost pad. SEE LABEL SELECT FOOD NUMBER 2. Touch the number pad 2 to select boneless poultry. 1.
Super Defrost Chart FOOD *It is not necessary to enter amount. AMOUNT PROCEDURE 1. Ground Meat* 1.0 lb At pause, turn over, removed any thawed pieces and break remainder apart. At end, let stand, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes. 2. Boneless Chicken* 1.0 lb At pause, turn over and separate into pieces. At end, let stand, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes. 3. Bone-in 2.0 lb Chicken Pieces* At pause, turn over and separate into pieces. At end, let stand, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes.
Auto Defrost Chart FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE 4. Ground Meat .5 - 3.0 lb Remove any thawed pieces after each stage. Let stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes. 5. Steaks, Chops or fish .5 - 4.0 lb After each stage, rearrange and if there are warm or thawed portions, shield with small flat pieces of aluminum foil. Remove any meat or fish that is almost defrosted. Let stand, covered, for 10 to 20 minutes. 6. Chicken Pieces .5 - 3.
Beverages Beverages enables you to reheat coffee or tea to a more suitable drinking temperature or to make instant coffee or tea. • Suppose you want to reheat 2 cups of coffee. PROCEDURE DISPLAY SEE LABEL 1. Touch Beverages pad. 2. Select desired Beverages setting by touching desired number pad. (Ex: Touch number 2 pad to reheat coffee.) Enter quantity by touching same number pad 2 repeatedly. (Ex: Touch number 2 pad 4 times.
Other Convenient Features Warm / Hold Warm/Hold allows you to keep food warm up to 30 minutes. To use, simply touch the Warm/Hold pad and enter the appropriate time (up to 30 minutes). You can also program Warm/Hold with manual cooking to keep food warm continuously after cooking. Direct Use • Suppose you want to keep a cup of soup warm for 15 minutes. 1. Touch Warm/Hold pad. 2. Touch Start/Touch On pad. The microwave oven will start automatically. The display will show 15.00 and count down.
1. First enter cooking time. Then touch Power Level pad for 100% power. 2. Then enter second cooking time. Touch Power Level pad 6 times for 50% power. 3. Touch Start/Touch On pad. Note: 1. If 100% is selected as the final sequence, it is not necessary to touch the Power Level pad. 2. If you wish to know power level, simply touch the Power Level pad. As long as your finger is touching the Power Level pad, the power level will be displayed. 3.
• Suppose you want to start cooking a stew for 20 minutes on 50% at 4:30. Before setting, check to make sure the clock is showing the correct time of day. 1. Touch Help pad. 2. Touch number 3. 3. To enter the start time at 4:30, touch numbers 4, 3 and 0. 4. Touch Timer/Clock pad. 5. To enter cooking program, touch numbers 2, 0, 0, and 0 for cooking time and then touch Power Level pad 6 times. 6. Touch Start/Touch On pad. Note: 1. Auto Start can be used for manual cooking if clock is set. 2.
Touch On Touch On allows you to cook at 100% power by touching the Start/Touch On pad continuously. Touch On is ideal for melting cheese, bringing milk to just below boiling etc. The maximum cooking time is 3 minutes. • Suppose you want to melt cheese on a piece of toast. 1. Continuously touch Start/Touch On pad. The cooking time will begin counting up. 2. When the cheese is melted to desired degree, remove finger from Start/ Touch On pad. Microwave oven stops immediately. Note: 1.
Demonstration Mode To demonstrate, touch Timer/Clock, the number 0 and then touch Start/ Touch On pad and hold for 3 seconds. DEMO ON DURING DEMO NO OVEN POWER will appear in the display. Cooking operations and specific special features can now be demonstrated with no power in the microwave oven. For example, touch AddA-Minute pad and the display will show 1.00 and count down quickly to END. To cancel, touch Timer/Clock, then the number 0 and Stop/Clear pads.
not scrub or use any sort of chemical cleaners. Close door and touch Stop/ Clear pad. Interior Cleaning is easy because little heat is generated to the interior surfaces; therefore, there is no baking and setting of spills or spattering. To clean the interior surfaces, wipe with a soft cloth and warm water. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE OR HARSH CLEANERS OR SCOURING PADS. For heavier soil, use baking soda or a mild soap; rinse thoroughly with hot water.
Specifications DMOS200 / CDMOS200 AC Line Voltage: Single phase 120V, 60Hz, AC only AC Power Required: 1500 watts, 13.0 amps. Output Power: 1100 watts* Frequency: 2450 MHz Outside Dimensions: 24"(W) x 13 3/8"(H) x 19 1/4"(D) Cavity Dimensions: 17 3/8"(W) x 10 1/2"(H) x 18 5/8"(D) Microwave oven Capacity: 2.0 Cu. Ft. (56.6 Liters) Cooking Uniformity: Turntable system Weight: Approx. 46 lb (20.
Service Call Check Please check the following before calling for service: Place one cup of water in a glass measuring cup in the microwave oven and close the door securely. Operate the microwave oven for one minute at HIGH 100%. A Does the microwave oven light come on? B YES _____ NO _____ Does the cooling fan work? YES _____ NO _____ (Put your hand over the rear ventilating openings.) C Does the turntable rotate? YES _____ NO _____ (It is normal for the turntable to turn in either direction.
Microwave Oven Warranty ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY Viking Microwave Oven and all of their component parts and accessories, except as detailed below*, are warranted to be free from defective materials or workmanship in normal household use for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of original retail purchase. 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.
