Viking F20937C manual

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    F20937C EN (021513) Viking Range Corporation 111 Fr ont Str eet Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA (662) 455-1200 For pr oduct information, call 1-888-845-4641 or visit the Viking W eb site at vikingrange.com Fr ee s t an d i ng 30 ” Du al Fu e l Se l f -C l e an Se a le d Bu r ne r Ra n ge U s e & C a r e[...]

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    Congratulations Congratulations and welcome to the elite world of Viking ownership. We hope you will enjoy and appreciate the car e and attention we have put into every detail of your new , state-of-the-art self-cleaning range. Y our V iking range is designed to offer years of r eliable service. This Use and Care Manual will provide you with the in[...]

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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 Pr event Fir e or Smoke Damage • Be sure all packing materials are r emoved fr om the appliance befor e operating it. • Keep area around appliance clear and fr ee fr om combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and materials. • If appliance is installed near a window , pr op[...]

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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 Califor nia Safe Drinking Water and T oxic Enfor cement 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 requir es businesses to warn customers of po[...]

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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 Controls 1 5 1 4 Product Controls Range Featur es BAKE (T wo-Element Bake) Us e th is set tin g fo r b aki ng , r oa st ing , an d ca ss er o les . CONV BAKE (Convection Bake) Use this se ttin g to bak e and r oas t food s at the same tim e wit h mini mal tas te tra nsf er . TRU CONV (T ruConvec™) Us e th is bak e se tti ng for mul ti -r [...]

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    1 6 Operation 1 7 Li gh t in g B urn er s Al l bu rne rs a re ign it ed by el ec tr ic i gn iti on . Th er e ar e no op en -fl am e, “st an din g” pil ot s. Su rf a ce Bu rne rs -A u to ma ti c Rei gn i ti on T o l igh t th e su rf ac e bu rne rs, pus h an d tu rn th e ap pr op ri at e co nt ro l kn ob cou nt er clo ckw is e to any po si tio n.[...]

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    1 8 19 One standard rack Broil element Oven ligh 6 5 4 3 2 1 T ruConvec™ element (behind baffle) T wo full extension glide racks Concealed bake element Operation Preheat For best results, it is extremely important that you pr eheat your oven to the desired cooking temperatur e before placing food items in the oven to begin cooking. In many cookin[...]

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    2 1 2 0 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 2 3 2 2 Operation B A K E (T w o - E l e m e n t B ak 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 ba[...]

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    Operation 2 4 Operation 2 5 Baking Chart Single Rack Time Food Pan Size Position T emp (min) BR E A DS Bi s cu i ts Co o ki e sh e et 3 o r 4 40 0 ˚F ( 20 4 .4 ˚ C) 8 - 10 Y ea st l oa f Lo a f p a n 3 o r 4 37 5 ˚F ( 1 90 . 6˚ C ) 30 - 35 Y ea st r o ll s Co o ki e sh e et 3 o r 4 4 0 0 ˚F ( 2 04 . 4˚ C ) 12 - 15 Nu t br ead Lo a f p a n 3 o[...]

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    Operation 2 7 2 6 Operation Solving Baking Problems Baking problems can occur for many reasons. Check the chart below for the causes and remedies for the most common problems. 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 this[...]

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    Operation 2 9 2 8 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 1 3 0 Operation Convection Roasting Chart Time Internal Food Weight T emp (min/lb) T emp BE E F Ri b r o a st Ra r e 4 - 6 l b s 32 5˚ F (1 6 2. 8 ˚ C) 2 5 140 ˚ F (6 0 .0 ˚ C) Me d i um 4 - 6 l bs 3 25 ˚ F (1 6 2. 8 ˚C ) 2 4 1 55 ˚ F ( 6 8 .3 ˚ C) W e ll d on e 4 - 6 l bs 3 25 ˚ F ( 1 62 . 8˚ C ) 30 17 0 ˚F ( 76 . 7˚ C ) Ru m p r o a[...]

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    3 3 3 2 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 I n s t r u c ti on s Broiling is a dry-heat co[...]

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    3 5 3 4 Broiling Chart T ype and Time Cut of Meat Weight Setting Rack (min) BE E F Si r l oi n , 1 " Ra r e 12 o z C on v e nt i on a l B r o i l 5 7 Me d i um 12 o z C on v e nt i on a l B r o i l 5 9 W e ll d on e 1 2 oz Con v e nt i on a l B r o i l 5 1 1 T - B o ne , 3 /4 " Ra r e 10 o z C on v e nt i on a l B r o i l 5 5 Me d i um 10[...]

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    3 7 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 the tabs are not aligned with th[...]

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    3 9 3 8 Product Care Control Knobs MAKE SURE ALL THE CONTROL KNOBS POINT TO THE OFF POSITION BEFORE REMOVING. Pull the knobs straight off. W ash in detergent and warm water . Dry completely and replace by pushing firmly onto stem. Stainless Steel Parts All stainless steel body parts should be wiped regularly with hot soapy water at the end of each [...]

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    4 1 4 0 Product Care Product Care T o start the Self-Clean cycle: 1. Close the door completely . 2. T ur n the oven selector knob clockwise to the “SELF CLEAN” mode. 3. T ur n the temperatur e contr ol knob past the clean setting until the knob stops. At this time, the clean indicator light will come on. Within 30 seconds the automatic door lat[...]

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    4 3 4 2 Product Care Product Care Door Removal 1 2 3 4 Open door comple tely . Place pins, suppli ed with unit, in pin holes. For person al safety , ONL Y use pin s suppli ed with the unit. Remove hinge trim screws and hinge trim. Close until pins stop door . Lift door up and out. W ARNING TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY Before removing the doors, make [...]

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    4 5 Product Care 4 4 Product Care T r oubleshooting Problem P os s i bl e C a us e a nd / o r R e m e dy Range will not function. Range is not connected to electrical power: Have electrician check power circuit breaker , wiring, and fuses. Ov en do es not oper at e in se lf- cle an . Door is not shut tight enough for automatic door latch to lock. O[...]

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    4 7 4 6 W arranty VI KI NG D3 SE RI ES FR EE ST AND IN G 3 0” DU AL F UE L R AN GE S W A RR AN TY THREE YEAR FULL WARRANTY Freestanding dual fuel ranges and all of their component parts, except as detailed below*† , are warranted to be free from defective materials or workmanship in normal residential use for a p erio d of t hre e (3) year s fr[...]