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F20542B EN (121208J) Viking Use & Car e Manual Pr ofessional Freestanding Gas & Gas Self-Clean Sealed Bur ner Ranges Viking Range Corporation 111 Front Str eet Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA (662) 455-1200 For product information, call 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641) or visit the Viking Web site at vikingrange.
Congratulations Congratulations and welcome to the elite world of Viking ownership. We hope you will enjoy and appr eciate the care and attention we have put into every detail of your new , state-of-the-art self-cleaning range. Y our Viking range is designed to offer years of r eliable service.
W ar nings 5 4 Getting Started Getting Started W ar ning 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 the appliance.
7 6 W ar nings Getting Started Getting Started T o Pr ev ent F ir e or Sm ok e Dam age • Be sure all packing materials are r emoved from the appliance before operating it. • Keep area around appliance clear and fr ee from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and materials.
9 Ut en si l Sa fe ty (c on t. ) • Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic or glazed utensils are suitable for rangetop surface or oven usage without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Follow manufactur er's instructions when using glass.
1 1 About Y our Appliance (cont.) • For proper oven performance and operation, DO NOT block or obstruct the oven vent duct located on the right side of the air grille. • Avoid touching oven vent area while oven is on and for several minutes after oven is turned off.
1 3 Getting Started W ARNING This range features a self-cleaning cycle. During this cycle, the oven reaches elevated temperatures in order to burn off soil and deposits. A powder ash residue is left in the bottom of the oven after completion of the self-clean cycle.
1 5 Befor e Using Range All products ar e wiped clean with solvents at the factory to r emove any visible signs of dirt, oil, and grease which may have r emained from the manufacturing process. Befor e starting to cook, clean the range thoroughly with hot, soapy water .
Product Contr ols 1 7 Range Featur es (VGSC Self-Cleaning) 1 6 Range Featur es (VGSC Self-Cleaning) 30” Four -Bur ner 36” Four -Bur ner/Grill 36” Six-Burner 36” Four -Bur ner/Griddle 48” Six.
Product Controls 1 9 1 8 30” Four -Bur ner 36” Four -Bur ner/Grill 36” Six-Burner 36” Four -Bur ner/Griddle 48” Six-Burner/Griddle 48” Six-Burner/Grill 48” Four -Bur ner/Grill/Griddle 48.
2 1 Oven Functions and Settings Product Controls 2 0 BAKE (Natural Airflow Bake) Use this setting for baking, roasting, and casseroles. CONVECTION BAKE Use this setting to bake and roast foods at the same time with minimal taste transfer .
2 3 Operation 2 2 Surface Cooking Tips • Use low or medium flame heights when cooking in vessels that are poor conductors of heat, such as glass, ceramic, and cast-iron. Reduce the flame height until it covers approximately 1/3 of the cooking vessel diameter .
Operation 2 5 2 4 Operation Surface Operation Surface Operation Food T emp (°F) T emp (°C) Eg gs 2 50 -3 00 1 21 -1 49 Ba co n 30 0- 32 5 14 9- 16 3 Pa nc ak es 37 5- 40 0 19 1- 20 5 Fr en ch T oa s.
Operation 2 7 2 6 Operation Surface Operation Grill Grate T wo piece drip pan Burner Burner Burner T wo flavor generator plates Drip tray Drip tray Drip tray Flavor generator frame Grill Assembly Ch ar -G ril l Cook in g Tip s (c ont. ) • T o test for doneness, make a small slash in the center of the meat, not the edge.
Operation 2 9 2 8 Operation Surface Operation Grill Cooking Chart Food Weight or thickness Flame size Su gge st ed co oki ng ti me (m in) Special instructions and tips BEEF Hamburger 1/ 2” (1 .3 cm) – 3/ 4” (1. 9 cm) Me d 8 – 1 5 Grill, turning once when juices rise to the surface.
3 1 Conventional and Convection Cooking Because of variations in food density , surface texture and consistency , some foods may be prepar ed more successfully using the conventional bake setting. For this reas on, conventional baking is recommended when preparing baked goods such as custar d.
3 3 T o Use CONVECTION BAKE Function 1. Arran ge the oven rack in the desired position befo re turning oven on. 2. VGSC model s—Set the oven funct ion select or to “CONVECTI ON BAKE” and the tempe rature cont rol knob to desi red tempera tur e.
3 5 *Note: The above information is given as a guide only . Single Rack Time Food Pan Size Position T emp (min) BR EA DS Fr oze n B isc ui ts Co ok ie sh eet 3 o r 4 37 5 ˚ F (1 91 ˚ C ) 7 - 9 Y e a.
3 7 BROIL (Infrared Broil) The broil burner at the top of the oven heats the metal screen until it glows. Heat radiates from the Gour metGlo™ infrared broiler located at the top of the oven cavity . The distance between the foods and the broil elements deter mines broiling speed.
3 9 95% 80% 65% 50% 35% 25% 6 5 4 3 2 1 Operation 3 8 Broiling Instructions Broiling is a dry-heat cooking method using direct or radiant heat. It is used for small, individualized cuts such as steaks, chops, and patties. Broiling speed is deter mined by the distance between the food and the broil element.
4 1 Convection Dehydrate Convection Dehydrate This oven is designed not only to cook, but also to dehydrate fruits and vegetables. Warm air is circulated by a motorized fan in the rear of the oven and over a period of time, the water is removed from the food by evaporation.
4 3 Cooking Substitutes Charts In many cases, a recipe requir es an ingredient which is not readily available or calls for a unit of measure that is not easily recognized. The following charts have been provided as useful guides in these situations. Ingredient Substitutes Recipe calls for: Substitute with: 1 tbsp.
4 5 Burner Head If ports on burner head are clogged, clean with a straight pin. DO NOT enlarge or distort the ports. DO NOT use a toothpick to clean the ports. When replacing burner head, car efully align the 2 tabs underneath the burner head with the outside edge of burner base.
4 7 Oven Racks Clean with detergent and hot water . Stubborn spots can be scoured with a soap-filled steel wool pad. W ARNING DANGER CAUTION FOR YOUR SAFETY BURN OR ELECTRI CAL SHOCK HAZARD Make sure all controls are OFF and oven is COOL before cleaning.
4 9 Product Care 4 8 Product Care This oven features an automatic pyrolytic self-cleaning cycle. During this cycle, the oven reaches elevated temperatures in order to bur n-off soil and deposits. An integral smoke eliminator helps reduce odors associated with the soil burn-off.
5 0 5 1 Product Care DO NOT touch bulb with bare hands. Clean off any sig ns of oil from the bulb and handle with a soft cloth. W ARNING DANGER CAUTION FOR YOUR SAFETY ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect the electric power at the main fuse or circuit breaker before replacing bulb.
T r oubleshooting Problem P os si bl e C au se an d/ or Re me dy Range will not function. Range is not connected to electrical power: Have electrician check power circuit breaker , wiring, and fuses. Ov en d oe s no t oper ate in se lf- clea n. Door is not shut tight enough for automatic door latch to lock.
W arranty PROFESSIONAL SERIES FREEST ANDING GAS/GAS SELF-CLEAN RANGES WARRANTY O N E YE AR FU LL W ARRA NTY F r eest andi ng ga s ran ges and a ll of t heir co mpon ent p ar ts , ex cept as deta iled .
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