Cleaning And Maintenance - Viking 3 Series Use & Care Manual

Cleaning and Maintenance

Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when maintained properly and kept clean. Cooking equipment is no
exception. Your range must be kept clean and maintained properly. Before cleaning, make sure all controls are in the "OFF"
position. Disconnect power if you are going to clean thoroughly with water.
Surface Burner
Wipe up spill-overs as soon as possible after they occur and before they get a
chance to burn in and cook solid. In the event of a spill-over, follow these steps:
•Allow the burner and grate to cool to a safe temperature level.
•Lift off the burner grate. Wash in warm soapy water.
•Remove the burner cap and burner head and clean.
Burner Caps
The surface burner caps should be routinely removed and cleaned. ALWAYS clean
the burner caps after a spill-over. Keeping the burner caps clean will prevent
improper ignition and uneven fl ames. To clean, pull burner cap straight up from
the burner base. Wipe off surface burner caps with warm, soapy water and a
soft cloth after each use. Use a non-abrasive cleanser such as Bon Ami™ and a
soft brush or soft Scotch Brite™ pad for cooked-on foods. Dry thoroughly after
cleaning. For best cleaning and to avoid possible rusting, DO NOT clean in dishwasher or self-cleaning oven.
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, carefully align the 2 tabs underneath the burner head with the outside edge of
burner base. Make sure the tabs are not aligned with the igniter and the burner cap is level.
Note: For stubborn stains, use a non abrasive cleanser such as Bon Ami™ and a soft brush or soft Scotch Brite™ pad.
Cleaning Tip: For diffi cult to clean burner caps and heads, place parts in a zip seal bag with ammonia.
Control Panel
DO NOT use any cleaners containing ammonia or abrasives. They could remove the graphics from the control panel. Use hot,
soapy water and a soft clean cloth.
Oven Surfaces
Several diff erent fi nishes have been used in your oven. NEVER USE AMMONIA, STEEL WOOL PADS OR ABRASIVE CLOTHS,
CLEANSERS, OVEN CLEANERS, OR ABRASIVE POWDERS. THEY CAN PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR OVEN.
Control Knobs
MAKE SURE ALL THE CONTROL KNOBS POINT TO THE OFF POSITION BEFORE REMOVING. Pull the knobs straight off . Wash in
detergent and warm water. Dry completely and replace by pushing fi rmly onto stem. DO NOT use any cleaners containing
ammonia or abrasives. They could remove the graphics from the knob.
Self-Clean
Your oven features a self-clean cycle for the oven interior. See the "Self-Clean Cycle" section for complete instructions.
Glass Surfaces
Clean with detergent and warm water. Glass cleaner can be used to remove fi ngerprints. If using glass cleaner ammonia, make
sure that it does not run down on exterior door surface.
Oven Racks
Clean with detergent and hot water. Stubborn spots can be scoured with a soap-fi lled steel wool pad.
WARNING
BURN OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Make sure all controls are OFF and oven
is COOL before cleaning. Failure to do so
can result in burns or electrical shock
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Burner
grate
Burner
cap
Burner
head
Burner
base*
Igniter