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Congratulations and welcome to the elite world of Viking ownership. We hope you will enjoy and appreciate the care and attention we have put into every detail of your new, state-of-the-art self-cleaning range.

Your Viking range is designed to offer years of reliable service. This Use and Care Manual will provide you with the information you need to become familiar with your range???s care and operation.

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

Warnings ____________________________________________________4 Before Using Range__________________________________________13

Product Controls

Range Features _____________________________________________14 Oven Functions and Settings _________________________________16

Operation

Surface Operation ___________________________________________17 Lighting Burners___________________________________________17 Surface Burners-Automatic Reignition ________________________17 Surface Cooking Tips ______________________________________18 Cooking Vessels ___________________________________________26

Oven Features ______________________________________________26 Rack Positions_____________________________________________27 Using the Oven _____________________________________________27 Preheat __________________________________________________27 Conventional and Convection Cooking ______________________28 Baking _____________________________________________________30 BAKE (Two-Element Bake) __________________________________30 CONV BAKE (Convection Bake) _____________________________30 TRU CONV (TruConvec???) __________________________________31 Proofing ____________________________________________________31 Roasting____________________________________________________35 CONV ROAST (Convection Roast) ___________________________35 Broiling_____________________________________________________39 CONV BROIL (Convection Broil)_____________________________39 HI BROIL _________________________________________________39 MED BROIL ______________________________________________39 LOW BROIL ______________________________________________40 Convection Dehydrate/Defrost ________________________________43 Cooking Substitutes Charts ___________________________________44

Product Care

Cleaning and Maintenance ___________________________________45 Self-Clean Cycle_____________________________________________49 Replacing Oven Lights _______________________________________51 Door Removal_______________________________________________52 Door Replacement and Adjustment____________________________53 Troubleshooting _____________________________________________54 Service Information __________________________________________55 Warranty ___________________________________________________56

Getting Started

Warnings

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. Have the installer show you the location of the gas shutoff valve and how to shut it off in an emergency.

Warnings

WARNING

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

??? DO NOT try to light any appliance.

??? DO NOT touch any electrical switch.

??? DO NOT use any phone in your building.

??? Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

??? If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

WARNING

TIPPING HAZARD

To reduce the risk of the appliance tipping, it must be secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket(s). To make sure the bracket has been installed

properly, look behind the range with a flashlight to verify proper installation engaged in the rear top left corner of the range.

??? THIS RANGE CAN TIP

??? INJURIES TO PERSONS CAN RESULT

??? INSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICE PACKED WITH RANGE

??? SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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

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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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.

???If appliance is installed near a window, proper precautions should be taken to prevent curtains from blowing over burners.

???NEVER leave any items on the rangetop. The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items and may increase pressure in closed containers which may cause them to burst.

???Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when exposed to heat and may be highly flammable. Avoid their use or storage near an appliance.

???Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep plastics away from parts of the appliance that may become warm or hot. DO NOT leave plastic items on the rangetop as they may melt or soften if left too close to the vent or a lighted surface burner.

???Combustible items (paper, plastic, etc.) may ignite and metallic items may become hot and cause burns. DO NOT pour spirits over hot foods. DO NOT leave oven unsupervised when drying herbs, breads, mushrooms, etc; fire hazard.

In Case of Fire

Turn off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid spreading the flame. Extinguish flame, then turn on hood to remove smoke and odor.

???Cooktop: Smother fire or flame in a pan with a lid or cookie sheet.

???NEVER pick up or move a flaming pan.

???Oven: Smother fire or flame by closing the oven door.

DO NOT use water on grease fires. Use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher to smother fire or flame.

Child Safety

???NEVER leave children alone or unsupervised near the appliance when it is in use or is still hot.

???NEVER allow children to sit or stand on any part of the appliance as they could be injured or burned.

???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.

Cooking Safety

???To eliminate the hazard of reaching over hot surface burners, cabinet storage should not be provided directly above a unit. If storage is provided, it should be limited to items which are used infrequently and which are safely stored in an area subjected to heat from an appliance. Temperatures may be unsafe for some items, such as volatile liquids, cleaners or

aerosol sprays.

???ALWAYS place a pan on a surface burner before turning it on. Be sure you know which knob controls which surface burner. Make sure the correct burner is turned on and that the burner has ignited. When cooking is completed, turn burner off before removing pan to prevent exposure to burner flame.

???ALWAYS adjust surface burner flame so that it does not extend beyond the bottom edge of the pan. An excessive flame is hazardous, wastes energy and may damage the appliance, pan or cabinets above the appliance. This is based on safety considerations.

???NEVER leave a surface cooking operation unattended especially

when using a high heat setting or when deep fat frying. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers may ignite. Clean up greasy spills as soon as possible. DO NOT use high heat for extended cooking operations.

???NEVER heat an unopened container on the surface burner or in the oven. Pressure build-up may cause container to burst resulting in serious personal injury or damage to the appliance.

???Use dry, sturdy pot-holders. Damp pot-holders may cause burns from steam. Dishtowels or other substitutes should NEVER be used as potholders because they can trail across hot surface burners and ignite or get caught on appliance parts.

???ALWAYS let quantities of hot fat used for deep fat frying cool before attempting to move or handle.

???DO NOT let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the appliance, hood or vent fan. Clean hood frequently to prevent grease from accumulating on hood or filter. When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan off.

???NEVER wear garments made of flammable material or loose fitting or long- sleeved apparel while cooking. Clothing may ignite or catch utensil handles.

???ALWAYS place oven racks in the desired positions while oven is cool. Slide oven rack out to add or remove food, using dry, sturdy potholders. ALWAYS avoid reaching into the oven to add or remove food. If a rack must be moved while hot, use a dry potholder.

???ALWAYS turn the oven off at the end of cooking.

???Use care when opening the oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before moving or replacing food.

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Warnings

Cooking Safety (cont.)

???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.

???If you are ???flaming??? liquor or other spirits under an exhaust, TURN THE FAN OFF. The draft could cause the flames to spread out of control.

???Once the unit has been installed as outlined in the Installation Instructions, it is important that the fresh air supply is not obstructed. The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat and moisture in the room in which it is installed. Ensure that the kitchen is well-ventilated. Keep natural venting holes open or install a mechanical ventilation device. Prolonged or intensive use of the appliance may call for additional (such as opening a window) or more effective ventilation (such as increasing the level of a mechanical ventilation if present).

Utensil Safety

???Use pans with flat bottoms and handles that are easily grasped and stay cool. Avoid using unstable, warped, easily tipped or loose-handled pans. Also avoid using pans, especially small pans, with heavy handles as they could be unstable and easily tip. Pans that are heavy to move when filled with food may also be hazardous.

???Be sure utensil is large enough to properly contain food and avoid boilovers. Pan size is particularly important in deep fat frying. Be sure pan will accommodate the volume of food that is to be added as well as the bubble action of fat.

???To minimize burns, ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, DO NOT extend handles over adjacent surface burners. ALWAYS turn pan handles toward the side or back of the appliance, not out into the room where they are easily hit or reached by small children.

???NEVER let a pan boil dry as this could damage the utensil and the appliance.

???Follow the manufacturer's directions when using oven cooking bags.

???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 manufacturer's instructions when using glass.

Warnings

Utensil Safety (cont.)

???This appliance has been tested for safe performance using conventional cookware. DO NOT use any devices or accessories that are not specifically recommended in this guide. DO NOT use eyelid covers for the surface units, stovetop grills, or add-on oven convection systems. The use of devices or accessories that are not expressly recommended in this manual can create serious safety hazards, result in performance problems, and reduce the life of the components of the appliance.

???The flame of the burner should be adjusted to just cover the bottom of the pan or pot. Excessive burner setting may cause scorching of adjacent counter-top surfaces, as well as the outside of the utensil. This is based on safety considerations.

Heating Elements

???NEVER touch oven heating elements, areas near elements, or interior surfaces of oven.

???Heating elements may be hot even though they are 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.

Cleaning Safety

???Turn off all controls and wait for appliance parts to cool before touching or cleaning them. DO NOT touch the burner grates or surrounding areas until they have had sufficient time to cool.

???Clean appliance with caution. Use care to avoid steam burns if a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

Self-Clean Oven

???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 self-clean oven.

???Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan, oven racks and other utensils and wipe up excessive spillovers to prevent excessive smoke, flare-ups or flaming.

???This range features a cooling fan which operates automatically during a clean cycle. If the fan does not turn on, cancel the clean operation and contact an authorized servicer.

???It is normal for the rangetop cooking surface of the range to become hot during a self-clean cycle. Therefore, touching the rangetop cooking surface during a clean cycle should be avoided.

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Warnings

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 self-clean cycle, there may be some low-level exposure to some of the listed substances, including carbon monoxide. Exposure to these substances can be minimized by properly venting the oven to the outdoors by opening the windows and/or door in the room where the appliance is located during the self-clean cycle.

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 self-cleaning cycle may be harmful or fatal to birds. Fumes released due to overheated cooking oil, fat, margarine and overheated non-stick cookware may be equally harmful.

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 rangetop or oven as a storage area for food or cooking utensils.

???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 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.

???Other potentially hot surfaces include rangetop, areas facing the rangetop, 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.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Warnings

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.

CAUTION

To avoid sickness and food waste, DO NOT allow defrosted food to remain in the oven for more than two hours.

NOTICE

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.

CAUTION

BURN HAZARDDanger of

The oven door, especially the glass, can get hot. burning: DO NOT touch the glass!

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Warnings

WARNING

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.

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 self-clean cycle, causing permanent damage to the oven.

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. When the insulation is thoroughly cured, this odor will disappear. During subsequent self-cleaning cycles, you may sense an odor characteristic of high temperatures.

KEEP THE KITCHEN WELL-VENTED DURING THE

SELF-CLEAN CYCLE.

CAUTION

You must carefully check the food during the dehydration process to ensure that it does not catch fire.

WARNING

BURN HAZARD

When self-cleaning, surfaces may get hotter than usual. Therefore, children should be kept away.

CAUTION

DO NOT store items of interest to children over the unit. Children climbing to reach items could be seriously injured.

Before Using 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. There may be some burn off and odors on first use of the appliance???this is normal.

Oven

Important! Before first use, wipe interior with soapy water and dry thoroughly. Then set the oven selector to bake, the thermostat to 450??F, and operate for an hour.

All models include:

???A broad range of baking and broiling modes???up to eight cooking modes in all???to make even your most challenging baking projects a success.

???Exclusive one-piece tooled and porcelainized cooking surface contains spills for easy cleaning.

???Split baking and broiling elements???which reduces preheating time and provides greater control and more even heating.

???A reversing convection fan which is two times larger than most on the market???this allows you to cook foods more thoroughly and evenly???even when baking large quantities.

???Four convection modes offering greater air circulation to shorten cooking times and cook foods more evenly.

???Three broiling modes including a new low-broil mode for delicate broiling and top-browning.

???A profiled, concealed bake element for easier cleaning.

???This appliance is certified by Star-K to meet strict regulations in conjunction with specific instructions found on www.star-k.org

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Range Features (DSCD Self-Cleaning)

1.Four sealed burners with porcelain/

Cast iron caps and automatic ignition/Re-ignition

2.Island trim

3.Identification plate

4.Three standard heavy-duty tilt-proof racks/ Six rack positions

5.Broiler pan???located inside oven

Oven Functions and Settings

BAKE (Two-Element Bake)

Use this setting for baking, roasting, and casseroles.

CONV BAKE (Convection Bake)

Use this setting to bake and roast foods at the same time with minimal taste transfer.

TRU CONV (TruConvec???)

Use this bake setting for multi-rack baking for breads, cakes, cookies (up to 6 racks of cookies at once).

CONV ROAST (Convection Roast)

Use this setting for roasting whole turkeys, whole chickens, hams, etc.

CONV BROIL (Convection Broil)

Use this setting to broil thick cuts of meat.

HI BROIL

Use this setting for broiling dark meats at 1??? thickness or less where rare or medium doneness is desired.

MED BROIL

Use this setting for broiling white meats such as chicken or meats greater than 1??? thick that would be over-browned in high broil.

LOW BROIL

Use this setting for delicate broiling such as meringue.

SELF CLEAN

Use this function to clean oven.

Convection Dehydration (TRU CONV)

Use this function to dehydrate fruits and vegetables.

Convection Defrost (TRU CONV)

Use this function to defrost foods.

Note: For more information on oven functions see ???Operation??? section.

Controls Product

Surface Operation

Lighting Burners

All burners are ignited by electric ignition. There are no open-flame, ???standing??? pilots.

Surface Burners-Automatic Reignition

To light the surface burners, push and turn the appropriate control knob counter clockwise to any

position. This control is both a gas valve and an electric switch. Burners will ignite at any ???ON??? position with the automatic re-ignitionsystem. If the flame goes out for any reason, the burners will automatically reignite if the gas is still flowing. When gas is permitted to flow to the burners, the electric igniters start sparking. On all surface igniters you should hear a ???clicking??? sound. If you do not, turn off the control and check that the unit is plugged in and that the fuse or circuit breaker is not blown or tripped.

Within a few moments, enough gas will have traveled to the burner to light. When the burner lights, turn the burner control to any position to adjust the flame size. Setting the proper flame height for the desired cooking process and selecting the correct cooking vessel will result in superior cooking performance, while also saving time and energy.

Operation

Surface Operation

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 of burning or scorching the food.

???Reduce the flame if it is extending beyond the bottom of the cooking vessel. A flame that extends along the sides of the vessel is potentially dangerous, heats the utensil handle and kitchen instead of the food, and wastes energy.

???Reduce the flame height to the minimum level necessary to perform the desired cooking process. Remember that food cooks just as quickly at a gentle boil as it does at a rolling boil. Maintaining a higher boil than is necessary wastes energy, cooks away moisture, and causes a loss in food flavor and nutrient level.

???The minimum pot or pan (vessel) diameter recommended is 6??? (15 cm). Use of pots or pans as small as 4??? (10 cm) is possible but not recommended.

*Note: The above information is given as a guide only. You may need to vary the heat settings to suit your personal requirements.

Operation

Using the Oven

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 multi-rack baking and for baking heavier foods. Below are tips which will allow you to get the best results out of your oven when cooking with convection.

???As a general rule, to convert conventional recipes to convection recipes, reduce the temperature by 25??F (-3.9??C) and the cooking time by approximately 10 to 15%.

???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 10-15% reduction in cooking time. (Remember convection cooking is designed for multi-rack baking or cooking large loads.)

???If cooking items which require longer than 45 minutes, then it is possible to see a 10-15% reduction in cooking time. This is especially true for large items cooked in the convection roast function.

???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 three-rack baking, use any combination of rack positions 2, 3, 4, and 5. For two-rack baking, use rack positions 2 and 4 or positions 3 and 5. Remember that the racks are numbered from bottom to top. See ???Oven Features??? illustration on page 24.

???Items cooked in a convection function can be easily over-baked. This being the case, it is usually a good idea to pull items out of the oven just before they seem to be done. Items will continue to cook right after they are set out of the oven.

Using the Oven

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.

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

convection bake

two-element bake

Operation

Baking

BAKE (Two-Element 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

single rack baking. 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 racks??? a feature not possible in a standard oven.

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???)

and other baked goods come out evenly textured with golden crusts. No special bakeware is required. Use this function for single rack baking, multiple rack baking, roasting, and preparation of complete meals. This setting is also recommended when baking large quantities of baked goods at one time.

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 product 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.

Proofing

This setting is designed for allowing yeast dough to rise to a temperature between 85??F (29??C) and 100??F ( 38??C). Yeast doughs rise or ???proof??? best when the temperature is between 85??F (29??C) and 100??F (38??C). To make sure the dough is warm enough, cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap and/or cloth towel. Turn the oven function selector to ???PROOF???. Turn Temperature control until the oven light comes on (typically around 200 degrees on the knob setting). Note that the Proof function is designed to keep the oven between 85??F and 100??F regardless of what temperature the knob is set at. Place the bowl on the center rack of the oven and close door. When you think the dough has doubled in size, lightly poke 2 fingers about 1/2??? (1.3 cm) into the dough. If the indentation remains, the dough has risen enough.

Operation

convection roast

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. The reversible convection fan runs at a higher speed in each direction. This transfer of heat (mainly from the convection

element) seals moisture inside of large roasts. A time savings is

gained over existing, single fan convection roast modes. Use this setting for whole turkeys, whole chickens, hams, etc.

*Note: This function uses a high-speed convection fan for optimum cooking performance. Some noise may be noticed from this high fan speed. This is normal.

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 (-3.9??C) and the cooking time by approximately 10 to 15%.

???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

Broiling

LOW BROIL

This mode uses only a fraction of the available power to the inner broil element for delicate top-browning. The inner broil element is on for only part of the time. Use this setting to gently brown meringue on racks 3 or 4 in 3-4 minutes.

low broil

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 determined by the distance between the

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 1-2 inches thick and is also more suitable for flat pieces of meat. Convection broiling has the advantage of broiling food slightly quicker than conventional. Convection broiling of meats produces better results, especially for thick cuts. The meat sears on the outside and retains more juices and natural flavor inside with less shrinkage.

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 open door broiling the broil element does not cycle on and off. With closed door broiling the broil element might cycle on and off if an extended broiling time is required. A built-in smoke "eliminator" in the top of the oven helps reduce smoke and odors.

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.

Rack Positions for Broiling

Note: Position 6 is the closest to the broiler and position 1 is the closest to the oven bottom.

Operation

Broiling

Broiling Chart

Note: The above information is given as a guide only.

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 frozen food on a baking sheet.

2.Set the temperature control to ???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 two hours.

NOTICE

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.

Operation

Cooking Substitutes Charts

In many cases, a recipe requires 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.

Canned Food Sizes

*Note: Rounded for easier measuring.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when maintained properly and kept clean. Cooking equipment is no exception. Your range must be kept clean and maintained properly. Before cleaning, make sure all controls are in the ???OFF??? position. Disconnect power if you are going to clean thoroughly with water.

Surface Burners

Burner grate

Burner

cap

Igniter Burner

head

Burner base

* Note: When replacing burner head, make sure the tabs on the burner head line up with the notches in the burner base.

Wipe up spill-overs as soon as possible after they occur and before they get a chance to burn in and cook solid. In the event of a spill-over, follow these steps:

???Allow the burner and grate to cool to a safe temperature level.

???Lift off the burner grate. Wash in warm soapy water.

???Remove the burner cap and burner head and clean.

Burner Caps

The surface burner caps should be routinely removed and cleaned. ALWAYS clean the burner caps after a spill-over. Keeping the burner caps clean will prevent improper ignition and uneven flames. To clean, pull burner cap straight up from the burner base. Wipe off surface burner caps with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth after each use. Use a non-abrasive cleanser such as Bon Ami??? and a soft brush or soft Scotch Brite??? pad for cooked-on foods. Dry thoroughly after cleaning. For best cleaning and to avoid possible rusting, DO NOT clean in dishwasher or self-cleaning oven.

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Cleaning and Maintenance

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, carefully 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 burner cap is level.

Note: For stubborn stains, use a non abrasive cleanser such as Bon Ami??? and a soft brush or soft Scotch Brite??? pad.

Cleaning Tip: For difficult to clean burner caps and heads, place parts in a zip seal bag with ammonia.

Burner Base

The base should be wiped regularly with hot soapy water at the end of each cooling period. DO NOT use steel wool, abrasive cloths, cleanser, or powders. To remove encrusted materials, soak the area with a hot towel to loosen the material, then use a wooden nylon spatula.

DO NOT use a metal knife, spatula, or any other metal tool to scrape the aluminum base.

???Wipe up any spills which remain on the sealed top surface.

???Replace burner cap, burner head, and grates after drying thoroughly.

Control Panel

DO NOT use any cleaners containing ammonia or abrasives. They could remove the graphics from the control panel. Use hot, soapy water and a soft clean cloth.

Oven Surfaces

Several different finishes have been used in your oven.

Your oven features a self-clean cycle for the oven interior. See the ???Self-Clean Cycle??? section for complete instructions. NEVER USE

AMMONIA, STEEL WOOL PADS OR ABRASIVE CLOTHS, CLEANSERS,

OVEN CLEANERS, OR ABRASIVE POWDERS. THEY CAN

PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR OVEN.

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Cleaning and Maintenance

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

All stainless steel body parts should be wiped regularly with hot soapy water at the end of each cooling period and with a liquid cleaner designed for that material when soapy water will not do the job. DO NOT use steel wool, abrasive cloths, cleansers, or powders. If necessary, scrape stainless steel to remove encrusted materials, soak the area with hot towels to loosen the material, then use a wooden or nylon spatula or scraper. DO NOT use a metal knife, spatula, or any other metal tool to scrape stainless steel. DO NOT permit citrus or tomato juice to remain on stainless steel surface, as citric acid will permanently discolor stainless steel. Wipe up any spills immediately.

Brass Parts

Broiler Pan and Grid

CAUTION

All special ordered brass parts are coated with an epoxy coating.

DO NOT USE BRASS CLEANERS OR ABRASIVE CLEANERS ON ANY BRASS PARTS. All brass body parts should be wiped regularly with hot soapy water. When hot soapy water will not do the job, use every day household cleaners that are not abrasive.

Clean with detergent and hot water. For stubborn spots, use a soap-filled steel wool pad.

Oven Racks

Clean with detergent and hot water. Stubborn spots can be scoured with a soap-filled steel wool pad. DO NOT CLEAN THE OVEN RACKS OR RACK SUPPORT USING THE SELF-CLEAN CYCLE. They could sustain damage due to the extreme heat of the Self-Clean cycle.

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Cleaning and Maintenance

Power Failure

If power failure occurs, the electric igniters will not work. No attempt should be made to operate the appliance during a power failure. Make sure the oven control is in the ???OFF??? position.

WARNING

POWER FAILURE WARNING

Due to safety considerations and the possibility of personal injury in attempting to light and extinguish the burner, the grill should, not under any circumstances, be used during a power failure. The grill burner control should always remain in the ???OFF??? position during a power failure.

Momentary power failure can occur unnoticed. The range is affected only when the power is interrupted. When it comes back on, the range will function properly without any adjustments. A ???brown-out??? may or may not affect range operation, depending on how severe the power loss is. If the range is in the self-clean cycle when the power failure occurs, wait until power is restored and allow door to unlock automatically. Turn all controls off and restart self-clean cycle again, according to instructions.

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Self-Clean Cycle

This oven features an automatic pyrolytic self-cleaning cycle. During this cycle, the oven reaches elevated temperatures in order to burn-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 of the self-clean cycle. The door latch is automatically activated after selecting the self-clean setting. The latch ensures that the door cannot be opened while the oven interior is at clean temperatures.

Before starting the Self-Clean cycle:

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 self-clean cycle, foil can burn or melt and damage the oven surface.

2.Wipe off any large spills from the oven bottom and sides. NEVER use oven cleaners inside a self-cleaning oven or on raised portions of the door.

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 inches 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 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. When the insulation is thoroughly cured, this odor will disappear. During subsequent self-cleaning cycles, you may sense an odor characteristic of high temperatures. Keep the kitchen well-vented during the self-cleaning cycle.

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Self-Clean Cycle

To start the Self-Clean cycle:

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.

To stop the Self-Clean cycle:

To cancel or interrupt the self-cleaning cycle, turn both the temperature control knob and the oven function selector knob to ???OFF???. When the oven temperature drops to a safe temperature, the automatic door latch will release and the oven door can be opened. When the oven has completely cooled, remove any ash from the oven surfaces with a damp sponge or cloth.

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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.

glass light cover

access groove

light bulb

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Troubleshooting

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 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641), or write to:

VIKING RANGE CORPORATION

PREFERRED SERVICE

1803 Hwy 82W

Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA

Record the information indicated below. You will need it if service is ever required. The model and serial number can be found by either tilting range back or using a mirror to look underneath on the front edge of the bottom base.

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.

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Warranty

DESIGNER SERIES

FREESTANDING 30??? DUAL FUEL RANGES WARRANTY

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

Freestandingdual fuel ranges and all of their componentparts, except as detailed below*, are warranted to be free from defective materials or workmanshipin normal householduse for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of original retail purchase. Viking Range Corporation, warrantor,agreesto repair or replace,at its option, any part which fails or is found to be defectiveduring the warranty period.

*Glass (includinglight bulbs),painted and decorative items are warranted to be free from defective materials or workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of originalretailpurchase. ANY DEFECTS MUST

BE REPORTED TO THE SELLING DEALER WITHIN NINETY (90) DAYSFROM DATEOF ORIGINAL RETAIL

PURCHASE.

Viking Range Corporation uses the most up-to-dateprocessesand bestmaterials availableto produce allcolor finishes. However, slight color variation may be noticedbecauseof the inherentdifferencesin painted partsand porcelain parts as well as differences in kitchen lighting,productlocations,and otherfactors.

FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Any surface burner,griddle burner,grill burner,or oven burner which fails due to defectivematerials or workmanshipin normal household use during the second throughfifth year from the date of original retail purchase will be repairedor replaced,free of charge for the part itself,with the owner paying all other costs, including labor.

TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Any porcelain oven or porcelain inner door panel which rusts throughdue to defectivematerialsor workmanshipin normal household use during the second throughthe tenth year from the date of original retail purchase will be repaired or replaced, free of chargefor the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, includinglabor.

NINETY(90) DAYRESIDENTIAL PLUS WARRANTY

This warrantyapplies to applications whereuseof the productextendsbeyond normalresidentialuse.Examples are, but not limitedto,bed and breakfasts, firestations,private clubs,churches,etc. Thiswarranty excludes allcommercial locations such as restaurants, food service locationsandinstitutional food servicelocations.

This warranty extendsto the originalpurchaserof the product warranted hereunderand to each transferee owner of the product during the term of the warranty.

This warranty shall apply to products purchasedand located in the United States and Canada. Productsmust be purchased in the country where service is requested.Warranty labor shall be performed by an authorized Viking Range Corporation service agency or representative. Warranty shall not apply to damage resulting from abuse, accident, natural disaster,loss of electrical power to the productfor any reason, alteration,outdoor use, improperinstallation, improperoperation, or repairor service of the productby anyone other than an authorized Viking Range Corporation service agency or representative. This warrantydoes not apply to commercial usage. Warrantor is not responsiblefor consequentialor incidental damage whether arising out of breach of warranty, breachof contract, or otherwise.Some jurisdictions DO NOT allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental of consequentialdamages,so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

Owner shall be responsiblefor properinstallation,providing normal care and maintenance,providingproof of purchase upon request, and making the appliance reasonablyaccessiblefor service.If the productor one of its componentparts containsa defect or malfunction during the warranty period, after a reasonablenumber of attempts by the warrantor to remedythe defects or malfunctions, the owner is entitledto either a refundor replacement of the product or its componentpart or parts. Warrantor???s liabilityon any claim of any kind, with respect to the goods or services coveredhereunder,shall in no case exceed the price of the goods or service or part thereofwhich gives rise to the claim.

WARRANTY SERVICE

Under the terms of this warranty, service must be performed by a factory authorized Viking Range Corporation service agent or representative. Service will be providedduring normal businesshours, and labor performedat overtime or premiumrates shall not be covered by this warranty. Toobtain warranty service,contactthe dealer from whom the product was purchased,an authorizedViking Range Corporation service agent, or Viking Range Corporation. Providemodel and serial number and date of originalpurchase.For the name of your nearest authorized Viking Range Corporationservice agency, call the dealer from whom the productwas purchased or Viking Range Corporation. IMPORTANT: Retain proof of originalpurchaseto establishwarranty period.

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 Corporationcan contactyou should any question of safety arise which could affect you.

Any impliedwarranties of merchantabilityand fitnessapplicable to the above described surface burner,griddle burner,grill burner,oven burner,porcelainoven, or porcelain inner door panel are limitedin durationto the period of coverage of the applicableexpresswrittenlimitedwarranties set forth above. Some jurisdictions DO NOT allow limitations on how long an impliedwarranty lasts, so the above limitationmay not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,and you may also have other rights which may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Notes

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