Viking F131D User Manual

F1321H EN

(091407J)

Viking Range Corporation

111 Front Street

Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA

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Viking Use & Care Manual

Built-In Gas

Thermal-Convection Ovens

-Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

-Do not try to light any appliance

-Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

-Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.

-If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

-Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency,
or the gas supplier.

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

may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

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Congratulations

Warnings

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Before Your Use Your New Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Oven Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Built-In Gas Oven Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Basic Functions of Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Clocks and Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Cooking With Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Replacing Interior Oven Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Power Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Your complete satisfaction is our ultimate goal. If you have any questions or
comments about this product, please contact the dealer from whom you
purchased this product – or contact our consumer support center at 1-888­VIKING1.

We appreciate your choosing a Viking® Range Corporation product and hope
that you will again select our products for your other major appliance needs.
For more information about the complete selection of Viking products, contact
your dealer or go to www.vikingrange.com

To avoid sickness and food waste when using automatic time baking:

• Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start, such as dishes
with milk or eggs, cream soups, custards, fish, pork, poultry, or foods with stuffing.

• Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before
it is placed in the oven.

• Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast when automatic time
baking. They will not rise properly.

• Do not allow food to remain in the oven for more than two hours after the end of
the cooking cycle.

• Read all instructions before using the product.

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

NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so
may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven. This is
based on safety considerations.

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

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• Use only 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.

• Keep area clean and free from combustible materials, 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.

• The oven vent is located at the front of the oven and vents into the room.
Oven vents must remain clear and unobstructed.

• Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before
removing or replacing food. Hot air or steam can cause burns to hands, face
and/or eyes.

• Do not attempt to operate the appliance during power failure.

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

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

• 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.

•Once the unit is installed as outlined in the Installation Instructions, it is

important that the fresh air supply is not obstructed. Ensure that the kitchen is
well-ventilated. Keep natural venting holes open or install a mechanical
ventilation device. Prolonged or intensive use of the appliance may call for
additional (such as opening a window) or more effective ventilation (such as
increasing the level of a mechanical ventilation if present).

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• Your unit should be installed by a qualified technician.The appliance must be
installed and electrically grounded according to local codes. Have this
technician show the the location of the gas shut-off valve on the oven so you
know where and how to turn off the gas if necessary.

• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this appliance unless
specifically recommended in this manual. All servicing should be referred to a
qualified technician. A qualified technician is required for any adjustments or
conversions to Nat. or LP gas. Warranty service must be performed by an
authorized service agency.

• The “push-to-turn” knob of this oven are designed to be child-safe.
However, children should not be left alone in the kitchen while the oven is in
use. Do not store items of interest to children over the unit.

CAUTION: Children climbing to reach items could be seriously injured.

• 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. Do not
allow grease to accumulate around the oven or in vents.

• Wear proper apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be
worn while using the appliance. Do not drape towels or any materials on
oven door handles. These items could ignite and you could get burned.

Important Safety Instructions

Before You Use Your New Oven

All gas ovens 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 oven thoroughly with hot soapy water.

To avoid sickness and food waste, do not allow defrosted food to remain in the
oven for more than two hours.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using
the oven, follow basic precautions, including the following:

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 air flow through the
oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also
trap heat, causing a fire hazard. This based on safety considerations.

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

Setting the Clock Oven Control Panel (VGSO100)

Oven Control Panel (VGSO166)

VGSO100

The time-of-day must be set before any
other program can be used. When your
oven is first connected to the power in
your home, the timer display will show

--:--. To program the time-of-day:

1. Press the CLOCK button. 12:00 will be displayed with the word SET in the

upper right corner.

2. Turn the Set Knob until the correct time-of-day is displayed. AM and PM

are not indicated.

3. Press the CLOCK button again. The word SET will disappear and the

correct time is now set into the timer.

The time-of-day can be changed by following steps 1 through 3. It cannot be
changed while there is a Bake Time or Start Time cycle programmed into the
timer.

12:00

CLOCK

MIN/SEC

TIMER

SET

BAKE
TIME

START

TIME

SET

VGSO166

The time-of-day must be set before any
programs can be used. When your oven is
first connected to the power in your home,
the timer display will flash 12:00. The time­of-day can not be changed if any timed
modes of operation are not operating. To
program the time-of-day:

1. Press CLOCK. A single tone will sound

and the colon will flash indicating the clock function has been accessed.

2. UP and DOWN are used to set the time of day. UP increases time; DOWN

decreases time. Tapping UP/DOWN will increase or decrease the time in 1­minute increments. When the button is held down, time will increase or
decrease in 5-minute increments until the next hour is reached, then will
continue to increase or decrease in hour increments.

3. Release the button when the appropriate time has been reached.

4. The clock set mode will terminate if the time is not set within 30 seconds of

accessing the clock set mode. The colon will stop flashing indicating the
clock set mode has been terminated. Pressing CANCEL will also terminate
the clock set mode.

12:00

CANCEL

TIMER

UP

BAKE
TEMP

CLOCK

COOK

TIME

DOWN

BROIL
HI/LO

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12:00

SET

CLOCK

MIN/SEC

TIMER

BAKE
TIME

START

TIME

OVEN FUNCTION

TEMPERATURE

Interior Oven Light

ON/OFF

Digital Display

OFF/ON

Indicator Light

OFF/ON

Indicator Light

OVEN FUNCTION SELECTOR

Bake

Convection Bake

Convection Broil

Broil

Off

OVEN FUNCTION

SELECTOR

Bake

Convection Bake

Convection Broil

Broil

Off

TEMPERATURE

CONTROL

OFF

BAKE

CONV
BAKE

CONV
BROIL

BROIL

BROIL

OFF

400

200

300

500

12:00

OFF

BAKE

CONVECTION

BAKE

CONVECTION

BROIL

BROIL

CLOCK

COOK

TIME

BROIL
HI/LO

DOWN

CANCEL

TIMER

BAKE
TEMP

UP

TIME /

TEMPERATURE

DIGITAL DISPLAY

Basic Functions of Your Oven

NATURAL AIRFLOW BAKE

Heat is radiated from the two bake
burners in the bottom of the oven cavity
and is circulated with natural airflow.
This is your traditional bake setting.

CONVECTION BAKE

Heat is radiated from the bake burners 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.

CONVECTION BROIL

The broil burner at the top of the oven
heats the metal screen until it glows. The
glowing screen produces the infrared
heat, searing the outside of broiled
foods and sealing in juices. The Gourmet
GlowTMinfrared broiler produces 1500°F
(815.5°C) infrared heat with the
additional benefit of air circulatoin by the
motorized fan in the rear of the oven.
Smoke is reduced since the airflow
reduces peak temperatures on the food.
Use this setting for thick cuts of meats.

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Built-In Gas Oven Features

VGSO166

VGSO100

CONTROL
PANEL

INFRARED
BROILER

OVEN RACKS
(3 per oven)

OVEN VENT

OVEN LIGHTS
(2 EACH SIDE)

CONVECTION
FAN/SHIELD

REMOVABLE
BOTTOM

CONTROL
PANEL

DOOR

GASKET

INFRARED BROILER

OVEN RACKS
(3 per oven)

OVEN VENT

OVEN VENT

OVEN LIGHTS

CONVECTION
FAN/SHIELD

BROILER
PAN/GRID

REMOVABLE BOTTOM
AND SIDES

Setting the MIN/SEC Timer

The MIN/SEC Timer is designed for accurate timing and is ideal for baking
delicate items such as biscuits, cookies, and popovers, and for precise broiling.
The MIN/SEC timer can be used at the same time the Bake Time or Start Time
functions are in use. It can be used for timing up to 12 hours. When setting the
Timer, the time displayed will increase in 1 minute increments. When the Timer
counts down to 1 minute, the timer alarm will give two short beeps and the
display changes from hours:minutes to seconds only.

To program the MIN/SEC Timer

1. Press the MIN/SEC Timer button. The timer will display :00 and the word
timer will be displayed in the lower right corner.

2. Turn the SET knob until the desired duration time is displayed.

The Timer is now programmed. The alarm will sound at the end of the
countdown. The program can be canceled anytime by setting the remaining time
to :00. To change back to the time-of-day, press the CLOCK button. Notice that
a small clock will be displayed in the upper right corner to indicate that a
program is in progress. The display will return automatically to the MIN/SEC
Timer after a few seconds.

Timer Alarm

At the end of a MIN/SEC Timer program or Bake Time program, the alarm will
consist of three beeps followed by two beeps every 10 seconds until the
MIN/SEC Timer button is pressed. Whenever a valid function key is pressed or
when a control function starts automatically, one beep will be sounded. When an
invalid function key is pressed, two beeps will be sounded.

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BROIL

The broil burner at the top of the oven
heats the metal screen until it glows.
The Gourmet GlowTMinfrared broiler
produces 1500°F (815.5°C) infrared
heat quickly searing the outside of
broiled foods and sealing in juices.

CONVECTION DEFROST

With the oven function selector set to
convection bake and the temperature
control off, air is circulated by a
motorized fan in the rear of the oven.
The fan accelerates natural defrosting of
the food without heat. To avoid sickness
and food waste, do not allow defrosted
food to remain in the oven for more
than two hours.

CONVECTION DEHYDRATE

With the selector set to Convection
Bake and the temperature control on
200°F (93.3°C), warm air is circulated by
a motorized fan in the rear of the oven.
Over a period of time, the water is
removed from the food by evaporation.
Removal of water inhibits growth of
microorganisms and retards the activity
of enzymes. It is important to remember
that dehydration does not improve the
quality, so only fresh, top-quality foods
should be used.

Clocks and Timers

VGSO100

Electronic Timing Center

The Electronic Timing Center is used to program and control all timing functions.
It has five display and programming modes that are activated by the four push
buttons and the “SET” knob. Both the Bake Time mode and the Min/Sec Timer
mode can be used to time cooking periods.