Viking VMOC206BK Use & Care

Installation /

Use & Care Manual

built-in / freestanding

convection microwave ovens

VMOC206 / CVMOC206

SERVICE INFORMATION

If service is required:

1. Call your authorized service agency.

2. Have the following information readily available: a. Model number

b. Serial number

c. Date purchased

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 a service problem, contact Viking Range, LLC at (888) 845-4641 or write to:

VIKING RANGE, LLC

PREFERRED SERVICE

111 Front Street

Greenwood, Mississippi (MS) 38930 USA

Record the information indicated below. You will need it if service is ever required. The model and serial number for your microwave oven are located on the left side of the microwave oven cavity on an identiﬁcation label.

Model Number __________________________ Serial Number __________________________

Date of Purchase ________________________ Date Installed ___________________________

Dealer's Name __________________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

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

PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Service Information 2 Table of Contents

3-4 Important Safety

Instructions

4 Precautions to Avoid

Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave

Energy 5 Installation Instructions 6 Grounding Instructions

7-13 Information You Need

to Know

7 About Your Microwave Oven 7 About Children and the

Microwave 8 About Food

9-11 About Utensils and Coverings

12 About Microwave Cooking 13 About Safety

14-16 Part Names

17 Before Operating

17 To Set the Clock 17 Stop/Clear

18 Manual Operation

18 Time Cooking 18 To Set Power Level 19 Manual Defrost

19-24 Microwave Features

19-20 Defrost 20-21 Sensor Cooking

21 Reheat 22 Popcorn

23-24 Sensor Cook

24-27 Convection Automatic

Operation

24-25 Convec Broil

26 Convec Roast 27 Convec Bake

28-32 Manual Convection and

Automatic Mix Cooking

28-29 Convection Cooking 29-30 Broil

30 Slow Cook

30-32 Automatic Mix Cooking 33-36 Other Convenient Features

33 Multiple Sequence Cooking 33 More or Less Time

Adjustment

33 Add-A-Minute

34-35 Help (Control pad)

35 Timer 35 Touch On 36 Help (Display indicator) 36 Demonstration Mode

36-37 Cleaning and Care

38 Speciﬁcations 39 Service Call Check 40 Warranty

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, ﬁre, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 4.

3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 6.

4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—for example, closed glass jars—are able to explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven.

6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of microwave oven is speciﬁcally designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.

9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualiﬁed service personnel. Contact nearest Viking Authorized Servicer for examination, repair or adjustment.

10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

11. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water—for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, or similar locations.

12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

15. See door surface cleaning instructions on page 36.

16. To reduce the risk of ﬁre in the microwave oven cavity:

a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic

or other combustible materials are placed inside the microwave oven to facilitate cooking.

b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in

microwave oven.

c. If materials inside the microwave oven should ignite, keep microwave

oven door closed, turn microwave oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper

products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use.

17. Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

a. Do not overheat the liquid. b. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it. c. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. Use a wide-

mouthed container.

d. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven at

least for 20 seconds before removing the container.

e. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the

container.

18. If the microwave oven is installed as a built-in, observe the following instructions:

a. Do not mount over a sink. b. Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance surface when the

appliance is in operation.

19. If the microwave oven light fails, consult a VIKING AUTHORIZED SERVICER.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do not attempt to operate this microwave oven with the door open

since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

(b) Do not place any object between the microwave oven front face and

the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

important that the microwave oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The microwave oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone

except properly qualiﬁed service personnel.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Unpacking and Examining Your Microwave Oven

Remove all packing materials from inside

microwave oven cavity; however, DO

the NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the top cavity wall. Read enclosures and SAVE the Installation/Use and Care Manual.

Check the microwave oven for any damage, such as misaligned or bent door, damaged door seals and sealing surfaces, broken or loose door hinges and latches and dents inside the cavity or on the door. If there is any damage, do not operate the microwave oven and contact your local authorized

service agent.

Choosing a Location for Your Microwave Oven on the Counter

You will use the microwave oven frequently so plan its location for ease of use. It’s wise, if possible, to have counter space on at least one side of the microwave oven. Allow at least 2 inches on the sides, top and at the rear of the microwave oven for air circulation.

Built-in Trim Kit

Frame Assembly

Choosing a Location for Your Built-in Microwave Oven

Your microwave oven can be built into a cabinet or wall by itself or above any electric wall oven or warming drawer.

Microwave oven Front

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. This microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.

WARNING – Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

Electrical Requirements

The electrical requirements are a 120 volt 60 Hz, AC only, 15 amp. or more protected electrical supply. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

The microwave oven is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded. Should you only have a 2-prong outlet, have a qualiﬁed electrician install a correct wall receptacle.

A 3-prong adapter may be purchased and used temporarily if local codes allow. Follow package directions.

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

Extension Cord

If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the microwave oven. The marked rating of the extension cord should be AC 115-120 volt, 15 amp. or more.

Be careful not to drape the cord over the countertop or table where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.

Notes:

1. If you have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions,

consult a qualiﬁed electrician or service person.

2. Neither Viking nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the mi-

crowave oven or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the correct electrical connection procedures.

Radio or TV Interference

Should there be any interference caused by the microwave oven to your radio or TV, check that the microwave oven is on a different electrical circuit, relocate the radio or TV as far away from the microwave oven as feasible or check position and signal of receiving antenna.

INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW

ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

This Installation/Use and Care Manual is valuable: read it carefully and always save it for reference.

A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques, hints and recipes.

NEVER use the microwave oven without the turntable and support nor turn the turntable over so that a large dish could be placed in the microwave oven. The turntable will turn both clockwise and counterclockwise.

ALWAYS have food in the microwave oven when it is on to absorb the microwave energy.

When using the oven at power levels below 100%, you may hear the magnetron cycling on and off.

Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. Room humidity and the moisture in food will inﬂuence the amount of moisture that condenses in the oven. Generally, covered foods will not cause as much condensation as uncovered ones. Vents on the oven back must not be blocked.

After using convection, automatic mix or broil, you will hear the sound of the cooling fan. The fan may continue to operate as long as 5 minutes, depending on the oven temperature.

Be aware that, unlike microwave-only ovens, convection microwave ovens have a tendency to become hot during convection, automatic mix and broil cooking.

The oven is for food preparation only. It should not be used to dry clothes or newspapers.

Your microwave output is rated 900 watts using the IEC Test Procedure. In using recipes or package directions, check food at the minimum time and add time accordingly.

ABOUT CHILDREN AND THE MICROWAVE

Children below the age of 7 should use the microwave oven with a supervising person very near to them. Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person should be in the same room.

The child must be able to reach the microwave oven comfortably; if not, he/she should stand on a sturdy stool.

At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or swing on the microwave oven door. Children should be taught all safety precautions: use potholders, remove

coverings carefully, pay special attention to packages that crisp food because they may be extra hot.

Don’t assume that because a child has mastered one cooking skill he/she can cook everything.

Children need to learn that the microwave oven is not a toy. See page 34 for Child Lock feature.

ABOUT FOOD

FOOD

Eggs, sausages, nuts, seeds, fruits & vegetables

Popcorn (See page 22 for speciﬁc cooking instructions)

Baby food

• Puncture egg yolks

before cooking to prevent “explosion”.

• Pierce skins of potatoes,

apples, squash, hot dogs and sausages so that steam escapes.

• Use specially bagged

popcorn for the microwave oven.

• Listen while popping

corn for the popping to slow to 1 or 2 seconds or use special Popcorn pad.

• Transfer baby food to

small dish and heat carefully, stirring often. Check temperature before serving.

• Put nipples on bottles

after heating and shake thoroughly. “Wrist” test before feeding.

DON'T

• Cook eggs in shells.

• Reheat whole eggs.

• Dry nuts or seeds in

shells.

• Pop popcorn in regular

brown bags or glass bowls.

• Exceed maximum time

on popcorn package.

• Heat disposable bottles.

• Heat bottles with nipples

on.

• Heat baby food in original jars.

General

• Cut baked goods with

ﬁlling after heating to release steam and avoid burns.

• Stir liquids briskly before,

during and after heating to avoid “eruption”.

• Use deep bowl, when

cooking liquids or cereals, to prevent boilovers.

• Heat or cook in closed

glass jars or air tight containers.

• Can in the microwave as

harmful bacteria may not be destroyed.

• Deep fat fry.

• Dry wood, gourds, herbs

or wet papers.

ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS

It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used successfully in your new convection microwave oven. The chart below will help you decide what utensils and coverings should be used in each mode.

UTENSILS

AND

COVERINGS

Aluminum foil

Aluminum containers

Browning dish

MICROWAVE ONLY

YES. Small ﬂat pieces of aluminum foil placed smoothly on food can be used to shield areas from cooking or defrosting too quickly. Keep foil at least 1 inch from walls of oven.

YES. Can be used if 3/4 ﬁlled with food. Keep 1 inch away from walls and do not cover with foil.

YES. Do not exceed recommended preheating time. Follow manufacturer's directions.

CONVECTION

BROIL,

SLOW COOK

YES. For shielding

YES. BroilNo cover

HIGH MIX/

ROAST

LOW MIX/BAKE

YES. For shielding

YES. Can be used if 3/4 ﬁlled with food. Keep 1 inch away from walls and do not cover with foil.

Glass ceramic (Pyroceram®)

Glass, heatresistant

Glass, nonheat-resistant

Lids, glass

YES. Excellent

YES. Excellent.

YES

YES. Excellent

YES. BroilNo cover

YES. Excellent

YES.

UTENSILS AND

COVERINGS

Lids, metal

MICROWAVE

ONLY

CONVECTION

BROIL,

SLOW COOK

YES. BroilNo cover

HIGH MIX/

ROAST

LOW MIX/BAKE

Metal cookware

Metal, misc: dishes with metallic trim, screws, bands, handles. Metal twist ties

Oven cooking bags

Paper plates

Paper towels

YES. Good for large meats or foods that need tenderizing. DO NOT use metal twist ties.

YES. For reheating.

YES. To cover for reheating and cooking. Do not use recycled paper towels which may contain metal ﬁllings.

YES.

YES. BroilNo cover

YES. Do not use metal covering.

YES. DO NOT use metal twist ties.

Paper, ovenable

Microwave-safe plastic containers

YES

YES. Use for reheating and defrosting. Some microwavesafe plastics are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat and sugar content. Follow manufacturer's directions.

YES. For temperatures up to 400°F. Do not use for broiling.

YES. For temperatures up to 400°F.

UTENSILS AND

COVERINGS

Plastic, Thermoset

MICROWAVE

YES

ONLY

CONVECTION

BROIL,

SLOW COOK

YES. Are heat resistant up to 425°F. Do not use for broiling.

HIGH MIX/

ROAST

LOW MIX/BAKE

YES

Plastic wrap

Pottery, porcelain stoneware

Styrofoam

Wax paper

Wicker, wood, straw

YES. Use brands specially marked for microwave use. DO NOT allow plastic wrap to touch food. Vent so steam can escape.

YES. Check manufacturer's recommendation for being microwave safe.

YES. For reheating.

YES. Good covering for cooking and reheating.

YES. May be used for short periods of time. Do not use with high fat or high sugar content foods. Could char.

YES

YES. Must be microwave safe AND ovenable.

DISH CHECK. If you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish in the oven and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. If the dish becomes very hot, do NOT use it for microwaving.

ACCESSORIES There are many microwave accessories available for purchase. Evaluate carefully before you purchase so that they meet your needs. A microwave-safe thermometer will assist you in determining correct doneness and assure you that foods have been cooked to safe temperatures when using microwave-only cooking. Viking is not responsible for any damage to the oven when accessories are used.

ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING

• Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards outside of dish.

• Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and

add more as needed. Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite.

• Cover foods while cooking. Check recipe or cookbook for suggestions: paper towels, wax paper, microwave plastic wrap or a lid. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cook evenly.

• Shield with small ﬂat pieces of aluminum foil any thin areas of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking before dense, thick areas are cooked thoroughly.

• Stir foods from outside to center of dish once or twice during cooking, if possible.

• Turn foods over once during microwaving to speed cooking of such foods as chicken and hamburgers. Large items like roasts must be turned over at least once.

• Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through cooking both from top to bottom and from the center of the dish to the outside.

• Add standing time. Remove food from microwave oven and stir, if possible. Cover for standing time which allows the food to ﬁnish cooking without overcooking.

• Check for doneness. Look for signs indicating that cooking temperatures have been reached.

Doneness signs include:

- Food steams throughout, not just at edge.

- Center bottom of dish is very hot to the touch.

- Poultry thigh joints move easily.

- Meat and poultry show no pinkness.

- Fish is opaque and ﬂakes easily with a fork.

ABOUT SAFETY

• Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department

of Agriculture's recommended temperatures.

To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a thick or dense area away from fat or bone. NEVER leave the thermometer in the food during cooking, unless it is approved for microwave oven use.

TEMP

160˚F (71˚C)

165˚F (74˚C)

170˚F

... for fresh pork, ground meat, boneless white poultry, ﬁsh,

seafood, egg dishes and frozen prepared food.

... for leftover, ready-to-reheat refrigerated, and deli and

carry-out “fresh” food.

... white meat of poultry.

FOOD

(77˚C)

180˚F

... dark meat of poultry.

(82˚C)

• ALWAYS use potholders to prevent burns when handling utensils that are

in contact with hot food. Enough heat from the food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns.

• Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands. Slowly

lift the farthest edge of a dish's covering and carefully open popcorn and microwave oven cooking bags away from the face.

• Stay near the microwave oven while it's in use and check cooking progress

frequently so that there is no chance of overcooking food.

• NEVER use the cavity for storing cookbooks or other items.

• Select, store and handle food carefully to preserve its high quality and

minimize the spread of foodborne bacteria.

• Keep waveguide cover clean. Food residue can cause arcing and/or res.

• Use care when removing items from the microwave oven so that the utensil,

your clothes or accessories do not touch the safety door latches.

• Keep aluminum foil used for shielding at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from

walls, ceiling and door of microwave oven.

PART NAMES

MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS

1 Ventilation openings (Rear side) 2 Oven door with see-through window 3 Oven light

It will light when the door is opened or when oven is in

operation. 4 Turntable support 5 Removable turntable

The turntable will rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. 6 Safety door latches

The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed. 7 Waveguide cover:

DO NOT REMOVE. 8 Door open button 9 Auto-Touch control panel 10 Lighted digital display 11 Convection air openings 12 Removable low rack (Broiling rack) 13 Removable high rack (Baking rack) 14 Turntable motor shaft 15 Serial plate

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ACCESSORIES

The following accessories are designed especially for use in this oven only for convection, mix or broil cooking. DO NOT USE FOR MICROWAVE ONLY COOKING. Do not substitute similar types of racks for these specially designed ones.

High rack (Baking rack)–for convection and low mix.

• This rack is placed on the turntable for two-level

cooking, such as layer cakes, mufﬁns, etc.

Low rack (Broiling rack)–for convection, broiling or high mix.

• Place on the turntable and use for roasting or broiling to allow juices to drain away from food.

CONTROL PANEL

Words will light in the display to indicate features

Interactive Display

and cooking instructions.

Indicators

34-35

21-22

28, 31

17 35

19-20

23-24

24-25

29-30

30-32

Number next to the control panel illustration indicates pages

on which there are feature descriptions and usage information.

BEFORE OPERATING

• Before operating your new microwave oven make sure you read and understand this Installation/Use and Care Manual completely.

• Before the microwave oven can be used, follow these procedures:

1. Plug in the microwave oven. Close the door. The microwave oven display

will show

2. Touch the Stop/Clear pad.

WELCOME PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK

: will appear.

3.Set clock.

TO SET THE CLOCK

1. Touch Clock pad.

2. Enter the correct time of day by touching the numbers in sequence. Touch Clock pad again.

This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an incorrect clock time, appear in the display. Touch the Stop/Clear pad and re-enter the time.

• If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven should be interrupted,

the display will intermittently show power is reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, the program will be erased. The time of day will also be erased. Simply touch Stop/Clear pad and reset the clock for the correct time of day.

WELCOME PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK

ERROR

will

after the

STOP/CLEAR

Touch the Stop/Clear pad to:

1. Erase if you make a mistake during programming.

2. Cancel timer.

3. Stop the microwave oven temporarily during cooking.

4. Return the time of day to the display.

5. Cancel a program during cooking, touch twice.

MANUAL OPERATION

TIME COOKING

Your microwave oven can be programmed for 99 minutes and 99 seconds (99.99). Always enter the seconds after the minutes, even if they are both zeros.

• Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100%.

1. Enter cooking time by touching the number pads 500.

2. Touch Start/Touch On pad.

TO SET POWER LEVEL

There are eleven preset power levels. Using lower power levels increases the cooking time which is recommended

for foods such as cheese, milk and long slow cooking of meats. Consult cookbook or recipes for speciﬁc recommendations.

TOUCH POWER

LEVEL PAD ONCE

THEN TOUCH

APPROXIMATE

PERCENTAGE

OF POWER

COMMON WORDS

FOR

POWER LEVELS

Power Level 100% High

9 90% 8 80%

7 70% Medium High 6 60%

5 50% Medium 4 40%

3 30% Med Low/Defrost 2 20%

1 10% Low 0 0%

• Suppose you want to defrost for 5 minutes at 30%.

1. Enter defrosting time by touching the number pads 500.

2. Touch Power Level pad and number 3.

3. Touch Start/Touch On pad. You can program up to 4 automatic cooking sequences. Follow directions on

page 33. Note that Power Level must be entered ﬁrst when programming multiple sequences.

MANUAL DEFROST

If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the DEFROST CHART or is above or below the limits in the “Amount” column on the DEFROST CHART, you need to defrost manually.

You can defrost any frozen food, either raw or previously cooked, by using Power Level 3. Follow the exact 3-step procedure found under Time Cooking on page 18. Estimate defrosting time and press 3 for 30% when you select the power level.

For either raw or previously cooked frozen food the rule of thumb is approximately 5 minutes per pound. For example, defrost 5 minutes for 1 pound of frozen spaghetti sauce.

Always stop the oven periodically to remove or separate the portions that are defrosted. If food is not defrosted at the end of the estimated defrosting time, program the oven in 1 minute increments on Power Level 3 until totally defrosted.

When using plastic containers from the freezer, defrost only long enough to remove from the plastic in order to place in a microwave-safe dish.

MICROWAVE FEATURES

DEFROST

Defrost automatically defrosts foods shown in the Defrost Chart.

• Suppose you want to defrost a 2.0 pound steak:

1. Touch Defrost pad once.

2. Select desired food by touching Defrost pad until the display shows the food name. Ex. touch twice for steak.

3. Enter weight by touching the number pads 20.

4. Touch Start/Touch On pad.

The oven will stop and directions will be displayed. Follow the indicated message.

5. After the 1st stage, open the door. Turn steak over and shield any warm portions. Close the door. Touch Start/Touch On pad.

6. After the 2nd stage, open the door. Shield any warm portions. Close the door. Touch Start/Touch On pad.

7. After defrost cycle ends, cover and let stand as indicated in chart below.

Note:

1. If you attempt to enter more or less than the allowed amount as indicated in chart, an error message will appear in the display.

2. Defrost can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 33.

3. To defrost other foods or foods above or below the weights allowed on Defrost Chart see Manual Defrost on page 19.

DEFROST CHART

FOOD

1. Ground meat

2. Steaks (Chops) (Fish)

AMOUNT

0.5-3.0 lb (0.3-1.3 kg)

0.5-4.0 lb (0.3-1.8 kg)

PROCEDURE

Remove any thawed pieces after each stage. Let stand, covered, 5–10 minutes.

After each stage of defrost cycle, rearrange and if there are warm or thawed portions, shield with small ﬂat pieces of aluminum foil. Remove any meat or ﬁsh that is nearly defrosted. Let stand, covered, 10–20 minutes.

3. Chicken pieces

0.5-3.0 lb (0.3-1.3 kg)

After each stage of defrost cycle, if there are warm or thawed portions, rearrange or remove. Let stand, covered, 10–20 minutes.

Note: Check foods when oven signals. After ﬁnal stage, small sections may still be icy.

Let stand to continue thawing. Do not defrost until all ice crystals are thawed. Shielding prevents cooking from occurring before the center of the food

is defrosted. Use small smooth strips of aluminum foil to cover edges and thinner sections of the food.

SENSOR COOKING

The Sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects the vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from food as it heats. The sensor adjusts the cooking times and power level for various foods and quantities.

Using Sensor Settings:

1. After oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using sensor settings.

2. Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and the interior of the oven are dry. Wipe off any moisture with a dry cloth or paper towel.

3. Reheat and Popcorn can only be entered within 1 minute after cooking, opening and closing the door or touching the Stop/Clear pad.

4. During the ﬁrst part of sensor cooking, the food name will appear on the display. Do not open the oven door or touch Stop/Clear during this part of the cooking cycle. The measurement of vapor will be interrupted. If this occurs, an error message will appear. To continue cooking, touch the Stop/Clear pad and select cooking time and variable power.

When the sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, remainder of cooking time will appear. Door may be opened when remaining cooking time appears on the display. At this time, you may stir or season food, as desired.

5. Check food for temperature after cooking. If additional time is needed, continue to cook with variable power and time.

6. If the sensor does not detect vapor properly when popping popcorn, the oven will turn off, and the correct time of day will be displayed. If the sensor does not detect vapor properly when using sensor reheat,

ERROR

will

be displayed, and the oven will turn off.

7. Any Sensor Cooking mode can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 33.

8. Each food has a cooking hint. Touch HELP when the HELP indicator is lighted in the display.

Selecting Foods:

1. The sensor works with foods at normal storage temperature. For example, food for dinner plate reheat would be at refrigerator temperature and popcorn at room temperature.

2. Foods weighing less than 3 ounces should be reheated by time and variable power.

Covering Foods:

Some foods work best when covered. Use the cover recommended in the chart for these foods.

1. Casserole lid

2. Plastic wrap: Use plastic wrap recommended for microwave cooking. Cover dish loosely; allow approximately 1/2 inch to remain uncovered to allow steam to escape. Plastic wrap should not touch food.

3. Wax paper: Cover dish completely; fold excess wrap under dish to secure. If dish is wider than paper, overlap two pieces at least one inch to cover.

Be careful when removing any covering to allow steam to escape away from you.

REHEAT

You can reheat many foods by touching just one pad. You don't need to calculate reheating time or power level.

• Suppose you want to heat prepared chili:

Touch Reheat pad. When sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, remainder of reheating

time will appear.

POPCORN

• Suppose you want to pop a 3.5 oz. bag of popcorn:

1. Touch Popcorn pad once. This sensor setting works well with most brands of microwave popcorn. You

may wish to try several and choose your favorite. Pop only one bag at a time. Unfold the bag and place in oven according to directions.

SENSOR CHART

FOOD

AMOUNT

PROCEDURE

Reheat

4-36 oz

Leftovers

such as rice, potatoes, vegetables, casserole.

Soups

Canned

1-4 cups

4-36 oz entrees and vegetables

Popcorn

Only 1 package

at a time

3.0-3.5 oz bag

(Regular size)

1.5-1.75 oz bag

(Snack size)

Place in dish or casserole slightly larger than amount to reheated. Flatten, if possible. Cover with lid, plastic wrap or wax paper. Use covers such as plastic wrap or lids with larger quantities of more dense foods such as stews.

After reheating, stir well, if possible. Foods should be very hot. If not, continue to heat with variable power and time. After stirring, recover and allow to stand 2 to 3 minutes.

Use Less Time Adjustment by touching Power Level pad twice for small quantities of canned vegetables.

Use only popcorn packaged for microwave oven use. Try several brands to decide which you like best. Do not try to pop unpopped kernels. More/Less Time Adjustment can be used to provide adjustment needed for older popcorn or individual tastes.

Touch Popcorn pad once. This setting works well with most 3.0-3.5 oz bags of microwave popcorn.

Touch Popcorn pad twice within 2 seconds for snack size bags.

SENSOR COOK

• Suppose you want to cook a baked potato:

1. Touch Sensor Cook pad.

2. Select desired sensor setting. Ex: touch number pad 1 to cook baked potatoes.

3. Touch Start/Touch On pad. When sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, the remainder of cooking time will appear.

SENSOR COOK CHART

FOOD

1. Baked potatoes

2. Frozen vegetables

3. Fresh vegetables, soft Broccoli Brussels sprouts Cabbage Cauliﬂower (ﬂowerets) Cauliﬂower (whole) Spinach Zucchini Baked apples

AMOUNT

1-8 medium

1-8 cups

0.25-2 lb

1 medium

0.25-1 lb

0.25-2 lb 2-4 medium

PROCEDURE

Pierce. Place on paper-towel-lined turntable. After cooking, remove from oven, wrap in aluminum foil and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.

Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After cooking, stir and let stand 3 minutes, covered.

Wash and place in casserole. Add no water if vegetables have just been washed. Cover with lid for tender vegetables. Use plastic wrap for tender-crisp vegetables. Stir before standing if possible. After cooking, let stand, covered, 2-5 minutes.

4. Fresh vegetables, hard Carrots, sliced Corn on cob Green beans Winter squash, diced halves

0.25-1.5 lb 2-4 pcs.

0.25-1.5 lb

0.25-1.5 lb 1-2

Place in casserole. Add 1-4 tbsp. water. Cover with lid for tender vegetables. Use plastic wrap cover for tender-crisp vegetables. Stir before standing, if possible. After cooking, let stand, covered, 2-5 minutes.

SENSOR COOK CHART (CONT.)

FOOD

5. Frozen

entrees

6. Hot dogs

7. Bacon

8. Fish,

seafood

AMOUNT

6-17 oz

1-4 servings

2-6 slices

0.25-2.0 lb

PROCEDURE

Use for frozen convenience foods. It will give satisfactory results for most brands. You may wish to try several and choose your favorite. Remove package from outer wrapping and follow package directions for covering. After cooking, let stand, covered, for 1 to 3 minutes.

Place hot dog in bun and wrap in paper towel or paper napkin.

Place bacon on paper plate, lined with paper towel. Bacon should not extend over the rim of plate. Cover with paper towel. Put another paper plate upside down on turntable. Place plate of bacon on top of overturned plate.

Arrange in ring around shallow glass dish (roll ﬁllet with edges underneath). Cover with plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand, covered, 3 minutes.

CONVECTION AUTOMATIC OPERATION

This section of the operation manual offers instructions for preparing 12 popular foods using Convec Broil, Convec Roast and Convec Bake.

After selecting the desired feature, follow the directions indicated in the display. For helpful hints, simply touch HELP anytime HELP is lighted in the display. Caution: The oven cabinet, cavity, door, turntable, turntable support, racks

and dishes will become hot. To PREVENT BURNS, use thick oven gloves when removing the food or turntable from the oven.

CONVEC BROIL

Convec Broil automatically broils hamburgers, chicken pieces, steaks and ﬁsh steaks.

• Suppose you want to broil 2 hamburgers:

1. Touch Convec Broil pad.

2. Select desired setting. Ex: for hamburgers, touch number pad 1.

3. Touch number pad to enter quantity. Ex: 2. Follow information in display for cooking information.

For well done or rare burgers, touch Power Level pad to select More for well done or Less for rare. See More/Less Time Adjustment on page 33.

4. Touch Start/Touch On pad.

After broil preheat cycle ends, the oven will stop and directions will be displayed. Follow the indicated message. Open the door and place hamburgers into oven. Close the door.

5. Touch Start/Touch On pad.

Note:

1. Convec Broil can be programmed with More/Less Time Adjustment. See page 33.

2. If you attempt to enter more or less than the allowed amount as indicated in chart below, an error message will appear in the display.

3. To broil other foods or foods above or below the weight or number allowed on Convec Broil Chart follow instructions in the Convection Microwave Cookbook. See Convection Broiling Chart.

CONVEC BROIL CHART

SETTING/FOOD

AMOUNT

RACK

PROCEDURE

1. Hamburgers

2. Chicken pieces

3. Steaks

4. Fish steaks

1-8 pieces

0.25 lb each

0.5-3.5 lb

0.5-2.0 lb

Low

Use this setting to broil hamburger patties. Place on low rack.

Arrange pieces on low rack. After cooking, let stand, 3-5 minutes. Dark meat should be 180°F, and white meat should be 170°F.

Use this setting to broil steaks from 3/4" to 1" thick. Individual boneless steaks broil evenly. Place steak on low rack. For well done, touch Power Level once; for rare, touch Power Level twice.

Use this setting to broil ﬁsh steak which is 3/4" to 1" thick. Place on low rack.

CONVEC ROAST

Convec Roast automatically roasts chicken, turkey, turkey breast or pork.

• Suppose you want to roast a 2.5 pound chicken:

1. Touch Convec Roast pad.

2. Select desired setting. Ex: for chicken, touch number pad 1.

3. Touch number pad to enter weight. Ex: 25 lb.

4. Touch Start/Touch On pad. After Convec Roast cycle ends, a long tone will sound. Follow the indicated

message. Note:

1. Convec Roast can be programmed with More/Less Time Adjustment. See page 33.

2. If you attempt to enter more or less than the allowed weight as indicated in chart below, an error message will appear in the display.

3. To roast other food or foods above or below the weights allowed on Convec Roast Chart, check the Viking Convection Microwave Cookbook Combination Roasting Chart.

CONVEC ROAST CHART

SETTING/FOOD AMOUNT

RACK

PROCEDURE

1. Chicken

2. Turkey

3. Turkey breast

4. Pork

2.5-7.5 lb

6.5-16.0 lb

3.0-6.0 lb

2.0-3.5 lb

After the cycle ends, cover with foil and

Low

let stand for 5-10 minutes.

Season, as desired. Place on low rack.

Low

After the cycle ends, cover with foil and let stand 10 minutes. Internal temperature of white meat should be 170°F and of dark meat, 180˚F.

Season, as desired. Place on low rack. Af-

Low

ter the cycle ends, cover with foil and let stand 10 minutes. Internal temperature of white meat should be 170˚F.

Boneless pork loin is recommended

Low

because it cooks evenly. Place on a low rack. After cooking, remove from oven, cover with foil and allow to stand 5-10 minutes. Internal temperature should be 160˚F.

CONVEC BAKE

Convec Bake automatically bakes cakes, brownies, mufﬁns and French fries.

• Suppose you want to bake a bundt cake:

1. Touch Convec Bake pad.

2. Select desired setting. Ex: for bundt cake, touch number pad 1.

3. Touch Start/Touch On pad. Note:

1. Convec Bake can be programmed with More/Less Time Adjustment. See page 33.

2. To bake other foods, see the Convection Microwave Cookbook's baking section.

CONVEC BAKE CHART

SETTING/FOOD AMOUNT

RACK

PROCEDURE

1. Bundt cake

2. Cookies

3. Mufﬁns

4. French fries

1 cake

1 or 2 pizza pans

6-12 cups 1 or 2 mufﬁn pans

3-24 oz (0.09-

0.68 kg) 1 or 2 pizza pans For more than 12 oz use 2 pans

No rack

1 pizza pan No rack 2 pizza pans High

1 pan No rack 2 pans High

1 pizza pan No rack 2 pizza pans High

Ideal for packaged cake mix or your own recipe. Prepare according to package or recipe directions and place in a greased and ﬂoured bundt pan. Place pan in oven. Cool before frosting and serving.

Ideal for refrigerated cookie dough. Prepare according to package or recipe directions and place on a greased and ﬂoured 12” pizza pan. Cookies should be approximately 1/3 inch thick and 2 inches in diameter for best results. After the preheat is over, place pan in oven. Cool before serving.

Ideal for packaged mufﬁn mix or your own recipe for 6-12 medium size mufﬁns. Prepare according to package or recipe directions and place in mufﬁn pan. After the preheat is over, place pan in oven.

Use frozen prepared French fries. No preheat is required for the French fries baking procedure. Place French fries on pizza pan.

For shoestring potatoes, touch Power Level pad twice to enter less time before touching Start/Touch On pad.

MANUAL CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING

This section gives you specific cooking instructions and procedures. Please consult your Convection Microwave Cookbook for helpful hints for convection and combination cooking.

The oven should not be used without the turntable in place, and it should never be restricted so that it cannot rotate. You may remove the turntable when preheating the oven and when preparing food to be cooked directly on the turntable.

Caution: The oven cabinet, cavity, door, turntable, turntable support, racks and dishes will become hot. To PREVENT BURNS, use thick oven gloves when removing the food or turntable from the oven.

CONVECTION COOKING

During convection heating, hot air is circulated throughout the oven cavity to brown and crisp foods quickly and evenly. This oven can be programmed for ten different convection cooking temperatures for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.

To Cook with Convection

• Suppose you want to cook at 350˚F for 20 minutes:

1. Touch Convec pad.

2. Select temperature by touching number pad

3. Enter cooking time by touching number pads 2000.

4. Touch Start/Touch On pad. Note: If you wish to know the programmed oven temperature, simply touch

the Convec pad. As long as your ﬁnger is touching the Convec pad, the programmed oven temperature will be displayed.

350˚F

To Preheat and Cook with Convection

Your oven can be programmed to combine preheating and convection cooking operations. You can preheat to the same temperature as the convection temperature or change to a higher or lower temperature.

• Suppose you want to preheat to 350˚F, and then cook 25 minutes at 375˚F

convection:

1. Touch Preheat pad.

2. Select temperature by touching number pad

3. Touch Convec pad.

4. Select temperature by touching number pad

5. Enter cooking time by touching number pads 2500.

350˚F

375˚F

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