Viking VDSC365 manual

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    F20143D (070207 J) V iking Use & Car e Manual V iking Range Corporation 111 Fr ont Str eet Gr eenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA (662) 455-1200 For pr oduct infor mation call 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641) or visit the V iking W eb site at vikingrange.com Fr eestanding Dual Fuel Self-Cleaning Ranges[...]

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    3 -Do no t sto re or use g asoline or o ther f lammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. WHA T TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS - Do not try to light any appliance -Do no t to uch a ny electrical s witch; do not use any phone in your build ing. -Immediately call yo ur gas s upplier f rom a neighbor’s phone. Follo w the gas[...]

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    5 11. The flame of the open-top bur ner should be adjusted to just cover the bottom of the pan or pot. Excessive bur ner setting may cause scor ching of adjacent countertop surfaces, as well as the outside of the utensil. This is based on safety considerations. 12. Use dry pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may r esult in bur ns[...]

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    7 Befor e Y ou Use Y our New Range Steel Griddle/Simmer Plate (if applicable) The griddle is a heavy-weight, blanchar d finished steel griddle that has a USDA authorized pr otective coating. Befor e using, r emove pr otective coating with vinegar and water and rinse well. No additional seasoning is needed for ef ficient use. Grill (If applicable) T[...]

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    Griddle Cooking Chart F ood o F o C Eggs 250-300 121-149 Bacon 325-350 163-177 Pancakes 375-400 191-205 Fr ench T oast 400 205 Fish Fillets 300 149 Hambur ger 350 177 Steaks 350 177 9 Griddle/Simmer Plate T ur ning the ther mostat counter clockwise to any “on” position activates a glo-bar igniter and opens an electr omechanical valve in the sys[...]

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    11 Grill Cooking Chart FOOD WEIGHT FLAME TOTAL SUGGESTED SPECIAL I NSTRUCTIONS OR SIZE C OOKING TIME AN D TIP S THICKN ES S Bee f Hambur ger 1/2-3/4” Med 8-15 minutes Grill, tur ning once when (1.3-1.9cm) juices rise to the surface. W e r ecommend that gr ound chuck be used for hambur gers, as it will give you a juicer hambur ger than gr ound r o[...]

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    13 Cooking Substitute Charts In many cases, a r ecipe r equir es an ingr edient which is not r eadily available or calls for a unit of measur e that is not easily r ecognized. The following charts have been pr ovided as useful guides in these situations. Ingr edient Substitutes Recipe calls for: Use: 1 Tbsp. Cor nstar ch 2 Tbsp. flour (thickening) [...]

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    15 C O NVEC TIO N BAK E Full power heat is radiated fr om the bake element in the bottom of the oven cavity and partial power is radiated fr om the br oil element. Air is cir culated by the motorized fan in the r ear of the oven. It pr ovides more even heat distribution thr oughout the oven cavity for all uses. Multiple rack use is possible for the[...]

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    Rack Positions Each convection oven is equipped with thr ee tilt-pr oof racks, and each convectional oven is equipped with two-tilt pr oof racks. All ranges have six rack positions. Position 6 is the farthest fr om the oven bottom. Position 1 is the closest to the oven bottom. The racks can be easily r emoved and arranged at various levels. For bes[...]

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    Baking Tips • As a general rule, to convert conventional r ecipes to convection r ecipes, r educe the temperatur e by 25 0 F (14 0 C) and the cooking time by appr oximately 10 to 15%. • Some r ecipes, especially those that ar e homemade, may r equir e adjustment and testing when converting fr om standar d to convection modes. If unsur e how to [...]

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    21 Recommended Convectio n Convectio n P an Temperature T ime ( o F) ( o C ) (mi n.) BREADS Y east Loaf Loaf Pan 350 177 25-35 Y east Rolls Cookie Sheet 375 191 11-13 Biscuits Cookie Sheet 375 191 7-9 Nut Br eads Loaf Pan 350 177 20-25 Cor nbr ead 8”x8” (20x20 cm) 375 191 15-20 Cor n Muf fins Muf fin T in 350 177 10-12 Fruit Muf fins Muf fin T [...]

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    22 Solving Baking Pr oblems Baking pr oblems can occur for many r easons. Check the chart for the causes and r emedies for the most common pr oblems. It is important to r emember that the temperatur e setting and cooking times you are accustomed to using with your pr evious oven may vary slightly fr om those r equir ed with this oven. If you find t[...]

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    25 Convection Roasting Chart Type and Weight Con vection Con vection Inter nal Cut of Meat ( lbs) Temperature Time Temperature ( o F) ( o C ) (min . /lb. ) ( o F) ( o C ) BEE F Rib Roast 4 -6 300 149 •Rare 20 140 48 •Medium 24 155 68 •W ell Done 30 170 77 Rump Roast 4 - 6 300 149 •Medium 20 155 68 •W ell Done 24 170 77 T ip Roast 3 - 4 30[...]

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    27 T o use the Maxi-Br oil or Mini-Br oil: 1. Arrange the oven racks in the desir ed position. 2. Center food on cold br oiler pan and grid supplied with your oven. Place br oiler pan in oven and close the door . 3. Set the Oven Function selector to either MAXI-BROIL, MINI-BROIL, or CONV BROIL. 4. Set the T emperatur e Contr ol dial to BROIL. 5. Ei[...]

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    Pr oofing (48” W . Ranges only) This setting is designed for allowing yeast dough to rise at a temperatur e between 85 0 F (29 0 C) and 100 0 F ( 38 0 C). Y east doughs rise or “pr oof” best when the temperatur e is between 85 0 F (29 0 C) and 100 0 F (38 0 C). T o make sur e the dough is war m enough, cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap[...]

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    NOTE: For cleaning, a Griddle Cleaning Kit can be pur chased using a consumer or der for m (supplied in the same envelope that contained this use and car e manual), or by calling V iking Range Corporation at (662) 451-4161, or via our website-www .vikingrange.com. The Griddle Cleaning Kit is a fast and easy commer cial grade cleaning system. The ki[...]

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    Stainless Steel Parts All stainless steel parts should be wiped r egularly with hot, soapy water at the end of each cooling period and with liquid stainless steel cleaner when soapy water will not do the job. D o not use steel wool, abrasive cloths, abrasive cleaners, or powders. If necessary to scrape stainless steel to r emove encrusted materials[...]

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    35 Befor e starting the Self-Clean cycle: 1. Remove the oven racks, rack supports, and any other items/utensils fr om the oven. The high heat generated during the cleaning cycle can discolor , warp, and damage these items. Do not use foil or liners in the oven. During the Self-Clean cycle, foil can bur n or melt and damage the oven surface. 2. W ip[...]

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    T r oubleshooting Guide Pr oblem Possible Cause and/or Remedy Range will not function. Range is not connected to electrical power . Have electrician check power cir cuit br eaker , wiring and fuses. Oven does not operate in Door is not shut tight enough for self-clean. automatic door latch to lock. Oven is not clean after T emperatur e contr ol kno[...]

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    PROFESSIONAL SERIES FREEST ANDING DUAL FUEL RANGES W ARRANTY ONE YEAR FULL W ARRANTY Fr eestanding dual fuel ranges and all of their component parts and accessories, except as detailed below* , ar e warranted to be fr ee fr om defective materials or workmanship in nor mal household use for a period of twelve (12) months fr om the date of original r[...]