Viking F20333A User Manual

Viking Use & Care Manual

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

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F20333A

Built-In Gas Surface Units

(072407J )

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 product, and hope that
you will again select our products for your other major appliance
needs.

Table of Contents

Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

Before Using Your Surface Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Using Your Surface Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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

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

WARNING

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WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

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Important Safety Instructions

WARNING

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

1. Your unit should be installed by a qualified technician. The
appliance must be installed and electrically grounded according to
national or local codes. Have this technician show the the location
of the gas shut-off valve on the appliance 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. Do not operate the unit if it is not working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.

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 appliance is in use. Do not store items of interest to children
over the unit. CAUTION
be seriously injured.

5. 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. Do not use water on grease fires. Flaming
grease outside of utensil can be extinguished with baking soda or, if
available, a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher.

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

7. Never use your unit for warming or heating a room. Persons could
be burned or injured, or a fire could start. This is based on safety
considerations.

8. 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.

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

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

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Children climbing to reach items could

11. 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. Do not use decorative
covers or trivets over the burners.

12. The flame of the surface burner should be adjusted to just cover the
bottom of the pan or pot. Excessive burner setting may cause
scorching of adjacent countertop surfaces, as well as the outside of
the utensil. This is based on safety considerations.

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

14. Do not heat unopened food containers; buildup of pressure may
cause the container to explode. The hot contents could cause burns
and container particles could cause injury.

15. To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and
spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of
the utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward toward
the center of the appliance, and so that it does not extend over
adjacent burners. This will help reduce the chance of burns, igniting
of flammable materials, and spills due to bumping of pans.

16. Surface areas near burners may become hot enough to cause burns.
During and after use, do not touch areas near burners until they
have had sufficient time to cool.

17. Clean unit with care. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if
applied to a hot surface. If a wet, paper towel is used to wipe spills
on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burns.

18. Storage cabinet areas above the appliance must be a minimum of
36” (91.4 cm) above the appliance 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
appliance is in operation.

19. Once the unit is installed as outlined in the Installation Instructions, it
is important that the fresh air supply is not obstructed. The use of a
gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat and moisture
in the room in which it is installed. Ensure that the kitchen is well­ventilated. 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).

20. Disconnect electrical supply before servicing the unit.

-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS-

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Before Using Your Surface Unit

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 unit thoroughly with hot, soapy water.

Cooking Utensils

Each cook has their own preference for the particular cooking
utensils that are most appropriate for the type cooking being done.
Any and all unit safe cooking utensils are suitable for use on the
appliance, making it unnecessary to replace your present domestic
utensils with commercial cookware. 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.

NOTE: When using big pots and/or high flames, it is recommended to use

the front burners. There is more room in the front and potential
cleanup of rear of appliance due to staining or discoloration will
be minimized.

Surface Cooking Tips

•The simmer line on the control panel is the beginning of the
simmer setting and produces a high simmer setting. Turn the knob slowly

towards “OFF” and the flame will adjust to a lower simmer setting.

•Use low or medium flame heights when cooking in utensils that are poor
conductors of heat, such as glass, ceramic, and cast iron. Reduce the
flame height until it covers approximately 1/3 of the utensil diameter. This
will ensure more even heating within the utensil and reduce the likelihood
of burning or scorching of food.

•Reduce the flame if it is extended beyond the bottom of the utensil. A
flame that extends along the sides of the utensil is potentially dangerous,
heats the utensil handle and kitchen instead of the food, and wates
energy.

•Reduce the flame height to the minimum level necessary to perform the
desired cooking process. Remember that food cooks just as quickly at a
gentle boil as it does at a rolling boil. Maintaining a higher boil than is
necessary causes a loss in food flavor and nutrients.

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TEMPERATURE SETTING GUIDELINES*

Using Your Surface Unit

To light the surface burners, push and turn the appropriate control
knob counter-clockwise to any indicated position. This control is both a
gas valve and electric switch. Burners will ignite at any “on” position with
the automatic reignition system. If the flame goes out for any reason, the
burners will automatically reignite if the gas is still flowing. When the gas
is permitted to flow to the burners, the electric igniters start sparking. On
all surface igniters you should hear a “clicking” sound. If you do not, turn
off the control and check that the unit is plugged in and that the fuse or
circuit breaker is not blown or tripped.

Within a few moments, enough gas will have traveled to the
burner to be able to light. When the burner lights, turn the control to any
position to adjust the flame. The control knobs do not have fixed postions
between Hi and Simmer. They can be turned to any setting indicated or to
any position in between as long as it is past the ignition position. The
ignitor will turn off and the clicking will stop when the burner ignites. If the
unit is not properly grounded, the ignitior will become grounded and click
intermittently even after the burner has ignited. If this occurs, have a
qualified technician check the wall receptacle and wiring.

IMPORTANT: The ignitors may click a number of times before the burner

ignites. This is normal. All ignitors will spark regardless of
which burner is being operated.

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HEAT SETTING USE

Simmer Melting small quantities. Steaming rice.

Low Melting large quantities. Simmering sauces

Med - Low Low temperature frying (eggs, etc.).

Simmering large quantites.
Heating milk, cream sauces, gravies.

Med Sauteing and browing.

Maintaining slow boil on large quantities.

Hi - Med High temperature frying.

Pan broiling.
Maintaining fast boil on large quantities.

Hi Boiling liquids quickly.

Deep fat frying in large utensil.

*Note: The above information is given as a guide only. You may need to

vary the heat settings to suit your personal requirements.

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Cleaning and Maintenance

Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when
maintained properly and kept clean. Cooking equipment is not
exception. Your appliance must be kept clean and maintained
properly.

Porcelain Parts

Wash with warm soapy water. Do not use steel wool, abrasive
cleansers, ammonia, or acids which may damage the finish.

Glass Ceramic (If Applicable)

Cleaning of glass ceramic tops is different from cleaning a standard
porcelain finish. To maintain and protect the surface of your glass
ceramic top, follow these basic steps:

For normal light soil:
Rub a few drops of a glass ceramic creame to the cool soiled area
using a damp paper towel. Wipe until all soil and cream are removed.
Frequent cleaning leaves a protective coating which is essential in
preventing scratches and abrasions.

For heavy, burned soil:

1. Apply a few drops of glass ceramic cleaning creame to the cool

soiled area.

2. Using a damp paper towel, rub creame into burned on area.

3. Carefully scrape remaining soil with a razor scraper. Hold the

scraper at a 30

4. If any soil remains, repeat the steps listed above. For additional

protection, after all soil has been removed, polish the entire surface
with the cleaning creame.

5. Buff with a dry paper towel. As the cleaning creame cleans, it

leaves a protective coating on the glass surface. This coating helps
to prevent build-up of mineral deposits (water spots) and will make
future cleaning easier. Dishwashing detergents remove this
protective coating and therefore make the glass ceramic top more
susceptible to staining.

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angle against the ceramic surface.

Cleaning Problems on Glass Ceramic Top

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Blackened burned Spatters or spillovers Wipe all spillovers as Clean area with cleaning creame
on spots onto a hot cooking soon as it is safe and and a damp paper towel, non-

Fine brown/gray Coarse particles (salt Wipe the bottom of Fine scratches are not removable
lines or fine scratches sugar) can get caught cookware before but can be minimized by daily
or abrasions which on the bottom of cooking. Clean top use of cleaning creame.
have collected soil cookware and daily with cleaning

Smearing or Use of too much Use a small amount Dampen paper towel with a
streaking cleaning creame of creame. Rinse mixture of vinegar and water

Metal markings Sliding or scraping Do not slide metal Remove metal marks before the
silver/gray marks metal utensils on objects across top glasstop is used again. Apply

Hard water spots Condensation from Make sure the bottom Mix cleaning creame with water

Pitting or flaking Boil over of sugar Watch sugar and Turn element to LO; using

oil-laden detergent paper towel damp paper towel

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water

area or accidental to not put plastic abrasive nylon pad or scouring
melting of a plastic items on a warm brush. If burn-on is not removed,
film, such as a bread cooking area cool unit, and carefully scrape

become embedded creame. Do not use
into top. Using ceramic or ceramic
abrasive cleaning coated cookware.
materials. Scratches
from rough ceramic
glass, or ceramic
coated cookware.

or use of a soiled throughly before and wipe surface. Wipe area
dishcloth drying. Use only with damp paper towel and dry

paper towels or nylon with a paper towel or lint free
scrub pad or brush. cloth.

glasstop cleaning creame with a damp

cooking may cause of utensils are dry and apply a thick paste to
minerals found in before cooking. stained area. Scrub vigorously.
water and acids to Daily use of cleaning If stain is not removed, reapply
to drip on glasstop creame will help keep cleaner and repeat process.
and cause gray top free from hard Also try cleaning procedure for
deposts. The spots water mineral smearing and streaking.
are often so thin they deposits and food
appear to be in or discoloration
the glasstop.

syrup on glasstop. syrups carefully to several paper towels to wipe the
This can cause avoid boilovers. spill immediately. Let glasstop
pitting if not cool and carefully scrape off
removed remainder of burn-off with a

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area with a single edged razor

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paper towel and scrub with a
nylon scrub pad or brush. Rinse
thoroughly and dry.

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Surface Burner Grates

Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are
cool. Lift off the burner grates. Wash the grates with warm, soapy water.
Use non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad for heavily-soiled areas. Rinse and
dry well. For best cleaning and to avoid possible rusting of unfinished
surfaces, do not clean in a dishwasher. Replace the burner grates after
cleaning.

Surface Burners / Porcelain Caps

The porcelain caps on the burners should be routinely removed and
cleaned. Always clean after a spillover. Keeping the burner caps clean will
prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame.

To clean, pull the burner straight up from the burner base. Wipe off
surface burner caps with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth after each use.
Use a plasitc scrubbing pad for cooked on foods. For best cleaning and to
avoid possible rusting of unfinished surfaces, do not clean in dishwasher. If
ports are clogged, clean with a straight pin. Do not enlarge or distort the
ports. Do not use a toothpick to clean the ports since they will have a
tendency to break. When replacing burners, carefully align the tab
underneath the cap with the slot in the burner base.

Aluminum Base

The aluminum base should be wiped regularly with hot soapy water
at the end of each cooling period. Do not use steel wool, abrasive cloths,
cleanser, or powders. To remove encrusted materials, soak the area with a
hot towel to loosen the material, then use a wooden or nylon spatula. Do
not use a metal knife, spatula, or any other material tool to scrape the
aluminum base.

Stainless Steel Parts / Control knobs

All stainless steel parts should be wiped regularly with hot soapy
water at the end of the cooling period and with a liquid cleaner designed for
stainless steel. Do not use steel wool, abrasive cloths, abrasive cleanser or
powders. If it is necessary to scrape stainless steel to remove encrusted
material, soak the area with hot towels to loosen the material, then use a
wooden or nylon spatula or scraper. Do not use a metal knife, spatula, or
any other metal tool to scrape stainless steel. Do not permit citrus or
tomato juice to remain on stainless steel surface, as citric acid will
permanently discolor stainless steel. Wipe up any

spills immediately.

Service Information

If your unit should fail to operate:

1. Is the electrical cord securely inserted in the electrical outlet?

2. Is the circuit breaker open, or is the fuse blown?

3. Is there a gas supply to the unit?

If service is required:

1. Call your dealer or authorized service agency. The name of the
authorized service agency can be obtained from the dealer or distributor
in your area.

2. Have the following information readily available:
a. Model Number
b. Serial Number
c. Date of Purchase
d. Name of dealer from whom purchased

3. Clearly describe the problem that you are having.

If you are unable to obtain the name of an authorized service agency, or if
you continue to have service problems, contact Viking at [phone] or
write to:

VIKING RANGE CORPORATION

PREFERRED SERVICE

111 Front Street

Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA

Record the following information indicated below. You will need it if service
is ever required. The serial number and model number for your surface unit
is located on the exterior bottom panel of the burner box in the right rear
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orner.

Model Number Serial Number

Date of Purchase Date Installed

Dealer’s Name

Address

Power Failure

Since electronic ignition is used, electrical power failure will affect
the unit. The electric igniters will not work. The unit surface burners can still
be used, but only when the burners are lit manually with a match.

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If service requires installation of parts, use only authorized parts to ensure
protection under the warranty.

PLEASE RETAIN THE MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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BUILT-IN GAS SURFACE UNIT WARRANTY

Built-in gas surface units 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

riginal retail purchase. Viking Range Corporation, warrantor, agrees to repair or replace, at its option, any part which

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fails or is found to be defective during the warranty period.

*Painted, porcelain and decorative items are warranted to be free from defective materials or workmanship for a

eriod of ninety (90) days from the date of original retail purchase. ANY DEFECTS MUST BE REPORTED TO THE

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SELLING DEALER WITHIN NINETY (90) DAYS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE.

iking Range Corporation uses the most up-to-date processes and best materials available to produce all color

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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.

Any surface burner which fails due to defective materials or workmanship in normal household use during the second

hrough fifth year from the date of original retail purchase will be repaired or replaced, free of charge for the part itself,

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with the owner paying all other costs, including labor.

NNIINNEETTYY ((9900)) DDAAYY RREESSIIDDEENNTTIIAALL PPLLUUSS WWAARRRR AANNTTYY
extends beyond normal residential use. Examples are, but not limited to, bed and breakfasts, fire stations, private
clubs, churches, etc. This warranty excludes all commercial locations such as restaurants, food service locations and
institutional food service locations.

This warranty shall apply to products purchased and located in the United States and Canada. Products 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 commercial usage.
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
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.

The return of the Owner Registration Card is not a condition of warranty coverage.
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 surface burner 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.

: Under the terms of this warranty, service must be performed by a factory authorized Viking

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ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

This warranty applies to applications where use of the product

Warrantor is not

: Retain proof of original purchase to establish warranty period.

You should, however, return the

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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