Use & Care Professional Indoor & Outdoor Hoods VWH53012 / VWH53612 VWH53048 / VWH53648 / VWH54248 VWH54848 / VWH56048 VCWH53048 / VCWH53648 / VCWH54248 VCWH54848 / VCWH56048 VCIH53608 / VCIH54208 / VCIH55408 / VCIH56608 VBCV53638 / VBCV54238 / VBCV54838 / VBCV56038 / VBCV56038 VWHO3678 / VWHO4878 / VWHO6078 (Canadian Outdoor models not applicable)
Congratulations Your purchase of a Viking Range 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.
Warnings READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your unit, observe the following: • Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction. • Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting.
Warnings CAUTION CAUTION For general ventilating use only. - DO NOT use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors. - DO NOT flambe under the hood. Accessible parts may become hot when used with cooking appliance. - Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Settings and Functions Hood 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. Indoor Hoods ON/OFF - Blower speed knob—Starts and stops the blower. Push in on the knob to allow it to pop out. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the blower speed and counter clockwise to decrease speed.
Cleaning and Maintenance CAUTION Unplug power cords from control panel before cleaning or servicing hood. Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when maintained properly and kept clean. Ventilation equipment is no exception. Your hood must be kept clean and maintained properly. Cleaning Baffle Filters 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.
Cleaning and Maintenance Maintaining Charcoal Filter (Recirculating Hoods Only) Replace the charcoal filters every 6 months to 1 year depending on the amount and type of cooking you do. To replace, remove the baffle/charcoal filter assembly and slide the charcoal filter out of the channel and replace with a new one. Do not put the charcoal filters in the dishwasher.
Cleaning and Maintenance LED Lights - Indoor Models 1. Unscrew bulb. 2. Replace the bulb with a 120 volt, Phillips R20 8-watt LED bulb (8R20/F90 2700 DIM). Can be purchased locally. Halogen Lights - Outdoor Hoods 1. Unscrew halogen bulb. 2. Replace the bulb with a 120 volt, 50-watt halogen bulb. Infrared Heat Lamp 1. Unscrew infrared bulb from heat lamp socket. 2. Replace the bulb with an R40, 120 volt, 250-watt infrared bulb.
Service Information If service is required, call your authorized service agency. 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 HOOD WARRANTY TWO 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 residential housed hold use for a period of two (2) years from the date of original retail purchase. Viking Range, 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.
