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-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.

WARNING

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

or explosion may result causing property damage, personal

injury or death.

WARNING

1.  Read all instructions before using the product.
2.  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 PACKED

WITH RANGE

•SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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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 a Viking 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 You Use Your New Range  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Basic Functions of Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using Your Range  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Oven Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Cleaning and Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Power Failure  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

WARNING

NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or to warm
the room.  Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning
and overheating of the oven.

WARNING

NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in teh oven bottom or
cover an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil.  Doing
so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause caron
monoxide poisoning.  Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat,
causing a fire hazard.  This is based on safety considerations.

Summary of Contents for Professional VGIC2454BSS

Page 1: ...Use Care Manual Freestanding Gas Ranges Viking Range Corporation 111 Front Street 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 ...

Page 2: ...ts 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 a Viking Range Corporation product and hope that y...

Page 3: ...er to explode and result in injury 4 Important Safety Instructions 1 Your unit should be installed by a qualified technician The appliance must be installed and electrically grounded according to local codes Have this technician show the the location of the gas shut off valve on the range so you know where and how to turn off the gas if necessary IN MASSACHUSETTS All gas products must be installed...

Page 4: ... result if the appliance is not installed in accordance with installation instructions including excessive loading of the oven door or from abnormal usage 23 Do not attempt to operate the appliance during power failure 24 Never sit step stand or lean on any part of the oven or injury may result 25 Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Cooking...

Page 5: ...y 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 Using Your Range Lighting the Burners Surface Burners Automatic Re ignition To...

Page 6: ...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 ...

Page 7: ...aks or chops and thick pieces of meat sear on HI Then reduce the heat setting to prevent excessive flare up This will allow the food to cook through without burning the outside After steaks chops or hamburgers have been allowed to sear for approximately 1 minute you may slide a spatula under the meat and turn it approximately 90 so that a waffle pattern will be seared onto the food Use a metal spa...

Page 8: ...GESTED SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS OR SIZE COOKING TIME AND TIPS THICKNESS MEATS Pork Chops 1 2 1 3 cm Med 20 40 minutes Remove excess fat from 1 2 5cm Med 35 60 minutes edge Slash remaining fat at two inch intervals to keep edges from curling Grill turning once and moving if necessary Cook well done Ribs Med 45 60 minutes Grill turning occasionally During the last few minutes brush with barbeque sauce t...

Page 9: ... tilt proof racks and each convectional oven is equipped with two tilt proof racks All ranges have five rack positions and the 24 deep models have an additional 6th rack position Position 5 or 6 depending on the model is the farthest from the oven bottom Position 1 is the closest to the oven bottom The racks can be easily removed and arranged at various levels For best results with conventional ba...

Page 10: ...ty baking pans and sizes recommended in the recipe warped dented or burned pans should not be used Shiny metal pans are preferred for baking items such as cakes cookies and muffins because they produce light golden crusts due to heat being reflected by the metal Glass pans may also be used for cake baking Reduce the oven temperature by 25 degrees when using a glass pan but bake for the same amount...

Page 11: ...fle 1 qt 95 L 350 177 45 50 Stuffed Peppers 13 x9 23x33 cm 375 191 60 70 Quiche 9 23 cm round 400 204 25 30 Recommended Convection Convection Pan Temperature Time F C min BREADS Yeast Loaf Loaf Pan 350 177 25 35 Yeast Rolls Cookie Sheet 375 191 11 13 Biscuits Cookie Sheet 375 191 7 9 Nut Breads Loaf Pan 350 177 20 25 Cornbread 8 x8 20x20 cm 375 191 15 20 Corn Muffins Muffin Tin 350 177 10 12 Fruit...

Page 12: ...nal bake setting and may require moist cooking techniques Remove roasted meats from the oven when the thermometer registers 5 F to 10 F 15 C to 12 C lower than the desired doneness The meat will continue to cook after removal from the oven Allow roasts to stand 15 to 20 minutes after roasting in order to make carving easier 22 Solving Baking Problems Baking problems can occur for many reasons Chec...

Page 13: ...18 24 180 82 stuffed Turkey Breasts 4 6 350 177 25 180 82 Cornish Hens 1 2 350 177 55 60 total time 180 82 Convection Roasting Chart Type and Weight Convection Convection Internal Cut of Meat lbs Temperature Time Temperature F C min lb F C BEEF Rib Roast 4 6 300 149 Rare 20 140 48 Medium 24 155 68 Well Done 30 170 77 Rump Roast 4 6 300 149 Medium 20 155 68 Well Done 24 170 77 Tip Roast 3 4 300 149...

Page 14: ...smoking or possibility of grease fire 26 Infrared Conventional Broiling The broiler is an in the oven infrared broiler design certified for residential use The method preferred by professional cooks to sear in the nutrition flavors and juices of meat poultry and fish is now possible in the home The infrared broiler cooks up to 50 faster than other methods Its intense penetrating heat produces a mo...

Page 15: ...one 11 9 CHICKEN Bnls Breast 1lb 4 18 15 Bone in Breast 2 2 1 2 lb 4 20 18 Quarters 2 2 1 2 4 18 15 HAM Ham slice 1 1lb 4 22 18 2 54 cm LAMB Rib Chops 12 oz 5 9 7 Shoulder 1lb 5 7 6 PORK Loin Chops 3 4 1lb 4 14 12 1 9 cm Bacon 1 lb 4 8 6 FISH Salmon Steak 1 lb 5 9 7 Fillets 1 lb 5 8 6 Cleaning and Maintenance Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when maintained properly and kept cl...

Page 16: ... the material then use a wooden or nylon spatula Do not use a metal knife spatula or any other material tool to scrape the aluminum base NOTE For stubborn stains use non abrasive cleanser such as Bon AmiTM and a soft brush or soft Scotch BriteTM pad Control Panel DO NOT USE any cleaners containing ammonia or abrasives They could remove the graphics from the control panel Use hot soapy water and a ...

Page 17: ...lain finish 32 Griddle Simmer Plate 1 After using the griddle always remove the drip pan located below it by pulling the drip pan toward you The drip pan needs to be cleaned after each use of the griddle Cooked off grease will drain from the griddle through the drain tube and accumulate in the drip pan Wash in hot soapy water or with an antibacterial cleaner The drip pan needs to be cleaned after ...

Page 18: ... a soap filled steel wool pad The broiler pan and grid is also dishwasher safe Brass Parts CAUTION All brass special ordered parts are coated with an epoxy coating DO NOT USE BRASS OR ABRASIVE CLEANERS ON THE BRASS OPTION PARTS All brass parts should be wiped regularly with hot soapy water Stainless Steel Parts All stainless steel parts should be wiped regularly with hot soapy water at the end of ...

Page 19: ...free of charge for the part itself with the owner paying all other costs including labor This does not include ignition systems burner bases etc TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON PORCELAIN Any porcelain oven or porcelain inner door panel which rusts through due to defective materials or workmanship in normal household use during the fourth through the tenth year from the date of original retail purchas...

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