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DESIGNER SERIES
BUILT-IN / FREESTANDING
MICROWAVE OVEN
Use and Care Manual
VIKING RANGE CORPORATION
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Service Information If service is required: 1. Call your dealer or authorized service agency. The name of the authorized service agency can be obtained from the dealer or dis- tributor in your area. 2. Have the following information readily available: a. Model number b. Serial number c. Date purchased d. Name of dealer from whom purchased 3. 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 p
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Table of Contents 2 Service Information 19-23 Sensor Options 3Table of Contents 20-22 Sensor Options Chart 4-5 Important Safety 23 Frozen Foods Chart Instructions 24-36 Cooking 5Precautions to Avoid 24 Breakfast and Lunch Possible Exposure to 25-26 Breakfast Chart Excessive Microwave 26 Lunch Chart Energy 27 15 Minute Dinners and 6-7 Installation Instructions Preset Recipes 8 Grounding Instructions 28-30 15 Minute Dinners 9-13 Information You Need 30-32 Preset Recipes to Know 33-35 Defrost 9 Abo
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Important Safety Instructions When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE. 2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 5. 3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
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b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in microwave oven. c. If materials inside the microwave oven should ignite, keep microwave oven door closed, turn microwave oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper prod- ucts, cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use. 18. If the microwave oven is installed as a built-in, observe the following
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Installation Instructions Unpacking and Examining Your Microwave Oven Remove all packing materials from inside the microwave oven cavity; however, DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the right cavity wall. Read enclosures and SAVE the Installation/Use and Care Manual. Check the microwave oven for any damage, such as misaligned or bent door, damaged door seals and sealing surfaces, broken or loose door hinges and latches and dents inside the cavity or on the door. If there is a
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See built-in trim kit installation instructions Over Oven Installation for proper location when building in above the specified ovens. Carefully follow both the oven installation instruc- tions and built-in trim kit instructions. The opening in the wall or cabinet must be within the following dimensions: 2" 3 A HEIGHT : 16 /4" - 17" 11 3 BWIDTH : 24 /8" - 24 /16" C DEPTH : minimum 20" Outlet should NOT be in the shaded area as indicated. 1. If the dimension of DEPTH (C) is more than 21", the out
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Grounding Instructions This appliance must be grounded. This microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. WARNING – Improper use of the grounding plug can re
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Information You Need To Know About Your Microwave oven This Installation/Use and Care Manual is valuable: read it carefully and always save it for reference. A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it for microwave cook- ing principles, techniques, hints and recipes. NEVER use the microwave oven without the turntable and support nor turn the turntable over so that a large dish could be placed in the microwave oven. The turntable will turn both clockwise and counterclockwise. ALWAYS
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About Food DON'T FOOD DO Eggs, • Puncture egg yolks • Cook eggs in shells. sausages, before cooking to • Reheat whole eggs. nuts, seeds, prevent “explosion”. • Dry nuts or seeds in fruits & • Pierce skins of potatoes, shells. vegetables apples, squash, hot dogs and sausages so that steam escapes. • Pop popcorn in regular Popcorn • Use specially bagged brown bags or glass popcorn for the micro- bowls. wave oven. • Exceed maximum time • Listen while popping on popcorn package. corn for the popping
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About Utensils and Coverings It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used successfully in your new microwave oven. Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking. Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking and reheating: ® ® • glass ceramic (Pyroceram ), such as Corningware . ® • heat-resistant glass (Pyrex ) •microwave-safe plastics • paper plates •microwave-safe pottery, stoneware and porcelain •browning dish (Do not ex
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How to use aluminum foil in your microwave oven: • Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed smoothly on the food can be used to shield areas that are either defrosting or cooking too quickly. • Foil should not come closer than one inch to any surface of the micro- wave oven. Should you have questions about utensils or coverings, check a good micro- wave cookbook or follow recipe suggestions. ACCESSORIES There are many microwave accessories available for purchase. Evaluate carefully before you p
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About Safety • Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department of Agriculture's recommended temperatures. To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a thick or dense area away from fat or bone. NEVER leave the thermometer in the food during cooking, unless it is approved for microwave oven use. TEMP FOOD 160°F ... for fresh pork, ground meat, boneless white poultry, fish, (71°C) seafood, egg dishes and frozen prepared food. 165°F ... for leftover, ready-to-reheat
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Part Names Microwave Oven Parts 1One touch door open button 8 Removable turntable Push to open door. Place the turntable on the turntable support securely. 2Microwave oven door with see- The turntable will rotate clockwise through window or counterclockwise. Only remove 3 Safety door latches for cleaning. The microwave oven will not 9Ventilation openings (Rear) operate unless the door is securely closed. 10 Microwave oven light It will light when microwave oven 4 Door hinges is operating or door
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Control Panel The two-line, Interactive Display spells out operating steps and shows cooking hints. When HELP is lighted in the display, touch the Help pad to read a specific hint which may assist you. Indicators 19-22 11 23 24-36 40 37 41 16 17 40 16 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates pages on which there are feature descriptions and usage information. 15
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Before Operating • Before operating your new microwave oven make sure you read and under- stand this Installation/Use and Care Manual completely. • Before the microwave oven can be used, follow these procedures: 1.Plug in the microwave oven. Close the door. The microwave oven display will show WELCOME. 2.Touch the Stop/Clear pad. : will appear. 3.Set clock. To Set the Clock • Suppose you want to enter the correct time of day 12:30 (A.M. or P.M.). PROCEDURE DISPLAY ENTER TIME OF 1. Touch Timer/
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Manual Operation Time Cooking Your microwave oven can be programmed for 99 minutes and 99 seconds (99.99). Always enter the seconds after the minutes, even if they are both zeros. • Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100%. PROCEDURE DISPLAY 5.00 1. Enter cooking time. 2. Touch Start/Touch On pad. 5.00 COOK To Set Power Level There are eleven preset power levels. Using lower power levels increases the cooking time which is recommended for foods such as cheese, milk and long slow cooking of
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• Suppose you want to defrost for 5 minutes at 30%. PROCEDURE DISPLAY 5.00 1. Enter defrost time. 2. Touch Power Level pad eight times or hold 30 PERCENT down until the desired power appears. 5.00 3. Touch Start/Touch On pad. COOK 4. When the defrost time is complete, a long tone will END sound and END will appear in the display. Manual Defrost If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the Super Defrost and Auto Charts or is above or below the limits in the “Amount” column on the Sup
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SENSOR OPTIONS The Viking Sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects the vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from the food as it heats. The sensor adjusts the cook- ing times and power level for various foods and quantities. Using Sensor Settings: 1. After microwave oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using SENSOR OPTIONS. 2. Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and the interior of the micro- wave oven are dry. Wipe off any moisture with a dry cloth or paper towel. 3. The mi
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allow steam to escape. Plastic wrap should not touch food. 3. Wax paper: Cover dish completely; fold excess wrap under dish to secure. If dish is wider than paper, overlap two pieces at least one inch to cover. Be careful when removing any covering to allow steam to escape away from you. Example: You can cook many foods by simply selecting the food and touching Start/ Touch On. You don’t need to calculate cooking time or power level. • Suppose you want to reheat canned chili. 1. Touch Reheat pad
