Viking VGSO100 manual

Viking Range Corporation 111 Front Str eet 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 Viking Use & Car e Manual Pr ofessional Built-In Gas Ther mal-Convection 30”W . Oven F20516B EN (061611)[...]

Congratulations The purchase of this pr oduct 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 yearsof dependable service. Please take the few minutesnecessary to learn the proper and efficient use and car [...]

5 4 W arning 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 exer cised when installing, maintaining, or operating the appliance. AL W A YS contact the manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand. Rec[...]

7 6 T o Preve nt Fir e or Smok e Damage • Be sure all p acking ma terials ar e r emoved fr om the ap pliance b efore opera ting it. • Keep are a aroun d applian ce clear and f ree fr om comb ustible m aterials , gasoli ne, and oth er flamma ble vapors a nd materi als. • Many aer osol-typ e spray cans a re EXP LOSIVE wh en exposed t o heat and[...]

9 W ARNING T o avo id sicknes s and food wa ste when usi ng automat ic time baki ng: • DO NOT use foods th at will spoi l while wait ing for coo king to star t, such as di shes with mi lk or eggs, cr eam soups , custards , fish, pork , poultr y , or foods with stu ffing . • Any fo od that has t o wait for coo king to star t should be ve ry cold[...]

11 All products ar e wiped clean with solvents at the factory to remove any visible signs of dirt, oil, and grease which may have r emained from the manufacturing process. Ther e may be some burn off and odors on first use of the appliance–this is normal. Oven Important! Befor e first use, wipe interior with soapy water and dry thoroughly . Then [...]

13 Oven Featur es OVEN LIGHT OVEN FUNCTION SET OVEN TEMPERATURE OFF 400 200 300 500 BROIL BAKE T IME MIN/SEC T IMER START T IME CLOCK/ P ROBE O FF BROIL B AKE C ONVECTION BAKE C ONVECTION B ROIL 1 2 3 6 4 5 1. Gourmet Glo™ Infrared burner 2. Oven racks (3) 3. Convection fan 4. Bake burner 5. Oven lights (4) 6. Removable bottom Product Contr ols 1[...]

Product Contr ols 15 Product Contr ols 14 Oven Contr ol Panel OVEN L IGHT OVEN FUNCTION SET OVEN TEMPERA TURE OFF 400 200 300 500 BROIL MIN/SEC TIMER BAKE TIME ST ART TIME CLOCK OFF B ROIL B AKE CONV . BAKE CONV . BROIL Off/On Indicator light Interior Oven Light Control T emperature Contr ol Each oven has a separate temperature contr ol dial. The c[...]

Product Contr ols 17 Product Contr ols 16 Elec tro nic Tim ing Cent er The Electronic Timing Center is used to program and contr ol all timing functions. It has five display and programming modes that are activated by the four push buttons and the “SET” knob. Both BAKE TIME and MIN/SEC TIMER can be used to keep time cooking periods. Sett ing th[...]

Operation 19 Using the Oven Rack P ositio ns The convection oven is equipped with three tilt-pr oof racks and six rack positions. Position 6 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 th[...]

Operation 21 Conv ection Cook ing Tips (cont.) • 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. • Some recipes, especially those that are homemade, [...]

22 Operation Operation 23 Baking BAKE (Nat ural Airflo w Bake) Full power heat is radiate d from the U-shap ed bake burners in the botto m of the oven cavity and is cir culate d with natur al airflow . This funct ion is recomme nded for singl e rack baking. Many cookb ooks contain re cipes to be cooke d in the convent ional manne r . Convention al [...]

25 24 Operation Operation Conv ention al Baking Chart Single Rack Time Food Pan Size Position T emp (min) BR E AD S Bi s cu i ts Co o ki e sh ee t 3 o r 4 40 0 ˚ F ( 20 4˚ C ) 1 0 - 12 Y ea st lo a f Lo a f p a n 3 o r 4 40 0 ˚ F (2 04 ˚ C) 30 - 35 Y ea st r o ll s Co o ki e s h ee t 3 o r 4 40 0 ˚ F (2 04 ˚ C) 12 - 15 Nu t br e a d Lo a f p [...]

27 26 Baking Operation Operation Solv ing Baking Pr oblem s Baking problems can occur for many rea sons. Check the chart below for the causes and remedies for the most common pr oblems. 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[...]

29 28 Operation Operation Br oilin g Ins tructi ons 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 bro[...]

31 Operation 30 Operation Br oiling Br oilin g Cha rt Note: The above infor mation is given as a guide only . Convection Dehydrate Conv ection Dehy drate (CONV ECTIO N BAKE ) This oven is designed not only to cook, but also to dehydrate fruits and vegetables. W ith the selector set to Convection Bake and the temperature control on 200°F (93.3° C)[...]

33 32 Operation Convection Defrost Conv ection Defr ost (CONV ECTIO N BAKE ) With the selector set to CONVECTIO N BAKE and the tempe ratur e contr ol off , air is cir culated by a motorized fan in the rear of the oven. The fan acceler ates natural defr ostin g of the food withou t heat . T o avoid sickn ess and food waste, DO NOT allow defr osted f[...]

35 34 Product Care Product Care Glas s Surf aces Clean with detergent and war m water . Glass cleaner can be used to remove fingerprints. If using glass cleaner ammonia, make sure that it does not run down on exterior door surface. Bras s Part s Br oiler Pan and Grid Clean with detergent and hot water . For stubborn spots, use a soap-filled steel w[...]

37 36 Product Care Product Care T r oubleshooting Problem P os s ib l e Ca u s e a n d /o r R em e dy Oven will not function. Oven is not connected to electrical power: Have electrician check power circuit breaker , wiring, and fuses. Broil does not work. T emperature control knob is rotated too far past broil position. Oven light will not work. Li[...]

39 38 PR OF ES SI ON AL S ER IE S B UI L T -I N G AS OV EN S W AR RA NT Y T HREE YEAR FULL WARRANTY B uilt-in gas ovens (VGSO Series) and all of their component parts, except as detailed below*† , are w arranted to be free from defective materials or workmanship in nor mal residential use fo r a per iod o f thr ee ( 3) year s fr om the date of or[...]