Viking Range, LLC
Use & Care Manual
Built-In Gas Cooktops
111 Front Street
Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA
(662) 455-1200
For product information,
call 1-888-845-4641
or visit the Viking Web site at vikingrange.com
F21262 EN (083113)
Getting Started
Warnings and Important Safety Information ______________________4
Before Using Cooktop _______________________________________10
Cookware ________________________________________________10
Product Controls
Cooktop Features ___________________________________________11
Operation
Surface Operation ___________________________________________12
Lighting Burners___________________________________________12
Surface Burners-Automatic Reignition ________________________12
Surface Heat Settings ______________________________________13
Product Care
Cleaning and Maintenance ___________________________________14
Troubleshooting _____________________________________________16
Service Information __________________________________________17
Warranty ___________________________________________________18
Congratulations and welcome to the elite world of Viking ownership.
We hope you will enjoy and appreciate the care and attention we have
put into every detail of your new, state-of-the-art cooktop.
Your Viking cooktop 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 cooktop’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 1-888-845-4641.
We appreciate your choice of a Viking cooktop and hope that you will
again select our products for your other major appliance needs.
For more information about the complete and growing selection
of Viking products, contact your dealer or visit us online
at vikingrange.com.
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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 this
appliance.
ALWAYS contact 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. Have the installer show you the
location of the gas shutoff valve and how to shut it off in an
emergency. A certified technician is required for any adjustments or
conversions to Natural or LP gas.
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 or property damage.
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.
To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage
• Be sure all packing materials are removed from the appliance before
operating it.
• Keep area around appliance clear 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 cooktop. The hot air from the vent may
ignite flammable items and may increase pressure in closed containers
which may cause them to burst.
• Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when exposed to heat and
may be highly 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 the cooktop as they may melt or soften if left too close to the
vent or a lighted surface burner.
• Combustible items (paper, plastic, etc.) may ignite and metallic items may
become hot and cause burns. DO NOT pour spirits over hot foods.
If the information in this guide 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.
To avoid risk of property damage, personal injury or death;
follow information in this guide 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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