Professional freestanding ranges / built-in rangetops (36 pages)
Summary of Contents for Viking Range VIR5362
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User Guide 5 Series Freestanding Electric & Induction Range VER5301(2)/CVER5301(2) VIR5301(2) / CVIR5301(2) VIR5362 / CVIR5362...
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Viking Range | 5 Series Electric & Induction Range Congratulations Congratulations and welcome an elite world of ownership. We hope you will enjoy and appreciate the care and attention we have put into every detail of your new, state-of-the-art self-cleaning range.
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Viking Range | 5 Series Electric & Induction Range Warnings Warning 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 this appliance.
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Viking Range | 5 Series Electric & Induction Range Warnings CAUTION WARNING To avoid sickness and food waste, DO NOT allow defrosted food to ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD remain in the oven for more than two hours. To avoid risk of injury or death, DO NOT touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth as the bulb could break.
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Viking Range | 5 Series Electric & Induction Range Warnings To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage •Be sure all packing materials are removed from the appliance before operating it. •Keep area around appliance clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other fl ammable vapors and materials.
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Viking Range | 5 Series Electric & Induction Range Warnings Utensil Safety • Use pans with fl at bottoms and handles that are easily grasped and stay cool. Avoid using unstable, warped, easily tipped or loose-handled pans. Also avoid using pans, especially small pans, with heavy handles as they could be unstable and easily tip. Pans that are heavy to move when fi lled with food may also be hazardous.
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Viking Range | 5 Series Electric & Induction Range About Your Appliance • For proper oven performance and operation, DO NOT block or obstruct any of the vents located on the island trim (air grille). • Avoid touching oven vent area while oven is on and for several minutes after oven is turned off . When the oven is in use, the vent and surrounding area become hot enough to cause burns.
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Viking Range | 5 Series Electric & Induction Range Surface Operation Cooking Vessels Each cook has his or her own preference for the particular cooking vessels that are most appropriate for the type of cooking being done. Most cooking vessels are suitable for use on the electric range and it is not necessary to replace your present domestic vessels with commercial cookware.
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Viking Range | 5 Series Electric & Induction Range Electric Range Features CLEAN OVEN SURFACE Quick Cook Elements Thermal-Convection Interior oven light switch Left rear element control knob Left front element control knob Oven function selector knob Oven temperature control knob...
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Viking Range | 5 Series Electric & Induction Range Induction Range Features 30” W. CLEAN OVEN SURFACE MagneQuick™ Elements Interior oven light switch Left rear element control knob Left front element control knob Oven function selector knob Oven temperature control knob...
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Viking Range | 5 Series Electric & Induction Range Surface Operation Induction Ranges Induction Cookware IInduction cooking utilizes magnetic power which reacts with iron in the base of cookware, instantly transforming the pot or pan into the heat source. The heat stops when the cookware is removed. Your cookware should be induction compatible and MUST have a magnetic layer of steel for your induction cooktop to operate properly.
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Viking Range | 5 Series Electric & Induction Range Surface Operation Surface Cooking Tips - The minimum pot or pan (vessel) diameter recommended is 5” (13 cm). - Remember to use the proper size cookware for the size element chosen. Smaller cookware should be used for smaller elements and larger cookware should be used for larger elements.
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Viking Range | 5 Series Electric & Induction Range Oven Functions and Settings BAKE (Two-Element Bake) - Use this setting for baking, roasting, and casseroles. CONV BAKE (Convection Bake) - Use this setting to bake and roast foods at the same time with minimal taste transfer.
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Viking Range | 5 Series Electric & Induction Range Using the Oven Preheat For best results, it is extremely important that you preheat your oven to the desired cooking temperature before placing food items in the oven to begin cooking. In many cooking modes, partial power from the broiler is used to bring the oven to the preheat temperature.
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Viking Range | 5 Series Electric & Induction Range Using the Oven CONVENTIONAL BAKING CHART Food Pan Size Single Rack Single Rack Temperature Time Position Position (min.) (Lg Oven) (Sm Oven) BREADS Biscuits Cookie sheet 3 or 4 400˚F (204˚C)
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Viking Range | 5 Series Electric & Induction Range Using the Oven CONV BAKE (Convection Bake) The bottom element operates at full power, and the top broil element operates at supplemental power. The heated air is circulated by the motorized fan in the rear of the oven providing a more even heat distribution.
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Viking Range | 5 Series Electric & Induction Range Using the Oven CONVECTION BAKING CHART Food Pan Size Single Rack Temperature Time Position (min.) (Lg Oven) BREADS Biscuits Cookie sheet 3 or 4 375˚F (191˚C) 7 - 9 Yeast loaf...
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Viking Range | 5 Series Electric & Induction Range Using the Oven Solving Baking Problems Baking problems can occur for many reasons. Check the chart below for the causes and remedies for the most common problems. It is important to remember that the temperature setting and cooking times you are accustomed to using with your previous oven may vary slightly from those required with this oven.
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Viking Range | 5 Series Electric & Induction Range Using the Oven CONV ROAST* (Convection Roast) The convection element runs in conjuction with the inner and outer broil elements. The reversible convection fan runs at a higher speed in each direction. This transfer of heat (mainly from the convection element) seals moisture inside of large roasts. A time savings is gained over existing, single fan convection roast modes.
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Viking Range | 5 Series Electric & Induction Range Using the Oven CONV BROIL* (Convection Broil) The top element operates at full power. This function is exactly the same as regular broiling with the additional benefi t of air circulation by the motorized fan in the rear of the oven. Smoke is reduced since the airfl ow also reduces peak temperatures on the food.
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Viking Range | 5 Series Electric & Induction Range Using the Oven Broiling Tips • ALWAYS use a broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to provide drainage of excess liquid and fat away from the cooking surface to help prevent splatter, smoke, and fi re.
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Viking Range | 5 Series Electric & Induction Range Using the Oven Convection Dehydrate CAUTION This oven is designed not only to cook, but also to dehydrate fruits and vegetables. You must carefully check the food during the dehydration 1. Prepare the food as recommended.
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Viking Range | 5 Series Electric & Induction Range Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning Problems on Glass Tops Problem Cause To Prevent To Remove Brown streaks and Cleaning with sponge or cloth Use cleaning cream with clean Use a light application of cleaning cream with...
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Viking Range | 5 Series Electric & Induction Range Cleaning and Maintenance Power Failure No attempt should be made to operate the appliance during a power failure. Make sure the oven control is in the “OFF” position. Momentary power failure can occur unnoticed. The range is aff ected only when the power is interrupted. When it comes back on, the range will function properly without any adjustments.
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Viking Range | 5 Series Electric & Induction Range Cleaning and Maintenance To start the Self-Clean cycle: 1. Close the door completely. 2. Turn the oven selector knob clockwise to the “SELF CLEAN” mode. 3. Turn the temperature control knob past the clean setting until the knob stops. At this time, the clean indicator light will come on. Within 30 seconds the automatic door latch engages and the oven indicator light comes on.
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Viking Range | 5 Series Electric & Induction Range Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and/or Remedy Range will not function. Range is not connected to electrical power: Have electrician check power circuit breaker, wiring, and fuses. Broil does not work. Temperature control knob is rotated too far past broil position.
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Inspection of the product should be made at time of delivery. Any defects must be reported to the selling dealer within the 90 day period. Viking Range LLC uses the most up to date processes and the best materials available to produce all color fi nishes.
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Viking Range | 5 Series Electric & Induction Range VIKING RANGE, LLC 111 Front Street Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA (662)455-1200 For more product information , call 1-888-845-4641, or visit our web site www.vikingrange.com 073520-000D EN (041524)
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