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 range. Your range is designed to offer years of reliable service. This Use and Care Manual will provide you with the information you need to become familiar with your range’s care and operation.
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 the appliance. ALWAYS contact the manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand. Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels DA N G E R WARNING...
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 flammable vapors and materials. • If appliance is installed near a window, proper precautions should be taken to prevent curtains from blowing over burners. •...
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Warnings • NEVER use aluminum foil to cover oven racks or oven bottom. This could result in risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the appliance. Use foil only as directed in this guide. • DO NOT cook directly on the oven bottom. This could result in damage to the appliance. Always place pans on oven racks. •...
Warnings Important Safety Notice and Warning The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposures to such substances.
Warnings WARNING WARNING NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven BURN HAZARD bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as The oven door, especially the glass, can get aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the hot.
Before Using Range All products are wiped clean with solvents at the factory to remove any visible signs of dirt, oil, and grease which may have remained from the manufacturing process. Before starting to cook, clean the range thoroughly with hot, soapy water. There may be some burn off and odors on first use of the appliance—this is normal.
Range Features Center Front Burner Griddle Self-Clean Right Oven Interior Oven Left Front Burner Left Oven Left Oven Control Knob Right Front Burner Light Switch Control Knob Function Temperature Indicator Light Indicator Temperature Control Knob (15,000 BTU) Light (15,000 BTU) Selector Knob Control Knob Indicator Light...
Simmering ensures gentler treatment than boiling to prevent food from toughening and/or breaking up. The size of the pan and the volume of food can have a significant effect on how high or low a flame is needed for simmering. For this reason, Viking range and rangetop burners are engineered with a Vari-Simmer setting.
Surface Operation Surface Heat Settings* Heat Setting Melting small quantities Simmer Steaming rice Simmering sauces Melting large quantities Low-temperature frying (eggs, etc.) Med Low Simmering large quantities Heating milk, cream sauces, gravies, and puddings Sauteing and browning, braising, and pan-frying Maintaining slow boil on large quantities High-temperature frying Med High...
• For heavy duty cleaning, Viking Range, LLC offers a Griddle Cleaning Kit (model #GCK). This fast and effective commercial grade cleaning system will clean your griddle in a matter of minutes.
Char-Grill (on applicable models) Char-Grill (on select models) The optional 18,000 BTU char-grill is equipped with a single piece, heavy-duty porcelainized cast-iron grill grate for easy movement of grilling items. Beneath the grill grate is a slotted porcelainized flavor generator plate which is designed to catch drippings and circulate a smoke flavor back into the food.
Oven Features Broiler Burner Switch for lights above knobs Oven Racks (3) Oven Lights Convection Fan Rack Positions The 30”, 36”, 48” right-hand and both 60” W. ovens are equipped with three tilt-proof racks. The 18” left-hand oven is equipped with two standard tilt-proof racks. All ovens have six rack positions. Position 6 is the farthest from the oven bottom.
Baking BAKE (Natural Airflow Bake) Full power heat is radiated from the bake burners in the bottom of the oven cavity and is circulated with natural airflow. This function is recommended for single rack baking. Many cookbooks contain recipes to be cooked in the conventional manner. Conventional baking is suitable for dishes that require a high temperature.
Baking 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.
Baking Conventional Baking Chart Single Rack Time Food Pan Size Position Temp (min) BREADS Biscuits Cookie sheet 3 or 4 400˚ F (204˚ C) 10 - 12 Yeast loaf Loaf pan 3 or 4 375˚ F (191˚ C) 30 - 35 Yeast rolls Cookie sheet 3 or 4...
Baking Convection Baking Chart Single Rack Time Food Pan Size Position Temp (min) BREADS Frozen Biscuits Cookie sheet 3 or 4 375˚ F (191˚ C) 7 - 9 Yeast loaf Loaf pan 3 or 4 375˚ F (191˚ C) 25 - 30 Yeast rolls Cookie sheet 3 or 4...
Roasting CONV ROAST* (Convection Roast) The convection element runs in conjunction 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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Roasting Conventional Roasting Chart (when using the Bake or Convection Bake setting) Internal Time Food Weight Temp (min/lb) Temp BEEF Rib roast Rare 4 - 6 lbs 325˚ F (162.8˚ C) 140˚ F (60.0˚ C) Medium 4 - 6 lbs 325˚...
Roasting Convection Roasting Chart Internal Time Food Weight Temp (min/lb) Temp BEEF Rib roast Rare 4 - 6 lbs 325˚ F (162.8˚ C) 140˚ F (60.0˚ C) Medium 4 - 6 lbs 325˚ F (162.8˚ C) 155˚ F (68.3˚ C) Well done 4 - 6 lbs 325˚...
Broiling Broiling Instructions Broiling is a dry-heat cooking method using direct or radiant heat. It is used for small, individualized cuts such as steaks, chops, and patties. Broiling speed is determined by the distance between the food and the broil element. Choose the rack position based on desired results.
Broiling 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 fire. • To keep meat from curling, slit fatty edge. •...
Broiling Broiling Chart Type and Time Cut of Meat Weight Setting Rack (min) BEEF Sirloin, 1" Rare 12 oz Broil Medium 12 oz Broil Well done 12 oz Broil T-Bone, 3/4" Rare 10 oz Broil Medium 10 oz Broil Well done 10 oz Broil Hamburger, 1/2"...
Cleaning and Maintenance 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. Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when maintained properly and kept clean. Cooking equipment is no exception.
Cleaning and Maintenance Oven Surfaces Several different finishes 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. Stainless Steel Parts All stainless steel body parts should be wiped regularly with hot soapy water after they have cooled and with a liquid cleaner designed for that material when soapy water will not do the job.
Cleaning and Maintenance Self-Clean Cycle N OTI CE C AU TIO N When using the self-clean cycle to clean the oven, DO NOT touch the exterior portions of the oven after self- the griddle will not function and cannot be used. cleaning cycle has begun, since some parts become extremely hot to the touch! During the first few times the self- cleaning feature is used, there may be some odor and...
Door Removal Open door completely. Fold latches backward until locked in place. Slowly close until latches stop door. Lift door up and out. Door Replacement Open door completely. Carefully realign door on hinges. Slide Fold latches forward until locked in in and down.
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. Door will not open.
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 problems, contact Viking Range, LLC at 1-888-845-4641, or write to: VIKING RANGE, LLC...
Greenwood, Mississippi 38930, (888) 845-4641. Provide model and serial number and date of original purchase or closing date for a new construction. For the name of your nearest authorized Viking Range, LLC service agency, call Viking Range, LLC. IMPORTANT: Retain proof of original purchase to establish warranty period.
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Viking Range, LLC 111 Front Street Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA (662) 455-1200 For product information, call 1-888-845-4641 or visit our web site at vikingrange.com 062678-000A EN (013018)
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