© 2009 Viking Preferred Service
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Operation
Surface Indicator Lights
The surface indicator lights are located at the front
of the glass cooktop. The indicator lights are used
to indicate activation, hot surface, and warnings.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Any piece of equipment works better and lasts
longer when maintained properly and kept clean.
Cooking equipment is no exception. Your cooktop
must be kept clean. Make sure all controls are in the
“OFF” position.
Glass Ceramic Top
Cleaning of glass ceramic tops is different from
cleaning a standard porcelain finish. To maintain
and protect the surface of your new glass ceramic
top, follow these basic steps:
For normal, light soil:
1. Rub a few drops of a glass ceramic cleaning
cream on to the cool, soiled area using a damp
paper towel.
2. Wipe until all soil and cream are removed.
Frequent cleaning leaves a protective coating
which is essential in preventing scratches and
abrasions.
For heavy, burned soil:
1. Rub a few drops of glass ceramic cleaning cream
on to cool, soiled area using a damp paper towel.
2. Carefully scrape remaining soil with a single-
edged razor blade. Hold the blade at a 30˚ angle
against the ceramic surface.
3. If any soil remains, repeat the steps above.
For additional protection, after all soil has been
removed, polish the entire surface with the
cleaning cream.
4. Buff with a dry paper towel. As the cleaning
cream cleans, it leaves a protective coating on
the glass surface. This coating helps to prevent
build-up of mineral deposits (water spots) and
will make future cleaning easier.
Note:
Dishwashing detergents remove this
protective coating and therefore, make the glass
ceramic top more susceptible to staining.
Cooktop Surfaces
Several different finishes have been used in your
cooktop. Cleaning instructions for each surface
are given below. NEVER USE AMMONIA, STEEL
WOOL PADS OR ANY ABRASIVE CLOTHS
AND MATERIALS SUCH AS CLEANSERS, OVEN
CLEANERS, OR ABRASIVE POWDERS. THEY CAN
PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR COOKTOP.
Control Panel
DO NOT use any cleaners containing ammonia,
abrasives or stainless steel cleaners on any surface
that contains graphics. These products could
remove the graphics from the control panel.
Apply hot, soapy water to a soft clean cloth.
DO NOT spray liquids directly onto the control
panel.
Control Knobs
MAKE SURE ALL CONTROL KNOBS POINT TO
THE “OFF” POSITION BEFORE REMOVING. Pull
the knobs straight off. Wash in detergent and warm
water. Dry completely and replace by pushing firmly
onto stem.
Stainless Steel Parts
All stainless steel body parts should be wiped
regularly with hot, soapy water at the end of each
cooling period and with a liquid cleaner designed
for that material when soapy water will not do
the job. DO NOT use steel wool, abrasive 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 stainless steel.
Wipe up any spills immediately.
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