Freestanding 30” dual fuel self-clean sealed burner range (28 pages)
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Use & Care Manual ® Viking Range, LLC 111 Front Street Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA (662) 455-1200 For product information, call 1-888-845-4641 or visit the Viking Web site at vikingrange.com Professional Freestanding Ranges F21233A EN (051514)
Before Using Range__________________________________________15 put into every detail of your new, state-of-the-art range. Product Controls Your Viking range is designed to offer years of reliable service. This Gas Range Features ________________________________________18 Use and Care Manual will provide you with the information you need Dual fuel Range Features ____________________________________20 to become familiar with your range’s care and operation.
Warnings Warnings Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual WAR N I N G 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...
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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.
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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 •...
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Warnings Warnings Self-Clean Oven (VDR Dual Fuel Models) About Your Appliance • Clean only parts listed in this guide. DO NOT clean door gasket. The door • For proper oven performance and operation, DO NOT block or obstruct the gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, oven vent ducts located inside the air grille.
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Warnings Warnings WARN IN G N OT I C E NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover DO NOT turn the Temperature Control on during defrosting. Turning an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks the convection fan on will accelerate the natural defrosting of the food air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
Warnings Before Using Range C AU TIO N 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”...
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Before Using Range Before Using Range All VGR Gas models include: All VDR Dual Fuel models include: • Exclusive restaurant style sealed burner system for commercial-type • Exclusive restaurant style sealed burner system for commercial-type performance. performance. • Front burners rated at 23,000 BTUs •...
Range Features Range Features (VGR Gas Range) (VGR Gas Range) Center Left Rear Burner Center Right Rear Burner Right Oven Right Front Burner Left Front Burner Left Oven Control Knob Interior Oven Control Knob Control Knob Control Knob Temperature Temperature (15,000 BTU) Light Switch (15,000 BTU)
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Range Features Range Features (VDR Dual Fuel Range) (VDR Dual Fuel Range) Center Right Center Left Rear Burner Rear Burner Right Oven Left Oven Right Front Burner Left Front Burner Left Oven Right Oven Control Knob Interior Oven Control Knob Temperature Temperature Control Knob...
Oven Functions and Settings Oven Functions and Settings VGR Gas Models VDR Dual Fuel Models BAKE (Natural Airflow Bake) BAKE (Two-Element Bake) Use this setting for baking, roasting, and casseroles. Use this setting for baking, roasting, and casseroles. CONVECTION BAKE CONV BAKE (Convection Bake) Use this setting to bake and roast foods at the same time with minimal Use this setting to bake and roast foods at the same time with minimal...
While the high For this reason, Viking range and rangetop burners are engineered with a output 23,000 BTU burners have the extra power needed to bring large Vari-Simmer setting.
Griddle/Simmer Plate Surface Operation (on applicable models) The optional 15,000 BTU griddle is constructed of machined steel with Surface Heat Settings* a chrome finish and is uniquely designed to offer excellent cooking Heat Setting performance as well as easy clean up. The griddle is equipped with an electronic thermostat to maintain an even temperature across the Melting small quantities Simmer...
Griddle/Simmer Plate Oven Features (on applicable models) Broiler Burner Griddle/Simmer Plate Operation • Turn the griddle control knob counterclockwise to the desired temperature setting. The power “ON” indicator light will glow indicating the griddle thermostat is on. Oven • When the griddle has reached the desired temperature, the power “ON” Racks (3) indicator light will turn off indicating the griddle is preheated to the selected temperature.
Using the Oven Baking VGR Gas Ranges Conventional and Convection Cooking Because of variations in food density, surface texture and consistency, BAKE some foods may be prepared more successfully using the conventional bake setting. For this reason, conventional baking is recommended (Natural Airflow Bake) when preparing baked goods such as custard.
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Baking Baking VDR Dual Fuel Ranges BAKE (Two-Element Bake) To Use CONV BAKE Function Full power heat is radiated from the 1. Arrange the oven rack in the desired position before turning bake element in the bottom of the oven on. oven cavity and supplemental heat 2.
Baking Baking Conventional Baking Chart Single Rack Time Food Pan Size Position Temp (min) Baking Tips BREADS • Make sure the oven racks are in the desired position before you turn Biscuits Cookie sheet 3 or 4 400˚ F (204˚ C) 10 - 12 on the oven.
Baking Baking Convection Baking Chart Single Rack Time Solving Baking Problems Food Pan Size Position Temp (min) Baking problems can occur for many reasons. Check the chart below BREADS for the causes and remedies for the most common problems. It is Frozen Biscuits Cookie sheet 3 or 4...
Roasting Roasting (VDR Dual Fuel Models) (VDR Dual Fuel Models) CONV ROAST* (Convection Roasting Tips (cont.) Roast) • When using a meat thermometer, insert the probe halfway into the The convection element runs in center of the thickest portion of the meat. (For poultry insert the conjunction with the inner and outer thermometer probe between the body and leg into the thickest part broil elements.
Kitchen Thermometer Kitchen Thermometer Accessory Accessory An iDevices® Kitchen Thermometer is shipped standard with each 7 Kitchen Thermometer Display Series Range. Working in conjuction with the included meat probe, The kitchen thermometer’s display contains the following: wireless Apple/Andriod devices can monitor the Kitchen Accessory 7-Segment Display from up to 200 feet away using Bluetooth®...
Broiling Broiling Broiling Instructions To Use Broil or Convection Broil Broiling is a dry-heat cooking method using direct or radiant heat. 1. Arrange the oven rack in the desired position before turning It is used for small, individualized cuts such as steaks, chops, and broiler on.
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Broiling Broiling MED BROIL Broiling Tips Inner and outer broil elements pulse • ALWAYS use a broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed on and off to produce less heat for to provide drainage of excess liquid and fat away from the cooking slow broiling.
Broiling Convection Dehydrate This oven is designed not only to cook, but also to dehydrate fruits Broiling Chart and vegetables. Warm air is circulated by a motorized fan in the rear of the oven and over a period of time, the water is removed from the Type and Time food by evaporation.
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when maintained Note: For stubborn stains, use a non abrasive cleanser such as Bon properly and kept clean. Cooking equipment is no exception. Your range Ami™...
Cleaning and Maintenance Self-Clean Cycle VDR Dual Fuel models only Oven Surfaces Several different finishes have been used in your oven. This oven features an automatic pyrolytic self-cleaning cycle. During NEVER USE AMMONIA, STEEL WOOL PADS OR ABRASIVE CLOTHS, this cycle, the oven reaches elevated temperatures in order to burn-off CLEANSERS, OVEN CLEANERS, OR ABRASIVE POWDERS.
Self-Clean Cycle Replacing Oven Lights (VDR Dual Fuel models) WA R N I N G To start the Self-Clean cycle: 1. Close the door completely. ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD 2. Turn the oven selector knob clockwise to the “SELF CLEAN” mode. Disconnect the electric power at the main fuse or circuit breaker before replacing bulb.
Door Replacement Door Removal Open door completely. Carefully realign door on hinges. Fold latches backward until locked Open door completely. Slide in and down. in place. Fold latches forward until locked in place. Close door. Slowly close until latches stop door. Lift door up and out.
Broil does not work. Temperature control knob is rotated too far to have service problems, contact Viking Range, LLC at past broil position. 1-888-845-4641, or write to: Door will not open.
Viking Range, LLC, warrantor, agrees to repair or replace, at its option, any part which fails or is found to LIMITATION OF REMEDIES AND DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTY be defective during the warranty period.
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