Viking F131D, F1321D User Manual

F1321D (PS0402VR)

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Viking use & care manual

built-in gas 36” W.

thermal-convection oven

PROFESSIONAL SERIES

BUILT-IN GAS OVENS WARRANTY

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

Built-in gas ovens (VGSO Series) and all of their component parts, except as detailed below*, are warranted to be free
from defective materials or workmanship in normal household use for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of
original retail purchase. Viking Range Corporation, warrantor, agrees to repair or replace, at its option, any part which
fails or is found to be defective during the warranty period.

*Painted and decorative items are warranted to be free from defective materials or workmanship for a period of ninety
(90) days from the date of original retail purchase. ANY DEFECTS MUST BE REPORTED TO THE SELLING DEALER
WITHIN NINETY (90) DAYS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE.

Viking Range Corporation uses the most up-to-date processes and best materials available to produce all color
finishes. However, slight color variation may be noticed because of the inherent differences in painted parts and
porcelain parts as well as differences in kitchen lighting, product locations, and other factors.

FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Any oven tubular burner which fails due to defective materials or workmanship in normal household use during the
second through fifth year from the date of original retail purchase will be repaired or replaced, free of charge for the
part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor.

TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Any porcelain oven or porcelain inner door panel which rusts through due to defective material or workmanship in
normal household use during the second through the tenth year from the date of original retail purchase will be
repaired or replaced, free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor.

This warranty extends to the original purchaser of the product warranted hereunder and to each transferee owner of
the product during the term of the warranty.

This warranty shall apply to products purchased and located in the United States and Canada. Pr

oducts must be
purchased in the country where service is requested. Warranty labor shall be performed by an authorized Viking Range
Corporation service agency or representative. Warranty shall not apply to damage resulting from abuse, accident,
natural disaster, loss of electrical power to the product for any reason, alteration, outdoor use, improper installation,
improper operation, or repair or service of the product by anyone other than an authorized Viking Range Corporation
service agency or representative. This warranty does not apply to commer

cial usage. Warrantor is not responsible for
consequential or incidental damage whether arising out of breach of warranty, breach of contract, or otherwise. Some
jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental of consequential damages, so the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you.

Owner shall be responsible for proper installation, providing normal care and maintenance, providing proof of
purchase upon request, and making the appliance reasonably accessible for service. If the product or one of its
component parts contains a defect or malfunction during the warranty period, after a reasonable number of attempts
by the warrantor to remedy the defects or malfunctions, the owner is entitled to either a refund or replacement of the
product or its component part or parts. Warrantor’s liability on any claim of any kind, with respect to the goods or
services covered hereunder, shall in no case exceed the price of the goods or service or part thereof which gives rise to
the claim.

WWAARRRRAANNTTYY SSEERRVVIICCEE

: Under the terms of this warranty, service must be performed by a factory authorized Viking
Range Corporation service agent or representative. Service will be provided during normal business hours, and labor
performed at overtime or premium rates shall not be covered by this warranty. To obtain warranty service, contact the
dealer from whom the product was purchased, an authorized Viking Range Corporation service agent, or Viking Range
Corporation. Provide model and serial number and date of original purchase. For the name of your nearest authorized
Viking Range Corporation service agency, call the dealer from whom the product was purchased or Viking Range
Corporation.

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: Retain proof of original purchase to establish warranty period.

The r

eturn of the Owner Registration Card is not a condition of warranty coverage. You should, however, return the
Owner Registration Card so that Viking Range Corporation can contact you should any question of safety arise which
could affect you.

Any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness applicable to the above described oven tubular burner, porcelain
oven, or porcelain inner door panel are limited in duration to the period of coverage of the applicable express written
limited warranties set forth above. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,
so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

VIKING RANGE CORPORATION

111 Front Street • Greenwood, Mississippi (MS) 38930 USA • [phone]

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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.

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Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

Before Your Use Your New Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Built-In Gas Oven Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Control Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Basic Functions of Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Using Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Replacing Interior Oven Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Power Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rear Cover

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12. 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.

13. Keep area clean and free from combustible material, gasoline, and
other flammable liquids.

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

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

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

17. 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.

18. 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).

1. 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 range so you know where and how to turn off
the gas if necessary.

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. A qualified technician is
required for any adjustments or conversions to Nat. or LP gas.

3. The “push-to-turn” knob of this oven 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.

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

6. Never use your oven for warming or heating a room. This is based
on safety considerations.

7. Use dry pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces
may result in burns from steam. Do not use a towel or other bulky
cloth.

8. The vent ducts must also remain clear and unobstructed

9. Do not line the oven with aluminum foil.

10. Do not drape towels or any materials on oven door handles.
These items could ignite and you could get burned.

11. Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape
before removing or replacing food.

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

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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.

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The oven has an oven function selector with five settings:

•Bake

•Convection Bake

•Broil

•Convection Broil

•OFF

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The Electronic Timer/Temperature controls are used to program all
timing and temperature functions. There are five modes of operation:

•Time-of-Day

•Minute/Hour Timer

•HI/LO Broil

•Immediate Cook

•Timed Cook

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The timer function mode will lockout changes and begin to count
down if keys are not pressed for 5 seconds. Pressing the timer key
once will allow the timer set time to be changed during the countdown
process. The timer can be set from a minimum time of 1 minute to a
maximum of 12 hours 0 minutes. When the timer counts down to 1­minute, a single tone will sound indicating the timer will time out in 1­minute. When the timer counts down to 0:00, three tones will sound
every 12 seconds until the timer is canceled by pressing the timer for
three seconds or until ten minutes has elapsed.

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1. Press the bake key once to access the bake function. A single tone

will sound, the bake L.E.D. indicator light in the upper left corner
and the bar segments “---” of the display will light prompting the
setting of the bake temperature using the slew keys.

2. The temperature will default to 350 degrees when either slew key is

pressed. Tapping the slew key will increase or decrease the
temperature in 5-degree increments. The temperature will increase
or decrease in 25-degree increments when the slew key is pressed
and held down. The temperature can be set from a low of 170
degrees to a high of 550 degrees. When the desired temperature
has been reached, a tone will sound indicating the oven has
preheated.

3. The oven set temperature will be displayed during the baking

process. The oven function selector must be turned to either the
bake or convection bake position.

4. The bake function may be terminated by pressing the cancel key

once.

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The timed cook feature automatically

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a cooking function. This

feature does not automatically start a cooking function.

1. Press the cook time key once to access the timed cook mode. A

single tone will sound and 0:00 will appear on the L.E.D. display.

2. The up and down slew keys are used to set the timer . The up

arrow key increases time; the down arrow key decreases time.
Tapping a slew key will increase or decrease the time in 1-minute
increments. When the slew key 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 slew key when the appropriate time has been reached.

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

1. Press the clock key once to access the time of day mode. A single
tone will sound and the colon will flash indicating the clock function
has been accessed.

2. The up and down slew keys are used to set the time of day. The up
arrow key increases time; the down arrow key decreases time.
Tapping a slew key will increase or decrease the time in 1-minute
increments. When the slew key 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 slew key 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 function. The colon will cease
flashing indicating the clock set mode has been terminated.
Pressing the cancel key once will also terminate the clock set mode.

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The Minute/Hour timer is designed for accurate timing of foods. It is
ideal for baking delicate items such as biscuits, cookies, and popovers
and for precise broiling. To set the Minute/Hour timer:

1. Press the timer key once to access the time of day mode. A single
tone will sound and 0:00 will appear on the L.E.D. display.

2. The up and down slew keys are used to set the timer . The up
arrow key increases time; the down arrow key decreases time.
Tapping a slew key will increase or decrease the time in 1-minute
increments. When the slew key 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 slew key when the appropriate time has been reached.

4. To cancel the timer, press and hold the timer key for three seconds.