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Congratulations

The 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 yearsof dependable service. Please take the few
minutesnecessary to learn the proper and efficient use and care
of this quality product.

Some of the key features of this appliance include:

• Five performance modes–including convection baking and

convection broiling–providing air circulation for shorter cooking
times with even results.

• Convection baking with a dual 15,000 BTU burners 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 to thick cuts of meat providing that restaurant taste.

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 oven 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.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Warnings and Important Safety Information _______________________ 4
Before Using Oven ______________________________________________ 11

Product Controls

Setting the Clock _________________________________________________ 12
Oven Features____________________________________________________ 13
Oven Control Panel _______________________________________________ 14
Oven Functions and Settings ______________________________________ 15
Clocks & Timers __________________________________________________ 16

Operation

Using Your Oven _________________________________________________ 19

Rack Positions __________________________________________________ 19
Conventional and Convection Cooking __________________________ 20

Baking ___________________________________________________________ 22

Bake (Natural Airflow Baking) ____________________________________ 22
Convection Bake _______________________________________________ 22

Broiling __________________________________________________________ 27

Broil (Infrared Broil) _____________________________________________ 27
Convection Broil (Infrared Convection Broil) _____________________ 27

Convection Dehydrate ____________________________________________ 31
Convection Defrost _______________________________________________ 32

Product Care

Cleaning and Maintenance ________________________________________ 33
Replacing Oven Lights ____________________________________________ 35
Troubleshooting _________________________________________________ 36
Service Information ______________________________________________ 37
Warranty _________________________________________________________ 38

Summary of Contents for F20517

Page 1: ...t Greenwood Mississippi 38930 USA 662 455 1200 For product information call 1 888 VIKING1 845 4641 or visit the Viking Web site at vikingrange com Viking Use Care Manual Professional Built In Gas Thermal Convection 36 W Oven F20517 EN 081508J ...

Page 2: ...fety Information _______________________4 Before Using Oven ______________________________________________11 Product Controls Setting the Clock _________________________________________________12 Oven Features____________________________________________________13 Oven Control Panel _______________________________________________14 Oven Functions and Settings ______________________________________1...

Page 3: ... result in death or severe personal injury DANGER 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 WARNING CAUTION WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing pr...

Page 4: ...ls or other substitutes should NEVER be used as potholders because they can get caught on appliance parts ALWAYS let quantities of hot fat used for deep fat frying cool before attempting to move or handle Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance DO NOT drape towels or materials on oven door handles These items could ignite and cause burns ALWAYS place oven r...

Page 5: ...ds and or injuries The appliance must be installed and electrically grounded according to local codes Have the installer identify the location and shut off valve on the oven so you know where and how to turn off gas if necessary KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CAUTION NEVER use appliance as a space heater to heat or warm a room to prevent potential hazard to the user and damage to the...

Page 6: ...roiler allows intense heat to sear delicate cuts of meat providing that restaurant taste Lighted digital display indicates time and temperature Porcelain removable bottom and sides for easier cleaning This appliance is certified by Star K to meet strict regulations in conjunction with specific instructions found on www star k org Before Using Oven Getting Started 10 Getting Started IMPORTANT Pleas...

Page 7: ...to set the time of day UP increases time DOWN decreases time UP DOWN will increase or decrease the time in 1 minute increments When the button is held down time will increase or decrease in 5 minute increments until the next hour is reached then will continue to increase or decrease in hour increments 3 Release the button when the appropriate time has been reached 4 The clock mode will terminate i...

Page 8: ...e the controls are in the OFF position when the oven is not in use IMPORTANT The time of day must be set before any other program can be used The oven has interior oven lights that are controlled by one switch on the control panel Push the switch to turn the interior oven lights on and off BAKE Natural Airflow Bake Use this setting for baking roasting and preparing casseroles dishes CONVECTION BAK...

Page 9: ...en the COOK TIME reaches 0 00 three tones will sound every 12 seconds until the timer is canceled by pressing the TIMER button for three seconds pressing the CANCEL button or until ten minutes has elapsed Product Controls 16 Clocks and Timers Electronic Timing Temperature Center Digital Display The Electronic Timing Temperature Center controls are used to program timing and temperature functions I...

Page 10: ...IL HI LOW DOWN BAKE TEMP UP BAKE CONVECTION BAKE CONVECTION BROIL Rack Positions 4 3 2 1 Product Controls 18 Clocks and Timers To Set The Bake Temperature 1 Press BAKE TEMP once A single tone will sound the bake indicator light in the upper left corner and the bar segments of the display will light prompting the setting of the bake temperature using the UP or DOWN buttons 2 The temperature will de...

Page 11: ...setting For this reason conventional baking is recommended when preparing baked goods such as custard The user may find other foods that are also prepared more consistently in conventional bake It is recommended to use this function for single rack baking Convection Cooking Tips Convection cooking is a cooking technique which utilizes fan forced air to circulate throughout the entire oven cavity c...

Page 12: ...r equalizes the temperature throughout the oven cavity and eliminates the hot and cold spots found in convection ovens Multiple rack use is possible for the largest baking job When roasting cool air is quickly replaced searing meats on the outside and retaining more juices and natural flavor on the inside with less shrinkage This even circulation of air equalizes the temperature throughout the ove...

Page 13: ...400 F 205 C 15 20 Convection Baking Chart 24 Operation Conventional Baking Chart Single Rack Time Food Pan Size Position Temp min BREADS Biscuits Cookie sheet 2 or 3 400 F 204 C 10 12 Yeast loaf Loaf pan 2 or 3 375 F 191 C 30 35 Yeast rolls Cookie sheet 2 or 3 400 F 204 C 12 15 Nut bread Loaf pan 2 or 3 375 F 191 C 30 35 Cornbread 8 x 8 2 or 3 400 F 204 C 25 30 Gingerbread 8 x 8 2 or 3 350 F 177 C...

Page 14: ... Solving Baking Problems Baking problems can occur for many reasons Check the chart below for the causes and remedies for the most common problems It is important to remember that the temperature setting and cooking times you are accustomed to using with your previous oven may vary slightly from those required with this oven If you find this to be true it is necessary for you to adjust your recipe...

Page 15: ...ity of grease fire Rack Positions for Broiling Note Note the approximate effective cooking areas on the broiler grid for each rack position Position 4 is closest to the broiler with a 25 effective cooking area Position 1 is closest to the oven bottom with 95 effective cooking area 28 Operation To Use Broil The oven s broiler features a HI and LO broil function The LO broil function should be used ...

Page 16: ...d turn the selector to CONVECTON BAKE CAUTION You must carefully check the food during the dehydration process to ensure that it does not catch fire 30 Operation Broiling Chart Note The above information is given as a guide only Type and Time Cut of Meat Weight Setting Rack min BEEF Sirloin 1 Rare 12 oz Broil 3 7 Medium 12 oz Broil 3 9 Well done 12 oz Broil 2 12 T Bone 3 4 Rare 10 oz Broil 3 5 Med...

Page 17: ...asive cloths cleansers or powders If necessary scrape stainless steel to remove encrusted materials soak the area with hot towels to loosen the material then use a wooden or nylon spatula or scraper DO NOT use a metal knife spatula or any other metal tool to scrape stainless steel DO NOT permit citrus or tomato juice to remain on stainless steel surface as citric acid will permanently discolor sta...

Page 18: ...eaner can be used to remove fingerprints If using glass cleaner ammonia make sure that it does not run down on exterior door surface Brass Parts Broiler Pan and Grid Clean with detergent and hot water For stubborn spots use a soap filled steel wool pad Oven Racks Clean with detergent and hot water Stubborn spots can be scoured with a soap filled steel wool pad Product Care CAUTION All special orde...

Page 19: ...odel number Serial number Date purchased Name of dealer from whom purchased 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 service problems contact Viking Range Corporation at 1 888 VIKING1 845 4641 or write to VIKING RANGE CORPORATION PREFERRED SERVICE 1803 Hwy 82W Greenwood Mississippi 38930 USA Rec...

Page 20: ...l other costs including labor NINETY 90 DAY RESIDENTIAL PLUS WARRANTY This warranty applies to applications where use of the product extends beyond normal residential use Examples are but not limited to bed and breakfasts fire stations private clubs churches etc This warranty excludes all commercial locations such as restaurants food service locations and institiutional food service locations This...

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