Cooking Utensils; Before Your Use Your New Range; Basic Functions Of Your Oven - Viking Range Professional series Use & Care Manual

21. This appliance is not connected to a combustion products evacuation
device. It shall be installed and connected in accordance with current
installation regulations giving particular attention to the relevant
requirements regarding ventilation.
22. A risk of tip-over may result if the appliance is not installed in
accordance with installation instructions including excessive loading
of the oven door or from abnormal usage.
23. Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape
before removing or replacing food.
24. Do not clean door gasket. It is essential for a good, tight seal. Care
should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket.
25. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any
kind should be used in or around any part of the oven.
26. Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan, broiler grid, oven
racks, rack supports, and other utensils. Do not use your oven to
clean other parts. A fan noise should be heard sometime during the
cleaning cycle; if not, call service before self-cleaning again.
27. WARNING: : When self-cleaning, surfaces may get hotter than usual,
therefore, children should be kept away.

Cooking Utensils

Each cook has his or her own preference for the particular
cooking utensils that are most appropriate for the type cooking being
done. Any and all cooking utensils are suitable for use in the range and it
is not necessary to replace your present domestic utensils with
commercial cookware. This a matter of personal choice. As with any
cookware, yours should be in good condition and free from excessive
dents on the bottom to provide maximum performance and convenience.
NOTE: WHEN USING BIG POTS AND/OR HIGH FLAMES, IT IS
RECOMMENDED TO USE THE FRONT BURNERS. THERE IS MORE
ROOM IN THE FRONT AND POTENTIAL CLEANUP OF THE REAR
TRIM OF THE APPLIANCE DUE TO STAINING OR DISCOLORATION
WILL BE MINIMIZED.
Before You Use Your New 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.
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Steel Griddle/Simmer Plate (if applicable)
The griddle is a heavy-weight, polished steel griddle that has a
USDA authorized protective coating. No additional seasoning is needed
for efficient use. Before using, remove protective coating with vinegar
and water and rinse well.
Grill (If applicable)
The grates should be removed and washed in hot soapy water,
rinsed and then replaced prior to use. Other grill parts should be
removed, dusted, and replaced, making sure that no flammable materials
have ben accidentally placed in the grill.
Drip Tray/Pan
The drip tray should be pulled out and checked for flammable
materials. Make sure to unwrap the drip pan and return it to its proper
place under the griddle or grill (if applicable).
Oven
Before first use, wipe interior with soapy water and dry thoroughly.
Then set the oven thermostat to 250

Basic Functions of Your Oven

o F (120 o C) and operate for 1 hour.
T T W W O O - - E E L L E E M M E E N N T T B B A A K K E E
Full power heat is radiated from the bake
element in the bottom of the oven cavity
and partial power is radiated from the
broil element in the top. Air is circulated
with natural airflow. This is the traditional
bake setting.
B B R R O O I I L L
In Maxi-Broil, heat is radiated from both
broil elements, located at the top of the
oven cavity at full power. Broiling speed
is determined by the distance between
the foods and the broil elements. The
Mini-Broil setting is designed for "slow"
broiling. Only the center broil element
operates for partial power.
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