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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
& Gas Self-Clean Sealed Burner Ranges
F20542A EN
(102308J)
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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 & Gas Self-Clean Sealed Burner Ranges F20542A EN (102308J)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641). Surface Burners-Automatic Reignition ________________________21 Vari-Simmer™_____________________________________________21 We appreciate your choice of a Viking range and hope that you will Power Plus™ Burner (where applicable) ______________________21 again select our products for your other major range needs. Surface Cooking Tips ______________________________________22... -
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 If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, installing, maintaining, or operating the appliance. - 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 Self-Clean Oven (on VGSC self-clean models) About Your Appliance (cont.) • 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.
- Page 7 Warnings Warnings NOTICE WARNING 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.
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Page 8: 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 DO NOT touch the exterior portions of the oven after the manufacturing process. -
Page 9: Range Features (Vgsc Self-Cleaning)
Range Features Range Features (VGSC Self-Cleaning) (VGSC Self-Cleaning) Left Oven Right Oven Interior Oven Left Front Burner Right Front Burner Griddle Temperature Temperature Self-Clean Light Switch Control Knob Control Knob Control Knob Indicator Light Indicator Light Indicator Light (15,000 BTU) (15,000 BTU) O V E N G R I D D L E... -
Page 10: Range Features (Vgcc Non-Self-Cleaning)
Range Features Range Features (VGCC Non-Self-Cleaning) (VGCC Non-Self-Cleaning) Left Front Burner Right Oven Right Front Burner Left Oven Interior Oven Griddle Control Knob Control Knob Temperature Temperature Light Switch Indicator Light (15,000 BTU) (15,000 BTU) Control Knob Indicator Light O V E N G R I D D L E O V E N A u t o m a t i c... -
Page 11: 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 12: Surface Cooking Tips
Surface Operation Surface Operation Griddle/Simmer Plate (on applicable models) Surface Cooking Tips The optional 15,000 BTU griddle is constructed of machined steel with a • Use low or medium flame heights when cooking in vessels that are blanchard finish and is uniquely designed to offer excellent cooking poor conductors of heat, such as glass, ceramic, and cast-iron. -
Page 13: Griddle/Simmer Plate Clean Up & Care
90 degrees so that a waffle pattern will be • For heavy duty cleaning, Viking offers a Griddle Cleaning Kit (model seared onto the food. #GCK). This fast and effective commercial grade cleaning system will •... -
Page 14: Grill Clean Up & Care
Surface Operation Surface Operation Char-Grill Assembly Char-Grill Clean Up & Care Follow these steps to disassemble the char-grill for cleaning. Make sure • Char-grill grates: the char-grill is completely cool before attempting to disassemble for o May be cleaned immediately after cooking is complete and cleaning. - Page 15 Surface Operation Surface Operation Grill Cooking Chart Grill Cooking Chart Suggested Special instructions Suggested Special instructions Weight or Flame cooking and tips Weight or Flame cooking and tips Food thickness size time (min) Food thickness size time (min) PORK BEEF Chops 1/2”(1.3 cm) 20 –...
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Page 16: Cooking Vessels
Surface Operation Using the Oven Cooking Vessels Conventional and Convection Cooking Each cook has his or her own preference for the particular cooking Because of variations in food density, surface texture and consistency, vessels that are most appropriate for the type of cooking being done. some foods may be prepared more successfully using the conventional Any and all cooking vessels are suitable for use in the range and it is bake setting. -
Page 17: Baking
Baking Baking BAKE To Use CONVECTION BAKE Function (Natural Airflow Bake) 1. Arrange the oven rack in the desired position before turning oven on. Full power heat is radiated from the U-shaped bake burners in 2. VGSC models—Set the oven function selector to “CONVECTION the bottom of the oven cavity BAKE”... - Page 18 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...
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Page 19: 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 20 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.
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Page 21: Convection Dehydrate
Broiling Convection Dehydrate WARNING 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... -
Page 22: 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 23: Cleaning And Maintenance
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance Burner Head Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when maintained properly and kept clean. Cooking equipment is no If ports on burner head are clogged, clean with a straight pin. exception. Your range must be kept clean and maintained properly. DO NOT enlarge or distort the ports. -
Page 24: For Your Safety
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance Control Knobs Oven Racks MAKE SURE ALL THE CONTROL KNOBS POINT TO THE OFF Clean with detergent and hot water. Stubborn spots can be scoured POSITION BEFORE REMOVING. Pull the knobs straight off. Wash in with a soap-filled steel wool pad. -
Page 25: Self-Clean Cycle (On Self-Clean Models)
Self-Clean Cycle Self-Clean Cycle (on Self-Clean models) (on Self-Clean models) To start the Self-Clean cycle: This oven features an automatic pyrolytic self-cleaning cycle. During this cycle, the oven reaches elevated temperatures in order to burn-off 1. Close the door completely. soil and deposits. -
Page 26: Replacing Oven Lights
Replacing Oven Lights Door Removal WARNING WARNING TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD PERSONAL INJURY Disconnect the electric power at the main fuse or circuit Before removing the doors, breaker before replacing bulb. make sure the pins are properly installed in the hinges. Failure to do so can result in personal injury to hands WARNING... -
Page 27: Door Replacement And Adjustment
Door Replacement and Adjustment Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and/or Remedy Range will not function. Range is not connected to electrical power: Have electrician check power circuit breaker, wiring, and fuses. Oven does not operate in Door is not shut tight enough for automatic self-clean. -
Page 28: Service Information
(12) months from the dealer or distributor in your area. date of original retail purchase. Viking Range Corporation, warrantor, agrees to repair or replace, at its option, any part which fails or is found to be defective during the warranty period.