Installation Built-in Gas Cooktops
Table of Contents Warnings & Important Safety Instructions _______________________________________________3 Dimensions VGC Cooktops ___________________________________________________________6 Specifications VGC Cooktops _________________________________________________________7 Dimensions VGSU Cooktops __________________________________________________________8 Specifications VGSU Cooktops ________________________________________________________9 Cutout Dimensions __________________________________________
IMPORTANT – Please Read and Follow • Before beginning, please read these instructions completely and carefully. Your safety and the safety of others is very important. • DO NOT remove permanently affixed labels, warnings, or plates from product. This may void the warranty. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. ALWAYS read and obey all safety messages. • All local and national codes and ordinances must be observed.
IMPORTANT – Please Read and Follow DANGER WARNING FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD CHEMICAL HAZARD If not installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, this product could expose you to substances in fuel or from fuel combustion which can cause death or serious illness and which are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT – Please Read and Follow WARNING ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS The cooktop must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of codes, with the ANSI/NFPA No. 70-latest edition. Installation should be made by a licensed electrician. This appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from the plug.
Dimensions 30” VGC Gas Cooktop 3 (780-3/ .1 4” cm ) ” 21 cm) 3 . (53 36” VGC Gas Cooktop 36 (93-3/4 .3 ” cm ) ” 21 cm) .3 (53 7-3/16” (18.3 cm) 5” 2-3/4” (12.7 cm) (7.0 cm) 1” 1-1/4” (2.5 cm) (3.
Specifications VGC Gas Cooktops Description 30” W. Model 36” W. Model Overall width 30-3/4” (78.1 cm) 36-3/4” (93.3 cm) Overall height from bottom to top of grate 5” (12.7 cm) Overall depth from rear 21” (53.3 cm) Cutout width 27-3/4” (70.5 cm) min. to 29-3/8” (74.6 cm) max. 33-3/4” (85.7 cm) min. to 35-3/8” (89.9 cm) max. Cutout height 2-3/4” (7.0 cm) Cutout depth 18-3/4” (47.6 cm) min. to 19-7/8” (50.5 cm) max.
Dimensions 30” VGSU Gas Cooktop 3 (780-3/ .1 4” cm ) ” 21 cm) .3 (53 36” VGSU Gas Cooktop 36 (93-3/4 .3 ” cm ) ” 21 cm) .3 (53 7-7/16” (18.9 cm) 4-1/2” (11.4 cm) 2-3/4” 1-1/16” (7.0 cm) 1-5/8” (2.5 cm) (4.
Specifications VGSU Gas Cooktops Description 30” W. Model 36” W. Model Overall width 30-3/4” (78.1 cm) 36-3/4” (93.3 cm) Overall height from bottom to top of grate 4-1/2” (11.4 cm) Overall depth from rear Cutout width 21” (53.3 cm) 27-3/4” (70.5 cm) min. to 29-3/8” (74.6 cm) max. 33-3/4” (85.7 cm) min. to 35-3/8” (89.9 cm) max. Cutout height 2-3/4” (7.0 cm) Cutout depth 19-1/8” (48.6 cm) min. to 20-1/8” (51.1 cm) max.
Cutout Dimensions B A C VGC Gas Cooktop 30” W. Model 36” W. Model A 27-3/4” (70.5 cm) min. to 33-3/4” (85.7 cm) min. to 29-3/8” (74.6 cm) max. 35-3/8” (89.9 cm) max. B 18-3/4” (47.6 cm) min. to 19-7/8” (50.5 cm) max. C 3” (7.6 cm) min. VGSU Gas Cooktop 30” W. Model A B C 36” W. Model 27-3/4” (70.5 cm) min. to 33-3/4” (85.7 cm) min. to 29-3/8” (74.6 cm) max. 35-3/8” (89.9 cm) max. 19-1/8” (48.6 cm) min. to 20-1/8” (51.1 cm) max. 3” (7.6 cm) min.
Cutout Dimensions (Cooktop over Single Electric Oven) Cooktop over 30”W. Electric Oven cm ” i 3 )m .6 (7 n. VGC Gas Cooktop (91”min .4 . c m) 28 (71-1/8 .4 ” cm ) .7 5” c A 27-3/4” (70.5 cm) min. to 29-3/8” (74.6 cm) max. B 18-3/4” (47.6 cm) min. to 19-7/8” (50.5 cm) max. VGSU Gas Cooktop * (12 30” W. Model A B 36 30” W. Model A (to m) m ek a ick x. ) B 27-3/4” (70.5 cm) min. to 29-3/8” (74.6 cm) max. 19-1/8” (48.6 cm) min. to 20-1/8” (51.1 cm) max.
Clearance Dimensions Proximity to Side Cabinet Installation (Proximity to Cabinets) Minimum Clearances from Adjacent Combustible Construction • The cooktop may be installed directly to existing base cabinets. • The cooktop CANNOT be installed directly adjacent to sidewalls, tall cabinets, tall appliances, or other side vertical surfaces above 36” (91.4 cm) high. There must be a minimum of 8” (20.3 cm) side clearance from the cooktop to such combustible surfaces above the 36” (91.4 cm) counter height.
Clearance Dimensions The bottom of a standard hood should be 30” (76.2 cm) min. to 36” (91.4 cm) max. above the countertop. This would typically result in the bottom of the hood being 66” (167.6 cm) to 72” (182.9 cm) above the floor. Refer to the rangehood installation instructions for additional information. These dimensions provide for safe and efficient operation of the hood. Wo o d/C o Ov mpo erl sit ay e 66 (16 ”mi 7.6 n. cm 72 to ) ” m (18 a 2.9 x.
Electrical & Gas Requirements Pressure regulator: • All heavy-duty, commercial-type cooking equipment must have a pressure regulator on the incoming service line for safe and efficient operation, since service pressure may fluctuate with local demand. The regulator supplied with the cooktops must be installed before any gas connections are made. Electrical Requirements There is no connection necessary beyond plugging the unit into a polarized, grounded, 120 volt, 60 Hz, 15 amp circuit.
General Information CAUTION • All openings in the wall behind the appliance and in the floor under the appliance shall be sealed. Before placing the cooktop into operation, always check for gas leaks with a soapy water solution or other acceptable method. DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME TO CHECK FOR LEAKS. • Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors. Initial Ignition of Burners All cooktops are tested before leaving the factory.
Installation 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 Place cooktop into countertop opening. Remove the grates and burner caps. Bracket Installation 1 2 Cooktop Countertop Cooktop Countertop Screw Bracket Bracket Eye bolt Screw hold down brackets using the #10 x 1/2” sheet metal screw to the burner box. Screw the eye bolt into the self-retaining nut and tighten firmly against bottom of countertop.
Gas & Electrical Connection 1 Note: Refer to “Electrical & Gas Requirements” section for proper installation information. Final Installation 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 Replace the burner caps and grates. Note: The narrow edge of grate goes toward center of unit.
Final Preparation • New units are cleaned at the factory to remove any visible signs of dirt, oil, grease, etc. remaining from the manufacturing process. Some stainless steel parts may have a plastic protective wrapper which must be peeled off. The cooktop should be washed thoroughly with hot, soapy water and then rinsed and wiped dry to remove these film residues and any installation dust or debris before being used for food preparation.
Service & Registration Only authorized replacement parts may be used in performing service on the appliance. All servicing should be referred to a qualified technician. Contact Viking Range Preferred Service at 1-888-845-4641, for the nearest service parts distributor in your area or write to: VIKING RANGE, LLC PREFERRED SERVICE 111 Front Street Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA The serial number and model number for your appliance can be found by looking under the cooktop.
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 Website at vikingrange.
