Viking F20539 EN Quick Reference Manual

Surface Operation

Range Controls

BAKE (Two­ElementBake)

F

ullpower heat is
radiatedfrom the
bakeelement in
thebottom of the
ovencavity and
s

upplementalheat is
r

adiatedfrom the
b

roilelement. This conventionalbaking/roastingis
particularlysuitablefor dishes which requirea high
temperature.Many cookbookscontain recipesto be
cookedin the conventionalmanner. Use thissetting for
baking,roasting, and casseroles.This functionis
recommendedfor singlerack baking.

CONV BAKE
(Convection
Bake)

Thebottom element
operatesat full
power,and the top
broilelement
operatesat
supplementalpower.
Theheated air is circulatedby the motorized fanin the rear
of theoven providing a moreeven heat distribution.This
evencirculation of airequalizes the temperaturethroughout
theoven cavity and eliminatesthe hot and cold spots
foundin conventional ovens.A major benefit of convection
bakingis the ability to preparefood in quantityusing
multipleracks—a featurenot possible in a standardoven.

Whenroasting using thissetting, cool air is quickly
replaced,searing meatson the outside and retainingmore
juicesand natural flavoron the inside with lessshrinkage.
Withthis heating method, foodscan be baked and roasted
at thesame time with minimaltaste transfer,even when
differentdishes areinvolved, such as cakes,fish or meat.
Thehot air system is especiallyeconomical whenthawing
frozenfood. Use this settingfor baking and roasting.

TRU CONV
(TruConvec™)

Therear element only
operatesat full power.
Thereis no direct
heatfrom the bottom
or topelements. The
motorizedfan in the
rearof the oven
circulatesair in the
ovencavity for even heating.Use this setting forfoods that
requiregentle cookingsuch as pastries, souffles,yeast

b

reads,quick breads, andcakes. Breads, cookies,and other

b

akedgoods come out evenlytextured with goldencrusts.

N

o specialbakeware is required.Use this functionfor single
rackbaking, multiple rackbaking, roasting,and preparation
of completemeals. This settingis also recommendedwhen
bakinglarge quantitiesof baked goods at one time.

CONV ROAST(Convection Roast)

T

he convection
e

lementruns in
conjunctionwith the
innerand outer broil
elements.The
reversibleconvection
fanruns at a higher
speedin each
direction.This transfer
of heat(mainly from
theconvection element)seals moisture insideof large
roasts.A time savings isgained over existing,single fan
convectionroast modes.Use this setting for wholeturkeys,
wholechickens, hams, etc.

CONV BROIL(Convection Broil)

Thetop element
operatesat full power.
Thisfunction is exactly
thesame as regular
broilingwith the
additionalbenefit of
aircirculation by the
motorizedfan in the
rearof the oven.
Smokeis reduced
sincethe airflow also reducespeak temperatureson the
food.Use this setting forbroiling thick cuts ofmeats.

HI BROIL

Heatradiates from
bothbroil elements,
locatedin the top of
theoven cavity, atfull
power.The distance
betweenthe foods
andthe broil elements
determinesbroiling
speed.For fast
broiling,food may be as closeas 2 inches (5 cm) to the
broilelement or on the toprack. Fast broilingis best for
meatswhere rare to mediumdoneness is desired.Use this
settingfor broiling smalland average cuts of meat.

Oven Settings

t

wo-element bake

convection bake

TruConvec

convection roast

convection broil

high broil

Rear and Front Elements

P

ush in and turn the control knob

c

ounterclockwise to the desired
setting. The element will adjust
the power output to maintain the
desired heat setting. Some
elements have a “Boost” feature.
A

boost of power is provided for

1

0 minutes and is used for quickly boiling
w

ater when the element is turned to HI. When
finished boiling, turn the control knob to Med HI to
maintain the boil or to a lower setting for steaming,
warming, and simmering sauces.

Remember that induction cooking is instantaneous
and boiling time is decreased when using the proper
induction cookware.

Surface Indicator Lights

The surface indicator lights are
located at the
front of the
glass cooktop.
The indicator
lights are used
to indicate
activation, hot
surface, and warnings.

Induction Cookware

Induction cooking utilizes magnetic power which
reacts with iron in the base of cookware, instantly
transforming the pot or pan into the heat source.
The heat stops when the cookware is removed. Your
cookware MUST have a magnetic layer of steel for
your induction cooktop to operate properly. The
cookware should have a flat, heavy magnetic bottom
and straight sides with a diameter of 5” (13 cm) to
12” (31 cm) to accommodate the various sized
elements. The induction cookware should be in
good condition and free from excessive dents on
the bottom to provide maximum performance and
convenience.

All Viking cookware is induction friendly, as are most
other high-end brands of stainless steel and enamel

Induction Cookware (cont.)

c

ookware. Most induction cookware will be suitable

f

or your induction cooktop if a magnet adheres to the

bottom surface.

• Cookware that is NOT suitable for your
induction cooktop includes pottery, glass,
aluminum, copper,bronze, and any type of
c

ookware with a footed base.

Surface Heat Settings*

MED

Maintaining slow boil on
large quantities, sautéing,
browning, braising, and
pan-frying

MED LOW

Simmering large quantities,
low temperature frying
(eggs, etc.), heating milk,
cream sauces, gravies,
and pudding

LOW

Melting large quantities

Simmer

Melting and simmering
small quantities, steaming
rice, and sauces

HI

Boiling water quickly,
deep-fat frying in large
cookware

MED HI

Maintaining fast boil on large
quantities, high temperature
frying, and pan broiling

*Note: Theabove information is given as a guide
only.You may need to vary the heat settings to suit
your personal requirements.

C A U T I O N

DO NOT heat empty cookware or let cookware boil
dry.The cookware can absorb an excessive
amount of heat very quickly, resulting in possible
damage to the cookware and ceramic glass

C A U T I O N

Toavoid risk of propertydamage, DO NOTuse cast
iron cookware. Cast iron retains heat and may
result in damage to the range top.

HOT

REAR

FRONT FRONT

REAR

HOT

Preheat

For best results, it
is extremely
important that you
preheat your oven
to the desired
cooking temperature
before placing food items in
the oven to begin cooking. In
many cooking modes, partial
power from the broiler is used to bring
the oven to the preheat temperature. Therefore,
placing food items in the oven during the preheat
mode is not recommended. The Viking Rapid
Ready™ Preheat System is engineered so that the
oven is brought to the desired set temperature in a
manner which will provide the optimum cooking
environment based on the selected cooking mode in
the shortest possible time.

• BAKE (Two-Element Bake)

Use this setting for baking, roasting, and casseroles.

• CONV BAKE (Convection Bake)

Use this setting to bake and roast foods at the
same time with minimal taste transfer.

• TRU CONV (TruConvec™)

Use this bake setting for multi-rack baking for
breads, cakes, cookies (up to 6 racks of cookies
at once).

• CONV ROAST (Convection Roast)

Use this setting for roasting whole turkeys, whole
chickens, hams, etc.

• CONV BROIL (Convection Broil)

Use this setting to broil thick cuts of meat.

• HI BROIL

Use this setting for broiling dark meats at 1”
thickness or less where rare or medium doneness
is desired.

• MED BROIL

Use this setting for broiling white meats such as
chicken or meats greater than 1” thick that would
be over-browned in high broil.

• LOW BROIL

Use this setting for delicate broiling such as
meringue.

• SELF CLEAN

Use this function to clean oven.

• Convection Dehydration (TRU CONV)

Use this function to dehydrate fruits and
vegetables.

• Convection Defrost (TRU CONV)

Use this function to defrost foods.

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Oven Functions

OVENCLEAN

MagneQuick™ Elements

Broil element

TruConvec™ element
(behind baffle)

One TruGlide™ rack

Two tilt-proof racks

Concealed bake element

Oven lights

Interior Oven

Light Switch

Left Rear Burner

Control Knob

(1,400 watt)

Left Front Burner

Control Knob

(Burner 3,700 watt/ Boost 2,300 watt)

Oven

Function

Selector Knob

Oven
Temperature
Control Knob

Right Rear Burner

Control Knob

(1,850 watt)

Right Front Burner

Control Knob

(1,850 watt)

Oven

Indicator

Light

Self-Clean
Indicator

Light

F20539 EN (100308J)

VIKING RANGE CORPORATION

111 Front Street • Greenwood, Mississippi

38930 USA • [phone]

Warnings (cont.)Warnings (cont.)

MED BROIL

I

nner and outer broil
e

lements pulse on
and off to produce
less heat for slow
broiling. Allow about
4 inches (10 cm)
b

etween the top

s

urface of the food
a

nd the broil element. Slow broiling is best for chicken and
ham in order to broil food without over-browning it. Use
this setting for broiling small and average cuts of meat.

LOW BROIL

This mode uses only
a fraction of the
available power to
the inner broil
element for delicate
top-browning. The
inner broil element is
on for only part of
the time. Use this setting to gently brown meringue on
racks 3 or 4 in 3-4 minutes.

Convection Dehydration

T

his oven is designed not only to cook, but also to

d

ehydrate fruits and vegetables.

1. Prepare the food as recommended.

2. Arrange the food on drying racks (not included with
the oven; contact a local store handling speciality
cooking utensils).

3

. Set the appropriate low temperature and turn the

s

elector to “TRU CONV”.

Convection Defrost

1. Place the frozen food on a baking sheet.

2. Set the temperature control to “OFF”.

3. Turn the selector to “TRU CONV”.

Self-Clean Cycle

This range features a self-cleaning cycle. During this cycle,
the oven reaches elevated temperatures in order to burn off
soil and deposits. A powder ash residue is left in the
bottom of the oven after completion of the self-clean cycle.
See Use and Care Manual for self-clean cycle instructions.

Oven Settings (cont.)

medium broil

low broil

Warnings

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing
in this manual are not meant to cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. Common
sense, caution, and care must be exercised when
installing, maintaining, or operating the appliance.

ALWAYScontact the manufacturer about problems or

conditions you do not understand.

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

Read and follow all instructions before using this
appliance to prevent the potential risk of fire, electric

shock, personal injury or damage to the appliance as
a result of improper usage of the appliance. Use
appliance only for its intended purpose as described
in this manual.

To ensure proper and safe operation: Appliance
must be properly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician. DO NOT attempt to adjust,
repair, service, or replace any part of your appliance
unless it is specifically recommended in this manual.
All other servicing should be referred to a qualified
servicer.

Important Safety Notice and Warning

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the
Governor of California to publish a list of substances
known to the State of California to cause cancer or
reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposures to such substances.
Users of this appliance are hereby warned that when
the oven is engaged in the self-clean cycle, there may
be some low-level exposure to some of the listed
substances, including carbon monoxide. Exposure to
these substances can be minimized by properly

W A R N I N G

TIPPING HAZARD

T

o reduce the risk of the

a

ppliance tipping, it must be

secured by a properly installed
anti-tip bracket(s). To make sure the bracket has
b

een installed properly, look behind the range with
a flashlight to verify proper installation engaged in
the rear top left corner of the range.

• THIS RANGE CAN TIP

• INJURIES TO PERSONS CAN RESULT

• INSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICE PACKED WITH

RANGE

• SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

W A R N I N G

DO NOT use commercial oven cleaners inside the
oven. Use of these cleaners can produce hazardous
fumes or can damage the porcelain finishes.

W A R N I N G

To avoid risk of property damage,
personal injury or death; follow
information in this manual exactly to

prevent a fire or explosion. DO NOT
store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any appliance.

W A R N I N G

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

DO NOT

touch a hot oven light bulb with
a damp cloth as the bulb could break.
Should the bulb break, disconnect power

to the appliance before removing bulb to avoid
electrical shock.

W A R N I N G

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Disconnect the electric power at the
main fuse or circuit brea ker before
replacing bulb.

W A R N I N G

BURN OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK HAZARD

Make sure all controls are OFF and oven
is COOL before cleaning. Failure to do
so can result in burns or electrical shock.

C A U T I O N

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

N O T I C E

DO NOT turn the Temperature Control on during
defrosting. Turning the convection fan on will
accelerate the natural defrosting of the food
without the heat.

W A R N I N G

BURN HAZARD

The oven door, especially the glass, can
get hot. Danger of burning: DO NOT

touch the glass!

W A R N I N G

This range features a self-cleaning cycle. During
this cycle, the oven reaches elevated temperatures
i

n order to burn off soil and deposits. A powder ash
r

esidue is left in the bottom of the oven after

completion of the self-clean cycle.

Note:DO NOT use commercial oven cleaners
inside the oven. Use of these cleaners can
produce hazardous fumes or can damage the
porcelain finishes. DO NOT line the oven with
aluminum foil or other materials. These items can
melt or burn during a self-clean cycle, causing
permanent damage to the oven.

C A U T I O N

DO NOT touch the exterior portions of
the oven after self-cleaning cycle has
begun, since some parts become
extremely hot to the touch!

During the first few times the self-cleaning feature
is used, there may be some odor and smoking
from the “curing” of the binder in the high-density
insulation used in the oven. When the insulation is
thoroughly cured, this odor will disappear. During
subsequent self-cleaning cycles, you may sense
an odor characteristic of high temperatures.

KEEP THE KITCHEN WELL-VENTED DURING
THE SELF-CLEAN CYCLE.

C A U T I O N

You must carefully check the food during the
dehydration process to ensure that it does not
catch fire.

C A U T I O N

BURN HAZARD

When self-cleaning, surfaces may get
hotter than usual. Therefore, children
should be kept away.

C A U T I O N

DO NOT store items of interest to children over
the unit. Children climbing to reac h items could
be seriously injur ed.

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D A N G E R

Hazards or unsafe practices which WILL result in

severe personal injury or death

W A R N I N G

Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in

death, severe personal injury or property damage

C A U T I O N

Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD

result in minor personal injury.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you

how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what

can happen if the instructions are not followed.

v

enting the oven to the outdoors by opening the

w

indows and/or door in the room where the appliance

i

s located during the self-clean cycle.

Radio Interference

This unit generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
a

ccordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

i

nterference to radio communications. However, there
i

s no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this unit does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the unit off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the distance between the unit and
receiver

• Connect the unit into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

Important notice regarding pet birds:
NEVER keep pet birds in the kitchen or in rooms

where the fumes from the kitchen could reach. Birds
have a very sensitive respiratory system. Fumes
released during an oven self-cleaning cycle may be
harmful or fatal to birds. Fumes released due to
overheated cooking oil, fat, margarine and overheated
non-stick cookware may be equally harmful.

About Your Appliance

• Avoid touching oven vent area while oven is on and
for several minutes after oven is turned off. When
the oven is in use, the vent and surrounding area
become hot enough to cause burns. After oven is
turned off, DO NOT touch the oven vent or
surrounding areas until they have had sufficient
time to cool.

• Other potentially hot surfaces include range top,
areas facing the range top, oven vent, surfaces near
the vent opening, oven door, areas around the
oven door and oven window.

• The misuse of oven doors (e.g. stepping, sitting,
or leaning on them) can result in potential hazards
and/or injuries.

W A R N I N G

NEVER use appliance as a space heater to heat or
warm a room to prevent potential hazard to the user
and damage to the appliance. Also, DO NOT use the
range top or oven as a storage area for food or
cooking utensils.

C A U T I O N

DO NOT heat empty cookware or let cookware boil
dry. The cookware can absorb an excessive
amount of heat very quickly, resulting in possible
damage to the cookware and ceramic glass.

C A U T I O N

To avoid risk of property damage, DO NOTuse cast
iron cookware. Cast iron retains heat and may
result in damage to the range top.