Viking VGIC5304BWH Use & Care Manual

Professional freestanding gas open burner ranges

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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
Professional Freestanding Gas
Open Burner Ranges
F20705A EN
(121012)

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  • Page 1 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 Professional Freestanding Gas Open Burner Ranges F20705A EN (121012)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Surface Burners-Automatic Reignition ________________________17 at 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641). Vari-Simmer™_____________________________________________17 Surface Cooking Tips ______________________________________18 We appreciate your choice of a Viking range and hope that you will Cooking Vessels ___________________________________________19 again select our products for your other major range needs. Oven Features ______________________________________________19...
  • Page 3: Warnings

    Warnings Warnings Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual WARNING 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. If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, ALWAYS contact the manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not...
  • Page 4 Warnings Warnings To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage Child Safety (cont.) • Be sure all packing materials are removed from the appliance before • Children must be taught that the appliance and utensils in it can be hot. operating it. Let hot utensils cool in a safe place, out of reach of small children.
  • Page 5 Warnings Warnings Cooking Safety Utensil Safety (cont.) (cont.) • ALWAYS place oven racks in the desired positions while oven is cool. • Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic or glazed utensils are Slide oven rack out to add or remove food, using dry, sturdy pot-holders. suitable for rangetop surface or oven usage without breaking due to the ALWAYS avoid reaching into the oven to add or remove food.
  • Page 6 Warnings Warnings Important notice regarding pet birds: WARNING NEVER keep pet birds in the kitchen or in rooms where the fumes from the kitchen could reach. Birds have a very sensitive respiratory system. Fumes ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD released due to overheated cooking oil, fat, margarine and overheated non- DO NOT touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth as the stick cookware may be harmful.
  • Page 7: Before Using Range

    Warnings Before Using Range All products are wiped clean with solvents at the factory to remove CAUTION any visible signs of dirt, oil, and grease which may have remained from the manufacturing process. Before starting to cook, clean the range BURN HAZARD thoroughly with hot, soapy water.
  • Page 8: Range Features

    Range Features Range Features (VGIC) Oven Left Front Burner Center Front Burner Right Front Burner Interior Oven Control Knob Control Knob Temperature Control Knob Indicator Light Light Switch (15,000 BTU) (15,000 BTU) (15,000 BTU) Left Rear Burner Center Rear Burner Oven Right Rear Burner Convection...
  • Page 9: Oven Functions And Settings

    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. The Vari-Simmer setting is not just one simmer setting, but provides a variable range of simmer settings.
  • Page 10: Surface Cooking Tips

    Surface Operation Surface Operation Surface Cooking Tips Cooking Vessels • Use low or medium flame heights when cooking in vessels that are Each cook has his or her own preference for the particular cooking poor conductors of heat, such as glass, ceramic, and cast-iron. vessels that are most appropriate for the type of cooking being done.
  • Page 11: Using The Oven

    Baking Using the Oven Conventional and Convection Cooking BAKE (Natural Airflow Bake) Because of variations in food density, surface texture and consistency, some foods may be prepared more successfully using the conventional Full power heat is radiated from bake setting. For this reason, conventional baking is recommended the U-shaped bake burners in when preparing baked goods such as custard.
  • Page 12 Baking Baking To Use CONVECTION BAKE Function Pan Placement Tips 1. Arrange the oven rack in the desired position before turning oven on. • When using large (15" x 13") flat pans or trays that cover most of the 2. Set the oven temperature control knob to desired temperature and rack, rack positions 2 or 3 produce the best results.
  • Page 13: Convection Baking Chart

    Baking Baking Conventional Baking Chart Convection Baking Chart Single Rack Time Single Rack Time Food Pan Size Position Temp (min) Food Pan Size Position Temp (min) BREADS BREADS Biscuits Cookie sheet 3 or 4 400˚ F (204˚ C) 10 - 12 Frozen Biscuits Cookie sheet 3 or 4...
  • Page 14: Broiling

    Baking Broiling Solving Baking Problems BROIL (Infrared Broil) Baking problems can occur for many reasons. Check the chart below The broil burner at the top of for the causes and remedies for the most common problems. It is the oven heats the metal screen important to remember that the temperature setting and cooking until it glows.
  • Page 15 Broiling Broiling Broiling Instructions Broiling Tips Broiling is a dry-heat cooking method using direct or radiant heat. • ALWAYS use a broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed It is used for small, individualized cuts such as steaks, chops, and to provide drainage of excess liquid and fat away from the cooking patties.
  • Page 16: Convection Dehydrate

    Broiling Convection Dehydrate Broiling Chart Convection Dehydrate This oven is designed not only to cook, but also to dehydrate fruits Type and Time and vegetables. Warm air is circulated by a motorized fan in the rear Cut of Meat Weight Setting Rack (min)
  • Page 17: Convection Defrost

    Convection Defrost Cooking Substitutes Charts Convection Defrost In many cases, a recipe requires an ingredient which is not readily Air is circulated by a motorized fan in the rear of the oven. The fan available or calls for a unit of measure that is not easily recognized. accelerates natural defrosting of the food without heat.
  • Page 18: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance Control Panel Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when maintained properly and kept clean. Cooking equipment is no DO NOT use any cleaners containing ammonia or abrasives. They exception. Your range must be kept clean and maintained properly. could remove the graphics from the control panel.
  • Page 19: Replacing Oven Lights

    Replacing Oven Lights Cleaning and Maintenance Brass Parts WARNING CAUTION ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect the electric power at the main fuse or circuit All special ordered brass parts are coated with an epoxy coating. DO NOT USE BRASS CLEANERS OR ABRASIVE CLEANERS ON breaker before replacing bulb.
  • Page 20: Door Removal

    Door Removal Door Replacement and Adjustment WARNING TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY Before removing the doors, make sure the pins are properly installed in the hinges. Failure to do so can result in personal injury to hands and/or fingers. Open door completely. Reinstall door to range.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Igniters will not work. Circuit is tripped. obtain the name of an authorized service agency, or if you continue to have service problems, contact Viking Range Corporation at Fuse is blown. 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641), or write to: Range is not connected to power.
  • Page 22 CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FOOD OR Viking Range Corporation, warrantor, agrees to repair or replace, at its option, any part which fails or is MEDICINE LOSS, DUE TO PRODUCT FAILURE, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF found to be defective during the warranty period.

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