Viking Designer DESO127 Install Manual
Built-in / freestanding microwave ovens
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- Page 1 Viking Range Corporation installation / use & care manual built-in / freestanding microwave ovens...
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Page 2: Service Information
3. Clearly describe the problem that you are having. If you are unable to obtain the name of an authorized service agency, or if you continue to have service problem, contact Viking Range Corporation at (888) 845-4641 or write to: Greenwood, Mississippi (MS) 38930 USA Record the information indicated below. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Microwave 10 About Food 11 About Utensils and Coverings 12 About Microwave Cooking 13 About Safety 14-15 Part Names 14 Microwave Oven Parts 15 Control Panel 16 Before Operating 16 To Set the Clock 16 Language/Weight Selection 16 Stop/Clear 17-18 Manual Operation... -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of micro- wave oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. -
Page 5: Instructions Precautions To Avoid
(c) Do not operate the microwave oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the microwave oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces. -
Page 6: Installation Instructions
You will use the microwave oven frequently so plan its location for ease of use. It’s wise, if possible, to have counter space on at least one side of the micro- wave oven. Allow at least 2 inches on the sides, top and at the rear of the microwave oven for air circulation. - Page 7 (about 100 pounds). The floor should be level for proper operation of the microwave oven. Be sure to check the local building code as it may require that the opening be enclosed with sides, ceiling and rear partition. The proper functioning of the microwave oven does not require the enclosure.
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Page 8: Grounding Instructions
Should there be any interference caused by the microwave oven to your radio or TV, check that the microwave oven is on a different electrical circuit, relo- cate the radio or TV as far away from the microwave oven as feasible or check position and signal of receiving antenna. -
Page 9: Information You Need To Know
Don’t assume that because a child has mastered one cooking skill he/she can cook everything. Children need to learn that the microwave oven is not a toy. See page 38 for Child Lock feature. -
Page 10: About Food
Popcorn • Use specially bagged popcorn for the micro- wave oven. • Listen while popping corn for the popping to slow to 1 or 2 seconds or use special Popcorn pad. • Transfer baby food to... -
Page 11: About Utensils And Coverings
• metal twist-ties Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish in the microwave oven and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. A dish which becomes very hot should not be used. -
Page 12: About Microwave Cooking
• Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through cooking both from top to bottom and from the center of the dish to the outside. • Add standing time. Remove food from microwave oven and stir, if possible. Cover for standing time which allows the food to finish cooking without overcooking. -
Page 13: About Safety
• Stay near the microwave oven while it's in use and check cooking progress frequently so that there is no chance of overcooking food. -
Page 14: Part Names
Part Names Microwave Oven Parts 1 One touch door open button Push to open door. 2 Microwave oven door with see- through window 3 Safety door latches The microwave oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed. 4 Door hinges... -
Page 15: Control Panel
Control Panel The two-line, Interactive Display spells out operating steps and shows cooking hints. When HELP is lighted in the display, touch the Help pad to read a specific hint which may assist you. 19-22 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates pages on which there are feature descriptions and usage information. -
Page 16: Before Operating
Before Operating • Before operating your new microwave oven make sure you read and under- stand this Installation/Use and Care Manual completely. • Before the microwave oven can be used, follow these procedures: 1.Plug in the microwave oven. Close the door. The microwave oven display... -
Page 17: Manual Operation
Manual Operation Time Cooking Your microwave oven can be programmed for 99 minutes and 99 seconds (99.99). Always enter the seconds after the minutes, even if they are both zeros. • Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100%. -
Page 18: Manual Defrost
4 minutes per pound. For example, defrost 4 minutes for 1 pound of frozen spaghetti sauce. Always stop the microwave oven periodically to remove or separate the por- tions that are defrosted. If food is not defrosted at the end of the estimated defrosting time, program the microwave oven in 1 minute increments at 30% until totally defrosted. -
Page 19: Sensor Options
2. Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and the interior of the micro- wave oven are dry. Wipe off any moisture with a dry cloth or paper towel. 3. The microwave oven works with foods at normal storage temperature. For example, popcorn would be at room temperature. -
Page 20: Sensor Options Chart
Reheat 4 - 36 oz PROCEDURE Use only popcorn packaged for microwave oven use. Try several brands to decide which you like the best. Do not try to pop unpopped kernels. Touch Popcorn pad and then Start/Touch On. Place in dish or casserole slightly larger than amount to be reheated. - Page 21 1.5 cups 3 cups 2 cups 1 - 8 med. Pierce. Place on paper-towel-lined turntable. After cooking, remove from microwave oven, wrap in aluminum foil and let stand 5 to 10 minutes. PROCEDURE Water Size of casserole dish 1 cup 1.5 quart...
- Page 22 Place ground meat in a casserole and cover with wax paper or plastic wrap. When microwave oven stops, turn patties over or stir meat in casserole to break up large pieces. Re-cover and touch Start/Touch On.
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Page 23: Frozen Foods Chart
Be careful when removing from the microwave oven as snack may be very hot. Add no water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After cooking, stir and let stand, covered, for 3... -
Page 24: Cooking
COOKING Your microwave oven has 6 convenience pads to assist with meal preparation. There are some foods in the Breakfast, Lunch, 15 Minute Dinners and Preset Recipes that use the sensor. See the sensor cooking information on page 19. For foods not using the sensor, follow the directions in the Interactive Display to enter quantity. -
Page 25: Breakfast Chart
To prevent boil overs, it is very important to choose a large container because microwave cooking of cereal causes high boiling. If the microwave oven stops, stir and touch Start/ Touch On. After cooking, stir and let stand, covered, for 2 minutes. -
Page 26: Lunch Chart
1 to 3 minutes. Use for frozen microwave pizza. Remove from package and unwrap. Follow package directions for use of package and/or silver crisping disk. Use for frozen microwaveable sandwiches. Remove from package and follow directions for placing in the microwave oven. -
Page 27: 15 Minute Dinners And Preset Recipes
(Ex: Touch number 1 pad to select Saucy Chicken.) Follow the Recipe Card for ingredients and instructions. Touch Start/Touch On pad. 3. When the microwave oven stops, the display will show the instruction number on the Recipe Card. Follow the instructions on the Recipe Card. -
Page 28: Minute Dinners
15 Minute Dinners (Recipes serve 6) 1 Place in a 3-quart casserole: tablespoon oil pound mushrooms, sliced onion, chopped tablespoon minced garlic Stir well and cover. Touch 15 Minute Dinners, number 1 to select SAUCY CHICKEN and then touch Start/Touch On. 2 Blend together: ounces reduced fat cream cheese, softened cup milk... - Page 29 1 Place in 3-quart casserole: pounds ground turkey cup diced onions cup diced red pepper Break up turkey and stir in onions and red pepper. Cover. Touch 15 Minute Dinners, number 3 to select FIESTA CHILI and then touch Start/Touch On. 2 At pause, drain and add to the casserole: ounces chunky salsa 11-ounce can of Mexican corn, drained...
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Page 30: Preset Recipes
Pour mixture in bowl over top of mushroom/onion/sausage mixture. Mix together carefully. Do not cover. Press Start/Touch On. 3 At end, remove from microwave oven and allow to stand for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve with tossed salad and sliced tomatoes for brunch. Preset Recipes (Recipes serve 6) - Page 31 1 Place in layers in a 3-quart casserole: cups instant rice cup prepared fajita sauce mixed with 10-ounce packages frozen seasoning mix (onion, peppers, parsley and celery) pound boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch thin strips Cover. Touch Preset Recipes, number 2 to select MEXICAN CHICKEN and then touch Start/Touch On.
- Page 32 1 To cook macaroni: Place in 3-quart casserole: cups very hot tap water Cover. Touch Preset Recipes, number 4 to select TUNA MACARONI and then touch Start/Touch On. 2 At pause, add: cups elbow macaroni teaspoon salad oil Do not cover. Touch Start/Touch On. 3 At end, drain macaroni and set aside in the casserole.
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Page 33: Defrost
1. Touch Defrost pad. 2. Touch the number pad 2 to select boneless poultry. Touch Start/Touch On pad. 3. The microwave oven will stop so the food can be checked. The display will show: Touch Start/Touch On pad. 4. After defrost cycle ends, follow the directions. -
Page 34: Auto Defrost
5 to select steak.) Enter weight. (Ex: Touch number pads 2 and 0 for 2.0 lb.) Touch Start/Touch On pad. 3. The microwave oven will stop so the food can be checked. The display will show: 4. After the 1st stage, open the door. Turn steak over and shield any warm portions. -
Page 35: Auto Defrost Chart
1 - 8 cups or Soup Note for Auto Defrost: Check foods when microwave oven signals. After final stage, small sections may still be icy. Let stand to continue thawing. Do not defrost until all ice crystals are thawed. Shielding prevents cooking from occurring before the center of the food is defrosted. -
Page 36: Beverages
Beverages Beverages enables you to reheat coffee or tea to a more suitable drinking temperature or to make instant coffee or tea. • Suppose you want to reheat 2 cups of coffee. PROCEDURE 1. Touch Beverages pad. 2. Select desired Beverages setting by touching desired number pad. -
Page 37: Other Convenient Features
Sometimes cooking directions tell you to start on one power level and then change to a different power level. Your microwave oven can do this automatically. • Suppose you want to cook roast beef for 5 minutes at 100% and then continue to cook for 30 minutes at 50%. -
Page 38: More Or Less Time Adjustment
1. Child Lock The Child Lock prevents unwanted microwave oven operation such as by small children. The microwave oven can be set so that the control panel is deactivated or locked. To set, touch Help, the number 1 and Start/Touch On pads. - Page 39 Auto Start time. 3. Be sure to choose foods that can be left in the microwave oven safely until the Auto Start time. Acorn or butternut squash are often a good choice.
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Page 40: Touch On
1. Continuously touch Start/Touch On pad. The cooking time will begin count- ing up. 2. When the cheese is melted to desired degree, remove finger from Start/ Touch On pad. Microwave oven stops immediately. Note: 1. Note time it takes for frequently used foods and program that time in the future. -
Page 41: Demonstration Mode
Touch On pad and hold for 3 seconds. in the display. Cooking operations and specific special features can now be demonstrated with no power in the microwave oven. For example, touch Add- A-Minute pad and the display will show To cancel, touch Timer/Clock, then the number 0 and Stop/Clear pads. If easier, unplug the microwave oven from the electrical outlet and replug. - Page 42 1 cup water, grated peel and juice of 1 lemon and several whole cloves in a 2-cup glass measuring cup. Boil for several minutes using 100% power. Allow to set in microwave oven until cool. Wipe interior with a soft cloth.
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Page 43: Specifications
AC Line Voltage: AC Power Required: Output Power: Frequency: Outside Dimensions: Cavity Dimensions: Microwave oven Capacity: Cooking Uniformity: Weight: The International Electrotechnical Commission’s standardized method for measuring output wattage. This test method is widely recognized. In compliance with standards set by: –... -
Page 44: Service Call Check
Service Call Check Please check the following before calling for service: Place one cup of water in a glass measuring cup in the microwave oven and close the door securely. Operate the microwave oven for one minute at HIGH 100%. -
Page 45: Warranty
(12) months from the date of original retail purchase. Viking Range Corporation, warrantor, agrees to repair or replace, at its option, any part which fails or is found to be defective during the warranty period.