Viking F20532A manual

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    F20532A EN (102308J) 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 Fr eestanding Dual Fuel Ranges[...]

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    Congratulations Congratulations and welcome to the elite world of Viking ownership. We hope you will enjoy and appr eciate the care and attention we have put into every detail of your new , state-of-the-art self-cleaning range. Y our Viking range is designed to offer years of reliable service. This Use and Care Manual will pr ovide you with the inf[...]

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    W ar nings 5 4 Getting Started Getting Started 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 exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating the appliance. AL W A YS contact the manufacturer about problem[...]

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    7 6 W ar nings Getting Started Getting Started T o Prevent Fir e or Smoke Damage • Be sure all packing materials ar e removed fr om the appliance before operating it. • Keep area ar ound appliance clear and free from combus tible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and materials. • If appliance is installed near a window , prope r[...]

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    9 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 ex[...]

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    1 1 Getting Started W ar nings 1 0 Important Safety Notice and W arning The California Safe Drinking Water and T oxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) r equires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer or repr oductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of poten[...]

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    1 3 1 2 Getting Started Getting Started W ar nings CAUTION DO NOT store items of interest to children over the unit. Children climbing to reach items could be seriously injured. W ARNING BURN HAZARD When self-cleaning, surfaces may get hotter than usual. Therefore, children should be kept away . W ARNING This range features a self-cleaning cycle. D[...]

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    Product Contr ols 1 5 Range Featur es 1 4 Range Featur es 48” Four -Burner/Grill/Griddle model shown Interior Oven Light Switch Left Rear Burner Control Knob (15,000 BTU) Left Front Burner Control Knob (15,000 BTU) Left Ov en Functio n Selecto r Knob Left Oven T emperature Indicator Light Self-Clean Indicator Light Grill Control Knob Left Oven T [...]

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    1 7 Product Controls 1 6 Oven Functions and Settings BAKE (T wo-Element Bake) Us e th is s ett in g fo r ba kin g, ro as tin g, and cas ser o le s. CONV BAKE (Convection Bake) Use this set tin g to bake and ro ast foods at the sam e time with min ima l tas te tra nsfe r . TRU CONV (T ruConvec™) Us e th is b ake set ti ng for m ult i- ra ck b aki [...]

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    1 9 1 8 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 ensur e mor e even heating within the cooking vessel and reduce the likelihood of burni[...]

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    Operation 2 1 2 0 Operation Food T emp (°F) T emp (°C) Eg g s 25 0 -3 0 0 12 1 -1 4 9 Ba c on 3 0 0- 3 25 1 4 9- 1 63 Pa n ca k es 3 7 5- 4 00 1 9 1- 2 05 Fr en ch T o as t 40 0 2 05 Fi s h F i ll e ts 30 0 1 49 Ha m bu r g er 3 5 0 17 7 St e ak s 3 50 1 7 7 Surface Operation Surface Operation Griddle/Simmer Plate Clean Up & Car e • It is n[...]

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    Operation 2 3 2 2 Operation Surface Operation Surface Operation Grill T wo piece drip pan Burner Burner Burner Flavor generator plate Drip tray Drip tray Drip tray Grill Assembly Ch ar -Gr ill Asse mbl y Follow these steps to disassemble the char -grill for cleaning. Make sure the char- grill is completely cool before attempting to disassemble for [...]

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    Operation 2 5 2 4 Operation Surface Operation Grill Cooking Chart Surface Operation Grill Cooking Chart Food Weight or thickness Flame size Su gg est ed co ok ing ti me (mi n) Special instructions and tips BEEF Hamburger 1/ 2”( 1. 3 cm) – 3/ 4” ( 1.9 cm) Me d 8 – 1 5 Grill, tur ning once when juices rise to the surface. We recommend that gr[...]

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    2 6 27 Broil element Oven light 6 5 4 3 2 1 T ruConvec™ element (behind baffle) One T ruGlide™ rack T wo tilt-proof racks Concealed bake element Oven light Operation Preheat For best results, it is extremely important that you pr eheat your oven to the desir ed cooking temperature before placing food items in the oven to begin cooking. In many [...]

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    2 9 2 8 Using the Oven Operation Operation 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 o[...]

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    Operation 3 1 3 0 Operation B A K E ( T w o - El e m e n t B a k e) Full power heat is radiated from the bake element in the bottom of the oven cavity and supplemental heat is radiated from the br oil element. This function is recommended for single rack baking. Many cookbooks contain recipes to be cooked in the conventional manner . Conventional b[...]

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    Operation 3 2 Operation 3 3 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 4 400 ˚ F ( 2 04 .4 ˚ C) 8 - 1 0 Y ea st lo a f Lo a f p a n 3 o r 4 37 5 ˚ F ( 19 0 .6 ˚ C ) 30 - 35 Y ea st r ol l s Co o ki e s h ee t 3 o r 4 40 0 ˚ F ( 20 4 .4 ˚ C ) 12 - 15 Nu t br e a d Lo a f p a [...]

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    Operation 3 5 3 4 Operation Solving Baking Problems Baking problems can occur for many r easons. 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 with th[...]

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    Operation 3 7 3 6 Operation Roasting Roasting Tips (cont.) • When using a meat ther mometer , insert the probe halfway into the center of the thickest portion of the meat. (For poultry insert the thermometer probe between the body and leg into the thickest part of the inner thigh.) The tip of the probe should not touch bone, fat, or gristle to en[...]

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    3 9 3 8 Operation Convection Roasting Chart Time Internal Food Weight T emp (min/lb) T emp B EE F R ib r o as t Ra r e 4 - 6 l b s 32 5 ˚ F ( 16 2 .8 ˚ C) 2 5 14 0˚ F (6 0 .0 ˚ C) Me d iu m 4 - 6 l bs 32 5˚ F (1 6 2. 8 ˚ C ) 2 4 155 ˚ F ( 6 8. 3 ˚ C ) W e ll do n e 4 - 6 lb s 32 5˚ F ( 1 62 . 8˚ C ) 3 0 17 0 ˚ F ( 76 . 7˚ C ) R um p r o[...]

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    4 1 4 0 Operation Br oiling Operation 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. B r o i l i n g In s t r u c t i o ns Broiling is a dry-heat co[...]

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    4 3 4 2 Broiling Chart T ype and Time Cut of Meat Weight Setting Rack (min) B EE F S ir l oi n , 1 " Ra r e 12 o z C o nv en t io n al B r oi l 57 Me d iu m 12 o z C o nv en t io n al B r oi l 59 W e ll do n e 1 2 oz Co n ve n ti o na l Br o i l 5 11 T - B o ne , 3/ 4 " Ra r e 10 o z Co nv e nt i on al B r o il 55 Me d iu m 10 o z Co nv e[...]

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    4 5 4 4 Cooking Substitutes Charts In many cases, a recipe requires an ingr edient which is not readily available or calls for a unit of measure that is not easily recognized. The following charts have been pr ovided as useful guides in these situations. Ingredient Substitutes Recipe calls for: Substitute with: 1 tbsp. cornstarch 2 tbsp. flour (thi[...]

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    4 7 Product Care 4 6 Product Care Cleaning and Maintenance Burner Head If ports on burner head are clogged, clean with a straight pin. DO NOT enlar ge or distort the ports. DO NOT use a toothpick to clean the ports. When replacing bur ner head, carefully align the 2 tabs underneath the bur ner head with the outside edge of burner base. Make sure th[...]

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    4 9 Product Care 4 8 Product Care This oven features an automatic pyrolytic self-cleaning cycle. During this cycle, the oven reaches elevated temperatures in or der to bur n-of f 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 completi[...]

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    5 0 51 Product Care DO NOT touch bulb with bare ha nds. Clean off any si gns of oi l from the bulb and handle with a soft cloth. W ARNING DANGER CAUTION FOR YOUR SAFETY ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect the electric power at the main fuse or circuit breaker before replacing bulb. Replacing Oven Lights Product Care W ARNING DANGER CAUTION FOR YOUR [...]

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    Product Care Product Care Door Replacement and Adjustment 1 2 3 4 Reinstall door to range. Open door completely . Reinstall hinge trim. Remove pins from hole in hinges. 5 If the door needs to be adjusted, loosen hinge trim screws located in step 2. Adjust the scr ews located between the door and kickplate using a 5/32” hex head allen wrench. Afte[...]

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    Service Infor mation If service is r equired, call your dealer or authorized service agency . The name of the authorized service agency can be obtained from the dealer or distributor in your ar ea. Have the following information readily available. • Model number • Serial number • Date purchased • Name of dealer from whom purchased Clearly d[...]

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