Viking F1737H manual

F1737J EN (031008J) Viking Use & Car e Manual Fr eestanding Gas Self-Clean Ranges 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[...]

2 Congratulations Y our purchase of this product attests to the importance you place upon the quality and performance of the major appliances you use. W ith minimal car e, as outlined in this guide, this product is designed to provide you with years of dependable service. Please take the few minutes necessary to lear n the proper and efficient use [...]

5 10. The flame of the open-top bur ner should be adjusted to just cover the bottom of the pan or pot. Excessive burner setting may cause scorching of adjacent countertop surfaces, as well as the outside of the utensil. This is based on safety considerations. 11. Use dry pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in bur ns fr[...]

7 Before Y ou Use Y our 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 . Steel Griddle/Simmer Plate The griddle is a heavy-weight, polished steel [...]

9 CON VEC TIO N DEHY DRA TE With the tempe ratur e contr ol on 175 °F , warm air is radi ate d fr om the U-s hap ed bak e burner in the bott om of the oven cavit y and is cir culate d by a mot ori zed fan in the rea r of the ove n. Ove r a peri od of time, the wat er is r emoved fro m the food by eva por ati on. Remov al of water inh ibi ts gr owt[...]

11 Surface Cooking Tips •Use low or medium flame heights when cooking in utensils that are poor conductors of heat, such as glass, ceramic, and cast-iron. Reduce the flame height until it covers approximately 1/3 of the utensil diameter . This will ensure more even heating within the utensil and reduce the likelihood of bur ning or scorching the [...]

13 Grill Operation •T urn on ventilator (separate product). •T urn control knob to HI. •Preheat on HI for 5 to 10 minutes. •Place food on grill, cook as desired. Grill Cooking Tips •When grilling chicken, roasts, well done steaks or chops and thick pieces of meat, sear on HI. Then, reduce the heat setting to prevent excessive flare-up. Th[...]

15 FOOD WEIGHT FLAME TOT AL SUGGESTED SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS OR SIZE COOKING TIME AND TIPS THICKNESS MEA TS Pork Chops 1/2”(1.3 cm) Med 20-40 minutes Remove excess fat from 1”(2.5cm) Med 35-60 minutes edge. Slash remaining fat at two-inch intervals to keep edges from curling. Grill, turning once, and moving if necessary . Cook well done. Ribs Med[...]

17 Kitchen Equivalents and Metrics Measure Equivalent Metric* 1 tablespoon 3 teaspoons 15 mL 2 tablespoons 1 ounce 30 mL 1 jigger 1 1/2 ounces 45 mL 1/4 cup 4 tablespoons 60 mL 1/3 cup 5 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. 80 mL 1/2 cup 8 tablespoons 125 mL 1 cup 16 tablespoons 250 mL 1 pint 2 cups 30 grams 1 pound 16 ounces 454 grams 2.21 pounds 35.3 ounces 1 kilog[...]

19 Convection Baking Convection baking is the process of cooking food with a flow of heated air circulating throughout the oven cavity . The even circulating of this air equalizes the temperature throughout the oven cavity and eliminates the hot and cold spots found in conventional ovens. This feature can make a significant difference in foods prep[...]

21 Baking Tips • As a general rule, to convert conventional recipes to convection recipes, reduce the cooking time by approximately 10 to 15%. •Some recipes, especially those that are homemade, may require adjustment and testing when converting from standard to convection modes. If unsure how to convert a recipe, begin by preparing the recipe i[...]

23 Solving Baking Problems Baking problems can occur for many reasons. Check the chart for the causes and remedies for the most common problems. It is important to remember that the temperature setting and cooking times you are accustomed to using with your previous oven may vary slightly from those required with this oven. If you find this to be t[...]

25 Conventional Roasting Chart T ype and Weight T emperature Conventional Convection Inter nal Cut of Meat (lbs) Time Time T emperature ( ° F) ( ° C) (min./lb.) (min./lb.) ( ° F) ( ° C) BEEF Rib Roast 4 -6 325 163 •Rare 25 20 140 60 •Medium 30 24 155 68 •Well Done 40 30 170 77 Rump Roast 4 - 6 325 163 •Medium 25 20 155 68 •Well Done 3[...]

27 T o use the Infrared Broiler: 1. Arrange the oven racks in the desired position. 2. Center food on cold broiler pan and grid supplied with your oven. Place broiler pan in oven and close the door . 3. Set the Oven Function selector to either BROIL or CONV BROIL. 4. Set the T emperature Control dial to BROIL. Broiling Tips •Always use a broiler [...]

29 Convection Dehydration This oven is designed not only to cook, but also to dehydrate fruits and vegetables. •Prepar e the food as recommended. •Arrange the food on drying racks. (Not included with oven; Contact a local store handling specialty cooking utensils.) •Set the appropriate “low” temperature and tur n the Oven Function selecto[...]

31 Burner Caps The surface burner caps should be r outinely removed and cleaned. Always clean the bur ner caps after a spill over . Keeping the burner caps clean will prevent improper ignition and uneven flames. T o clean, pull burner cap straight up from the bur ner base. W ipe off surface burner caps with war m, soapy water and a soft cloth after[...]

33 Clean greasy parts with a household grease solvent such as household ammonia and water . If necessary , a soap filled steel wool pad can be used on the grill frame shield, grill bur ner , and grill heat deflector . After using the grill, always remove the drip pan located below it by pulling the drip pan toward you. The drip pan needs to be clea[...]

35 Self-Clean Cycle CAUTION: 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” of the binder in the high-density insulation used in the oven. Whe[...]

1. Unsnap glass light cover at opposite end from metal hinge. 2. Firmly grasp light bulb and pull out. 3. Replace with 120V -25W halogen bulb. 4. Replace the light cover by first sliding into metal hinge and then snapping close on opposite end. 5. Reconnect power at the main fuse or circuit breaker . 37 Replacing Interior Oven Lights Power Failure [...]

PROFESSIONAL SERIES FREEST ANDING GAS SELF-CLEAN RANGES WARRANTY ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY Freestanding gas self-clean ranges and all of their component parts, except as detailed below*, are warranted to be free from defective materials or workmanship in normal household use for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of original retail purchase.[...]