Viking F20543 manual

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    F20542A EN (102308J) Viking Use & Car e Manual Pr ofessional Freestanding Gas & Gas Self-Clean Sealed Bur ner Ranges Viking Range Corporation 111 Front Str eet 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[...]

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    Congratulations Congratulations and welcome to the elite world of Viking ownership. We hope you will enjoy and appr eciate the care and attention we have put into every detail of your new , state-of-the-art self-cleaning range. Y our Viking range is designed to offer years of r eliable service. This Use and Care Manual will pr ovide you with the in[...]

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    W ar nings 5 4 Getting Started Getting Started W ar ning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual 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. AL WA YS contact the manufacturer about pr oble[...]

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    7 6 W ar nings Getting Started Getting Started T o Pr ev ent F ir e or Sm ok e Dam age • Be sure all packing materials are r emoved from the appliance before operating it. • Keep area around appliance clear and fr ee from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and materials. • If appliance is installed near a window , pro[...]

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    9 Ut en si l Sa fe ty (c on t. ) • Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic or glazed utensils are suitable for rangetop surface or oven usage without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Follow manufactur er's instructions when using glass. • This appliance has been tested for safe perfor mance using conventional c[...]

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    1 1 About Y our Appliance (cont.) • For proper oven performance and operation, DO NOT block or obstruct the oven vent duct located on the right side of the air grille. • Avoid touching oven vent area while oven is on and for several minutes after oven is turned off. When the oven is in use, the vent and surrounding ar ea become hot enough to ca[...]

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    1 3 Getting Started W ARNING This range features a self-cleaning cycle. During this cycle, the oven reaches elevated temperatures in order to burn off soil and deposits. A powder ash residue is left in the bottom of the oven after completion of the self-clean cycle. No t e: DO NOT use commercial oven cleaners inside the oven. Use of these cleaners [...]

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    1 5 Befor e Using Range All products ar e wiped clean with solvents at the factory to r emove any visible signs of dirt, oil, and grease which may have r emained from the manufacturing process. Befor e starting to cook, clean the range thoroughly with hot, soapy water . Ther e may be some bur n off and odors on first use of the appliance—this is [...]

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    Product Contr ols 1 7 Range Featur es (VGSC Self-Cleaning) 1 6 Range Featur es (VGSC Self-Cleaning) 30” Four -Bur ner 36” Four -Bur ner/Grill 36” Six-Burner 36” Four -Bur ner/Griddle 48” Six-Burner/Griddle 48” Six-Burner/Grill 48” Four -Bur ner/Grill/Griddle 48” Four -Bur ner/Griddle 48” Four -Bur ner/Grill 60” Six-Burner/Grill [...]

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    Product Controls 1 9 1 8 30” Four -Bur ner 36” Four -Bur ner/Grill 36” Six-Burner 36” Four -Bur ner/Griddle 48” Six-Burner/Griddle 48” Six-Burner/Grill 48” Four -Bur ner/Grill/Griddle 48” Four -Bur ner/Griddle 48” Four -Bur ner/Grill 60” Six-Burner/Grill 60” Six-Burner/Wok/Cooker 60” Six-Burner/Griddle 60” Six-Burner/Grill[...]

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    2 1 Oven Functions and Settings Product Controls 2 0 BAKE (Natural Airflow Bake) Use this setting for baking, roasting, and casseroles. CONVECTION BAKE Use this setting to bake and roast foods at the same time with minimal taste transfer . BROIL (Infrared Broil) Use this setting for broiling dark meats at 1” thickness or less where rare or medium[...]

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    2 3 Operation 2 2 Surface Cooking Tips • Use low or medium flame heights when cooking in vessels 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 cooking vessel diameter . This will ensure more even heating within the cooking vessel and reduce the likelihood [...]

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    Operation 2 5 2 4 Operation Surface Operation Surface Operation Food T emp (°F) T emp (°C) Eg gs 2 50 -3 00 1 21 -1 49 Ba co n 30 0- 32 5 14 9- 16 3 Pa nc ak es 37 5- 40 0 19 1- 20 5 Fr en ch T oa st 40 0 20 5 Fi sh Fi lle ts 30 0 14 9 Ha mb ur ge r 35 0 17 7 St ea ks 3 50 1 77 Griddle/Simmer Plate Clean Up & Care • It is not necessary to w[...]

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    Operation 2 7 2 6 Operation Surface Operation Grill T wo piece drip pan Burner Burner Burner Flavor generator plate Drip tray Drip tray Drip tray Grill Assembly Ch ar -G ri ll As se mbl y Follow these steps to disassemble the char -grill for cleaning. Make sure the char- grill is completely cool before attempting to disassemble for cleaning. • Re[...]

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    Operation 2 9 2 8 Operation Surface Operation Grill Cooking Chart Food Weight or thickness Flame size Su gge st ed co oki ng ti me (m in) Special instructions and tips BEEF Hamburger 1/ 2” (1 .3 cm) – 3/ 4” (1. 9 cm) Me d 8 – 1 5 Grill, turning once when juices rise to the surface. We recommend that ground chuck be used for hamburgers, as i[...]

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    3 1 Conventional and Convection Cooking Because of variations in food density , surface texture and consistency , some foods may be prepar ed more successfully using the conventional bake setting. For this reas on, conventional baking is recommended when preparing baked goods such as custar d. The user may find other foods that are also prepared mo[...]

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    3 3 T o Use CONVECTION BAKE Function 1. Arran ge the oven rack in the desired position befo re turning oven on. 2. VGSC model s—Set the oven funct ion select or to “CONVECTI ON BAKE” and the tempe rature cont rol knob to desi red tempera tur e. VGCC model s—Set the oven tempe ratur e cont ro l knob to desir ed tempe ratur e and turn on the [...]

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    3 5 *Note: The above information is given as a guide only . Single Rack Time Food Pan Size Position T emp (min) BR EA DS Fr oze n B isc ui ts Co ok ie sh eet 3 o r 4 37 5 ˚ F (1 91 ˚ C ) 7 - 9 Y e as t l oa f Lo af pan 3 o r 4 37 5 ˚ F (1 91 ˚ C ) 25 - 3 0 Y e as t r ol ls Co ok ie s he et 3 or 4 37 5 ˚ F (1 91 ˚ C ) 11 - 1 3 Nu t b re ad Lo [...]

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    3 7 BROIL (Infrared Broil) The broil burner at the top of the oven heats the metal screen until it glows. Heat radiates from the Gour metGlo™ infrared broiler located at the top of the oven cavity . The distance between the foods and the broil elements deter mines broiling speed. For “fast” broiling, food may be as close as 2 inches (5 cm) to[...]

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    3 9 95% 80% 65% 50% 35% 25% 6 5 4 3 2 1 Operation 3 8 Broiling Instructions Broiling is a dry-heat cooking method using direct or radiant heat. It is used for small, individualized cuts such as steaks, chops, and patties. Broiling speed is deter mined by the distance between the food and the broil element. Choose the rack position based on desired [...]

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    4 1 Convection Dehydrate Convection Dehydrate This oven is designed not only to cook, but also to dehydrate fruits 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 food by evaporation. Removal of water inhibits growth of microor ganisms and retar ds the activi[...]

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    4 3 Cooking Substitutes Charts In many cases, a recipe requir es an ingredient which is not readily available or calls for a unit of measure that is not easily recognized. The following charts have been provided as useful guides in these situations. Ingredient Substitutes Recipe calls for: Substitute with: 1 tbsp. cornstarch 2 tbsp. flour (thickeni[...]

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    4 5 Burner Head If ports on burner head are clogged, clean with a straight pin. DO NOT enlarge or distort the ports. DO NOT use a toothpick to clean the ports. When replacing burner head, car efully align the 2 tabs underneath the burner head with the outside edge of burner base. Make sure the tabs are not aligned with the igniter and the bur ner c[...]

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    4 7 Oven Racks Clean with detergent and hot water . Stubborn spots can be scoured with a soap-filled steel wool pad. W ARNING DANGER CAUTION FOR YOUR SAFETY BURN OR ELECTRI CAL SHOCK HAZARD Make sure all controls are OFF and oven is COOL before cleaning. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock. 4 6 Product Care Control Knobs MAKE S[...]

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    4 9 Product Care 4 8 Product Care This oven features an automatic pyrolytic self-cleaning cycle. During this cycle, the oven reaches elevated temperatures in order to bur n-off soil and deposits. An integral smoke eliminator helps reduce odors associated with the soil burn-off. A powder ash residue is left in the bottom of the oven after completion[...]

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    5 0 5 1 Product Care DO NOT touch bulb with bare hands. Clean off any sig ns of oil from the bulb and handle with a soft cloth. W ARNING DANGER CAUTION FOR YOUR SAFETY ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect the electric power at the main fuse or circuit breaker before replacing bulb. Replacing Oven Lights Door Removal 1 2 3 4 Open door compl etely . Pl[...]

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    T r oubleshooting Problem P os si bl e C au se an d/ or Re me dy Range will not function. Range is not connected to electrical power: Have electrician check power circuit breaker , wiring, and fuses. Ov en d oe s no t oper ate in se lf- clea n. Door is not shut tight enough for automatic door latch to lock. Oven is not clean after self- clean cycle[...]

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    W arranty PROFESSIONAL SERIES FREEST ANDING GAS/GAS SELF-CLEAN RANGES WARRANTY O N E YE AR FU LL W ARRA NTY F r eest andi ng ga s ran ges and a ll of t heir co mpon ent p ar ts , ex cept as deta iled be low* , ar e wa rran ted t o be fre e fr om de fect ive m at eri als o r wor km ans hip i n norm al ho use hold use f or a pe riod of twel ve (12 ) [...]