Before Using Range - Viking VDSC5364GSS Use & Care Manual

Warnings
This range features a self-cleaning cycle, During this cycle, the oven
reaches elevated temperatures in order to burn off soil and deposits. A
powder ash residue is left in the bottom of the oven after completion of
the self-clean cycle,
Note: DO NOT use commercial oven cleaners inside the oven. Use of
these cleaners can produce hazardous fumes or can damage the
porcelain finishes. DO NOT line the oven with aluminum foil or other
materials. These items can melt or burn during a self-clean cycle.
causing permanent damage to the oven.
DO NOT touch the exterior portions of the oven after
self-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 smoking from the "curing" of the binder in the high-
density insulation used in the oven. When the insulation is thoroughly
cured, this odor will disappear. During subsequent self-cleaning
cycles, you may sense an odor characteristic of high Lemperatures.
KEEP THE KITCHEN WELL-VENTED DURING THE
SELF-CLEAN CYCLE.
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.
Oven
important! Before first use, wipe interior with soapy water and dry
thorougMy. Then set the oven seJector to bake, the thermostat to
450°1:, and operate for an hour.
All models include:
o A broad range of baking and oroiling modes--upto eight cooking
modes in all--to make even your most challenging baking projects
a success.
• Exclusive VSH
TM
Pro Sealed Burner System (Vari-Simmer
TM
to
High)--combination of patented burner and top design provide
cleanability plus superior performance at simmer and high
• Exclusive one-piece tooled and porcelainized cooking surface
contains spills for easy cleaning.
,, Split baking and broiling elements--which reduces preheating time
and provides greater control and more even heating.
,, A reversing convection fan which is two times largerthan most on
the market--this allows you to cook foods more thoroughly and
evenly--even when baking large quantities.
• I
Four convection modes offering greater air circu ation to shorten
cooking times and cook foods more evenly.
• Three broiling modes including a new low-broil mode for delicate
broiling and t0p-browning.
® A profiled, concealed bake element for easier cleaning.
• This appliance is certified by Star-K to meet strict regulations in
conjunction with specific instructions found on www.star-k.org
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