Cleaning And Maintenance - Viking 5 Series User Manual

Cleaning and Maintenance

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.
Control Knobs
MAKE SURE ALL 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.
Stainless Steel Parts
All stainless steel body parts should be wiped regularly with hot soapy water at the end of each cooling period and with a liquid cleaner
designed for that material when soapy water will not do the job.
scrape stainless steel to remove encrusted materials, soak the area with hot towels to loosen the material, then use a wooden or nylon spatula or
DO NOT
scraper. use a metal knife, spatula, or any other metal tool to scrape stainless steel.
on stainless steel surface, as citric acid will permanently discolor stainless steel. Wipe up any spills immediately.
Power Failure
No attempt should be made to operate the appliance during a power failure. Make sure the controls are in the "OFF" position. Momentary power
failure can occur unnoticed. The rangetop is aff ected only when the power is interrupted. When it comes back on, the rangetop will function
properly without any adjustments. A "brown-out" may or may not aff ect operation, depending on how severe the power loss is.
Material Compatibility Detector - Induction Rangetops
If the pan's material or its dimensions are not suitable, the pan indicator will fl ash and the unit will not cycle on.
Small Object Detector - Induction Rangetops
The induction range will not recognize any object or utensil smaller than 2 inches in diameter. For best results, use pans that are between 5" (13
cm) and 12" (31 cm) in diameter.
DO NOT
use steel wool, abrasive cloths, cleansers, or powders. If necessary,
13
DO NOT
permit citrus or tomato juice to remain