Viking VGIC5304BSLP manual

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    F20705A EN (121012) Viking Use & Car e Manual Pr ofessional Fr eestanding Gas Open Bur ner Ranges Viking Range Corporation 111 Fr ont Street Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA (662) 455-1200 For pr oduct information, call 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641) or visit the Viking Web site at vikingrange.com[...]

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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 V iking range is designed to offer years of reliable service. This Use and Care Manual will provide you with the inf[...]

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    W ar nings 5 4 Getting Started Getting Started W ar ning 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 car e must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating the appliance. AL WA YS contact the manufactur er about pr ob[...]

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    7 6 W ar nings Getting Started Getting Started T o Pr eve nt Fi re o r Smo ke Da mag e • Be sur e all packing materials are removed from the appliance before operating it. • Keep ar ea around appliance clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and materials. • If appliance is installed near a window , pr [...]

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    9 Ut en si l Sa fe ty (c ont .) • Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic or glazed utensils are suitable for rangetop surface or oven usage without br eaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Follow manufacturer's instructions when using glass. • This appliance has been tested for safe performance using conventional coo[...]

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    1 1 W ar nings 1 0 Important notice regar ding pet bir ds: NEVER keep pet birds in the kitchen or in rooms wher e the fumes from the kitchen could reach. Birds have a very sensitive respiratory system. Fumes released due to overheated cooking oil, fat, margarine and overheated non- stick cookware may be harmful. About Y our Appliance • For pr ope[...]

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    1 3 Getting Started 1 2 Getting Started W ar nings CAUTION BURN HAZARD The oven door , especially the glass, can get hot. Danger of burning: DO NOT touch the glass! 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 [...]

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    Product Controls 1 5 1 4 30” Four -Bur ner 24” Four -Bur ner 36” Six-Burner Interior Oven Light Switch Left Rear Burner Control Knob (15,000 BTU) Left Front Burner Control Knob (15,000 BTU) Right Rear Burner Control Knob (15,000 BTU) Right Front Burner Control Knob (15,000 BTU) Oven T emperature Indicator Light Oven T emperature Control Knob [...]

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    1 7 Oven Functions and Settings Product Controls 1 6 BAKE (Natural Airflow Bake) Use this setting for baking, roasting, and casseroles. CONVECTION BAKE Use this setting to bake and roast foods at the same time with minimal taste transfer . BROIL (Infrar ed Broil) Use this setting for broiling dark meats at 1” thickness or less wher e rare or medi[...]

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    1 9 Operation 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 ensure mor e even heating within the cooking vessel and reduce the likelihood[...]

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    2 1 2 0 Operation Operation Baking 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 [...]

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    2 3 2 2 Operation Baking Operation Baking T o Use CONVECTION BAKE Function 1. Arrange the oven rack in the desir ed positio n befor e turning oven on. 2. Set the oven temperatu re contro l knob to desire d temperat ur e and turn on the co nvect ion fan switch . 3. Close the door . Baking Tips • Make sur e the oven racks are in the desir ed positi[...]

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    2 5 *Note: The above information is given as a guide only . Single Rack Time Food Pan Size Position T emp (min) BR EA DS Fr oze n B isc ui ts Co ok ie s he et 3 o r 4 37 5 ˚ F (1 91 ˚ C) 7 - 9 Y e ast lo af Lo af pan 3 o r 4 37 5 ˚ F (1 91 ˚ C) 25 - 3 0 Y e ast r o ll s Co ok ie s he et 3 o r 4 37 5 ˚ F (1 91 ˚ C) 11 - 1 3 Nu t b re ad Loa f [...]

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    2 7 BROIL (Infrar ed Broil) The broil burner at the top of the oven heats the metal screen until it glows. Heat radiates from the Gour metGlo™ infrared broiler located at the top of the oven cavity . The distance between the foods and the broil elements deter mines broiling speed. For “fast” broiling, food may be as close as 2 inches (5 cm) t[...]

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    2 9 95% 80% 65% 50% 35% 25% 6 5 4 3 2 1 Operation 2 8 Broiling Instructions 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 r[...]

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    3 1 Convection Dehydrate Convection Dehydrate This oven is designed not only to cook, but also to dehydrate fruits and vegetables. W ar m air is circulated by a motorized fan in the rear of the oven and over a period of time, the water is removed from the food by evaporation. Removal of water inhibits growth of microor ganisms and retards the activ[...]

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    3 3 Cooking Substitutes Charts In many cases, a recipe requires an ingr edient which is not readily available or calls for a unit of measur e that is not easily recognized. The following charts have been provided as useful guides in these situations. Ingredient Substitutes Recipe calls for: Substitute with: 1 tbsp. cornstarch 2 tbsp. flour (thicken[...]

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    3 5 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 different finishes have been used in your oven. NEVER USE AMMONIA, STEEL WOOL P ADS OR ABRASIVE CLOTHS, CLEANSERS, OVEN CLEANERS, OR ABRASIVE POWDERS. T[...]

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    3 7 3 6 Product Care Brass Parts Broiler Pan and Grid Clean with detergent and hot water . For stubborn spots, use a soap- filled steel wool pad. Oven Racks Clean with detergent and hot water . Stubborn spots can be scoured with a soap-filled steel wool pad. Cleaning and Maintenance Product Care Replacing Oven Lights W ARNING BURN OR ELECTRI CAL SH[...]

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    3 8 3 9 Product Care Door Removal Door Replacement and Adjustment 1 2 3 4 Open door comple tely . Place pin in pin hole. Remove hinge trim screw s and hinge trim. Close until pins stop door . Lift door up and out. Product Care W ARNING TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJUR Y Before removing the doors, make sure the pins are properly installed in the hinges. Fa[...]

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    Problem P o s s i bl e C au s e a n d /o r R em e d y Range will not function. Range is not connected to electrical power: Have electrician check power cir cuit breaker , wiring, and fuses. Broil does not work. T emperature control knob is rotated too far past broil position. Oven light will not work. Light bulb is bur ned out. Range is not connect[...]

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    4 2 4 3 PR OFE SSI ONA L F REE ST AN DI NG GA S OP EN B URN ER RAN GES WA RRA NT Y THREE YEAR FULL WARRANTY Freestanding gas ranges and all of their component parts, except as detailed below*† , are warranted to be free from defective materials or workmanship in normal residential us e for a p eri od of th re e (3 ) ye ars fr om the da te of ori [...]