Viking Electric Rangetops/Ranges, F1484D Use & Care Manual

F1484D EN

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Viking Use & Care Manual

Electric Rangetops/Ranges

Viking Range Corporation

111 Front Street

Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA

[phone]

For product information

call 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641)

or visit the Viking Web site at

vikingrange.com

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WARNING

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire

or explosion may result causing property damage, personal

injury or death.

WARNING

1. Read all instructions before using the product.

2. Install or locate the product only in accordance with the
provided Installation Instructions.

WARNING

•THIS RANGE CAN TIP

•INJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT

•INSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICE PACED
WITH RANGE

•SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Congratulations . . .

Your purchase of this product attests to the importance you place upon
the quality and performance of the major appliances you use. With
minimal care, as outlined in this guide, this product is designed to
provide you with years of dependable service. Please take the few
minutes necessary to learn the proper and efficient use and care of this
quality product.

We appreciate your choosing a Viking Range Corporation product, and
hope that you will again select our products for your other major
appliance needs.

Table of Contents

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Surface Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Before Your Use Your New Rangetop/Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Basic Functions of Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Oven Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Self-Clean Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Power Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Important Safety Instructions

1. Your unit should be installed by a qualified technician. The
appliance must be installed and electrically grounded according to
local codes.

2. Do not attempt to repair or replace an part of this appliance unless
specifically recommended in this manual. All servicing should be
referred to a qualified technician. Warranty service must be
performed by an authorized service agency.

3. The “push-to-turn” knobs of this range are designed to be child­safe. However, children should not be left alone in the kitchen
while the range is in use. Do not store items of interest to children
over the unit. CAUTION: Children climbing to reach items could
be seriously injured.

4. GREASE is flammable and should be handled carefully. Do not
use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother
flaming pan by covering utensil completely with well-fitting lid,
cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside of utensil can be
extinguished with baking soda or, if available, a multipurpose dry
chemical or foam type extinguisher.

5. Never leave the surface area unattended at high heat setting.
Boil-overs cause smoking and greasy spill-overs which may ignite.

6. If you are “flaming” liquor or other spirits under an exhaust, TURN
THE FAN OFF. The draft could cause the flames to spread out of
control.

7. Wear proper apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging garments should
never be worn while using the appliance.

8. WARNING: Never use your range for warming or heating a room.
This is based on safety considerations.

9. Use proper pan size. Select utensils having flat bottoms large
enough to cover the burner. Using undersized utensils allows the
flame to come up the side of the utensil, scorching the outside of
the utensil and making cleanup harder.

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10. Use dry pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces
may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot
surface areas. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.

11. DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS.
Surface areas may become hot enough to cause burns. Surface
elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. During
and after use, do not touch or let flammable materials contact
heating elements until they have had time to cool.

12. To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and
spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of
a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward toward
the center of the range, and so that it does not extend over
adjacent burners.

13. Keep area clean and free from combustible material, gasoline, and
other flammable liquids. Never use your oven as a storage space.
Combustible items (paper, plastic, etc.) may ignite and metallic
items may become hot and cause burns.

14. A risk of tip-over may result if the appliance is not installed in
accordance with installation instructions including excessive
loading of the oven door or from abnormal usage.

15. Storage cabinet area above the unit must be 36” (91.4 cm) and
cannot project more than 13” (33.0 cm) outward from the rear wall.
Beware of potential hazards associated with retrieving items from
such cabinets when the unit is in operation.

16. Do not heat unopened food containers; buildup of pressure may
cause the container to explode and result in injury.

17. Never sit, step, stand, or lean on any part of the oven, or injury
may result.

18. Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape
before removing or replacing food. Always position oven racks in
desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while
oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in
oven.

19. Do not clean door gasket. It is essential for a good, tight seal.
Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket.

20. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of
any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven.

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21. Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan, broiler grid, oven
racks, rack supports, and other utensils. Do not use your oven to
clean other parts. A fan noise should be hear sometime during the
cleaning cycle, if not, call service before self-cleaning again.
WARNING: When self-cleaning, surfaces may get hotter than
usual, therefore, children should be kept away.

22. WARNING: NEVER cover any slots, holes, or passages in the oven
bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as aluminum
foil. Doing so blocks airflow through the oven and may cause
carbon monoxide poisioning. Aluminum foil linings may also trap
heat, causing a fire hazard.

23. DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES
OR OVEN. Heating elements may become hot even though they
are dark in color. Interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough
to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing
or other flammable materials contact heating elements or interior
surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other
surfaces of the oven may become hot enough to cause burns, such
as the oven vent opening, the surface near the vent opening, and
the oven door window.

24. Clean rangetop with caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is used to
wipe spills on hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burn.
Some cleansers can produce noxious fumes if applied to hot
surface.

25. Do not cook on a broken rangetop. Spillovers or cleaning solution
may penetrate a broken glasstop and create a risk of electrical
shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately should your
rangetop become broken.

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Surface Cooking

Cooking Utensils

Each cook has his or her own preference for the particular cooking
utensils that are most appropriate for the type cooking being done.
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, earthern ware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for glass rangetop use without breaking due to the
sudden change in temperature. As with any cookware, yours should be
in good condition and free from excessive dents on the bottom to
provide maximum performance and convenience.

CAUTION

Using cast iron cookware on the glass rangetop is not recommended.
Cast iron retains heat and may result in rangetop damage.

Before You Use Your New Rangetop/Range

All products are wiped clean with solvents at the factory to remove any
visible signs of dirt, oil, and grease which may have remained from the
manufacturing process. Before starting to cook, clean the range
thoroughly with hot, soapy water.

Glass Rangetop

Clean your glass top before the first time you use it. A thorough
cleaning with a glass top cleaner is recommended. It only takes a
minute and puts a clean, shiny coating on the glass top before its initial
use.

Oven

Before first use, wipe interior with soapy water and dry thoroughly.

Cooking Utensil Guidelines

Type Response to temp. Recommended Usage

Changes

Aluminum Heats and cools quickly Frying, Braising, Roasting

May leave metal
markings on rangetop

Cast Iron Heats and cools quickly Not recommended.

Retains excessive heat
and may damage

rangetop.
Copper, Heats and cools quickly Gourmet cooking, wine
tin lined sauces, egg dishes.
Enamelware Response depends on base Not recommended.

metal Heats too slowly.

Imperfections in enamel

may scratch rangetop.
Glass Ceramic Heats and cools slowly Not recommended.

Heats too slowly.

Imperfections in glass

may scratch rangetop.
Stainless Steel Heats and cools at moderate Soups, sauces,

rate vegetables, general

cooking.

Operating the Single Front or Rear Element

Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise to the desired
setting. The element will cycle on and off to maintain the desired heat
setting. When finished, turn all controls to OFF.

Operating the Rear and Bridge Element

Push in and turn the right rear control knob clockwise to the desired
setting. The rear element and the bridge element will cycle on and off to
maintain the desired heat setting. When finished, turn all controls OFF.

Hot Surface Indicator Lights

The range has four hot surface indicator lights. They are located in the
center of the glass rangetop. The hot surface indicator light will glow red
when the corresponding element is turned on. The light will remain on
after turning off the control knob until the corresponding element has
cooled to a safe temperature.

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Cooking Substitute Charts

In many cases, a recipe requires an ingredient which is not readily
available or calls for a unit of measure that is not easily recognized. The
following charts have been provided as useful guides in these situations.

Ingredient Substitutes

Recipe calls for: Use:
1 Tbsp. Cornstarch 2 Tbsp. flour (thickening)

1 whole egg 2 egg yolks plus 1 Tbsp. water

1 c. whole milk 1 c. skim milk plus 2 Tbsp.

margarine or

1/2 c. evaporated milk plus

1/2 c. water

1 oz unsweetened chocolate 3 Tbsp. cocoa powder plus

1 Tbsp. margarine

1 Tbsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar plus

1/4 tsp. baking soda

1/2 c. butter 7 Tbsp. margarine or shortening

1 c. dairy sour cream 1 Tbsp. lemon juice plus

1 c. evaporated milk

Canned Food Sizes

Sizes Contents Sizes Contents
8 oz 1 cup No. 303 2 cups
Picnic 1 3/4 cups No. 2 2 1/2 cups
No. 300 1 3/4 cups No. 3 4 cups
No. 1 tall 2 cups No. 10 12 cups

Surface Cooking Guide - Suggested Heat Settings

Food Start at Setting Complete at Setting

Rice HI - cover; bring water LO - cover; finish timing

to a boil according to directions

Chocolate LO - allow about 10 to

15 minutes to melt

Candy LO - cook Follow recipe
Pudding, pie LO - cook according to
filling directions
Eggs - in shell HI - cover; bring to boil OFF- let set to desired

doneness

Fried HI - melt butter; add LO - 2; cook to desired

eggs doneness

Poached HI - bring water to boil; LO - finish cooking

add eggs
Sauces HI - melt fat LO - 2; finish cooking
Soup, stews HI - heat up liquid LO - 2; finish cooking
Vegetables HI - cover; bring salted LO - 2; finish cooking

Fresh, frozen water to boil until desired tenderness

is reached

Vegetables, fried HI - preheat skillet and LO - 2; cook until desired

oil tenderness is reached
Breads, french 4 - 5; preheat skillet 4-8 4 - 5; cook to desired
toast, pancakes minutes browness
Cereals HI - cover; bring water LO - 2; add cereal and

Grits, oatmeal to boil cook according to

directions

Bacon, sausage HI - cook until just 4 -5; finish cooking

starting to sizzle
Swiss steak HI - melt fat, LO - add liquid, cover

4 - 5 brown meat simmer until tender
Chicken, fried HI - melt fat, LO - cook until tender

4 - 5, brown crust
Hamburgers, HI - preheat skillet 4 - 5, brown meat; cook
Pork chops to desired doneness
Pastas - Macaroni, HI - bring salted water 4 - 5, maintain a rolling

Noodles, Spaghetti to boil; add pasta slowly boil, cook until tender

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TruConvec

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The rear element only operates at full
power. Air is circulated by the fan for
even heating. Use this setting for
foods which require gentle cooking
such as pastries and souffles.

BROIL

In Maxi-Broil, heat is radiated from
both broil elements, located at the
top of the oven cavity at full power.
Broiling speed is determined by the
distance between the foods and the
broil elements. The Mini-Broil setting
is designed for “slow” broiling. ONLY
the center broil element operates for
partial power.

CONVECTION BROIL

Exactly the same as regular broiling
with the additional benefit of air
circulation by the motorized fan in the
rear of the oven. The cool air is
quickly replaced-improving the
already high performance of the broil
element.

SELF-CLEAN

This range features an automatic
pyrolytic self-cleaning cycle. During
this cycle, the oven reaches elevated
temperatures in order to burn off soils
and deposits. An integral smoke
eliminator reduces odors associated
with the soil burn-off. A powder ash
residue is left in the bottom of the
oven after completion of the self­clean cycle. When oven has cooled,
remove ash with a damp sponge or
cloth.

Basic Functions of Your Oven

TWO-ELEMENT BAKE

Full power heat is radiated from the
bake element in the bottom of the
oven cavity and partial heat is
radiated from the broil element in
the top. Air is circulated with natural
airflow. This is your traditional bake
setting.

CONVECTION BAKE

Heat is radiated from the bake
element in the bottom of the oven
cavity and is circulated by the
motorized fan in the rear of the oven.
It provides more even heat
distribution throughout the oven
cavity for all uses. Multiple rack use is
possible for the largest baking job.
When roasting, cool air is quickly
replaced - searing meats on the
outside and retaining more juices and
natural flavor on the inside with less
shrinkage.

Kitchen Equivalents and Metrics

Measure Equivalent Metric*
1 tablespoon 3 teaspoons 15 mL
2 tablespoons 1 ounce 30 mL
1 jigger 1 1/2 ounces 45 mL
1/4 cup 4 tablespoons 60 mL
1/3 cup 5 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. 80 mL
1/2 cup 8 tablespoons 125 mL
1 cup 16 tablespoons 250 mL
1 pint 2 cups 30 grams
1 pound 16 ounces 454 grams

2.21 pounds 35.3 ounces 1 kilogram

*Rounded for easier measuring