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.com Built-In Electric Combi Steam/Convection Oven F20427 (CC062707J) J690.
Congratulations 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 steam oven. Your Viking oven is designed to offer years of reliable service. This Use and Care Guide will provide you with the information you need to become familiar with your steam oven’s care and operation. Your complete satisfaction is our ultimate goal.
Table of Contents Warnings Getting Started WARNING To avoid sickness and food waste when using automatic time baking: • Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start, such as dishes with milk or eggs, cream soups, custards, fish, pork, poultry, or foods with stuffing. • Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before it is placed in the oven. • Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast. They will not rise properly.
Getting Started Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using the steam oven. • Do not use the oven if it is visibly damaged and/or there is visible smoke coming from the oven. Keep door closed and immediately disconnect from electrical supply. • Use this oven only indoors and for its intended use as described in this manual. Never use your oven for warming or heating the room. This is based on safety considerations. • Your unit should be installed by a qualified technician.
Getting Started Before Using Oven The following steps MUST be taken before any function can be used. When your oven is first connected to the power in your home, the time display will show <12:00>. Before you use the oven: 4 1 Combi Steam/Convection Light Oven Meat Temp Probe Temp Steam Function Re- Pro Tru Heat Bake Convec Push to Start/Enter Timer Timer Cook Stop Time Time Setting Clock Off 7 8 9 2 3 11 10 4 5 6 Features 1. Turn knob to set desired time.
Standard/Optional Accessories When cooking and baking foods, make sure to place the food on the proper accessory. Each oven is equipped with two wire racks, one steamer tray, and one multi-purpose cooking tray.* • The wire rack should be used for cake and baking pans, as well as meat, frozen pizza, etc. • The stainless steel steamer tray is used for steaming fresh or frozen foods. Standard Description Capacity Rack VSSR Multi-Purpose Cooking Tray 1 3/4 quart (1.
Electronic Display/Features Electronic Display/Features Cook and Time display Displays cook timer and clock. Temperature display Timer indicator Displays current/desired temperature. Glows when the timer has been set. Meat Probe indicator Automatically turns oven off when the internal temperature of the meat being cooked is reached. Cook Time indicator Glows when the cook timer has been set. Glows when the stop time has been set. Glows to indicate which function is being used.
Oven Meat Temp Probe Temp Mode Control Panel Settings Setting Language Child Safety Lock Steam ReHeat Pro Bake Tru Convec Push to Start/Enter 0 0:0 0 Timer Timer Cook Time Stop Time Off Setting Se l ect User a nd press Ent er Se t t i n g s 1. Press and turn knob until appears in the text display. Press knob to confirm. 2. Turn knob until appears in the text display. Press knob to confirm. 3. Turn knob until desired language is displayed.
Control Panel Settings Control Panel Settings Setting Alarm Volume Water Hardness The alarm can be set to low or high volume. 1. Press and turn knob until appears in the text display. Press knob to confirm. The oven features a system that automatically indicates when it is time to descale. The system can be optimized for households with very soft water and very hard water, by changing the user settings to the relevant range of water hardness. There are three settings for water hardness.
Clocks and Timers Clocks and Timers Clock Setting Clock Display The following time features are used to program and control all timing functions. Light Setting the Clock (Using Text Display) Oven Meat Temp Probe Temp 000° Mode Steam ReHeat Pro Bake Tru Convec Push to Start/Enter 0 0:0 0 Timer Timer Cook Time Stop Time Setting Clock Off Se l ect Set a nd press Ent er User Settings Clock Display 3. Turn knob until or is displayed. Press knob to confirm desired setting. 4.
Clocks and Timers Clocks and Timers Timer Cooking Time The timer can be used at any time and independent of all other functions. It can be used for timing up to 9 hours 59 minutes. 000° Temp Mode Steam ReHeat Pro Bake Tru Convec 0 0:0 0 Timer Cook Time Timer Setting Push to Start/Enter Stop Time Temp 000° Function Steam ReHeat Pro Bake Tru Convec Push to Start/Enter 0 0:0 0 Timer Timer Cook Time Setting Stop Time Clock Off Op e r a t i ng t i me Clock Off T i me r 1.
Clocks and Timers Clocks and Timers Oven Meat Temp Probe Automatic Cook Time Light Light Temp Function ReHeat Pro Bake Tru Convec Push to Start/Enter 0 0:0 0 Timer Timer Cook Stop Time Time Setting Off Op e r a t i ng 18 0 0:0 0 Timer Timer Cook Time Setting Stop Clock Time Off The selected function will automatically turn off when the specified cooking time is complete. The alarm beeps for one minute intermittently or until the knob is pressed.
Cooking Functions Cooking Functions The operating functions available are described below. The recommended baking and roasting temperatures given in older recipe books are likely to be too high and the recommended rack positions in the cooking space not ideal. Note that the temperatures and times given in the following tables are based on typical methods of preparing food, and should only be used as a guide.
Cooking Functions Cooking Functions ProBake Cooking ReHeat Plus™ This function heats the air inside the oven using steam and fan-forced air. This allows food to be reheated quickly and evenly without drying it out. Use this setting to reheat dishes, leftovers, and frozen meals.
Cooking Functions Cooking Functions TruConvec™ Cooking TruConvec™ Cooking Tips (cont.) RePro Tru During TruConvec™ Steam Heat Bake Convec cooking, the rear element heats the air inside the oven. A motorized fan circulates the air in the oven cavity for even heating. The food is warmed evenly on all sides making it possible to bake on one or two levels simultaneously. The TruConvec™ cooking time can be reduced slightly by increasing the cooking temperature.
Cooking Functions Using Oven TruSteam™ Cooking Saving Energy This function uses moist and dry heat to cook food. The rear element heats the air inside the oven. A motorized fan circulates the air in the oven cavity for even heating. Steam can be forced into the oven by pressing the knob and turned off by pressing the knob a second time. Use this setting for preparing and cooking meats and baking potatoes.
Using Oven Using Oven Preheating 3. Press knob to start the oven immediately. • and appear in the text display. • As long as the oven temperature is under 90°F (30°C), <– – –°> appears in the temperature display. NOTE: The temperature display can be used to observe the rise in the oven temperature. A single alarm will sound when the desired oven temperature setting is reached only in TruConvec™, SteamHeat™, and TruSteam™ cooking functions.
Using Oven Using Oven Meat Probe (cont.) 4. Set the probe temperature to the desired internal temperature. We recommend setting the temperature about 10°F (4°C) lower than desired internal temperature. The meat will continue to cook when removed from the oven and will reach the desired doneness while standing. • To avoid damaging your probe, do not use tongs to pull on the cable when removing and do not clean in the dishwasher.
Using Oven Using Oven Canning Turning Unit Off Canning involves preserving food in glass jars. The recommended cooking function for canning is Steam. • Use only the best quality, ripe produce—ripe with no rotten or damaged spots. Avoid produce which has been heavily fertilized. • Boil syrup before use and allow to cool. • Place a maximum of six glass jars in the steamer tray. • Leave space between the jars.
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning Exterior Removing Shelf Guides • Avoid cleaning the surface of the oven with abrasive or caustic cleaning agents, such as scouring pads, wire wool, etc., which can damage the surface. • Remove dirt or excess cleaning solution as quickly as possible. Using a cloth dampened with water, clean the surface (for metallic surfaces rub in the direction of the original polish lines) and polish with a soft cloth. 1.
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance Changing the Water Filter Descaling Over time the water filter can get clogged with fine particles of dirt and lime scale, which are found naturally in water. If the water filter is blocked, not enough water is being pumped into the boiler. In this case, and appears in the text display even though the water tank is full. 1. Remove the water tank. The swing arm rises. 5L — — — — — X MA 1.2 1.0 0.7 0.5 0.
Cleaning and Maintenance Descaling (cont.) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND/OR REMEDY 1. Press and turn knob until appears in the text display. 2. Press knob to confirm. appears in the text display. Oven will not function Oven is not connected to electrical power: Have electrician check power circuit breaker, wiring, and fuses. and appears in display The water tank is empty: Refill the water tank and slide into position.
Troubleshooting Service Information After a Power Failure If service is required: After a power failure the cook and time display flashes <12:00>. • Turn knob to set time and press to confirm. The settings remain unchanged. In the event of a power failure during descaling: • Press knob. Descaling continues automatically. The phase that was interrupted will be repeated. 1. Call your dealer or authorized service agency.
Notes Warranty BUILT-IN ELECTRIC COMBI STEAM/CONVECTION OVEN WARRANTY ONE (1) YEAR FULL WARRANTY Built-in electric ovens 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.
