Viking Designer DECU1054B, DECU1556BSB, Designer DGVU2004BSS, DECU1054BSB, DECU1655BSB Quick Reference Manual

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Cooktop Features (Professional)

Professional 36”W. Six Element

1. 6-1/2” 1,500 watt element

2. 7” 1,800 watt element

3. (Dual element) 9”2,500 watt/6” 1,000 watt 4

. Bridge element 800 watt

. (Dual element) 8-1/4”2,200 watt/4-3/4” 750 watt

6. 7” 1,800 watt element

7. 6” 1,200 watt element

8. Right rear burner control knob

9. Right front burner control knob

10. Center rear burner control knob

11. Center front burner control knob

12. Left rear burner control knob

13. Left front burner control knob

Professional 30”W. Four Element

1. 7” 1,800 watt element

2. (Dual element) 9”2,500 watt/6” 1,000 watt

3. Bridge element 800watt

4. 7” 1,800 watt element

5. 6-1/2” 1,500 watt element

6. Right rear burner control knob

7. Right front burner control knob

8. Left rear burner control knob

9. Left front burner control knob

Cooktop Features (Designer)

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8 9 10 11

5 7 6

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8 9

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Surface Operation

Burner Control Knobs

ush in and turnthe control

nob left to thedesired setting. The element will adjust the power outputto maintain the desiredheat setting. When finished turn allcontrols to “OFF”.

Dual and Bridge Elements

Push in and turnthe control knob right to thedesired setting. The rearelement and bridge element will cycle on and off to maintain thedesired heat setting. When finished, turn allcontrols to “OFF”.

Surface Heat Settings

Note: The above informationis given as a guide only. You mayneed to vary the heat settingsto suit your personal requirements.

Surface Indicator Lights

he surface indicator lightsare located at the front

f the glass cooktop.The hot surface indicator light will glow redwhen the corresponding element is heated. The light willremain on after turning offthe control knob untilthe corresponding element has cooled to a safetemperature.

Heat Setting

Use

Simmer

Melting small quantities Steaming rice Simmering sauces

Low

Melting large quantities

Med Low

Low-temperature frying (eggs, etc.) Simmering large quantities Heating milk, creamsauces, gravies,

and puddings

Med

Sautéing and browning,braising,

and pan-frying

Maintainingslow boilon large quantities

Med High

High-temperature frying Pan broiling Maintainingfast boilon large quantities

High

Boiling water quickly Deep-fat frying in large cookware

HOTSURFACE

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HOT SURFACE

Designer 45”W. Six Element

1. 7” 1,800 watt element

2. (Dual element) 9”2,500 watt/6” 1,000 watt

3. 6” 1,200 watt element 4

. (Dual element) 8-1/4”2,200 watt/4-3/4” 750 watt

. 7” 1,800 watt element

6. 6-1/2” 1,500 watt element

7. Bridge element 800 watt

8. Left front burner control knob

9. Left rear burner control knob

10. Left center burner controlknob

11. Right center burner controlknob

12. Right rear burner control knob

13. Right front burner control knob

Designer 36”W. Five Element

1. 7” 1,800 watt element

2. (Dual element) 9”2,500 watt/6” 1,000 watt

3. (Dual element) 8-1/4”2,200 watt/4-3/4” 750 watt

4. Bridge element 800 watt

5. 7” 1,800 watt element

6. 6-1/2” 1,500 watt element

7. Left front burner control knob

8. Left rear burner control knob

9. Center burner control knob

10. Right rear burner control knob

11. Right front burner control knob

Designer 30”W. Four Element

1. 7” 1,800 watts element

2. (Dual element) 9”2,500 watts/6” 1,000 watts

3. Bridge element 800 watts

4. 7” 1,800 wattselement

5. 6-1/2” 1,500 watts element

6. Left front burner control knob

7. Left rear burner control knob

8. Right rear burner control knob

9. Right front burner control knob

OFF

SIMMER

LOW

MED

LOW

MED

Innerelement

Outerelement

Element settings

Bridge element

C A U T I O N

DO NOT heat emptycookware or let cookware boil dry. Thecookware can absorb an excessive amount of heat veryquickly, resulting in possible damage to the cookwareand ceramic glass.

F20588EN (111308J)

VIKING RANGE CORPORATION

111 FrontStreet • Greenwood,Mississippi

38930 USA• (662) 455-1200

Warnings (cont.)

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Warnings

Viking Quick Reference Guide

Built-In

Electric Cooktops

arning andImportant Safety Instructions appearing

n thisguide are notmeant to coverall possible

onditionsand situationsthat may occur. Common sense, caution, and caremust be exercised when installing,maintaining, oroperating theappliance.

ALWAYS contact themanufacturer about problems or

onditionsyou do notunderstand.

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

Read and follow all instructionsbefore using this appliance to prevent thepotential risk of fire, electric

shock, personal injury ordamage to the appliance as a result ofimproper usage of the appliance. Use appliance only for itsintended purpose as described in this manual.

To ensureproper and safe operation: Appliance must be properlyinstalled and grounded by a qualified technician. DO NOTattempt to adjust, repair, service,or replace any part of yourappliance unless it is specificallyrecommended in this guide. All other servicing should bereferred to a qualified servicer.

To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage

•

Be sure allpacking materials are removed from the appliance before operatingit.

• Keep area around appliance clear andfree from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and materials.

• If appliance is installed near a window, proper precautions should betaken to prevent curtains f

rom blowing overbur ners.

• NEVER leave any items on the cooktop.The hot air from the ventmay ignite flammable items and may increase pressure inclosed containers which may cause them to burst.

• Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when exposed to heatand may be highly flammable. Avoid theiruse or storage near an appliance.

• Many plastics are vulnerable to heat.Keep plastics away from partsof the appliance that may become warm or hot. DONOT leave plastic items on the cooktop as they maymelt or soften if left tooclose to the vent ora surface element.

• Combustible items (paper, plastic, etc.)may ignite and metallic items maybecome hot and cause burns. DO NOT pourspirits over hot foods.

In Case of Fire

Turn offappliance and ventilating hood to avoid spreading the flame.Extinguish flame, then turn on hood to removesmoke and odor.

• Smother fire or flame in apan with a lid or cookie sheet.

• NEVER pick up or move a flamingpan.

• DO NOT use water on grease fires. Use baking soda, a dry chemicalor foam-type extinguisher to smother fire orflame.

Important notice regarding pet birds: NEVER keeppet birds in the kitchen or inrooms

where thefumes from the kitchencould reach. Birds have a verysensitive respiratory system.Fumes released dueto overheated cooking oil,fat, margarine and overheatednon-stick cookware may beequally harmful.

W A R N I N G

To avoidrisk of property damage, personal injury or death;follow information in this manualexactly to

prevent a fire orexplosion. DO NOT store or use gasolineor other flammable vapors and liquids in thevicinity of this or any appliance.

C A U T I O N

DO NOT store items of interest to children over the unit. Children climbing to reach items could be seriously injured.

D A N G E R

Hazards or unsafe practices whichWILL result in

severe personal injury or death

W A R N I N G

Hazards or unsafe practices whichCOULD result

in death severe personal injuryor death

C A U T I O N

Hazards or unsafe practiceswhich COULD

result in minor personalinjury.

All safety messages willidentify thehazard, tell you

how toreduce the chance ofinjury, andtell you what

can happen ifthe instructionsare not followed.

W A R N I N G

BURN OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

To avoidrisk of injury or death, make sure all controls areOFF and oven is COOL before cleaning.Failure to do so

can result in burnsor electrical shock.

C A U T I O N

BURN HAZARD

To avoidrisk of injury, DONOT touch the glass. Thecooktop will get hot during usage.

Before Using Cooktop

C A U T I O N

DO NOT heat emptycookware or let cookware boil dry. Thecookware can absorb an excessive amount of heat veryquickly, resulting in possible damage to the cookwareand ceramic glass.

Cookware Safety

•

Use pans with flatbottoms and handles that are e

asily grasped and staycool. Avoid using unstable, warped, easily tipped orloose-handled pans. Pans with heavy handles (especiallysmall pans) could be unstable and tip easily. Pansthat are heavy to move when filled withfood may also be hazardous.

• Be sure cookware is large enoughto properly contain food and avoidboil overs. Pan size is p

articularly important in deepfat frying. Pan should accommodate the volume offood that is to be added as well asthe bubble action of fat.

• To minimize burns, ignition offlammable materials and spillage due tounintentional contact with the cookware, DO NOT extendhandles over adjacent burners. ALWAYS turn pan handlestoward the side or back of theappliance, not out into the room where they areeasily hit or reached by children.

• NEVER let a pan boil dry asthis could damage the cookware and theappliance.

• This appliance has been tested for safe performance using conventional cookware.DO NOT use any devicesor accessories that are not specifically recommended inthis guide. DO NOT use eyelid covers forthe surface units. The use of devices or accessories thatare not expressly recommended in thismanual can create serious safety hazards, resultin performance problems, and reduce the lifeof the components of the appliance.

Heating Elements and Glass Ceramic Cooking Surfaces

• S

urface areas onor adjacent to the unit maybe hot

enough to cause burns.

• NEVER

touch the glass surfaceareas directly on or adjacent to the heatingelements when the rangetop is in use.

• Heating

elements may be hoteven though they are dark in color. Areas nearelements and interior surfaces of an ovenmay become hot enough to cause burns.

•

During and after use,DO NOT touch or let clothingor other flammable material contactsurface of rangetop or areas nearheating elements until they have had sufficient time tocool.

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DO NOT COOK ONBROKEN COOKING SURFACE – If cooking surface shouldbreak, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate thebroken cooking surface and create arisk of electric shock. Contact aqualified technician immediately.

Ceramic Glass Cooktop

All products arewiped clean with solvents at the factory to removeany visible signs of dirt, oil,and grease which mayhave remained from the manufacturing process. Clean yourglass top before the first time you useit. A thorough cleaning with a glass top cleaner isrecommended.

Cookware

• Each cook has his or her ownpreference for the particular cooking vessels thatare most appropriate for thetype of cooking being done. Any and all cookware, including Viking cookware,is suitable for use onthe cooktop and it is not necessary to replaceyour present cookware with commercial cookware. Thisis a matter of personal choice. As with anycookware, yours should be in good condition and from excessive dents onthe bottom to providemaximum performance and convenience.

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