Viking VBCV36381 Quick Reference Manual

Settings and Functions

(Professional VWH, VCWH, VCIH, VBCV & VEWDO )
ON/OFF switch
Light switch
ON ON ON
LOW LOW HIGH HIGH LOW LOW HIGH HIGH
OFF OFF OFF
LIGHTS FAN HEAT LAMP
Dimmer knob
Heat lamp switches
(Pro wall hoods only)
Blower speed knob
ALWAYS turn on your hood before you Dimmer knob—Turn the knob clockwise
begin cooking to establish airflow in the to brighten the halogen lights and
kitchen. Also, let the blower run for a few counterclockwise to dim
minutes to clear the air after you turn off the lights.
your cooking appliance. This will help
keep the Heat lamp switches—Turn the heat
kitchen air cleaner. lamps on and off.
Each professional wall hood will be
ON/OFF switch—Starts and stops the equipped with one or two heat lamp
blower. When turned on the blower will outlets. The 250-watt infrared bulbs are not
operate at the previous setting of the included and should be purchased locally.
speed control.
Blower speed knob—Turn the knob
counterclockwise to decrease the blower
speed and clockwise to increase speed.
The type of cooking you are doing will
dictate the speed of the blower you use.
Light switch—Controls the 50-watt
halogen lights located in the front of the
hood.
Using VEWDO Outdoor Hood
(Damp Environment Approved
Models Only)
• Outdoor hood models should be installed in a
covered yet non-enclosed area. They should also
be protected from natural elements (such as rain) as
ON
much as possible.
OFF
• ALWAYS turn the hood on to the "HIGH" position
before lighting the grill.
• Keep the grill canopy closed as much as possible
when cooking so smoke is exhausted from the back
of the grill. This allows for optimum performance of
the hood.
• During breezy conditions, outdoor hoods may not
perform well.
C A U T I O N
DO NOT
Cleaning and Maintenance
Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer
when maintained properly and kept clean. Ventilation
equipment is no exception. Your hood must be kept clean
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and maintained properly.
Cleaning Baffle Filters
As air passes through a baffle filter, grease particles
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collect on the stainless steel U-shaped baffle channels
and drip down into the bottom of the filter. Baffle filters
are extremely efficient when compared to mesh filters.
The power of the hood is increased as more air passes
through a baffle filter than with mesh filters, which are
usually dirty. Baffle filters are almost universally required
in commercial installations due to their superior ability
to capture grease. The baffle filters should be examined
periodically to assure that all surfaces and parts are Slide filter forward off of rear lip. Lower
clean. The filters can be washed in a dishwasher or in a
filter rear, then slide filter front out.
sink with hot, soapy water. Simple periodic cleaning will
ensure maximum filter effectiveness.
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• Do not use caustic detergent to clean the filters. An
abrasive or corrosive cleaner may damage the finish.
• Do not take the baffle filters apart to clean them. It is
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not necessary and will void the filter warranty.
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Slide spacer forward off of rear lip. Lower
spacer rear, then slide spacer front out.
Slide filter forward off of rear lip. Lower filter
rear, then slide filter front out.
Grease trough
(18" H. hoods only)
When cleaning filters in 18"H. hoods, always
remove the grease trough and clean by
soaking in a sink with hot soapy water.