Viking F20033E, VECU1064BSB, VECU1666BSB Use & Care Manual

F20033E EN (062911)

Viking Use & Care Manual

Professional

Built-In Electric Cooktops

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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Important Safety Instructions

Read before operating your cooktop

1. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this
manual. Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.

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

3. 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. Warranty service must be
performed by an authorize service agency.

4. The “push-to-turn” knobs of this appliance are designed to be
childsafe. However, children should not be left alone in the kitchen
while the cooktop is in use.

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

5. GREASE - Grease is flammable and should be handled carefully. Do
not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother
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. Let fat cool before attempting
to handle it. Wipe up spillovers immediately.

6. If you are “flaming” liquors or other spirits under an exhaust, TURN

THE FAN OFF..The draft could cause the flames to spread out of

control.

7. Never leave the surface area unattended at high heat setting.
Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers, which may ignite.

8. Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using
the appliance.

9. Use proper pan size. This appliance is equipped with one or more
surface units of different size. Select utensil having flat bottoms large
enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of
undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to
direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper
relationship of utensil to surface unit will also improve efficiency.

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

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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 a 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

Before Your Use Your New Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Surface Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or

damage when using the cooktop, follow basic precautions,

including the following safety instructions.

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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 of cooking being done.
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or
other glazed utensils are suitable for glass cooktop use without breaking
due to the sudden change in temperature. This is a matter of personal
choice. As with any cookware, yours should be in good condition and
free from excessive dents on the bottom to provide maximum
performance and convenience.

Operating the Single Front or Rear Element

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

Operating the Rear and Bridge Element

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

Hot Surface Indicator Lights

The cooktop has hot surface indicator lights. They are located on the
front of the glass cooktop. The hot surface indicator light will glow red
when the corresponding element is turned on. The light will remain on
until the corresponding element has cooled to a safe temperature.

CAUTION

Using cast iron cookware on the glass cooktop is not recommended.

Cast iron retains heat and may result in cooktop damage.

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11. DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS

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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 toward the
center of the range so that it does not extend over adjacent
surface elements.

13. Keep area clean and free from combustible material, gasoline, and
other flammable liquids. Combustible items (paper, plastic, etc.)
may ignite and metallic items may become hot and cause burns.

14. Do not heat unopened food containers; build-up of pressure may
cause the container to explode and result in injury.

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

16. Do not cook on a broken cooktop. Spillovers or cleaning solution
may penetrate a broken glass top and create a risk of electrical
shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately should your
cooktop become broken.

17. Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware or
other glazed utensils are suitable for glass cooktop use without
breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.

-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS-

Before You Use Your New Cooktop

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.

Glass Cooktop

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.