Viking VGSC3674BSS, VGSC3674GSS, VGSC3674QSS Use And Care Manual

PROFESSIONAL SERIES

FREESTANDING GAS SELF-CLEAN RANGES WARRANTY

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

Freestanding gas self-clean ranges and all of their component parts, except as detailed below*, are warranted to be flee
from defective materials or workmanship in normal household use for a period of twelve (12) months horn the dat_ of
original r#ta[I purchase Viking Range Corporation, warrantor* agrees to repair or replace, at its option, any part which fails
or is found to be d_f_ctive during the warranty pedod

*Glass (including light Bulbs), 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 PROM DATE OF ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE¸

FIVEYEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Any surface burner, griddle burner, grill bume_ oT oven burner which fails due to d_f_ctive marshals or workmanship in
normal household use during the second thlough fifth year flom the date of original retail purYhase will be repaired or
replaced, free of chmge for the pa_l itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including labol:

TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Any porcelain oven or porYelain inner door panel which rusts thlough due to defective materials ol wo_krnanship in normal

household use during the second through the t_rlth year florrl the date of original mtaiJ purYhase will be repaired or
replaced, free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying al] other costs, including labol

NINETY (90) DAY RESIDENTIAL PLUS WARRANTY This warranty applies to applications where use of the product
extends beyond normal residential use Exarnples am, but not limited to, bed and breakfasts, fi_e stations, private clubs,
churYhes, _tc This warranty excludes all commerdal locations such as lestaulants, food service locations and institiutional
food service locations

This warranty extends to the original purchaser of the product _arranted 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 Products rnust be purchased

in the countw 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 flora abuse, accident, natural d[sastel, loss of
electrical power to the product for arly reason, alteration, outdoor use, hnproper installation, improper operation, or repair or
service of the product by anyone other than an authorized Viking Range Corporation service agency or representative This
wallanty does not apply to commercial usaqe Warrantor is not responsible for consequential or incidental damage _hether
arising out of breach of warranty, breach of contract, or otherwise Some iurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental of consequential damaaes so the above Hmitation or exclusion may not apply to you

Owner shall be responsible for proper installation, providing normal carp and maintenance, providing proof of purchase

upon r_quest, 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 mal_nctions, the owner is entitled to either a refund or replacement of the product or its component

part or parts¸ Warrantor_ 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¸

WARRANTY SERVICE: Under the tertns 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 f_om whom the product was purchased or Viking Range Corporation¸ IMPORTANT: Retain

proof of original purchase to establish warranty period¸

The return of the Owner Reqistration Card is not a condition of warranty coveraqe 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 surface burner, gdddle burner, grill

burner, oven burneb porcelain oven, or porcelain inner door panel are limited in duration to the period of coverage of the
applicable _xpress written limited warranties set _o_th above. Some iurisdictions do not allow limitations on how Iona an

implied warranty lasts¸ so the above limitation mav not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which may vary from iurisdiction to iurisdiction

VIKING RANGE CORPORATION

111 Front Street • Greenwood Mississippi 38930 USA * (601) 4554200

Specifications subject to change without notice

For more product information, call 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4&41), or visit the Viking web site

at http://www.vikingrange.com

F1737D (M1204VR)

Viking Range Corporation

Use and Care Manual

freestanding gas self-clean ranges

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 aViking 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

Cooking Utensils ................................... 6

Before Your Use Your New Range ..................... 7

Basic Functions of Your Oven ......................... 7

Using Your Range .................................. 8

Oven Operations .................................. 17

Cleaning and Maintenance .......................... 32

Self-Clean Cycle ................................... 37

Power Failure ..................................... 39

Service Information ................................. 40

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

WARNING

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

or explosion may result causing property damage, personal

injury or death.

-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.

112: WARNING

Read all instructions before using the product.
Install or locate the product only in accordance with the

provided Installation Instructions.

WARNING

(_ (_ *THIS RANGE CAN TIP

*INJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT
*INSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICE PACED

W TH RANGE

•SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Important Safety Instructions

WARNING J

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage
when using the oven, fo ow basic precautions, inc uding the fo owing:

1. Your unit should be installed by a qualified technician. The
appliance must be installed and electrically grounded according to
local codes. Have the technician show 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 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 authorized service agency.

3. The "push-to-turn" knobs of this range are designed to be child-
safe. 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. CAUTION: 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. Never leave the surface area unattended at high heat setting.
Boil-overs cause smoking and greasy spill-overs which may ignite.

6. If you are "flaming" liquor or other spirits under an exhaust, TURN

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

control.

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

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

9. 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.

10. The flame of the open-top 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.

11. Use 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.

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 inward toward
the center of the range, and so that it does not extend over
adjacent burners.

13. 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.

14. Once the unit is installed as outlined in the Installation Instructions,
it is important that the fresh air supply is not obstructed.

15. The flueway must also remain clear.

16. 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.

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

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18. Noattemptshouldbemadeto operatetheapplianceduring
poweroutage.

1?. Ariskoftip-overmayresultiftheapplianceisnotinstalledin

accordancewithinstallationinstructionsincludingexcessive
loadingoftheovendoororfromabnormalusage.

20. Donotattemptto operatetheapplianceduringpowerfailure.

21. Donotheatunopenedfoodcontainers;buildupofpressuremay
causethecontainertoexplodeandresultininjury.

22. Neversit,step,stand,orleanonanypartoftheoven,orinjury
mayresult.

23. Usecarewhenopeningovendoor.Lethotairorsteamescape
beforeremovingorreplacingfood.

24. Donotcleandoorgasket.It isessentialforagood,tightseal.
Careshouldbetakennotto rub,damage,ormovethegasket.

25. Nocommercialovencleaneror ovenlinerprotectivecoatingof
anykindshouldbeusedinor aroundanypartof theoven.

26. Beforeself-cleaningtheoven,removebroilerpan,broilergrid,
ovenracks,racksupports,andotherutensils.Donotuseyour
oventocleanotherparts.Afannoiseshouldbehearsometime
duringthecleaningcycle.Ifnot,callservicebeforeself-cleaning
again.

Cooking Utensils

Each cook has his or her own preference for the particular
cooking utensils that are most appropriate for the type cooking being
done. Any and all cooking utensils are suitable for use in the range
and it is not necessary to replace your present domestic utensils with
commercial cookware. This 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 OR APPLIANCE DUE TO STAINING OR DISCOLORATION
WILL BE MINIMIZED.

Before You Use Your New Range

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 range thoroughly with hot, soapy water.

Steel Griddle/Simmer Plate

The griddle is a heavy-weight, polished steel griddle that has a
USDA authorized protective coating. No additional seasoning is
needed for efficient use. Before using, remove protective coating with
vinegar and water and rinse well. After rinsing, coat griddle well with
an unsalted cooking oil or spray.

Grill (If applicable)

The grates should be removed and washed in hot soapy water,
rinsed and then replaced prior to use. Other grill parts should be
removed, dusted, and replaced making sure that no flammable
materials have been accidentally placed in the grill.

Drip Tray/Pan

The drip tray should be pulled out and checked for flammable
materials. Make sure to unwrap the drip pan and replace it in its
proper place under the griddle or grill (if applicable).

Oven

Before first use, wipe interior with soapy water and dry thoroughly.

Then set the oven thermostat to 250°F and operate for an hour.

Basic Functions of Your Oven

NATURAL AIRFLOW BAKE

Heat is radiated from the U-

shaped bake burner in the bottom
of the oven cavity and is circulated
with natural airflow. This is your
traditional bake setting

INFRAREDBROIL

Thebroilburneratthetopofthe

ovenheatsthemetalscreenuntilit
glows.Theglowingscreen

producestheinfraredheat,searing
theoutsideofbroiledfoodsand

sealinginjuices.

CONVECTIONBAKE
HeatisradiatedfromtheU-shaped

bakeburnerinthebottomofthe
ovencavityandiscirculatedbythe

motorizedfanintherearofthe
oven.Itprovidesmoreevenheat
distributionthroughouttheoven

cavityforalluses.Multiplerackuse
ispossibleforthelargestbaking

job. Whenroasting,coolairis

quicklyreplaced- searingmeatson
theoutsideandretainingmore

juicesandnaturalflavoronthe

insidewithlessshrinkage.

INFRAREDCONVECTIONBROIL

Exactlythesameasregularbroiling

withtheadditionalbenefitofair
circulationbythemotorizedfanin

therearoftheoven.Thecoolairis
quicklyreplaced-improvingthe

alreadyhighperformanceofthe
infraredbroilburner.

CONVECTION DEHYDRATE

With the temperature control on

17S°F, warm air is radiated from the U-
shaped bake burner in the bottom of

the oven cavity and 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.

CONVECTION DEFROST

With temperature control off, air is

circulated by a motorized fan inthe
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.

SELF-CLEAN

This range features an automatic

pyrolytic self-cleaning cycle. During
this cycle, the oven reaches elevated
temperatures in order to burn off soils
and deposits. A powder ash residue

is left in the bottom of the oven after
completion of the self-clean cycle.

When oven has cooled, remove ash

with a damp sponge or cloth.

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Using Your Range

Lighting the Burners

Surface Burners-Automatic Reignition

To light the surface burners, turn the appropriate control knob
counter clockwise to any position. This control is both a gas valve and
an 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 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 light. When the burner lights, turn the burner control to any
position to adjust the flame size. Setting the proper height for the
desired cooking process and selected utensil will result in superior
cooking performance, while also saving time and energy.

Surface Cooking Tips
*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 the food.

*Reduce the flame if it is extending 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 wastes 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 wastes energy, cooks away moisture, and

causes a loss in food flavor and nutrient level.

TEMPERATURE SETTING GUIDELINES*

HEAT SETTING USE
Simmer Melting small quantities.

Steaming rice.

HI-Simmer Simmering small quantities, sauces.
Low Melting large quantities

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

Simmering large quantities

Heating milk, cream sauces, gravies, puddings.

Med Sauteing and browning

Braising, pan-frying
Maintaining slow boil on large quantities.

Med-HI High-temperature frying.

Pan broiling
Maintaining fast boil on large quantities

HI Boiling water quickly.

Deep-fat frying in large utensil

*NOTE: The above information is given as a guide only. You may

neec/ to vary the heat settings to suit your personal
requirements.

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