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Viking Use & Care Manual Viking Range Corporation 111 Front Street Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA (662) 455-1200 For product information call 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641) or visit the Viking Web site at vikingrange.com Built-In Electric Ovens (022508J) F1525F EN...
2. Your unit should be installed by a qualified technician. The appliance We appreciate your choosing a Viking Range Corporation product, and must be installed and electrically grounded according to local codes. hope that you will again select our products for your other major appliance needs.
9. Do not heat unopened food containers; buildup of pressure may cause Built-In Electric Oven Features the container to explode and result in injury. 10. Always position oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven.
Basic Functions of Your Oven Two-Element Bake Convection Broil Full power heat is radiated from the bake element Exactly the same as regular broiling with additional in the bottom of the oven cavity, and supplemen- benefit of air circulation by the motorized fan in the tal heat is radiated from the broil element.
Using Your Oven Setting the MIN/SEC Timer The MIN/SEC Timer is designed for accurate timing and is ideal for baking delicate items such as biscuits, cookies, and popovers, and for precise broil- Electronic Timing Center ing. The MIN/SEC timer can be used at the same time the Bake Hours or The Electronic Timing Center is used to program and control all timing func- Start Time functions are in use.
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Setting the Bake Hours Program Setting the Automatic Start Time Bake Program The Bake Hours program is used of controlled timing of baked or roasted The Bake Hours and Start Time modes of the Timer can be used to auto- foods.
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WARNING •MAXI-BROIL : To avoid sickness and food waste when using automatic time The top element operates at full power. Use this setting for broiling small and baking: average cuts of meats. -Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start, such as •MINI-BROIL dishes with milk or eggs, cream soups, custards, fish, pork, poultry, or foods Only the center broil element operates for partial power.
TWO ELEMENT BAKING/ Rack Positions Each oven is equipped with three tilt-proof racks All ovens have six rack po- CONVECTION BAKING / CONVECTION COOKING sitions. Position 6 is the farthest from the oven bottom. Position 1 is the clos- est to the oven bottom. The racks can be easily removed and arranged at Preheating various levels.
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4. Do not open the door frequently during baking. Look through the door window to check doneness whenever possible. If you must open the door, the best time is during the last quarter of the baking time. 5. Bake to the shortest time suggested and check for doneness before adding more time.
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Conventional Baking Chart Convection Baking Chart FOOD PAN SIZE SINGLE TEMP(°F) TIME FOOD PAN SIZE MULTI- TEMP(°F) TIME RACK POS. (MIN) RACK POS. (MIN) BREADS BREADS Biscuits Cookie Sheet 3 or 4 8 - 10 Biscuits Cookie Sheet 2 & 4 7 - 9 Yeast Loaf Loaf Pan...
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Conventional Baking Chart Convection Baking Chart FOOD PAN SIZE SINGLE TEMP(°F) TIME FOOD PAN SIZE SINGLE TEMP(°F) TIME RACK POS. (MIN) RACK POS. (MIN) ENTREES ENTREES Egg Rolls Cookie Sheet 3 or 4 12 - 15 Egg Rolls Cookie Sheet 2 &...
Solving Baking Problems Conventional / Convection Roasting Tips Always use the broiler pan and grid supplied with each oven. The hot air must be allowed to circulate around the item being roasted. Do not cover Baking problems can occur for many reasons. Check the Baking Problem what is being roasted.
Conventional Broiling Broiling Tips •Always use a broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to provide Broiling is a dry-heat cooking method using direct or radiant heat. It is used drainage of excess liquid and fat away from the cooking surface to help pre- for small individualized cuts such as steaks, chops, and patties.
Convection Dehydrate Broiling Chart This oven is designed not only to cook, but also to dehydrate fruits and veg- Type and Cut Weight Setting Rack Time(mins.) etables. of Meat •Prepare the food as recommended BEEF •Arrange the food on drying racks. (Not included with the oven; Sirloin, 1"...
Control Knobs Self-Clean Cycle MAKE SURE ALL THE CONTROL KNOBS POINT TO THE OFF POSITION CAUTION: BEFORE REMOVING. Pull the knobs straight off. Wash in detergent and warm water. Dry completely and replace by pushing firmly onto stem. Do not touch the exterior portions of the oven after self-cleaning cycle has begun, since some parts become extremely hot to the touch! Stainless Steel Parts All stainless steel body parts should be wiped regularly with hot soapy water...
Before starting the Self-Clean cycle: To stop the self-clean cycle: 1. Remove the oven racks, rack supports, and any other items/utensils from To cancel or interrupt the self-cleaning cycle, turn both the temperature con- the oven. The high heat generated during the cleaning cycle can discolor, trol knob and the oven function selector knob to "OFF".
If you are unable to obtain the name of an authorized service agency, or if work far past broil position. you continue to have service problems, contact Viking Range Corporation at (888) 845-4641 or write to: 5. Door will not open Oven is still in self-clean mode.
(12) months from the date of origi- nal 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.
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