Surface Operation - Viking Range 5 Series Use & Care Manual

Surface Operation

Rear and Front Elements
Push in and turn the control knob
counterclockwise to the desired setting. The
element will adjust the power output to maintain
the desired heat setting. The left front burner has
a "Boost" feature. A boost of power is provided
for 10 minutes and is used for quickly boiling
water when the element is turned to HI. When
finished boiling, turn the control knob to Med HI to maintain the boil or
to a lower setting for steaming, warming, and simmering sauces.
Note: Viking induction cooking uses high powered induction elements
for faster cooking performance. Some noise may be noticed by the
high powered induction elements. This is normal.
CAUTION
Do not heat empty cookware or let cookware boil dry. The cookware
can absorb an excessive amount of heat very quickly, resulting in
possible damage to the cookware and ceramic glass.
Surface Indicator Lights
The surface indicator lights are located at the front
of the glass cooktop. The
indicator lights are used to
indicate activation, hot surface,
and warnings.
Indicator Light Reason
The element is ON and sensing the proper
Solid
cookware.
1. Element is OFF - hot surface.
Slow continuous flash
2. Element is ON - cookware is not present or
without a pause
cookware is not induction cookware. (See
recommended cookware in "Before Using
Cooktop" section.)
The element is ON - surface temperature is very
Fast continuous flash
hot. The power level is regulated to a lower
without a pause
temperature setting as the internal temperature
inside the cooktop has increased due to
extended use.
Note: If the indicator lights have a 2 to 3 second pause in between
flashes, refer to the "Troubleshooting" section.
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Surface Operation
Surface Cooking Tips
• The minimum pot or pan diameter recommended is 5" (13 cm).
Use of pots or pans as small as 4" (10 cm) is possible but not
recommended.
• Remember to use the proper size cookware for the size element
chosen. Smaller cookware should be used for smaller elements and
larger cookware should be used for larger elements.
Note: If ALL elements are turned to HI for a long period of time, the
internal temperature inside the cooktop may rise, causing the cooktop
to turn off.
Surface Heat Settings
Heat Setting
Melting small quantities
Simmer
Steaming rice
Simmering sauces
Melting large quantities
Low
Low-temperature frying (eggs, etc.)
Med Low
Simmering large quantities
Heating milk, cream sauces, gravies,
and puddings
Sautéing and browning, braising, and
Med
pan-frying
Maintaining slow boil on large quantities
High-temperature frying
Med High
Pan broiling
Maintaining fast boil on large quantities
Boiling water quickly
High
Deep-fat frying in large cookware
Note: The above information is given as a guide only. You may need
to vary the heat settings to suit your personal requirements.
Remember that induction cooking is instantaneous and boiling time is
decreased when using the proper induction cookware.
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