Use & Care 3 Series Built-In Electric Cooktops
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 cooktop. Your cooktop 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 cooktop’s care and operation. Your complete satisfaction is our ultimate goal.
IMPORTANT– Please Read and Follow 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 this appliance. ALWAYS contact the manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.
Getting Started IMPORTANT– Please Read and Follow • Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. NEVER use your appliance for warming or heating the room. • 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.
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. Glass Cooktop Clean your glass top before the first time you use it. A thorough cleaning with a glass top cleaner is recommended. It only takes a minute and puts a clean, shiny coating on the glass top before its initial use.
Cooktop Features 30”W. Cooktop Product Controls 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 6-1/2” 1,200 watt element 12” 1,100/1,000/1,100 watt element 8-1/2” 2,000/1,000 watt element Left front element control knob Left rear element control knob Center element control knob Right rear element control knob Right front element control knob 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Surface Operation Cooking Utensil Guidelines Type Responses to Temperature Changes Aluminum Heats and cools quickly. Cast Iron Heats and cools quickly. Copper, Tin lined Enamel Ware Heats and cools quickly. Response depends on base metal. Recommended Usage Frying, braising, roasting. May leave metal markings on glass. Not recommended. Retains excessive heat and may damage cooktop. Gourmet cooking, wine sauces, egg dishes. Not recommended. Imperfections in enamel may scratch cooktop.
Cleaning and Maintenance Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when maintained properly and kept clean. Cooking equipment is no exception. Your cooktop must be kept clean. Make sure all controls are in the “OFF” position. Glass Ceramic Top Cleaning of glass ceramic tops is different from cleaning a standard porcelain finish. To maintain and protect the surface of your new glass ceramic top, follow these basic steps: For normal, light soil: 1.
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning Problems on Glass Ceramic Top (cont.) Problem Cause To Prevent To Remove Metal markings (silver/gray marks) Sliding or scraping metal cookware on glass top. DO NOT slide metal objects across top. Remove metal marks before the glass top is used again. Apply cleaning cream with a damp paper towel and scrub with a nylon scrub pad or brush. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
Service Information 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. 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 BUILT-IN ELECTRIC COOKTOP WARRANTY ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY Built-in electric cooktops 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 one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase. Viking Range, LLC, warrantor, agrees to repair or replace, at its option, any part which fails or is found to be defective during the warranty period.
Viking Range, LLC 111 Front Street Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA (662) 455-1200 For product information, call 1-888-845-4641 or visit the Viking Web site at vikingrange.com in the US or brigade.
