Viking VMOC506 - Convection Microwave Oven Manual

Installation Instructions

UNPACKING AND EXAMINING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Remove all packing materials from inside the microwave oven cavity; however, DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the right cavity wall. Read enclosures and SAVE the Installation/Use and Care Manual.
Check the microwave oven for any damage, such as misaligned or bent door, damaged door seals and sealing surfaces, broken or loose door hinges and latches and dents inside the cavity or on the door. If there is any damage, do not operate the microwave oven and contact your local authorized service agent.

CHOOSING A LOCATION

For Your Microwave Oven on the Counter
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 microwave oven. Allow at least 2 inches on the sides, top and at the rear of the microwave oven for air circulation.

For Your Built-in Microwave Oven
Your microwave oven can be built into a cabinet or wall by itself or above any electric wall oven or warming drawer.

Grounding Instructions

This appliance must be grounded. This microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

The electrical requirements are a 120 volt 60 Hz, AC only, 15 amp. or more protected electrical supply. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
The microwave oven is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded. Should you only have a 2-prong outlet, have a qualified electrician install a correct wall receptacle.
A 3-prong adapter may be purchased and used temporarily if local codes allow. Follow package directions.
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

EXTENSION CORD

If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the microwave oven. The marked rating of the extension cord should be AC 115-120 volt, 15 amp. or more.
Be careful not to drape the cord over the countertop or table where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.
Note:

1. If you have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions, consult a qualified electrician or service person.
2. Neither Viking Range, LLC nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the microwave oven or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the correct electrical connection procedures.

RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE

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, relocate the radio or TV as far away from the microwave oven as feasible or check position and signal of receiving antenna.

Information You Need To Know

ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

This Installation/Use and Care Manual is valuable: read it carefully and always save it for reference.
A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques, hints and recipes.
NEVER use the microwave oven without the turntable and support nor turn the turntable over so that a large dish could be placed in the microwave oven. The turntable will turn both clockwise and counterclockwise. ALWAYS have food in the microwave oven when it is on to absorb the microwave energy.
When using the microwave oven at power levels below 100%, you may hear the magnetron cycling on and off. It is normal for the exterior of the microwave oven to be warm to the touch when cooking or reheating.
Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. Room humidity and the moisture in food will influence the amount of moisture that condenses in the microwave oven. Generally, covered foods will not cause as much condensation as uncovered ones. Vents on the microwave oven back must not be blocked.
After using convection, automatic mix or broil, you will hear the sound of the cooling fan. The fan may continue to operate as long as 5 minutes, depending on the oven temperature.
Be aware that, unlike microwave-only ovens, convection microwave ovens have a tendency to become hot during convection, automatic mix and broil cooking. The microwave oven is for food preparation only. It should not be used to dry clothes or newspapers.
Your microwave oven is rated 900 watts by using the IEC Test Procedure. In using recipes or package directions, check food a minute or two before the minimum time and add time accordingly.

ABOUT SAFETY

• Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department of Agriculture's recommended temperatures.

To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a thick or dense area away from fat or bone. NEVER leave the thermometer in the food during cooking, unless it is approved for microwave oven use.

• ALWAYS use potholders to prevent burns when handling utensils that are in contact with hot food. Enough heat from the food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns.
• Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands. Slowly lift the farthest edge of a dish's covering and carefully open popcorn and microwave oven cooking bags away from the face.
• Stay near the microwave oven while it's in use and check cooking progress frequently so that there is no chance of overcooking food.
• NEVER use the cavity for storing cookbooks or other items.
• Select, store and handle food carefully to preserve its high quality and minimize the spread of foodborne bacteria.
• Keep waveguide cover clean. Food residue can cause arcing and/or fires.
• Use care when removing items from the microwave oven so that the utensil, your clothes or accessories do not touch the safety door latches.
• Keep aluminum foil used for shielding at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from walls, ceiling and door of microwave oven.

ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING

• Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards outside of dish.
• Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more as needed. Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite.
• Cover foods while cooking. Check recipe or cookbook for suggestions: paper towels, wax paper, microwave plastic wrap or a lid. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cook evenly.
• Shield with small flat pieces of aluminum foil any thin areas of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking before dense, thick areas are cooked thoroughly.
• Stir foods from outside to center of dish once or twice during cooking, if possible.
• Turn foods over once during microwaving to speed cooking of such foods as chicken and hamburgers. Large items like roasts must be turned over at least once.
• 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.
• Check for doneness. Look for signs indicating that cooking temperatures have been reached. Doneness signs include:
  • Food steams throughout, not just at edge.
  • Center bottom of dish is very hot to the touch.
  • Poultry thigh joints move easily.
  • Meat and poultry show no pinkness.
  • Fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

ABOUT FOOD

ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS

It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used successfully in your new convection microwave oven. The chart below will help you decide what utensils and coverings should be used in each mode.

DISH CHECK - If you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish in the oven and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. If the dish becomes very hot, do NOT use it for microwaving.
ACCESSORIES - There are many microwave accessories available for purchase. Evaluate carefully before you purchase so that they meet your needs. A micro-wave-safe thermometer will assist you in determining correct doneness and assure you that foods have been cooked to safe temperatures when using microwave-only cooking. Viking Range, LLC is not responsible for any damage to the oven when accessories are used.

Part Names

MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS

1. Ventilation openings (Rear side)
2. Oven door with see-through window
3. Oven light It will light when the door is opened or when oven is in operation.
4. Turntable support
5. Removable turntable The turntable will rotate clockwise or counterclockwise.
6. Safety door latches The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed.
7. Waveguide cover:
   DO NOT REMOVE.
8. Door open button
9. Auto-Touch control panel
10. Lighted digital display
11. Convection air openings
12. Removable low rack (Broiling rack)
13. Removable high rack (Baking rack)
14. Turntable motor shaft
15. Serial plate

ACCESSORIES

The following accessories are designed especially for use in this oven only for convection, mix or broil cooking. DO NOT USE FOR MICROWAVE ONLY COOKING. Do not substitute similar types of racks for these specially designed ones.

High rack (Baking rack)–for convection and low mix.

• This rack is placed on the turntable for two-level cooking, such as layer cakes, muffins, etc.

Low rack (Broiling rack) – for convection, broiling or high mix.

• Place on the turntable and use for roasting or broiling to allow juices to drain away from food.

CONTROL PANEL

Before Operating

• Before operating your new microwave oven make sure you read and understand 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 will show WELCOME PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK.
  2. Touch the Stop/Clear pad. : will appear.
  3. Set clock.

TO SET THE CLOCK

1. Touch Clock pad.
2. Enter the correct time of day by touching the numbers in sequence. Touch Clock pad again.

This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an incorrect clock time, ERROR will appear in the display. Touch the Stop/Clear pad and re-enter the time.

• If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven should be interrupted, the display will intermittently show WELCOME PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK after the power is reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, the program will be erased. The time of day will also be erased. Simply touch Stop/Clear pad and reset the clock for the correct time of day.

STOP/CLEAR

Touch the Stop/Clear pad to:

1. Erase if you make a mistake during programming.
2. Cancel timer.
3. Stop the microwave oven temporarily during cooking.
4. Return the time of day to the display.
5. Cancel a program during cooking, touch twice.

UNLOCK DOOR

The microwave oven is equipped with a safety feature requiring a two-step procedure to open the door once a cooking sequence is initiated. To open the door after a cooking sequence has been initiated, please follow this two-step procedure:

1. On the keypad, touch UNLOCK DOOR.
2. Press the push button to open the door.

NOTE: If the push button is not pressed to open the door within approximately 10 seconds of touching the UNLOCK DOOR pad, the door will re-lock and the two-step procedure must be restarted.
See the 'Help' section for information on how to override the Unlock Door Function.

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%.

1. Enter cooking time by touching the number pads .
2. Touch Start/Touch On pad.

TO SET POWER LEVEL

There are eleven preset power levels.
Using lower power levels increases the cooking time which is recommended for foods such as cheese, milk and long slow cooking of meats. Consult cookbook or recipes for specific recommendations.

• Suppose you want to defrost for 5 minutes at 30%.

1. Enter defrosting time by touching the number pads .
2. Touch Power Level pad and number .
3. Touch Start/Touch On pad.

You can program up to 4 automatic cooking sequences. Note that Power Level must be entered first when programming multiple sequences.

MANUAL DEFROST

If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the DEFROST CHART or is above or below the limits in the "Amount" column on the DEFROST CHART, you need to defrost manually.
You can defrost any frozen food, either raw or previously cooked, by using Power Level 3. Follow the exact 3-step procedure found under To Set Power Level. Estimate defrosting time and press for 30% when you select the power level.
For either raw or previously cooked frozen food the rule of thumb is approximately 5 minutes per pound. For example, defrost 5 minutes for 1 pound of frozen spaghetti sauce.
Always stop the oven periodically to remove or separate the portions that are defrosted. If food is not defrosted at the end of the estimated defrosting time, program the oven in 1 minute increments on Power Level 3 until totally defrosted.
When using plastic containers from the freezer, defrost only long enough to remove from the plastic in order to place in a microwave-safe dish.

Microwave Features

DEFROST

Defrost automatically defrosts foods shown in the Defrost Chart.

• Suppose you want to defrost a 2.0 pound steak:
  1. Touch Defrost pad once.
  2. Select desired food by touching Defrost pad until the display shows the food name. Ex. touch twice for steak.
  3. Enter weight by touching the number pads .
  4. Touch Start/Touch On pad. The oven will stop and directions will be displayed. Follow the indicated message.
  5. After the 1st stage, open the door. Turn steak over and shield any warm portions. Close the door. Touch Start/ Touch On pad.
  6. After the 2nd stage, open the door. Shield any warm portions. Close the door. Touch Start/Touch On pad.
  7. After defrost cycle ends, cover and let stand as indicated in chart below.

Note:

1. If you attempt to enter more or less than the allowed amount as indicated in chart, an error message will appear in the display.
2. Defrost can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment.
3. To defrost other foods or foods above or below the weights allowed on Defrost Chart see Manual Defrost.

DEFROST CHART

Note:
Check foods when 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. Use small smooth strips of aluminum foil to cover edges and thinner sections of the food.

SENSOR COOKING

The Sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects the vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from the food as it heats. The sensor adjusts the cooking times and power level for various foods and quantities.

USING SENSOR SETTINGS:

1. After oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using sensor settings.
2. Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and the interior of the oven are dry. Wipe off any moisture with a dry cloth or paper towel.
3. Reheat and Popcorn can only be entered within 1 minute after cooking, opening and closing the door or touching the Stop/Clear pad.
4. During the first part of sensor cooking, the food name will appear on the display. Do not open the oven door or touch Stop/Clear during this part of the cooking cycle. The measurement of vapor will be interrupted. If this occurs, an error message will appear. To continue cooking, touch the Stop/Clear pad and select cooking time and variable power.
   When the sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, remainder of cooking time will appear. Door may be opened when remaining cooking time appears on the display. At this time, you may stir or season food, as desired.
5. Check food for temperature after cooking. If additional time is needed, continue to cook with variable power and time.
6. If the sensor does not detect vapor properly when popping popcorn, the oven will turn off, and the correct time of day will be displayed. If the sensor does not detect vapor properly when using sensor reheat, ERROR will be displayed, and the oven will turn off.
7. Any Sensor Cooking mode can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment.
8. Each food has a cooking hint. Touch HELP when the HELP indicator is lighted in the display.

SELECTING FOODS:

1. The sensor works with foods at normal storage temperature. For example, food for dinner plate reheat would be at refrigerator temperature and popcorn at room temperature.
2. Foods weighing less than 3 ounces should be reheated by time and variable power.

COVERING FOODS:

Some foods work best when covered. Use the cover recommended in the chart for these foods.

1. Casserole lid.
2. Plastic wrap: Use plastic wrap recommended for microwave cooking. Cover dish loosely; allow approximately ½ inch to remain uncovered to allow steam to escape. Plastic wrap should not touch food.
3. Wax paper: Cover dish completely; fold excess wrap under dish to secure. If dish is wider than paper, overlap two pieces at least one inch to cover.

Be careful when removing any covering to allow steam to escape away from you.

REHEAT

You can reheat many foods by touching just one pad. You don't need to calculate reheating time or power level.

• Suppose you want to heat prepared chili:
  Touch Reheat pad.
  When sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, remainder of reheating time will appear.

POPCORN

• Suppose you want to pop a 3.5 oz. bag of popcorn:
  Touch Popcorn pad once.
  This sensor setting works well with most brands of microwave popcorn. You may wish to try several and choose your favorite. Pop only one bag at a time. Unfold the bag and place in oven according to directions.

SENSOR CHART

SENSOR COOK

• Suppose you want to cook a baked potato:
  1. Touch Sensor Cook pad.
  2. Select desired sensor setting. Ex: touch number pad to cook baked potatoes.
  3. Touch Start/Touch On pad. When sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, the remainder of cooking time will appear.

SENSOR COOK CHART

Convection Automatic Operation

This section of the operation manual offers instructions for preparing 12 popular foods using Convec Broil, Convec Roast and Convec Bake.
After selecting the desired feature, follow the directions indicated in the display.
For helpful hints, simply touch HELP anytime HELP is lighted in the display.

The oven cabinet, cavity, door, turntable, turntable support, racks and dishes will become hot. To PREVENT BURNS, use thick oven gloves when removing the food or turntable from the oven.

CONVEC BROIL

Convec Broil automatically broils hamburgers, chicken pieces, steaks and fish steaks.

• Suppose you want to broil 2 hamburgers:
  1. Touch Convec Broil pad.
  2. Select desired setting. Ex: for hamburgers, touch number pad .
  3. Touch number pad to enter quantity. Ex: . Follow information in display for cooking information.
     For well done or rare burgers, touch Power Level pad to select More for well done or Less for rare. See More or Less Time Adjustment.
  4. Touch Start/Touch On pad. After broil preheat cycle ends, the oven will stop and directions will be displayed. Follow the indicated message. Open the door and place hamburgers into oven. Close the door.
  5. Touch Start/Touch On pad.

Note:

1. Convec Broil can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment.
2. If you attempt to enter more or less than the allowed amount as indicated in chart below, an error message will appear in the display.
3. To broil other foods or foods above or below the weight or number allowed on Convec Broil Chart follow instructions in the Convection Microwave Cookbook. See Convection Broiling Chart.

CONVEC BROIL CHART

CONVEC ROAST

Convec Roast automatically roasts chicken, turkey, turkey breast or pork.

• Suppose you want to roast a 2.5 pound chicken:
  1. Touch Convec Roast pad.
  2. Select desired setting. Ex: for chicken, touch number pad .
  3. Touch number pad to enter weight. Ex: lb.
  4. Touch Start/Touch On pad.

After Convec Roast cycle ends, a long tone will sound. Follow the indicated message.
Note:

1. Convec Roast can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment.
2. If you attempt to enter more or less than the allowed weight as indicated in chart below, an error message will appear in the display.
3. To roast other food or foods above or below the weights allowed on Convec Roast Chart, check the Convection Microwave Cookbook Combination Roasting Chart.

CONVEC ROAST CHART

CONVEC BAKE

Convec Bake automatically bakes cakes, brownies, muffins and French fries.

• Suppose you want to bake a bundt cake:
  1. Touch Convec Bake pad.
  2. Select desired setting. Ex: for bundt cake, touch number pad .
  3. Touch Start/Touch On pad.

Note:

1. Convec Bake can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment.
2. To bake other foods, see the Convection Microwave Cookbook's baking section.

CONVEC BAKE CHART

Manual Convection and Automatic Mix Cooking

This section gives you specific cooking instructions and procedures. Please consult your Convection Microwave Cookbook for helpful hints for convection and combination cooking.
The oven should not be used without the turntable in place, and it should never be restricted so that it cannot rotate. You may remove the turntable when preheating the oven and when preparing food to be cooked directly on the turntable.

The oven cabinet, cavity, door, turntable, turntable support, racks and dishes will become hot. To PREVENT BURNS, use thick oven gloves when removing the food or turntable from the oven.

CONVECTION COOKING

During convection heating, hot air is circulated throughout the oven cavity to brown and crisp foods quickly and evenly. This oven can be programmed for ten different convection cooking temperatures for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.

TO COOK WITH CONVECTION

• Suppose you want to cook at 350˚F for 20 minutes:
  1. Touch Convec pad.
  2. Select temperature by touching number pad .
  3. Enter cooking time by touching number pads .
  4. Touch Start/Touch On pad.

Note: If you wish to know the programmed oven temperature, simply touch the Convec pad. As long as your finger is touching the Convec pad, the programmed oven temperature will be displayed.

TO PREHEAT AND COOK WITH CONVECTION

Your oven can be programmed to combine preheating and convection cooking operations. You can preheat to the same temperature as the convection temperature or change to a higher or lower temperature.

Suppose you want to preheat to 350˚F, and then cook 25 minutes at 375˚F convection:

1. Touch Preheat pad.
2. Select temperature by touching number pad .
3. Touch Convec pad.
4. Select temperature by touching number pad .
5. Enter cooking time by touching number pads .
6. Touch Start/Touch On pad.
   When the oven reaches the programmed temperature, a signal will sound 4 times*. The oven will stop, and directions will be displayed. Follow the indicated message.
7. Open the door. Place food in the oven. Close the door. Touch Start/Touch On pad.

* If the oven door is not opened, the oven will automatically hold at the preheat temperature for 30 minutes. After this time has elapsed, an audible signal will sound, and the oven will turn off.
Note:

1. To program only preheat, touch the Start/Touch On pad after step 2. Preheating will start. When the oven reaches the programmed temperature, follow the indicated message.
2. To preheat and cook with the same temperature, enter same temperature in steps 2 and 4.

BROIL

Preheating is automatic when the Broil setting is used. Only actual cooking time is entered; the oven signals when it is preheated to 450˚F. Oven temperature cannot be changed. Use Broil setting for steaks, chops, chicken pieces and many other foods. See Convection Broiling Chart in cookbook.

• Suppose you want to broil a steak for 15 minutes:
  1. Touch Broil pad.
  2. Enter cooking time by touching the number pads .
  3. Touch Start/Touch On pad. No food in oven.
     When the oven reaches the programmed temperature, a signal will sound 4 times*.
  4. Open the door. Place food in oven. Close the door. Touch Start/Touch On pad.

* If the oven door is not opened, the oven will automatically hold at the preheat temperature for 30 minutes. After this time has elapsed, an audible signal will sound and the oven will turn off.
Note:

1. Preheating for broil may take from 7 to 10 minutes depending on temperature of room and available power.
2. Although time is usually set for the maximum broiling time, always check food at the minimum time recommended in the chart of cookbook. This will eliminate the need to completely reprogram the oven if additional cooking time is needed. Simply close the oven door and touch Start/Touch On to continue.
3. Should you need more broiling time, reprogram within 1 minute of the end to eliminate preheating.

The oven cabinet, cavity, door, turntable, turntable support, racks and dishes will become hot. To PREVENT BURNS, use thick oven gloves when removing the food or turntable from the oven.

SLOW COOK

Slow Cook is preset at 300˚F for 4 hours. The temperature can be changed to below 300˚F. The cooking time cannot be changed. This feature can be used for foods such as baked beans or marinated chuck steak.

• Suppose you want to change oven temperature from 300˚F to 275˚F:
  1. Touch Slow Cook pad.
  2. Touch Slow Cook pad once more if you want to change the temperature from 300˚F.
  3. Touch temperature pad .
  4. Touch Start/Touch On pad.

Note: If you do not change the temperature, omit steps 2 and 3.

AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING

This oven has two pre-programmed settings that make it easy to cook with both convection heat and microwave automatically.

With the exception of those foods that cook best by convection heating alone, most foods are well suited to mix cooking using either Low mix/Bake or High mix/Roast.
The marriage of these two cooking methods produces juicy meats, moist and tender cakes and fine textured breads, all with just the right amount of browning and crispness.
The temperatures can be changed; however, the microwave power cannot.
The oven temperature can be changed from 100˚F to 450˚F. To change the temperature, first touch High mix or Low mix then touch the same pad again. When the display says SELECT TEMP, touch desired temperature pad. Ex: High mix, High mix pad, . The mix temperature will change to 375˚F automatically.

TO COOK WITH AUTOMATIC MIX

• Suppose you want to bake a cake for 25 minutes on Low mix/Bake:
  1. Touch Low mix/Bake pad.
  2. Enter cooking time by touching number pads .
  3. Touch Start/Touch On pad.

TO PREHEAT AND COOK WITH AUTOMATIC MIX

Your oven can be programmed to combine preheating and automatic mix cooking operations. You can preheat at the same temperature as the preset combination temperature or change it to a different temperature.

• Suppose you want to preheat to 350˚F and then cook 25 minutes on 325˚F low mix/bake:
  1. Touch Preheat pad.
  2. Touch temperature pad .
  3. Touch Low mix pad.
  4. Touch Low mix pad once more to change the cooking temperature.
  5. Touch temperature pad .
  6. Enter cooking time by touching number pads .
  7. Touch Start/Touch On pad.
     When the oven reaches the programmed temperature, signal will sound 4 times*. The oven will stop and directions will be displayed. Follow the indicated message.
  8. Open the door. Place food in the oven. Close the door. Touch Start/Touch On pad.

* If the oven door is not opened, the oven will automatically hold at the preheat temperature for 30 minutes. After this time has elapsed, an audible signal will sound and the oven will turn off.
Note: To program only preheat, touch the Start/Touch On pad after step 2. Preheating will start. When the oven reaches the programmed temperature, follow the indicated message.

HELPFUL HINTS FOR CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING

Your Convection Microwave Oven can cook any food perfectly because of the number of ways it can cook: microwave only, automatic mix, convection only or broil. The cookbook that comes with your oven has excellent instructions, guidelines, hints, charts and recipes to help you get the best use of your oven. Consult it often until you are familiar with it. This Operation Manual tells you how to program the oven.
The oven cannot be used without the turntable in place. Never restrict the movement of the turntable.

Convection Cooking:

1. When preheating, the turntable can be left in or removed. When using the high rack for 2 shelf baking in a preheated oven, it is easier to remove the turntable for preheat. Place high rack on turntable along with foods. When preheat is over, open oven door and quickly place turntable, high rack and foods to be baked inside.
2. Do not cover turntable, low rack or high rack with aluminum foil. It interferes with air flow that cooks food.
3. Round pizza pans are excellent cooking utensils for many convection-only items. Choose pans that do not have extended handles.
4. Using a preheated low rack can give a grilled appearance to steaks, hot dogs etc.

Automatic Mix Cooking:

1. Meats are best when roasted directly on the low rack. A dish can be placed below the meat if gravy is to be made from the drippings.
2. Less tender cuts of meat can be roasted and tenderized using oven cooking bags.
3. When baking, check for doneness after time has elapsed. If not completely done, let stand in oven a few minutes to complete cooking.

Note:
During mix baking some metal baking utensils may cause arcing when they come in contact with the turntable, oven walls or accessory racks. Arcing is a discharge of electricity that occurs when microwaves come in contact with metal.
If arcing occurs, place a heat resistant dish (Pyrex^® pie plate, glass pizza dish or dinner plate) between the pan and the turntable or rack. If arcing occurs with other metal baking utensils, discontinue their use for mix cooking.

Other Convenient Features

MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING

The oven can be programmed for up to 4 automatic cooking sequences for the microwave mode and 2 automatic cooking sequences with preheat for convection/ mix mode, switching from one power level setting to another automatically.
Sometimes cooking directions tell you to start on one power level and then change to a different power level. Your 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%.
  1. First touch Power Level pad twice for 100% power. Then enter cooking time.
  2. Touch Power Level pad. Touch number pad for 50% power. Then enter second cooking time.
  3. Touch Start/Touch On pad.

Note:

1. If Power Level pad is touched twice, HIGH will be displayed.
2. If you wish to know power level, simply touch the Power Level pad. As long as your finger is touching the Power Level pad, the power level will be displayed.

MORE OR LESS TIME ADJUSTMENT

Should you discover that you like any of the Sensor, Sensor Cook, Defrost, Convec Broil, Convec Roast or Convec Bake settings slightly more done, touch the Power Level pad once after touching your choice of pads.
Should you discover that you like any of the Sensor, Sensor Cook, Defrost, Convec Broil, Convec Roast or Convec Bake settings slightly less done, touch the Power Level pad twice after touching your choice of pads.

ADD-A-MINUTE

Add-A-Minute allows you to cook for a minute at 100% by simply touching the Add-A-Minute pad. You can also extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute by repeatedly touching the Add-A-Minute pad during manual cooking.

• Suppose you want to heat a cup of soup for one minute.
  Touch Add-A-Minute pad.

Note:

1. To use Add-A-Minute, touch pad within 1 minute after cooking, closing the door, touching the Stop/ Clear pad or during cooking.
2. Add-A-Minute cannot be used with Sensor, Sensor Cook, Defrost, Convec Broil, Convec Roast or Convec Bake.

HELP (CONTROL PAD)

Help provides 5 features which make using your microwave oven easy because specific instructions are provided in the interactive display.

1. SAFETY LOCK
   The Safety 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. Should a pad be touched, LOCK will appear in the display.
   To cancel, touch Help and Stop/Clear pads.
2. UNLOCK DOOR OVERRIDE
   To disable this safety feature, access the Settings menu by touching the SETTINGS keypad. Select UNLOCK DOOR (option 6) and follow the instructions on the display.
3. AUDIBLE SIGNAL ELIMINATION
   If you wish to have the microwave oven operate with no audible signals, touch Help, the number and Stop/Clear pads.
   To cancel and restore the audible signal, touch Help, the number and Start/Touch On pads.
4. AUTO START
   If you wish to program your microwave oven to begin cooking automatically at a designated time of day, follow this procedure:
   • Suppose you want to start cooking a stew on 50% for 20 minutes at 4:30. Before setting, check to make sure the clock is showing the correct time of day.
     1. Touch Help pad.
     2. Touch number to select the Auto Start.
     3. To enter the start time at 4:30, touch numbers , and .
     4. Touch Clock pad.
     5. To enter cooking program, touch Power Level, number and then touch numbers , , , and for cooking time.
     6. Touch Start/Touch On pad. The chosen Auto Start time will appear in the display.

Note:

1. Auto Start can be used for manual cooking, Convec Broil, Convec Roast, Convec Bake, if clock is set.
2. If the microwave oven door is opened after programming Auto Start, it is necessary to touch the Start/Touch On pad for Auto Start time to appear in the readout so that the microwave oven will automatically begin programmed cooking at the chosen 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.
4. If you wish to know the time of day, simply touch the Clock pad. As long as your finger is touching the Clock pad, the time of day will be displayed.

5. LANGUAGE SELECTION
   The microwave oven comes set for English. To change, touch Help and the number pads. Continue to touch the number pad until your choice is selected. Then, touch Start/Touch On pad.
   Touch number once for English.
   Touch number twice for Spanish.
   Touch number three times for French.
6. WEIGHT AND TEMPERATURE SELECTIONS
   The microwave oven comes set for U.S. Customary Unitpounds. To change, touch Help and the number . Continue to touch the number until your choice is selected. Then, touch Start/Touch On pad.
   Touch number once for LB / ˚F.
   Touch number twice for KG / ˚C.

TIMER

• Suppose you want to time a 3 minute long distance phone call.
  1. Touch Timer pad.
  2. Enter time by touching the number pads .
  3. Touch Start/Touch On pad.

TOUCH ON

Touch On allows you to cook at 100% power by touching the Start/Touch On pad continuously. Touch On is ideal for melting cheese, bringing milk to just below boiling etc. The maximum cooking time is 3 minutes.

• Suppose you want to melt cheese on a piece of toast.
  1. Continuously touch Start/Touch On pad. The cooking time will begin counting 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.
2. To use Touch On, touch pad within 1 minute after cooking, opening and closing the door or touching the Stop/Clear pad.
3. Touch On can only be used 3 times in a row. If more times are needed, open and close door or touch Stop/Clear.

HELP (DISPLAY INDICATOR)

Each setting of Defrost, Convec Broil, Convec Roast, Convec Bake, Sensor Cook and Sensor has a cooking hint. If you wish to check, touch HELP pad whenever HELP is lighted in the Interactive Display for these hints.

DEMONSTRATION MODE

To demonstrate, touch Clock, the number and then touch Start/Touch On pad and hold for 3 seconds. DEMO ON will appear 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 1.00 and count down quickly to END.
To cancel, touch Clock, then the number and Stop/ Clear pads. If easier, unplug the microwave oven from the electrical outlet and replug.

Cleaning and Care

Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the microwave oven during cleaning.

EXTERIOR

The outside surface is painted. Clean the outside with mild soap and water; rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use any type of household or abrasive cleaner.

DOOR

Wipe the window on both sides with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters. Metal parts will be easier to maintain if wiped frequently with a damp cloth. Avoid the use of spray and other harsh cleaners as they may stain, streak or dull the door surface.

TOUCH CONTROL PANEL

Care should be taken in cleaning the touch control panel. If the control panel becomes soiled, open the microwave oven door before cleaning. Wipe the panel with a cloth dampened slightly with water only. Dry with a soft cloth. Do not scrub or use any sort of chemical cleaners. Close door and touch Stop/Clear pad.

INTERIOR

AFTER MICROWAVE COOKING

Cleaning is easy because little heat is generated to the interior surfaces; therefore, there is no baking and setting of spills or spattering. To clean the interior surfaces, wipe with a soft cloth and warm water. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE OR HARSH CLEANERS OR SCOURING PADS. For heavier soil, use baking soda or a mild soap; rinse thoroughly with hot water. NEVER SPRAY OVEN CLEANERS DIRECTLY ONTO ANY PART OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN.

AFTER CONVECTION, MIX OR BROIL COOKING

Spatters may occur because of moisture and grease. Wash immediately after use with hot, soapy water. Rinse and polish dry. Harder to remove spatters may occur if oven is not thoroughly cleaned or if there is long time/high tempera-ture cooking. If so, you may wish to purchase an oven cleaner pad with liquid cleaner within it — not a soap filled steel pad — for use on stainless or porcelain surfaces. Follow manufacturer's directions carefully and be especially cautious not to get any of the liquid cleaner in the perforations on the wall or ceiling or any door surfaces. Rinse thoroughly and polish dry.
After cleaning the interior thoroughly, residual grease may be removed from the interior ducts and heater by simply operating the oven on 450˚F for 20 minutes without food. Ventilate the room if necessary.

WAVEGUIDE COVER

The waveguide cover is made from mica so requires special care. Keep the waveguide cover clean to assure good microwave oven performance. Carefully wipe with a damp cloth any food spatters from the surface of the cover immediately after they occur. Built-up splashes may overheat and cause smoke or possibly catch fire. Do not remove the waveguide cover.

ODOR REMOVAL

Occasionally, a cooking odor may remain in the microwave oven. To remove, combine 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.

TURNTABLE/TURNTABLE SUPPORT

The turntable, turntable support and racks can be removed for easy cleaning. Wash them in mild, sudsy water; for stubborn stains use a mild cleanser and a nonabrasive scouring sponge. They are also dishwasher-proof. Use top rack of dishwasher for turntable support.
Foods with high acidity, such as tomatoes or lemons, will cause the porcelain enamel turntable to discolor. Do not cook highly acidic foods directly on the turntable; if spills occur, wipe up immediately.
The turntable motor shaft is not sealed, so excess water or spills should not be allowed to stand in this area.

Specifications

* The International Electrotechnical Commission's standardized method for measuring output wattage. This test method is widely recognized.
** Internal capacity is calculated by measuring maximum width, depth and height. Actual capacity for holding food is less.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

1. Do not attempt to operate this microwave oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
2. Do not place any object between the microwave oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
3. 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.
4. The microwave oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY".
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS".
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers — for example, closed glass jars — are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven.
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 oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
7. HOT CONTENTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN. Use caution when removing hot items.
8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.
9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest Authorized Servicer for examination, repair or adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
11. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water — for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar locations.
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
15. See door surface cleaning instructions in the "CLEANING AND CARE" section.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the microwave oven cavity:
    1. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend to appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the microwave oven to facilitate cooking.
    2. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in microwave oven.
    3. If materials inside the microwave oven should ignite, keep microwave oven door closed, turn microwave oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
    4. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use.
17. Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
    To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
    1. Do not overheat the liquid.
    2. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
    3. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. Use a wide-mouthed container.
    4. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven at least for 20 seconds before removing the container.
    5. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.
18. If the microwave oven is installed as a built-in, observe the following instructions:
    1. Do not mount over a sink.
    2. Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance sur face when the appliance is in operation.
19. If the microwave oven light fails, consult an AUTHORIZED SERVICER.

Service Information

If service is required:

1. Call your authorized service agency.
2. Have the following information readily available:
   1. Model number
   2. Serial number
   3. Date purchased
   4. Name of dealer from whom purchased
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, LLC at (888) 845-4641 or write to:
VIKING RANGE, LLC
PREFERRED SERVICE
111 Front Street
Greenwood, Mississippi (MS) 38930 USA