Use & Care MANUAL 5 SERIES Built-In Electric Cooktops Built-In Induction Cooktops VEC530(1) / VEC536(1) VECU530(1) / VECU536(1) VIC530(1) / VIC536(1) VICU530(1) / VICU536(1)
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 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.
Important – Please Read and Follow In Case of Fire Turn off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid spreading the flame. Extinguish flame, then turn on hood to remove smoke and odor. • Smother fire or flame in a pan with a lid or cookie sheet. • NEVER pick up or move a flaming pan. • DO NOT use water on grease fires. Use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher to smother fire or flame. Cooking Safety • ALWAYS place a pan on a surface element before turning it on.
Important – Please Read and Follow Heating Elements and Glass Ceramic Cooking Surfaces • NEVER touch the glass surface areas directly on or adjacent to the heating elements when the cooktop is in use. • Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near elements may be hot enough to cause burns. • During and after use, DO NOT touch or let clothing or other flammable material contact surface of cooktop or areas near heating elements, until they have had sufficient time to cool.
Before Using Cooktop Ceramic Glass Cooktop 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. Clean your glass top before the first time you use it. A thorough cleaning with a glass top cleaner is recommended. Cooking Utensils Each cook has his or her own preference for the particular cooking utensils that are most appropriate for the type of cooking being done.
Before Using Cooktop Induction Cookware Induction cooking utilizes magnetic power which reacts with iron in the base of cookware, instantly transforming the pot or pan into the heat source. The heat stops when the cookware is removed. Your cookware MUST have a magnetic layer of steel for your induction cooktop to operate properly. The cookware should have a flat, heavy magnetic bottom and straight sides with a diameter of 5” (13 cm) to 12” (31 cm) to accommodate the various sized elements.
Cooktop Features 30”W. Electric Cooktop 2 4 1. 2. 3. 4. LF - 12” triple element - 1100 W / 1000 W / 1100 W LR - 6” element - 1200 W RF - 8-1/2” element - 1800 W RR - 8-1/2” dual element - 1000 W / 1000 W Bridge element - 800 W 1 3 36”W. Electric Cooktop 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 4 6 LF - 12” triple element - 1100 W / 1000 W / 1100 W LR - 6” element - 1200 W CF - 8-1/2” element - 1800 W CR - 8-1/2” element - 1800 W Bridge element - 800 W 5. RF - 6” element - 1200 W 6.
Surface Operation CAUTION CAUTION Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons, and lids should not be placed on the hob surface since they can get hot. DO NOT heat empty cookware or let cookware boil dry. The cookware can absorb an excessive amount of heat very quickly, resulting in possible damage to the cookware and ceramic glass. WARNING CAUTION Unattended cooking with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in fire.
Surface Operation Surface Cooking Guide - Suggested Heat Setting Food Start at Setting Complete at Setting Rice Hi - cover, bring water to a boil Lo - cover, finish timing according to directions Chocolate Lo - until melted Candy Lo - cook Pudding, pie filling Lo - cook according to directions Eggs - in shell fried poached Hi - cover, bring to boil Hi - until pan is hot Hi - bring water to boil OFF - let set to desired doneness Lo - Med, cook to desired doneness Lo - finish cooking Sauces H
Cleaning Headline & 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.
Headline Cleaning & 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 Headline 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.
Headline Warranty BUILT-IN ELECTRIC COOKTOP WARRANTY TWO 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 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.
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