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Viking Use & Care Manual
Viking Range Corporation
111 Front Street
Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA
(662) 455-1200
For product information
call 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641),
or visit the Viking Web site at
vikingrange.com
Designer Hoods
F20861 EN (061011)
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Congratulations Warnings Your purchase of a Viking hood attests to the importance you place upon the quality and performance of the major WARNING appliances you use. With minimal care, as outlined in this To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using guide, your new hood is designed to provide you with years of your unit, observe the following: reliable service. Please take a few minutes to learn about its proper and efficient use and care. • Installation work and electrical w
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Warnings (cont.) Warnings (cont.) WARNING CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGETOP GREASE FIRE: For general ventilating use only. DO NOT use to exhaust 1. Never leave surface units unattended at high setting. Boilovers hazardous or explosive materials and vapors. cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings. 2. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when CAUTION cooking flaming foods. (i.e. Crepes suzette, Cherries jubilee, Peppercorn
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Getting Started Before Using Hood Table of Contents Getting Started Although the hood is cleaned upon completion of the manufacturing process, you will probably need to clean your Before Using Hood ______________________________________________7 hood again after installation. Wipe the surface of the hood with a good household cleaner applied with a soft cloth, or stainless Features _________________________________________________________7 steel polish, depending on the finish of your hood. This
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Product Controls/Operation Settings and Functions Settings and Functions DCH/DPPV Model Operation Hood Operation Always turn on your hood before you begin cooking to Always turn on your hood before you begin cooking to establish airflow in the kitchen. Also let the blower run for a few establish airflow in the kitchen. Also let the blower run for a few minutes to clear the air after you turn off your cooking minutes to clear the air after you turn off your cooking appliance. This will help keep
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Product Care 3 1 1 1 3 3 2 2 2 Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance 2 1 CAUTION Unplug power cords from control panel before cleaning or servicing hood. Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when maintained properly and kept clean. Ventilation equipment is no exception. Your hood must be kept clean and maintained properly. Cleaning Baffle Filters Slide filter forward off of rear lip. Lower Slide spacer forward off of rear lip. Lower As air passes through a baffle filt
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Product Care 3 3 1 1 2 2 Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning Mesh Filters Cleaning Hood Canopy As air passes through the filter, grease particles collect on the stainless Finishes in enamel or stainless steel are highly resistant to steel screen inside the filter. The filters should be examined periodically damage or discoloration due to grease, steam, and heat— to assure that all surfaces and parts are clean. This unit is equipped with provided that reasonable care is giv
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Product Care Cleaning and Maintenance Service Information Cleaning Brass Parts All brass body parts should be wiped regularly with hot soapy If service is required, call your dealer or authorized service agency. water. When hot soapy water will not do the job, use every day The name of the authorized service agency can be obtained from the household cleaners that are not abrasive. dealer or distributor in your area. Replacing the Light Bulbs Have the following information readily available. When
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Product Care Warranty Warranty (cont.) HOODS WARRANTY LIMITATION OF REMEDIES AND DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTY OWNER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR A CLAIM OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THIS THREE YEAR FULL WARRANTY Hoods and all of their component parts, except as detailed below*†, are warranted to be free from PRODUCT SHALL BE THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE.VIKING IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FOOD OR defective materials or workmanship in n
