Viking F21192 EN manual

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    F21192 EN (051513) Fr eestanding 30” Electric Range Use & Car e ® Viking Range, LLC 111 Front Str eet Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA (662) 455-1200 For product information, call 1-888-845-4641 or visit the Viking Web site at vikingrange.com U L C U L[...]

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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 r eliable service. This Use and Care Manual will pr ovide you with the in[...]

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    Wa r n i n g s 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 exer cised when installing, maintaining, or operating this appliance. AL W A YS contact the manufacturer about p[...]

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    7 6 Wa r n i n g s 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 fr om combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and materials. • If appliance is installed near a window , pr [...]

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    9 Heating Elements and Glass Ceramic Cooking Surfaces • Surface areas on or adjacent to the unit may be hot enough to cause burns. • NEVER touch oven heating elements, areas near elements, or interior surfaces of oven. • Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color . Areas near elements and interior surfaces of an oven may b[...]

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    11 Getting Started Wa r n i n g s 10 Important Safety Notice and W arning The California Safe Drinking Water and T oxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Pr oposition 65) requir es the Governor of Califor nia to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm, and requir es businesses to warn customers of p[...]

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    13 12 Getting Started Getting Started Wa r n i n g s W ARNING BURN HAZARD When self-cleaning, surfaces may get hotter than usual, therefor e, children should be kept away . W ARNING This range features a self-cleaning cycle. During this cycle, the oven reaches elevated temperatur es in order to burn off soil and deposits. A powder ash residue is le[...]

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    15 14 Range Featur es 10 9 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 14 11 11 12 1. Interior oven light switch 2. Left rear element contr ol knob 3. Left front element contr ol knob 4. Center element control knob 5. Oven function selector knob 6. Oven temperature contr ol knob 7. Right rear element contr ol knob 8. Right fr ont element control knob 9. Backguard 10. T wo [...]

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    16 Operation Operation Surface Operation 17 Surface Operation About the Cooktop Surface Elements Single radiant elements will have one round outline pattern shown on the cooktop and should be used when cooking with smaller cooking vessels. Dual radiant elements allows the user to set the smaller inner element alone or both the inner and outer eleme[...]

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    19 18 Oven Featur es Operation Operation Using the Oven Preheat For best results, it is extr emely important that you preheat your oven to the desired cooking temperatur e before placing food items in the oven to begin cooking. In many cooking modes, partial power from the br oiler is used to bring the oven to the preheat temperature. Ther efore, p[...]

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    21 20 Operation Operation Using the Oven Conventional and Convection Cooking Because of variations in food density , surface texture and consistency , some foods may be prepar ed more successfully using the conventional bake setting. For this reason, conventional baking is r ecommended when preparing baked goods such as custar d. The user may find [...]

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    23 22 Operation Operation Baking BAKE (T wo-Element Bake) 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 baking/ roa[...]

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    25 24 Operation Operation Baking Baking Chart Single Rack Time Food Pan Size Position T emp (min) BREADS Biscuits Cookie sheet 3 or 4 400˚F (204.4˚C) 8 - 10 Y east loaf Loaf pan 3 or 4 375 ˚F (190.6˚C) 30 - 35 Y east rolls Cookie sheet 3 or 4 400 ˚F (204.4˚C) 12 - 15 Nut bread Loaf pan 3 or 4 375 ˚F ( 190.6˚C) 30 - 35 Cornbread 8 " x 8[...]

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    27 26 Operation Operation Solving Baking Pr oblems 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 temperatur e setting and cooking times you are accustomed to using with your previous oven may vary slightly fr om those requir ed with [...]

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    29 28 Operation Operation Roasting Tips (cont.) • When using a meat thermometer , 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 ensure an accu[...]

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    31 30 Operation Operation Roasting Convection Roasting Chart Time Internal Food W eight T emp (min/lb) T emp BEEF Rib roast Rare 4 - 6 lbs 325˚F (162.8˚C) 25 140˚F (60.0˚C) Medium 4 - 6 lbs 325˚F (162.8˚C) 24 155˚F (68.3˚C) Well done 4 - 6 lbs 325˚F (162.8˚C) 30 170˚F (76.7˚C) Rump roast Medium 4 - 6 lbs 325˚F (162.8˚C) 20 155˚F (68.[...]

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    33 32 Operation Operation LOW BROIL This mode uses only a fraction of the available power to the inner broil element for delicate top-browning. The inner br oil 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. Broiling Instructions Broiling is a dry-heat cooking method using dir ect [...]

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    35 34 Operation Br oiling Operation Broiling Chart Convection Dehydrate/Defr ost Convection Dehydrate This oven is designed not only to cook, but also to dehydrate fruits and vegetables. 1. Prepare the food as r ecommended. 2. Arrange the food on drying racks (not included with the oven; contact a local store handling speciality cooking utensils). [...]

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    37 36 Operation Cooking Substitutes Charts In many cases, a recipe r equires an ingredient which is not r eadily available or calls for a unit of measure that is not easily r ecognized. The following charts have been provided as useful guides in these situations. Ingredient Substitutes Recipe calls for: Substitute with: 1 tbsp. cornstarch 2 tbsp. f[...]

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    39 38 Product Car e Product Car e Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning Problems on Glass Ceramic T op Problem Cause T o Prevent T o Remove Brown streaks and specks Cleaning with sponge or cloth containing soil- laden detergent water . Use cleaning cream with clean damp paper towel. Use a light application of cleaning cream with a clean damp paper towe[...]

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    41 40 Product Car e Product Car e Control Panel DO NOT use any cleaners containing ammonia or abrasives. They could remove the graphics fr om the control panel. Use hot, soapy water and a soft clean cloth. Oven Surfaces Several differ ent finishes have been used in your electric oven. Cleaning instructions for each surface are given below . The ove[...]

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    43 42 Product Car e Product Car e This oven features an automatic pyr olytic self-cleaning cycle. During this cycle, the oven reaches elevated temperatur es in order to burn off 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 completio[...]

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    45 44 Product Car e W ARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect the electric power at the main fuse or circuit br eaker before r eplacing bulb. Replacing Oven Lights CAUTION T o avoid risk of personal injury , DO NOT touch bulb with bare hands. Clean of f any signs of oil from the bulb and handle with a soft cloth. 1. Unsnap glass light cover using[...]

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    47 46 Product Car e Product Car e Door Replacement and Adjustment 1 1 2 2 3 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 (see step 2). Adjust the scr ews located between the door and kickplate using a 5/32” hex head allen w[...]

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    49 48 Product Car e Service Infor mation If service is requir ed, call your dealer or authorized service agency . The name of the authorized service agency can be obtained from the dealer or distributor in your area. Have the following information readily available. • Model number • Serial number • Date purchased • Name of dealer from whom [...]

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    50 51 W arranty (cont.) LIMIT A TION OF REMEDIES AND DURA TION OF IMPLIED WARRANTY 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 RANGE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENT AL DAMAGE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FOOD OR MEDICINE LOSS, DUE TO PRODUCT[...]