Use & Care
Viking Range Corporation
111 Front Street
Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA
(662)
For product information, call
Single and Double Ovens
Use & Care
Viking Range Corporation
111 Front Street
Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA
(662)
For product information, call
Single and Double Ovens
Congratulations
Your purchase of this product attests to the importance you place upon the quality and performance of the major appliances you use. With minimal care, as outlined in this guide, this product is designed to provide you with years of dependable service. Please take the few minutes necessary to learn the proper and efficient use and care of this quality product.
Some of the key features of this appliance include:
???A broad range of baking and broiling
???A
???Four convection modes offering greater air circulation to shorten cooking times and cook foods more evenly.
???Dual broiling elements producing intense radiant heat for faster broiling and a larger coverage area.
???Three broiling modes including a new
???A meat probe offers perfect baking/roasting of meats.
???A halogen lighting system to provide more light with less glare.
???A concealed bake element for easier cleaning.
???Five adjustable rack positions with the largest usable baking space available in this class.
Your complete satisfaction is our ultimate goal. If you have any questions or comments about this product, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased it, or contact our Consumer Support Center at
We appreciate your choosing a Viking Range Corporation product and hope that you will again select our products for your other major appliance needs. For more information about the complete and growing selection of Viking products, contact your dealer or visit us online at vikingrange.com
Table of Contents
Operation
Using the Oven _____________________________________________22 Preheat __________________________________________________22 Meat Probe Function ______________________________________22 Rack Positions_____________________________________________23 Conventional and Convection Cooking ______________________24 Condensation _____________________________________________26 Pan Placement Tips________________________________________27
Baking _____________________________________________________28 BAKE
Product Care
Cleaning and Maintenance ___________________________________43
Getting Started
Warnings & Safety
Warning 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.
ALWAYS contact the manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels
DANGER
Hazards or unsafe practices which WILL result in severe personal injury or death
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in death or severe personal injury
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if
the instructions are not followed.
Read and follow all instructions before using this appliance to prevent the potential risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury or damage to the appliance as a result of improper usage of the appliance. Use appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this manual.
To ensure proper and safe operation: Appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. DO NOT attempt to adjust, repair, service, or replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified servicer.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Warnings & Safety
WARNING
DO NOT use commercial oven cleaners inside the oven. Use of these cleaners can produce hazardous fumes or can damage the porcelain finishes.
WARNING
NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing a fire hazard.
WARNING
To avoid risk of property damage, personal injury or death; follow information in this manual exactly to prevent a fire or explosion. DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any appliance.
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Warnings & Safety
To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage
???Be sure all packing materials are removed from the appliance before operating it.
???Keep area around appliance clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and materials.
???Many
???Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep plastics away from parts of the appliance that may become warm or hot.
???Combustible items (paper, plastic, etc.) may ignite and metallic items may become hot and cause burns. DO NOT leave oven unsupervised when drying herbs, breads, mushrooms, etc., as this may create a fire hazard.
In Case of Fire
Turn off appliance to avoid spreading the flame.
???Smother fire or flame by closing the oven door.
???DO NOT use water on grease fires. Use baking soda, a dry chemical or
Child Safety
???NEVER leave children alone or unsupervised near the appliance when it is in use or is still hot.
???DO NOT store items of interest to children over the unit. Children climbing to reach items could be seriously injured.
???Children must be taught that the appliance and utensils in it can be hot. Let hot utensils cool in a safe place, out of reach of small children.
Children should be taught that an appliance is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play with controls or other parts of the appliance.
Warnings & Safety
Cooking Safety
???Use dry, sturdy
???
???ALWAYS place oven racks in the desired positions while oven is cool. Slide oven rack out to add or remove food, using dry, sturdy
???ALWAYS turn the oven off at the end of cooking.
???DO NOT heat unopened food containers; buildup of pressure may cause the container to explode and result in injury.
???Use care when opening the oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before moving or replacing food.
???NEVER use aluminum foil to cover oven racks or oven bottom. This could result in risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the appliance. Use foil only as directed in this guide.
???PREPARED FOOD WARNING: Follow food manufacturer's instructions. If a plastic frozen food container and/or its cover distorts, warps, or is otherwise damaged during cooking, immediately discard the food and its container.
The food could be contaminated.
Heating Elements
???NEVER touch oven heating elements, areas near elements, or interior surfaces of oven.
???Heating elements may be hot even though dark in color. Areas near elements and interior surfaces of an oven may become hot enough to cause burns.
???During and after use, DO NOT touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements, areas near elements, or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool.
???Clean only parts listed in this guide. DO NOT clean door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket. DO NOT use oven cleaners of any kind in or around any part of the
???Before
???This oven features a cooling fan which operates automatically during a clean cycle. If the fan does not turn on, the unit will not operate. The user should contact Service for repair.
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Warnings & Safety
Important Safety Notice and Warning
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposures to such substances. Users of this appliance are hereby warned that when the oven is engaged in the
Important notice regarding pet birds:
NEVER keep pet birds in the kitchen or in rooms where the fumes from the kitchen could reach. Birds have a very sensitive respiratory system. Fumes released during an oven
About Your Appliance
WARNING
NEVER use appliance as a space heater to heat or warm a room to prevent potential hazard to the user and damage to the appliance. Also, DO NOT use the oven as a storage area for food or cooking utensils.
WARNING
To prevent possible damage to cabinets and cabinet finishes, use only materials and finishes that will not discolor or delaminate and will withstand temperatures up to 194??F (90??C). Heat and moisture resistant adhesive must be used if the product is to be installed in laminated cabinetry. Check with your builder or cabinet supplier to make sure that the materials meet these requirements.
???For proper oven performance and operation, DO NOT block or obstruct the any vents above or below the doors.
???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 area become hot enough to cause burns. After oven is turned off, DO NOT touch the oven vent or surrounding areas until they have had sufficient time to cool.
Warnings & Safety
???Other potentially hot surfaces include oven vent, surfaces near the vent opening, oven door, areas around the oven door, and oven window.
???The misuse of oven doors (e.g. stepping, sitting, or leaning on them) can result in potential hazards and/or injuries.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
DO NOT touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth as the bulb could break. Should the bulb break, disconnect power to the appliance before removing bulb to avoid electrical shock.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Disconnect the electric power at the main fuse or circuit breaker before replacing bulb.
WARNING
BURN OR ELECTRICAL 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.
WARNING
This appliance features a
Note: DO NOT use commercial oven cleaners inside the oven. Use of these cleaners can produce hazardous fumes or can damage the porcelain finishes. DO NOT line the oven with aluminum foil or other materials. These items can melt or burn during a
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Warnings & Safety
WARNING
BURN HAZARD
When
WARNING
To avoid sickness and food waste when using automatic time baking:
??? DO NOT use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start, such as dishes with milk or eggs, cream soups, custards, fish, pork, poultry, or foods with stuffing.
??? Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before it is placed in the oven.
??? DO NOT use foods containing baking powder or yeast with automatic time baking. They will not rise properly.
??? DO NOT allow food to remain in the oven for more than 2 hours after the end of the cooking cycle. DO NOT
??? To avoid sickness and food waste, allow defrosted food to remain in the oven for more than 2 hours.
CAUTION
DO NOT touch the exterior portions of the oven after
extremely hot to the touch!
During the first few times the
KEEP THE KITCHEN
CAUTION
DO NOT store items of interest to children over the unit. Children climbing to reach items could be seriously injured.
Warnings & Safety
CAUTION
The oven door, especially the glass, can get hot.
BURN HAZARDDanger of
burning: DO NOT touch the glass!
CAUTION
You must carefully check the food during the dehydration process to ensure that it does not catch fire.
WARNING
The cooling fan should be operating when the unit is in operation.
If you notice the cooling fan is not operating or you observe unusual or excessive noise coming from the cooling fan, contact a Viking Authorized Service Center before continuing operation. Failure to do so can result in damage to the oven or surrounding cabinets.
WARNING
Avoid any damage to oven vents. The vents need to be unobstructed and open to provide proper airflow for optimal oven performance.
WARNING
DO NOT turn the Temperature Control on during defrosting. Turning the convection fan on will accelerate the natural defrosting of the food without the heat.
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Before Using Oven
Oven
Important! Before first use, wipe interior with soapy water and dry thoroughly. Then set the oven selector to ???BAKE???, the thermostat to 350??F, and operate for an hour.
All models include:
???A broad range of baking and broiling
???A
???Four convection modes offering greater air circulation to shorten cooking times and cook foods more evenly.
???Three broiling modes including a new
???A meat probe offers perfect baking/roasting of meats.
???A concealed bake element for easier cleaning.
???This appliance is certified by
Setting the Clock
To program the
1.Push and hold the ???MIN/SEC TIMER??? and ???BAKE TIME??? buttons simultaneously.
2.Turn the ???SET??? knob until correct time is displayed on the digital clock.
3.Release hold from ???MIN/SEC TMER??? and ???BAKE TIME??? buttons.
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Interior Oven Light Control
The oven has interior oven lights that are controlled by one switch on the control panel. Push the switch to turn the interior oven lights ???ON??? and ???OFF???.
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Electronic Timing Center
The Electronic Timing Center is used to program and control all timing functions.
IMPORTANT:The
can be used.
Temperature Control
Each oven has a separate temperature control dial. The controls can be set at any temperature from 200??F (93??C) to 550??F (288??C).
ALWAYS be sure the controls are in the ???OFF??? position when the ovens are not in use.
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mode and the MIN/SEC TIMER
mode can be used to time cooking periods. These features can even be used at the same time when both ovens are in use. However, only BAKE TIME and
TIMER.
Setting the Min/Sec Timer
The MIN/SEC TIMER is designed for accurate timing and is ideal for baking delicate items such as biscuits, cookies, and popovers, and for precise broiling. The MIN/SEC TIMER can be used at the same time the BAKE TIME or START TIME functions are in use. It can be used for timing up to 24 hours. When setting the timer, the time displayed will increase in 1 minute increments. When the timer counts down to 1 minute, the timer alarm will give two short beeps and the display changes from hours: minutes to seconds only.
To program the Min/Sec Timer
1.Press the ???MIN/SEC TIMER??? button. The timer will display :00 and the word TIMER will be displayed in the lower right corner.
2.Turn the ???SET??? knob until the desired duration time is displayed.
The MIN/SEC TIMER is now programmed. The alarm will sound at the end of the countdown. The program can be canceled anytime by setting the remaining time to :00. To change back to the
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Product Controls
Clocks and Timers
Timer Alarm
At the end of a MIN/SEC TIMER program or BAKE TIME program, the alarm will consist of three beeps followed by two beeps every 10 seconds until the ???MIN/SEC TIMER??? button is pressed. Whenever a valid function key is pressed or when a control function starts automatically, one beep will be sounded. When an invalid function key is pressed, two beeps will be sounded.
Setting the Automatic Start Time Bake Program
The BAKE TIME and START TIME modes of the timer can be used to automatically turn the oven on and off at a preselected time. The Automatic Time Bake program is ideal for foods with no danger of spoilage during the time the oven is left off.
To Set The Automatic Time Bake Program:
1.Set the start time:
A)For Single Ovens ??? Program the start time by pressing the ???START TIME??? button and turning the ???SET??? knob until the desired start time is displayed. This is the time of day you want the food to begin cooking.
B)For Double Ovens ??? Press the ???START TIME??? button once to set the starting time for the upper oven (UPPER OVEN will show on the display). Press the ???START TIME??? button twice to set the starting time for the lower oven (LOWER OVEN will show on the display). Then program the start time by turning the ???SET??? knob until the desired start time is displayed. This is the time of day you want the food to begin cooking.
2.Set the desired baking time:
Once the start time is set, the display will switch to :00 and
the words SET, COOK and TIME will appear on the right side of the display. You will now enter the desired baking time. Turn the ???SET??? knob until the desired baking time is displayed in hours and minutes. Once the desired bake time is set, the word SET will disappear and the word DELAY will appear in the display indicating that the Bake Hours program has been set.
Note: For double ovens, the word DELAY will show with either UPPER OVEN or LOWER OVEN depending on which oven has been selected.
Note: For delayed Time Bake, the oven will automatically add
30 minutes to the programmed cooking time to account for preheat.
Clocks and Timers
To Set The Automatic Time Bake Program: (cont.)
3.Set the Oven Function selector to the desired function ??? BAKE, CONVECTION BAKE, or TRUCONVEC???, etc.
4.Set the temperature control knob to the desired baking temperature.
5.The Automatic Time Bake program is now set.
Note: The display will continue to show the amount of bake time that was programmed (this will remain until the programmed start time is reached). You can return the display to clock mode by pressing the ???CLOCK??? button. Notice that a small clock will be displayed in the upper right corner to indicate that a program is in progress. Switch back to the timer mode by pressing the ???BAKE TIME??? button.
6.When the specified time is reached, the oven will automatically turn on. It will bake for the programmed amount of time at the selected temperature.
Note: At 1 minute from the end of the specified bake program, the oven timer will beep once. At the end of the specified bake program, the oven will automatically turn off and the timer will sound a series of three beeps. This will continue until the ???START TIME??? button is pressed. The display will then return to displaying the time.
Note: Setting the remaining duration time to :00 will cancel the Automatic Bake program.
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Product Controls
Functions and Settings
These functions allow you to customize the oven controls to suit your specific tastes. The following oven settings are available:
Degree Format
The oven has been preset to the Fahrenheit temperature scale. With this feature, users can switch to the Celsius temperature scale.
Clock Format
This feature allows users to choose a
Sabbath Mode
This mode offers users belonging to religions with ???no work??? restrictions to program their ovens to comply with the Sabbath requirement. When the oven door is opened in Sabbath mode, the oven light stays off while the convection fan and heating elements remain on.
Showroom Mode
(Not recommended to be used by the consumer)
This mode allows the oven to be hooked up to a 120 volt electrical supply for display or showroom made purposes. In this mode, the electronic display/controls and oven lights will function but the heating elements and convection fan will NOT function.
Functions and Settings
To enter into the Oven Settings mode:
1.Press and hold the ???MIN/SEC TIMER??? button for 3 seconds.
2.Use the ???SET??? knob to scroll between the different Oven Settings.
3.To toggle between a specific Oven Setting, press the ???MIN/SEC TIMER??? button.
Note: Whatever Oven Setting is displayed while you toggle between settings is what will be active when you exit the Oven Settings feature.
4.To exit the Oven Settings mode, press the ???BAKE TIME??? button. The oven will automatically exit the Oven Settings mode if the ???BAKE TIME??? button is not pressed within 60 seconds.
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Operation
Using the Oven
Preheat
For best results, it is extremely important that you preheat your oven to the desired cooking temperature before placing food items in the oven to begin cooking. In many cooking modes, partial power from the broiler is used to bring the oven to the preheat temperature.
Therefore, placing food items in the oven during preheat mode is not recommended. The Preheat System is engineered so that the oven is brought to the desired set temperature in a manner which will provide the optimum cooking environment based on the selected cooking mode in the shortest possible time.
Plug
To Set the Automatic Probe
Function
1.Insert probe into the meat and slide into oven.
2.Plug the probe into the outlet located on right interior wall of the oven and close oven door.
3.Select cooking function and set temperature.
4.Press the ???PROBE TEMP??? button.
5.Turn the ???SET??? knob to the desired internal temperature. The word PROBE and the desired internal temperature will be displayed on the lower right of the clock. On double ovens, the manual/timed control must be turned to ???UPPER TIMED.???
Note: It is recommended to set the internal temperature about
10 degrees lower than actual desired internal temperature. The meat will continue to cook when removed from the oven and will reach desired internal temperature while ???standing???.
The word PROBE flashes and tone sounds three times when desired temperature is reached. The tone will sound twice every 10 seconds after completion until probe function is closed.
Using the Oven
Rack Positions
Each oven is equipped with three
All ovens have five rack positions. Position 5 is the farthest from the oven bottom. Position 1 is the closest to the oven bottom. The racks can be easily removed and arranged at various levels. For best results with conventional baking, do not use more than one rack at a time.
It is also recommended, when using two racks, to bake with the racks in positions 2 and 4 or positions 3 and 5.
1.Arrange the oven racks in the desired positions BEFORE heating the oven. If cooking on two racks at the same time, use rack positions 2 and 4 or positions 3 and 5.
2.Turn the Oven Function selector to desired function. Cooking starts immediately and stops when the Oven Function selector is turned to ???OFF???.
3.Set the Temperature Control to the desired temperature.
4.Place the food in the oven after the oven indicator light goes out.
Operation
Operation
Conventional and Convection Cooking
Because of variations in food density, surface texture and consistency, some foods may be prepared more successfully using the conventional bake setting. For this reason, conventional baking is recommended when preparing baked goods such as custard. The user may find other foods that are also prepared more consistently in conventional bake. This is perfectly normal. Convection cooking is a cooking technique which utilizes fan forced air to circulate heat throughout the entire oven creating the optimum cooking environment. Cooking with convection is intended when performing
???As a general rule, to convert conventional recipes to convection recipes, reduce the temperature by 25??F
???Cooking times for standard baking and convection baking will be the same. However, if using convection to cook a single item or smaller load, then it is possible to have
???If cooking items which require longer than 45 minutes, then it is possible to see a
???A major benefit of convection cooking is the ability to prepare foods in quantity. The uniform air circulation makes this possible. Foods that can be prepared on two of three racks at the same time include: pizza, cakes, cookies, biscuits, muffins, rolls, and frozen convenience foods.
???For
???Items cooked in a convection function can be easily
Conventional and Convection Cooking (cont.)
???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 in conventional bake. After achieving acceptable results, follow the convection guidelines listed for the similar food type. If the food is not prepared to your satisfaction during this first convection trial, adjust only one recipe variable at a time (cooking time, rack position, or temperature) and repeat the convection test. Continue adjusting one recipe variable at a time until satisfactory results are achieved.
Operation
Operation
Using the Oven
Condensation
The oven is supplied with a system which provides a natural circulation of air. In most cases, this natural circulation will eliminate any observed condensation. However, there will be instances where condensation is observed. This is NOT a sign that the oven is not working properly.
Condensation can occur depending on the following factors:
??? Type of food being cooked
o Steam and condensation is a natural by product of cooking any food with high water content, such as frozen food, chicken, etc.
o Use a covered container, where practical, when cooking to reduce the amount of condensation that forms.
??? Length of cooking time
o If the oven is going to be used for prolonged periods of time, then additional ventilation may be required.
o Do not leave food in the oven to cool after it has been cooked and the oven has been switched off.
o To reduce condensation, ensure the oven is well heated before placing food in the oven cavity.
??? Blockage of the oven???s air flow
o If the oven air flow is changed, the oven will not perform to specification.
??? Proper installation ventilation
o The oven needs good ventilation within the installed cabinets to perform per specification.
??? Type of cabinetry the oven is installed in
o Cabinets need to meet specific temperature requirements. o Some cabinetry materials have high water contents that can
outgas during the heating cycle.
???Ambient conditions in the kitchen including humidity and temperature
Using the Oven
Pan Placement Tips
???When using large (15" x 13") flat pans or trays that cover most of the rack, rack positions 2 or 3 produce the best results.
???When baking on more than one rack, it is recommended to use one of the convection modes and the 2nd and 4th position or the 3rd and 5th position for more even baking. When baking on three racks, use any combination of positions 2, 3, 4, and 5 for more consistent results.
???Stagger pans in opposite directions when two racks and several pans are used in conventional bake. If possible, no pan should be directly above another.
???Allow 1 to 2 inches of air space around all sides of each pan for even air circulation.
Operation
Operation
Baking
BAKE
Full power heat is radiated from the bake
element in the bottom of the oven cavity
and supplemental heat is radiated from the broil element. This function is
recommended for
Many cookbooks contain recipes to be
cooked in the conventional manner. Conventional baking/ roasting is particularly suitable for dishes that
require a high temperature. Use this setting for baking, roasting, and casseroles.
CONV BAKE (Convection Bake)
The bottom element operates at full
power, and the top broil element
operates at supplemental power. The heated air is circulated by the motorized
fan in the rear of the oven providing a
more even heat distribution. This
even circulation of air equalizes the temperature throughout the oven cavity and eliminates the hot and cold spots
found in conventional ovens. A major benefit of convection baking is the ability to prepare food in quantity using multiple
When roasting using this setting, cool air is quickly replaced, searing meats on the outside and retaining more juices and natural flavor on the inside with less shrinkage. With this heating method, foods can be baked and roasted at the same time with minimal taste transfer, even when different dishes are involved, such as cakes, fish or meat. The hot air system is especially economical when thawing frozen food. Use this setting for baking and roasting.
Baking
TRU CONV (TruConvec???)
The rear element only operates at full power. There is no direct heat from the bottom or top elements. The motorized fan in the rear of the oven circulates air
in the oven cavity for even heating. Use this setting for foods that require gentle cooking such as pastries, souffles, yeast breads, quick breads and cakes. Breads,
cookies, and other baked goods come
out evenly textured with golden crusts. No special bakeware is required. Use this function for
Baking Tips
???Make sure the oven racks are in the desired positions before you turn the oven on.
???DO NOT open the oven door frequently during baking. If you must open the door, the best time is during the last quarter of the baking time.
???Bake to shortest time suggested and check for doneness before adding more time. For baked goods, a stainless steel knife placed in the center of the food should come clean when done.
???Use the pan size and type recommended by the recipe to ensure best results. Cakes, quick breads, muffins, and cookies should be baked in shiny, reflective pans for light, golden crusts. Avoid the use of old, darkened pans. Warped, dented, stainless steel and tin- coated pans heat unevenly and will not give uniform baking results.
Operation
Baking
Baking Chart
Baking
Convection Baking Chart
Solving Baking Problems
Baking problems can occur for many reasons. Check the chart below 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 true, it is necessary for you to adjust your recipes and cooking times accordingly.
Common Baking Problems/Remedies
Roasting
CONV ROAST
(Convection Roast)
The convection element runs in conjunction with the inner and outer broil elements. This transfer of heat (mainly from the convection element) seals moisture inside large roasts. Use this setting for whole turkeys, whole chickens, hams, etc.
Note: You can also roast foods using bake settings. See the ???Baking??? section for additional information.
Roasting Tips
ALWAYS use the broiler pan and grid supplied with each oven. The hot air must be allowed to circulate around the item being roasted. DO NOT cover what is being roasted. Convection roasting seals in juices quickly for a moist, tender product. Poultry will have a light, crispy skin and meats will be browned, not dry or burned. Cook meats and poultry directly from the refrigerator. There is no need for meat or poultry to stand at room temperature.
???As a general rule, to convert conventional recipes to convection recipes, reduce the temperature by 25??F
???ALWAYS roast meats fat side up in a shallow pan using a roasting rack. No basting is required when the fat side is up. DO NOT add water to the pan as this will cause a steamed effect. Roasting is a dry heat process.
???Poultry should be placed breast side up on a rack in a shallow pan. Brush poultry with melted butter, margarine, or oil before and during roasting.
???For convection roasting, DO NOT use pans with tall sides as this will interfere with the circulation of heated air over the food.
???If using a cooking bag, foil tent, or other cover, use the conventional bake setting rather than either convection setting.
Operation
Operation
Roasting
Roasting Tips (cont.)
???When using a meat thermometer, insert the probe halfway into the center of the thickest portion of the meat. (For poultry, insert the thermometer probe between the body and leg into the thickest part of the inner thigh.) The tip of the probe should not touch bone,
fat, or gristle to ensure an accurate reading. Check the meat temperature halfway through the recommended roasting time. After reading the thermometer once, insert it 1???2 inch (1.3 cm) further into the meat, then take a second reading. If the second temperature registers below the first, continue cooking the meat.
???Roasting times ALWAYS vary according to the size, shape and quality of meats and poultry. Less tender cuts of meat are best prepared in the conventional bake setting and may require moist cooking techniques. Remove roasted meats from the oven when the thermometer registers 5??F
For many foods, especially roasts and poultry, internal food temperature is the best test for doneness. The meat probe takes the guesswork out of roasting by cooking foods to the exact doneness you want.
Note: Double oven models have a probe in the upper oven only.
Use of probes other than the one provided with this product may result in damage to the probe. Use the handles of the probe and plug when inserting and removing them from the meat and outlet.
???To avoid damaging your probe, DO NOT use tongs to pull on the cable when removing.
???To avoid breaking the probe, make sure food is completely defrosted before inserting.
???To prevent possible burns, DO NOT unplug the probe from the outlet until the oven has cooled.
???NEVER leave the probe inside the oven during a
???DO NOT store the probe in the oven.
Roasting
Roasting Tips (cont.)
After preparing the meat and placing on broiler pan, follow these steps for proper probe placement.
???Lay the probe on the outside of the meat along the top or side and mark with your finger where the edge of the meat comes to on the probe. The point should rest in the center of the thickest meaty part of the roast.
???Insert the probe completely into the meat. It should not touch the bone, fat, or gristle. For roasts with no bone, insert the probe into the meatiest part of the roast. For
???When setting the probe temperature, it is recommended to set the temperature about 10??F (4??C) lower than desired internal temperature. The meat will continue to cook when removed from the oven and will reach the desired doneness while ???standing???.
Operation
Roasting
Conventional Roasting Chart
(when using the Bake or Convection Bake setting)
Note: The above information is given as a guide only.
Roasting
Convection Roasting Chart
Note: The above information is given as a guide only.
Operation
Broiling
CONV BROIL
(Convection Broil)
The top element operates at full power. This function is exactly the same as regular broiling with the additional benefit of air circulation by the motorized fan in the rear of the oven. Smoke is reduced since the airflow also reduces peak temperatures on the food. Use this setting for broiling thick cuts of meats.
HI BROIL
Heat radiates from both broil elements, located in the top of the oven cavity, at
full power. The distance between the foods and the broil elements
determines broiling speed. For fast broiling, food may be as close as 2 inches (5 cm) to the broil element or on the top rack. Fast broiling is best for
meats where rare to medium doneness is desired. Use this setting for broiling small and average cuts of meat.
MED BROIL
Inner and outer broil elements pulse on and off to produce less heat for slow broiling. Allow about 4 inches (10 cm) between the top surface of the food and the broil element. Slow broiling is best for chicken and ham in order to broil food without
Broiling
LOW BROIL
This mode uses only a fraction of the available power to the inner broil element for delicate
Broiling Instructions
Broiling is a
food and the broil element. Choose the rack position based on desired results.
Conventional broiling (LOW, MED or HI BROIL) is most successful for cuts of meat
To Use Broil or Convection Broil
1.Arrange the oven rack in the desired position before turning broiler on.
2.Center the food on cold broiler pan and grid supplied with your oven. Place broiler pan in oven.
3.Set the oven function selector to desired broiling function and the temperature control knob to ???BROIL???.
4.Close the door. There is not a detent to hold the door in the open broil stop position. With
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Operation
Broiling
Broiling Chart
Note: The above information is given as a guide only.
Broiling
Broiling Tips
???ALWAYS use a broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to provide drainage of excess liquid and fat away from the cooking surface to help prevent splatter, smoke, and fire.
???To keep meat from curling, slit fatty edge.
???Brush chicken and fish with butter several times as they broil to prevent drying out. To prevent sticking, lightly grease broiler tray.
???Broil on first side for slightly more than half the recommended time, season, and turn. Season second side just before removing.
???ALWAYS pull rack out to stop position before turning or removing food.
???Use tongs or a spatula to turn meats. NEVER pierce meat with a fork, as this allows the juices to escape.
???Remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food. Drippings will bake onto the pan if it is left in the heated oven after broiling. While pan is hot, place damp paper towel over grid. Drizzle with liquid dishwashing detergent and pour water over grid. This will make cleaning of the pan easier, or the broiler pan can be lined with aluminum foil to make cleaning easier. Be sure the foil extends up the side of the pan. Although it is not recommended, the grid can also be covered with foil. Be sure to slit openings to conform with the openings in the grid so melted fat can drain through to prevent spattering, smoking, or the possibility of grease fire.
Operation
Operation
Convection Dehydrate/Defrost
Convection Dehydrate
This oven is designed not only to cook, but also to dehydrate fruits and vegetables.
1.Prepare the food as recommended.
2.Arrange the food on drying racks (not included with the oven; contact a local store handling speciality cooking utensils).
3.Set the appropriate low temperature and turn the selector to ???TRU CONV???.
CAUTION
You must carefully check the food during the dehydration process to ensure that it does not catch fire.
Convection Defrost
1.Place the frozenfood on a bakingsheet.
2.Set the temperaturecontrolto ???OFF???.
3.Turn the selector to ???TRU CONV???.
WARNING
To avoid sickness and food waste, DO NOT allow defrosted food to remain in the oven for more than 2 hours.
WARNING
DO NOT turn the Temperature Control on during defrosting. Turning the convection fan on will accelerate the natural defrosting of the food without the heat.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when maintained properly and kept clean. Cooking equipment is no exception. Your oven must be kept clean and maintained properly.
Oven Surfaces
Several different finishes have been used in your electric oven. Cleaning instructions for each surface are given below. Your oven features a
PADS OR ABRASIVE CLOTHS, CLEANSERS, OVEN CLEANERS, OR
ABRASIVE POWDERS. THEY CAN PERMANENTLY DAMAGE
YOUR OVEN.
Control Knobs
MAKE SURE ALL THE CONTROL KNOBS POINT TO THE OFF POSITION BEFORE REMOVING. Pull the knobs straight off. Wash in detergent and warm water. Dry completely and replace by pushing firmly onto stem.
Stainless Steel Parts
Some stainless steel parts may have a protective wrap, which must be peeled off. All stainless steel body parts should be wiped regularly with hot, soapy water at the end of each cooling period and with liquid cleaner designed for this material when soapy water will not do the job. If
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Cleaning and Maintenance
Broiler Pan and Grid
Clean with detergent and hot water. For stubborn spots, use a
Oven Racks
Clean with detergent and hot water. Stubborn spots can be scoured with a
Meat Probe
The meat probe may be cleaned with soap and water or a
???DO NOT immerse the meat probe in water.
???DO NOT store the probe in the oven.
Product Care
This oven features an automatic pyrolytic
Before starting the
1.Remove the oven racks, and any other items/utensils from 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
2.Wipe off any large spills from the oven bottom and sides. NEVER use oven cleaners inside a
3.Some areas of the oven must be cleaned by hand before the cycle begins. Soils in these areas will be baked on and very difficult to clean if not removed first. Clean the door up to the gasket, the door frame, and up to 2??? (5.1 cm) inside the frame with detergent and hot water. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
WARNING
BURN OR ELECTRICAL 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.
CAUTION
DO NOT touch the exterior portions of the oven after
During the first few times the
KEEP THE KITCHEN
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To start the
1.Close the door completely.
2.Turn the oven selector knob clockwise to the ???SELF CLEAN??? mode.
3.Turn the temperature control knob past the clean setting until the knob stops. At this time, the clean indicator light will come on. Within 30 seconds, the automatic door latch engages and the oven indicator light comes on. The oven indicator light will remain ON until the oven reaches the
4.The
Note: A fan noise will be heard during the
5.When the cycle is completed, turn both the oven selector and temperature control knob to the ???OFF??? position. When the oven has completely cooled, open door and remove any ash from the oven surfaces with a damp cloth.
To stop the
To cancel or interrupt the
Product Care
Replacing Oven Lights
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Disconnect the electric power at the main fuse or circuit breaker before replacing bulb.
WARNING
DO NOT touch bulb with bare hands. Clean off any signs of oil from the bulb and handle with a soft cloth.
Halogen Lights
1.Unsnap glass light cover using a screwdriver in the access groove.
2.Firmly grasp light bulb and
pull out.
3. Replace with halogen bulb using volt and wattage requirements listed on glass cover.
4. Replace the light cover by snapping glass cover onto metal box.
5. Reconnect power at the main fuse or circuit breaker.
Power Failure
DO NOT attempt to use during a power failure. Unit will not function.
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Troubleshooting
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Service Information
If service is required, call your dealer or authorized service agency. The name of the authorized service agency can be obtained from the dealer or distributor in your area.
Have the following information readily available.
???Model number
???Serial number
???Date purchased
???Name of dealer from whom purchased
Clearly describe the problem that you are having. If you are unable to obtain the name of an authorized service agency, or if you continue to have service problems, contact Viking Range Corporation at
VIKING RANGE CORPORATION
PREFERRED SERVICE
1803 Hwy 82W
Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA
The model and serial number for your oven can be found by opening the door and looking underneath the control panel on the left hand side.
Record the information indicated below. You will need it if service is ever required.
Model no. _____________________ Serial no. ________________________
Date of purchase _______________ Date installed ___________________
Dealer???s name __________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
If service requires installation of parts, use only authorized parts to insure protection under the warranty.
Keep this manual for future reference.
Warranty
THREE YEAR FULL WARRANTY
*FULL NINETY (90) DAY COSMETIC WARRANTY: Product is warranted to be free from cosmetic defects in materials or workmanship (such as scratches on stainless steel, paint/porcelain blemishes, etc.) for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original retail purchase or closing date for new construction, whichever period is longer. Any defects must be reported to the selling dealer within ninety (90) days from date of original retail purchase. Viking Range Corporation uses high quality processes and materials available to produce all color finishes. However, slight color variation may be noticed because of the inherent differences in painted parts and porcelain parts as well as differences in kitchen lighting, product locations, and other factors. Therefore, this warranty does not apply to color variation attributable to such factors.
???FULL NINETY (90) DAY WARRANTY IN "RESIDENTIAL PLUS" APPLICATIONS: This full warranty applies to applications where use of the product extends beyond normal residential use, but the warranty period for products used in such applications is ninety (90) days. Examples of applications covered by this warranty are bed and breakfasts, fire stations, private clubs, churches, yachts, etc. Under this "Residential Plus" warranty, the product, its components and accessories are warranted to be free from defective material or workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original retail purchase. This warranty excludes use of the product in all commercial locations such as restaurants, food service locations and institutional food service locations.
FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON BURNERS
Any surface burner, griddle burner, grill burner, or oven burner which fails due to defective materials or workmanship (excluding cosmetic failures) in normal household use during the fourth through fifth year from the date of original retail purchase will be repaired or replaced, free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor. This does not include ignition systems, burner bases, etc.
TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON PORCELAIN
Any porcelain oven or porcelain inner door panel which rusts through due to defective materials or workmanship in normal household use during the fourth through the tenth year from the date of original retail purchase will be repaired or replaced, free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This warranty extends to the original purchaser of the product warranted hereunder and to each transferee owner of the product during the term of the warranty and applies to products purchased and located in the United States and Canada. Products must be purchased in the country where service is requested. If the product or one of its component parts contains a defect or malfunction during the full warranty period after a reasonable number of attempts by the warrantor to remedy the defect or malfunction, the owner is entitled to either a refund or replacement of the product or its component part or parts. Replacement of a component part includes its free installation, except as specified under the limited warranty. Under the terms of this warranty, service must be performed by a factory authorized Viking Range Corporation service agent or representative. Service will be provided during normal business hours, and labor performed at overtime or premium rates shall not be covered by this warranty.
Owner shall be responsible for proper installation, providing reasonable and necessary maintenance, providing proof of purchase upon request, and making the appliance reasonably accessible for service. The return of the Owner Registration Card is not a condition of warranty coverage. You should, however, return the Owner Registration Card so that Viking Range Corporation can contact you should any question of safety arise which could affect you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY: This warranty shall not apply to damage resulting from abuse, failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance, accident, delivery, negligence, natural disaster, loss of electrical power to the product for any reason, alteration, outdoor use, improper installation, improper operation, or repair or service of the product by anyone other than an authorized Viking Range Corporation service agency or representative. This warranty does not apply to commercial usage.
LIMITATION OF REMEDIES AND DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTY
OWNER???S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR A CLAIM OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THIS
PRODUCT SHALL BE THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE.VIKING IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FOOD OR
MEDICINE LOSS, DUE TO PRODUCT FAILURE, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusions may not apply to you. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE OF THE APPLICABLE EXPRESS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
WARRANTY SERVICE
To obtain warranty service, contact an authorized Viking Range Corporation service agent, or Viking Range Corporation, 111 Front Street, Greenwood, Mississippi 38930, (888)
Specifications subject to change without notice.