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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
Professional Built-In Gas
Thermal-Convection 30”W. Oven
F20516B EN (061611)
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Congratulations Table of Contents The purchase of this product attests to the importance you place Getting Started upon the quality and performance of the major appliances you use. Warnings and Important Safety Information _______________________ 4 With minimal care, as outlined in this guide, this product is designed Before Using Oven ______________________________________________ 11 to provide you with yearsof dependable service. Please take the few minutesnecessary to learn the proper and eff
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Getting Started IMPORTANT– Please Read and Follow IMPORTANT– Please Read and Follow Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual WARNING are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, when installing, maintaining, or operating the appliance. a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, ALWAYS contact the manufacturer about pr
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Getting Started IMPORTANT– Please Read and Follow IMPORTANT– Please Read and Follow To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage Cooking Safety • Be sure all packing materials are removed from the appliance before • Use dry, sturdy pot-holders. Damp pot-holders may cause burns from steam. operating it. Dishtowels or other substitutes should NEVER be used as potholders • Keep area around appliance clear and free from combustible materials, because they can get caught on appliance parts. gasoline, and other fl
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Getting Started IIM MP PO OR RT TA AN NT T– – P Plle ea as se e R Re ea ad d a an nd d F Fo ollllo ow w IMPORTANT– Please Read and Follow Burners (cont.) WARNING • DO NOT TOUCH INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN. Interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns. During ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD and after use, DO NOT touch or let clothing or other flammable materials DO NOT touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth as contact interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to
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Getting Started IMPORTANT– Please Read and Follow Before Using Oven All products are wiped clean with solvents at the factory to remove any CAUTION visible signs of dirt, oil, and grease which may have remained from the manufacturing process. There may be some burn off and odors on first You must carefully check the food during the dehydration process to use of the appliance–this is normal. ensure that it does not catch fire. Oven Important! Before first use, wipe interior with soapy water and d
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Product Controls Setting the Clock Oven Features Digital Display OVEN OFF OFF The time-of-day must be set before SET BROIL BAKE 200 OVEN LIGHT BROIL any other program can be used. 300 500 CLOCK/ BAKE MIN/SEC START PROBE TIME SET TIMER TIME CONVECTION CONVECTION BROIL BAKE 400 OVEN FUNCTION TEMPERATURE When your oven is first connected to 1 the power in your home, the timer display will show --:--. CLOCK MIN/SEC BAKE START SET TIMER TIME TIME To program the time-of-day: 2 1. Press the “CLOCK” but
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Product Controls O O O Ov v v ve e e en n n n C C C Co o o on n n nt t t tr r r ro o o ollll P P P Pa a a an n n ne e e ellll Interior Electronic Timing Center Temperature Control Oven Light Control The Electronic Timing Center is used to Each oven has a separate temperature control The oven has interior oven lights program and control all timing functions. dial. The controls can be set at any temperature that are controlled by one switch from 200˚ F (93° C) to 550˚ F (288° C). ALWAYS Oven Funct
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Product Controls Clocks and Timers Clocks and Timers Electronic Timing Center Setting The BAKE TIME Program The Electronic Timing Center is SET The BAKE TIME program is used for controlled timing of baked or used to program and control all roasted foods. At the end of the timed cycle, the oven automatically timing functions. It has five turns off. The time in the BAKE TIME mode is displayed in hours display and programming and minutes, with a setting from 1 minute to 11 hours 59 minutes, modes t
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Operation Clocks and Timers Using the Oven To Set The Automatic Time Bake Program: Rack Positions 1. Set the START TIME: The convection oven is equipped with three tilt-proof racks and six Program the start time by pressing the “START TIME” button and rack positions. Position 6 is the farthest from the oven bottom. Position turning the “SET” knob until the desired start time is displayed. This is 1 is the closest to the oven bottom. The racks can be easily removed the time of day you want the fo
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Operation Using the Oven Using the Oven Conventional and Convection Cooking Convection Cooking Tips (cont.) Because of variations in food density, surface texture and consistency, • Items cooked in a convection function can be easily over baked. This some foods may be prepared more successfully using the conventional being the case, it is usually a good idea to pull items out of the oven bake setting. For this reason, conventional baking is recommended just before they seem to be done. Items wil
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Operation Baking Baking OFF BROIL BAKE BAKE Pan Placement Tips (Natural Airflow Bake) • When using large (15" x 13") flat pans or trays that cover most of CONVECTION CONVECTION BROIL BAKE Full power heat is radiated from the rack, rack positions 2 or 3 produce the best results. the U-shaped bake burners in the • When baking on more than one rack, it is recommended to use the bottom of the oven cavity and is 3rd and 5th position for more consistent even baking. circulated with natural airflow. •
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Operation Baking Baking Conventional Baking Chart Convection Baking Chart Single Rack Time Single Rack Time Food Pan Size Position Temp (min) Food Pan Size Position Temp (min) BREADS BREADS Biscuits Cookie sheet 3 or 4 400˚ F (204˚ C) 10 - 12 Biscuits Cookie sheet 3 or 4 375˚ F (191˚ C) 7 - 9 Yeast loaf Loaf pan 3 or 4 400˚ F (204˚ C) 30 - 35 Yeast loaf Loaf pan 3 or 4 375˚ F (191˚ C) 25 - 30 Yeast rolls Cookie sheet 3 or 4 400˚ F (204˚ C) 12 - 15 Yeast rolls Cookie sheet 3 or 4 375˚ F (191˚ C)
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Operation Baking Broiling OFF BROIL BAKE Solving Baking Problems BROIL (Infrared Broil) Baking problems can occur for many reasons. Check the chart below for The broil burner at the top of the CONVECTION CONVECTION BROIL BAKE the causes and remedies for the most common problems. It is important oven heats the metal screen until to remember that the temperature setting and cooking times you are it glows. Heat radiates from the accustomed to using with your previous oven may vary slightly from Gou
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Operation Broiling Broiling Broiling Instructions Broiling Tips Broiling is a dry-heat cooking method using direct or radiant heat. It is • ALWAYS use a broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed used for small, individualized cuts such as steaks, chops, and patties. to provide drainage of excess liquid and fat away from the cooking Broiling speed is determined by the distance between the food and surface to help prevent splatter, smoke, and fire. the broil element. Choose the rack pos
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Operation WARNING Broiling Convection Dehydrate Broiling Chart Convection Dehydrate (CONVECTION BAKE) This oven is designed not only to cook, but also to dehydrate fruits Type and Time and vegetables. With the selector set to Convection Bake and the Cut of Meat Weight Setting Rack (min) temperature control on 200°F (93.3° C), warm air is circulated by a BEEF motorized fan in the rear of the oven. Over a period of time, the water Sirloin, 1" is removed from the food by evaporation. Removal of
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Product Care Convection Defrost Cleaning and Maintenance Convection Defrost (CONVECTION BAKE) Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when With the selector set to CONVECTION BAKE and the temperature maintained properly and kept clean. Cooking equipment is no control off, air is circulated by a motorized fan in the rear of the oven. exception. Your oven must be kept clean and maintained properly. The fan accelerates natural defrosting of the food without heat. To avoid sickness and
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Product Care WARNING DANGER Cleaning and Maintenance Replacing Oven Lights Glass Surfaces Clean with detergent and warm water. Glass cleaner can be used to WARNING remove fingerprints. If using glass cleaner ammonia, make sure that it does not run down on exterior door surface. ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect the electric power at the main fuse or circuit Brass Parts breaker before replacing bulb. CAUTION WARNING All special ordered brass parts are coated with an epoxy coating. DO NOT touch
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Product Care Troubleshooting Service Information If service is required, call your dealer or authorized service agency. Problem Possible Cause and/or Remedy The name of the authorized service agency can be obtained from the Oven will not function. Oven is not connected to electrical power: dealer or distributor in your area. Have electrician check power circuit breaker, wiring, and fuses. Have the following information readily available. Broil does not work. Temperature control knob is rotated
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Warranty Warranty (cont.) PROFESSIONAL SERIES BUILT-IN GAS OVENS WARRANTY THREE YEAR FULL WARRANTY LIMITATION OF REMEDIES AND DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTY Built-in gas ovens (VGSO Series) and all of their component parts, except as detailed below*†, are 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 warranted to be free from defective materials or workmanship in normal residential use for
