Viking 970 Use And Care Manual page 6

Before Setting Oven Controls
OVEN VENT
Oven Vent Location
For models equipped with ceramic cooktops, the oven vent is located under the
left rear side of the control panel. When the oven is on, warm air is released
through the vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven
and good baking results. DO NOT BLOCK OVEN VENT.
Arranging Oven Racks
AL WAYS ARRANGE 0 VEA!RACKS WHEN THE 0 VEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO
OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when using the oven.
Removing & Replacing Oven Racks
To remove, pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out. To replace, fit the rack onto the guides on
the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide the rack back into place.
Rack
Roasting
Shelf
(some models}
RECOMMENDED RACK POSiTiONS FOR
BROiLiNG, BAKING & ROASTING
Food Rack Position
Broiling meats, chicken or fish 1,2 or 3
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins 3 or 4
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread, 5
casseroles, smell cuts of meat or poultry
Turkey, roast or hem Roasting shelf
Note: Always use caution when removing food _om roasting shelf.
About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop
The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop
outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the element
outline on the cooktop. Heat is transferred up th rough the surface of the cooktop to the cookware. Only flat-bottomed cookware
should be used. The type and size of cookware, the number of surface elements in use and their settings, are all factors that
will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements may
become hot enough to cause burns.
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Warming Zone Single Radiant Dual Radiant
Control Surface Control Surface Control
(some models) (aJlmodels) (some models)
About the Radiant Surface Elements
The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the
temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the
selected setting, the element will cycle on and off. The
heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform
and consistent heat during the off cycle. The ceramic fixture
thermally insulates the heating element, concentrating heat
in the heating zone. For efficient cooking, turn off the
element several minutes before cooking is complete. This
will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.
NOTE: Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the General Cleaning and Before You Call
checklist sections of this Use and Care Manual.
NOTE: Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. This helps to prevent
damage to the ceramic smooth top. Cycling atthe HI setting is normal and can occur if the cookware is too small forthe radiant
element or if the cookware bottom is not flat.
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