Warnings
Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing
in this guide 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 the 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 guide.
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 guide.
All other servicing should be referred to a qualified
servicer.
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 rangetop. 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
rangetop as they may melt or soften if left too close
to a surface element.
• Combustible items (paper, plastic, etc.) may ignite
and metallic items may become hot and cause
burns.
DO NOT
pour spirits over hot foods.
In Case of Fire
Turn off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid
spreading the flame. Extinguish flame, then turn on hood
to remove smoke and odor.
• Smother fire or flame in a pan with a lid or cookie
sheet.
DO NOT
use water on grease fires. Use baking
soda, a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher to
smother fire or flame.
• NEVER
pick up or move a flaming pan.
D A N G E R
Hazards or unsafe practices which WILL result in
severe personal injury or death
W A R N I N G
Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result
in death severe personal injury or death
C A U T I O N
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.
W A R N I N G
If the information in this manual 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.
Warnings
(cont.)
F20638B EN
(092409J)
®
VIKING RANGE CORPORATION
111 Front Street • Greenwood, Mississippi
38930 USA • (662) 455-1200
Viking Quick Reference Guide
Professional Built-In Custom and
Designer Built-In Gas Rangetops
W A R N I N G
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.
W A R N I N G
BURN OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK HAZARD
To avoid risk of injury or death, make
sure all controls are “OFF” and surface
is COOL before cleaning. Failure to do
so can result in burns or electrical
shock.
C A U T I O N
DO NOT
heat empty cookware or let cookware
boil dry. The cookware can absorb an excessive
amount of heat very quickly, resulting in possible
damage to the cookware and ceramic glass.
C A U T I O N
To avoid the risk of property damage,
DO NOT
USE BRASS CLEANERS OR ABRASIVE
CLEANERS ON ANY BRASS PARTS. All brass
body parts should be wiped regularly with hot,
soapy water and a soft, clean cloth. When hot,
soapy water will not do the job, use everyday
household cleaners that are not abrasive.
C A U T I O N
To prevent possible damage to cabinets and
cabinet finishes, use only materials and finishes
that will not discolor or delaminate and will
withstand temperatures up to 194° F (90° C). Heat
and moisture resistant adhesive must be used if the
product is to be installed in laminated cabinetry.
Check with your builder or cabinet supplier to make
sure that the materials meet these requirements.
Griddle/Simmer Plate
(on applicable models)
The optional 15,000 BTU
griddle is constructed of
machined steel with a
blanchard finish and is
uniquely designed to offer
excellent cooking
performance as well as
easy cleanup. The griddle
is equipped with an
electronic thermostat to maintain an even temperature
across the griddle once the desired temperature has
been set. The griddle has a power “ON” indicator light
which glows when the griddle thermostat has been
turned on. This will cycle on and off as needed to
indicate the thermostat is maintaining the selected
temperature. Before the griddle is used it is important
to season the griddle. This seasoning process will
change the appearance of the griddle plate. However, it
will also prevent food from sticking and protect the
surface from moisture.
Seasoning the Griddle Before First Use:
• Scrub the griddle plate with a mixture of one quart
warm water and 1/4 cup white vinegar, using a blue
Scotch-Brite™ pad. Dry thoroughly.
• Wash griddle with warm, soapy water. Rinse off and
dry thoroughly.
• Season griddle by thinly coating the surface with
approximately 1/2 to 1 teaspoon unsalted vegetable
oil. Apply to entire griddle using a paper towel or
clean cloth. Let oil sit on griddle for approximately 1
hour and then wipe with a clean cloth or paper towel
to absorb any residual oil. The griddle is now ready to
be used.
Griddle/Simmer Plate Operation
• Turn the griddle control knob counterclockwise to the
desired temperature setting. The power “ON”
indicator light will glow indicating the griddle
thermostat is on.
• The double griddle has two thermostat control knobs
which control separate burners located beneath the
griddle.
• When the griddle has reached the desired
temperature, the power “ON” indicator light will turn
off, indicating the griddle is preheated to the selected
temperature.
• Use liquid cooking oil or butter for eggs, pancakes,
French toast, fish, and sandwiches to prevent sticking.
• Routinely scrape loose food particles with a metal
spatula during cooking to make the cleanup easier
and to avoid the particles mixing with the food.
• To turn the griddle off, turn the thermostat knob
clockwise to the “OFF” position.
•
ALWAYS
turn to the “OFF” position when not in use.
Griddle/Simmer Plate
(Professional)
Griddle
Griddle
Grease trough
Griddle
