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Congratulations and welcome to the elite world of Viking ownershi_a
We hope you will enjoy and appreciate the care and attention we have
put into every detail of your new, s_ate-of-the-art self-cleaning range.
Your Viking range is designed to offer years of reliable service. This
Use and Care Manual will provide you with the information you need
to become familiar with your range's care and operation.
Your complete satisfaction is our ultimate goal If you have any
questions or comments about this product, please contact the dealer
from whom you purchased it, or contact our Consumer Support Center
at 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641)
We appreciate your choice of a Viking range and hope that you will
again select our products for your other malor range needs.
For more information about the complete and growing selection
of Viking products, contact your dealer or visit us online at
vikingrange.com.
Getting Started
Warnings
Before Using Range
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Product Controls
Range Features (VGSC Self-Cleaning) __
Range Features (VGCC Non-Self-Cleaning)
Oven Functions and Settings
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Operation
Surface Operation 21
Lighting Burners 21
Surface Burners-Automatic Reignition 21
Vari-Simme .TIV __21
Power Plus TM Burner (where applicable) 21
Surface Cooking Tios 22
Griddle/Simmer Plate Operation 23
G riddle/Simmer Plate Clean Up & Care ...... 24
Grill Operation ................... 25
Grill Clean Up & Care 27
Cooking Vessels 30
Oven Features ............... 30
Rack Positions ............... 30
Using tne Oven ............... 31
Conventional and Convection Cooking ....... 31
Baking .............. 32
BAKE (Natural Airflow Bake', .................. 32
CONVECTION BAKE .......... 32
Broiling ................. 37
BROIL (Infrared Broil) .......... 37
CONVECTION BROIL (Infrared Convection Broil l ..... 37
Convection Dehydrate ............. 41
Convection Defrost ............... 42
Cooking Substitutes ChaRs ........... 43
Product Care
Cleaning and Maintenance ............ 44
Self-Clean Cycle (on Self-Clean models) ...... 49
Replacing Oven Lights ......... 50
Door Removal ................ 51
Door Replacement and Adjustment ....... 52
Troubleshooting ................... 53
Service Information ................. 54
Warranty" _................. 55
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Warnings 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,
ALWAYS contact the manufacturer abou_ problems or conditions you do not
understand
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels
Hazards or unsafe practices which WILL result in
severe personal injury or death
Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in
death or severe personal injury
Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in
minor personal injury.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tel you how
to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what car happer if
the instructions are not followed.
Read and follow all instructions before using this appliance _o preven_
the potential risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury or damage to the
appliance as a resul; of improper usage of the appliance. Use appliance
only for its intended purpose as described n this manual.
To ensure proper and safe operation: Appliance must be propeny
installed and grounded by a qualified technician. DO NOT atterr p_ _o
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. Have the installer show you the ocation of
the cas shutoff valve and how _o shut it off in an emergency. A certified
_echnician is required for any adjustments or conversions to Natural or LP gas.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly,
a fire or explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
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.
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(_ TIPPING HAZARD
(_ To reduce the risk of the appliance tipping, it must
be secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket(s).
To make sure the bracket has been 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
NJURIES TO PERSONS CAN RESULT
. INSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICE PACKED WITH RANGE
. SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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DO NOT use commercial oven cleaners inside the oven. Use of these
cleaners can produce hazardous fumes or can damage the porcelain
finishes.
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.
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Warnings Warnings
To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage
• Be sure all packing materials are removed from the appliance before
operating it.
o Keep area around appliance c ear and free from combustible materials,
gasoline, and other flammable vapors and materials.
- If appliance is installed near a window, proper precautions should be taken
to prevent curtains from blowing over burners
NEVER leave any items on the rangetoD. The hot air from the vent may ignite
flammable items and may increase oressure m closed containers which may
cause them to DursI.
o Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when exposed to heat anc
may be high /flammable. Avoid their use or storage near an appliance.
Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep plastics away from parts of the
appliance that may become warm or hot. DO NOT leave plastic items on t
the rangetop as they may melt or soften if left [oo close to the vent or a
ighted surface burner.
® Combustible terns (paper, plastic, etc.) may ignite and meta ic items
may become hot and cause burns. DO NOT pour spirits over hot foods.
DO NOT leave oven unsu oervised when drying herbs, breads, ,,
mushrooms, etc; fire nazard_
In Case of Fire
Turn off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid spreading the flame. Extinguish
flame then turn on hood to remove smoke and odor.
Cooktop: Smother fire or flame n a pan with a id or cookie sheet.
- NEVER pick up or move a flaming pan.
Oven: Smother fre or flame by c osing the oven door. DO NOT use water
on g tease fires. Use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher to
smother fire or flame.
o GREASE-Grease is flammable and should be handled carefuHv. DO NOT
use water on grease fires. Flaming grease 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. DO NOT allow
grease to collect around the oven or in vents. Wipe up spillovers
rr mediately.
Child Safety (cont.)
• Children must be taught that the appliance and utensils in it can be hot.
Let hot utensi s cool in a safe p ace, out of reach of small children.
Children should be taught that an appliance is not a toy. Children should not
be allowed to play with controls or other parts of the appliance.
Child Safety
• NEVER leave children alone or unsupervised near the appliance when it is in
use or is still hot
NEVER allow children to sit or stand on any part of the appliance as they
could be injured or burned.
• DO NOT store items of interest to children over the unit. Children climbing to
Cooking Safety
e To eliminate the hazard of reaching over hot surface burners, cabinet
storage should not be prey deal direct y above a unit. If storage is provided,
it should be limited to items which are used infreduently and which are
safely stored in an area subjected to heat from an appliance. Temperatures
may be unsafe for some items, such as vo atile liquids, cleaners or
aerosol sprays.
ALWAYS place a pan on a surface burner before turning t on. Be sure
you know which knob centre s which surface burner. Make sure the correc_
burner is turned on and that the burner has ignited. When cooking is
completed, turn burner off before removing pan to prevent exposure to
burner flame.
ALWAYS adjust surface burner flame so that it does not extend beyond the
bottom edge of the pan. An excessive flame is hazardous, wastes energy
and may damage th e appliance, pan or cabinets above the appliance.
This is based on safety considerations.
t NEVER eavea surface cooking operation unattended especially when using
a high heat setting or when deep fat frying. Boilovers cause smoking and
greasy spillovers may _gnite. Clean up greasy spills as soon as possible.
DO NOT use high heat for extended cooking operations.
DO NOT heat unopened food containers, build up of pressure may cause
the container to explode and result in injury.
Use dry, sturdy pot-holders. Damp pot-holders may cause burns from steam.
Dishtowels or other substitutes should NEVER be used as potholders
because they can trai across hot surface burners and ignite or get ,:aught on
appliance oar_s.
• ALWAYS let c uantities of hot fat used for deep fat frying cool before
aEempting to move or handle.
DO NOT let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or
near the appliance, hood or vent fan. Clean hood frequently to prevent
grease from accumulating on hood or filter. When flaming foods under the
hood, turn the fan off
NEVER wear garments made of flammable material or loose fitting or
long-sleeved apparel while cooking. Clothing may ignite or catch utensi
handles. DO NOT drape towels or materials on oven door handles. These
items could ignite and cause burns
reach items could be seriously injured.
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Warnings Warnings
Cooking Safety (cont.)
ALWAYS place oven racks in the desirea positions whi e oven is cool.
Slide oven rack out to add Or remove fooa, using ary, sturdy pot-holders.
ALWAYS avoid reaching into the oven to add or remove food. If a rack
must be moved while hot, use a ary pot-holder.
ALWAYS turn the oven off at the end of cooking
• Use care when opening the oven aoor. Let hot air or steam escape before
too\ ng or replacing food.
- NEVER use aluminum foil to cover oven racks or oven bottom. This could
result in risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the appliance. Use foil only
as directed in this guide.
• PREPARED FOOD WARNING: Follow food manufacturer's qstructions, f a
plastic frozen food container and/or its cover distorts, warps, or is otherwise
damaged during cooking, immediately discard the food and its container. The
food could be contaminated
- 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.
® Once the unit has been installed as out ined in the Installation
Instructions, it is important that the fresh air supp y is not obstructec
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
well-ventilated. Keep natural venting holes coen or install a mechanica
ventilation device. Prolonged or intensve use of the appliance may ca
for additional (such as opening a window) or more effective ventilation
(such as increasing the level of a mechanical ventilation if present).
Utensil Safety
Use pans with flat bottoms and handlesthat are easi y graspea ana sta'y
cool Avoid usinc unstable, warpea, easi y tipped or loose-handled pans.
Also avoid using pans, especially sma pans, with heavy handles as they
coula be unstable and easily tip. Pans that are heavy to move when fillea
with food may also be hazaraous.
• Be sure utensil is large enough to propeny contain food anc avoid boilovers
Pan size is particularly important in deep fat frying. Be sure pan wi
accommodate the volume of food that is to be aaaea as we as the bubble
action of fat
To minimize burns, ignition off ammable materia s ana spillage due to
unintentional contact with the utensil, DO NOT extend hanales over
adjacent surface burners. ALWAYS turn pan handles toward the side or back
of the appliance, not out into the room where they are easily hit or reached
by small children
- NEVER let a pan boil dry as this could damage the utensil and the appliance.
Utensil Safety (cont.)
Only certain types of glass, g_ass/ceramic, ceramic or glazed utensils are
suitable for rangetop surface or oven usage without breaking due to the
sudden change in temperature. Follow marufacturer's instructions when
using g ass.
This appliance has been tested for safe performance using conventiona
cookware. DO NOT use any aevices or accessor es that are not specifically
recommended in this guide. DO NOT use eyelid covers for the surface units
stovetop grills, or add-On oven convection systems. The use of devices or
accessories that are not expressly recommenaea n this manual can create
serious safety hazards, result in performance problems, ana reauce the life
of the components of the appliance.
• The flame of the burner should be adjusted :o just cover the bottom of
the pan or pot. Excessive burner setting may cause scorching of
adjacent counter-top surfaces, as well as the outside of the utensil. This
s based on safety considerations.
Heating Elements
NEVER touch oven bake and broil burner areas or nterior surfaces of oven
Bake and broil burners may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas
near burners and interior surfaces of an oven may become hot enough to
cause burns
Durina and after use DO NOT touch or let clothing or other flammable
materials contact heating elements, areas near elements, or interior surfaces
of oven until they nave had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the
oven may become hot enough to cause burns, such as the oven veto
opening, the surface near the vent opening, and the oven door window.
Cleaning Safety
o Turn off a contro s and wait for appliance parts to cool before touching or
cleaning them. DO NOT touch the burner grates or surrounding areas unti
they have had sufficient time to coo
Clean appliance with caution. Use care to avoid steam burns if a wet sponge
or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface. Some cleaners can proauce
noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
o DO NOT c ean door gasket. It is essential for a good tight seal. Care
should be taken not to rub, dama9e, or move the gasket.
No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner orotective coating such as
aluminum foil should be used in or around any part of the oven.
Improper oven iners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. Keep
oven free from grease buildup.
a Follow the manufacturer's directions when usin9 oven cooking bags.
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Warnings Warnings
Self-Clean Oven (onVGSC self-clean models)
• Clean on ly parts listed in this guide. DO NOT clean door gasket. The door
gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken notto rub, damage,
or move the gasket. DO NOT use oven cleaners of any kind in or around any
oart of the self-clean oven.
Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan, oven racks and other
utensils and wl pe up excessive spillovers to prevent excessive smoke, flare-
ups or flaming.
This range features a cooling fan which operates automatically during a
clean cycle. If the fan does not turn on, cance the clean operation and
contact an authorized servicer.
o It is norm al for the rangetop cooking surface of the range to become not
during a self-clean cycle. Therefore, touching the rangetop cooking surface
auring a clean cycle should be avoided.
important Safety Notice and Warning
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986
(Proposition 65) reau res the Governor of California to publish a ist of
substances known to the State of Ca ifornia to cause cancer or reproductive
harm, and reauires businesses to warn customers of potential exposures to
such substances Users of this appliance are hereby warned that when the oven
s engaged in the self-clean cycle, there may be some low-level exposure to
some of the isted substances, including carbon monoxide. Exposure to these
substances can be minimized by proper y venting the oven to the outaoors by
opening the windows and/or door in the room where the appliance is located
during the self-clean cycle
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 averv sensitive respiratory system. Fumes
re eased durinc an oven self-cleaning cyc e may be harmful or fatal to birds.
Fumes re easea aue to overheated cooking oil, fat, margarine and overheated
non-stick cookware may be eaually harmful ....
About Your Appliance
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 "angetop or oven as a storage area for food or cooking utensils.
About Your Appliance (cont.;,
For proper oven performance ana operation, DO NOT block or obstruct the
oven vent auct located on the right side of the air grille.
• Avoid touching oven vent area while oven is on and for several minutes after
oven is turned off. When the oven is n use, the vent and surrounding area
become hot enough to cause burns. After oven is turned off, DO NOT
touch the over vent or surrounding areas until they have had sufficient time
to COOl.
Other potentially hot surfaces include rangetop, areas facing the rangetop,
oven vent, surfaces near the vent opemng, oven aoor, areas around the
oven aoor ana oven window.
The misuse of oven doors (eg. stepping, sitt ng, or leaning on them) can
result in potential hazards and/or injuries.
POWER FAILURE WARNING
Due to safety considerations and the possibility of personal njury in
attempting to light and extinguish the burner, the grill should, not under
any circumstances, be used during a power failure. The grill burner
control should always remain n the "OFF" position during a power failure.
Power Failure
f power f_ ure occurs, the electric igniters will not work. No attempt should be
maae to operate the appliance during a power failure. Make sure the oven
control is in the "OFF" position.
Vlomentary power failure can occur unnoticed. The rance is affected only when
the power is interrupted. When it comes back on, the range will function
properly without any adjustments. A "brown-out" may or may not affect range
operation, depending on how severe the power loss is. If the range is in the
self-clean cycle when the power failure occurs, wait until power is restored anc
allow door to unlock automatically. Turn all controls off and restart self-clean
cycle again, according to instructions.
_¢ LECTRICAL 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.
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Warnings Warnings
NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover
an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks
air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
Aluminum foil nings may also trap heat, causing a fire hazard
_"_¢ ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Disconnect the electric power at the main fuse or circuit
breaker before replacing bulb.
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
BURN HAZARD
The oven door. especially the glass, can get hot. Danger of
burning: DO NOT touch the glass!
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.
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.
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Warnings
Before Using Range
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,
You must carefully check the food during the dehydration process to
ensure that it does not catch fire.
BURN HAZARD
When self-cleaning, surfaces may get hotter than usual.
Therefore, children should be kept away.
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 -ange
thoroughly with hot, soapy water. There may be some burn off and
odors on first use of the appliance--this is normal.
Oven
Important. MBefore first use, wipe interior with soapy water and dry
thoroughly. Then set the oven selector to bake, the thermostat to
450°1:, and operate for an hour.
All models include:
• Five performance modes including convection baking and
convection broiling--providing air circulation for shorter cooking
times with even results.
Exclusive VSH TM Pro Sealed Burner System (Vari-Simmer TM to High)-
combination of patented burner and top design provide cleanability
plus superior performance at simmer and high.
• Exc usive one-piece tooled and porcelainized cooking surface
contains spills for easy cleaning.
• Convection baking with a hidden 30,000 BTU burner provides a fast,
even baking for all your casserole dishes as well as easy cleanup.
• The 1500°F closed door, infrared broiler allows intense heat to sear
delicate cuts of meat providing that restaurant taste.
- Four lights illuminate the VGSC and two lights illuminate the VGCC
oven cavity with less glare.
o Six rack positions and three racks provide ample space for your
baking needs.
- This appliance is certified by Star-K to meet strict regulations in
conjunction with specific instructions found on www.star-k.org
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15,000 BTU)
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Left Oven Grill
Temperature Control
Indicator Light Knob
48" Four-Bu rner/Grill/Griddle model shown
Griddle Right Oven Right Oven Right Rear Burner
Control Function Temperature Control Knob
Knob Selector Knob Control Knob (15,00] BTUI,
Denotes models
which have a
Power PlusTM
18,500 BTU Burner
30" Four-Burner 36" Six-Burner
36" Four-Burner/Griddle
36" Four-Burner/Grill
48" Eight Burner
48" Six-Burner/Grill
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48" Six-Burner/Griddle
48" Four-Burner/Grill/Griddle 48" Four-Burner/Griddle
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1. Four 15,000 BTU sealed burners with porcelain/
Cast iron caps and automatic ignition/Re-ignition
2. Island trim
3 Grill (Optional)
4. Griddle (Optional)
5. Identification plate
8. Three standard heavy-dutytilt-proof racks!
Six rack oositions
7. Broiler pan-located inside oven
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48" Four-Burner/Grill 60" Six-Burner/Griddle 60" Six-Burner/Grill/Griddle
60" Six-Burner/Grill
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60" Six-Burner/Wok/Cooker
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