Viking F20033C User's Manual
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1. DESIGNER SERIES BUILT IN ELECTRIC COOKTOP WARRANTY ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY Built in electric cooktops and all of their component parts except as detailed below are warranted to be free from defective materials or workmanship in normal household use for a period of twelve 12 months from the date of original retail purchase Viking Range Corporation warrantor agrees to repair or replace at its option any part which fails or is found to be defective during the warranty period Painted and decorative items are warranted to be free from defective materials or workmanship for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of original retail purchase ANY DEFECTS MUST BE REPORTED TO THE SELLING DEALER WITHIN NINETY 90 DAYS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Any halogen element which fails due to defective materials or workmanship in normal household use during the second through fifth year from the date of original retail purchase will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself with the owner paying all other costs including labor This warranty extends to the original purchaser of the product warranted hereunder and to each transferee owner of the product during the term of the warranty This warranty shall apply to products purchased and located in the United States and Canada Products must be purchased in the country where service is requested Warranty labor shall be performed by an au2. 1 Call your dealer or authorized service agency The name of the authorized service agency can be obtained from the dealer or distributor in your area 2 Have the following information readily available a Model number b Serial number c Date of purchase d Name of dealer from whom purchased 3 Clearly describe the problem that your 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 888 845 4641 or write to VIKING RANGE CORPORATION PREFERRED SERVICE u FRONT STREET GREENWOOD MISSISSIPPI 38930 USA Record the following information You will need it if service is ever required The serial number and model of your cooktop is located on the identification plated mounted on the bottom of the burner box 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 This manual should remain with the cooktop for future reference 11
3. RRANTY SERVICE Under the terms of this warranty service must be performed by a factory authorized Viking Range Corporation service agent or representative Service will be provided during normal business hours and labor performed at overtime or premium rates shall not be covered by this warranty To obtain warranty service contact the dealer from whom the product was purchased an authorized Viking Range Corporation service agent or Viking Range Corporation Provide model and serial number and date of original purchase For the name of your nearest authorized Viking Range Corporation service agency call the dealer from whom the product was purchased or Viking Range Corporation IMPORTANT Retain proof of original purchase to establish warranty period The return of the Owner Registration Card is not a condition of warranty coverage You should however return the Owner Registration Card so that Viking Range Corporation can contact you should any question of safety arise which could affect you Any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness applicable to the above described halogen elements are limited in duration to the period of coverage of the applicable express written limited warranties set forth above Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from juris
4. blespoons 125 m 16 tablespoons 250 m 2 cups 30 grams 16 ounces 454 grams 35 3 ounces 1 kilogram Rounded for easier measuring 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 and maintained properly 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 Rub a few drops of ceramic cleaning cream to the cool soiled area using a damp paper towel 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 Apply a few drops of glass ceramic cleaning cream to the cool soiled area 2 Using a damp paper towel rub cream into burned on area 3 Carefully scrape remaining soil with a razor scraper Hold the scraper at a 30 angle against the ceramic surface 4 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 5 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 buildup of mineral deposits water spots and will make future cleaning easier Dishwas
5. d be positioned so that it is turned toward the center of the range so that it does not extend over adjacent surface elements 13 Keep area clean and free from combustible material gasoline and other flammable liquids Combustible items paper plastic etc may ignite and metallic items may become hot and cause burns 14 Do not heat unopened food containers build up of pressure may cause the container to explode and result in injury 15 Clean the cooktop with caution If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid steam burns Some cleansers can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface 16 Do not cook on a broken cooktop Spillovers or cleaning solution may penetrate a broken glass top and create a risk of electrical shock Contact a qualified technician immediately should your cooktop become broken 17 Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for glass cooktop use without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU USE YOUR NEW COOKTOP All products are wiped clean with solvents at the factory to remove any visible signs of dirt oil and grease which may have remained from the manufacturing process GLASS COOKTOP Clean your glass top before the first time you use it A thorough cleaning with a glass top cleaner is recommended It only takes a minute and puts a clean
6. diction to jurisdiction VIKING RANGE CORPORATION ti FRONT STREET GREENWOOD MISSISSIPPI 38930 USA 662 455 1200 SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE FOR MORE PRODUCT INFORMATION CALL F888 VIKINGL 845 4641 OR VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT HT TP WWW VIKINGRANGE COM F20033C MS0604VR DESIGNER SERIES BUILT IN ELECTRIC COOKTOPS Use and Care Manual VIKING RANGE CORPORATION 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 a 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 sists ceciiiton 9 iad ane a a doh ics a A ghaan deh etna a whats 2 Important Safety Instructions 1 260cs xierresass vamwate ae s 3 Before Your Use Your New Cooktop 0 00 00 4 Surface Cooking serrent ddae enies steamers Seay es es 5 Cleaning and Maintenance suauu cece eee eee 9 Service Information 3 h 6c4oa ad aod ait ed ee OS eae te 11 Warranty sot vate Gl ek ati Sol ack koe BUM ahh hea Rear Cover If the information in this manual is not fol
7. hing detergents remove this protective coating and therefore make the glass ceramic top more susceptible to staining CONTROL KNOBS Make sure all the 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 All stainless steel parts should be wiped regularly with hot soapy water at the end of each cooling period and with liquid stainless steel cleaner when soapy water ill not do the job DO NOT use steel wool abrasive cloths abrasive cleaners or powders 9 CLEANING PROBLEMS ON GLASS CERAMIC TOP Problem Brown streaks and specks Blackened burned on spots Fine brown gray lines or fine scratches or abrasions which have collected soil Smearing or Streaking Metal markings or silver gray marks Hard water spots Pitting or flaking Cause Cleaning with sponge or cloth containing soil laden detergent water Spatters or spillovers onto a hot cooking area or accidental melting of a plastic film such as a bread bag Coarse particles salt sugar can get caught on the bottom of cookware and become embedded into top Scratches from rough cookware Use of too much cleaning cream or use of a soiled towel Sliding or scraping metal utensils across glass top Condensation from cooking may cause minerals found in water and acids in foods to drip onto glass a
8. lowed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the cooktop follow basic precautions including the following safety instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ BEFORE OPERATING YOUR COOKTOP 1 Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room 2 Your unit should be installed by a qualified technician The appliance must be installed and electrically grounded according to local codes 3 Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this appliance unless specifically recommended in this manual All servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Warranty service must be performed by an authorize service agency 4 The push to turn knobs of this appliance are designed to be childsafe However children should not be left alone in the kitchen while the cooktop is in use CAUTION Do not store items of interest to children over the unit Children climbing to reach items could be seriously injured 5 GREASE Grease is flammable and should be handled carefully Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of utensil can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Let fat co
9. ls at moderate Soups sauces rate vegetables general Swiss Steak Hi melt fat Lo add liquid cover simmer cooking 4 5 to brown meat until tender Chicken fried Hi melt fat Lo cook until tender 4 5 to brown crust Hamburgers Hi preheat skillet 4 5 to brown meat and cook to Pork chops desired doneness Cooked Cereals Hi cover bring water Lo 2 add cereal and cook grits oatmeal to boil according to directions Hi bring salted water to 4 5 maintain boil until tender a boil add pasta slowly COOKING SUBSTITUTE CHARTS In many cases a recipe requires an ingredient which is not readily available or calls for a unit of measure that is not easily recognized The following charts have been provided as useful guides in these situations INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTES Recipe Calls for Use 1 Tbsp cornstarch 2 Tbsp flour thickening 1 whole egg 2 egg yolks plus 1 Tbsp water 1 c whole milk 1 c skim milk plus 2 Tbsp margarine or 1 2 c evaporated milk plus 1 2 c water 1 oz unsweet chocolate 3 Tbsp cocoa powder plus 1 Tbsp margarine 1 Tbsp baking powder 1 2 tsp cream of tartar plus 1 4 tsp baking soda 1 2 c butter 7 Tbsp shortening or margarine 1 c dairy sour cream 1 Tbsp lemon juice plus 1 c evaporated milk KITCHEN EQUIVALENTS AND METRICS Measure Equivalent 1 tablespoon 3 teaspoons 2 tablespoon 1 ounce 1 jigger 1 1 2 ounces 4 tablespoons 5 Tbsp plus 1 tsp 80 m 8 ta
10. nd cause grey deposits Boilover of sugar syrup on a hot glass top This can cause pitting if not removed immediately To Prevent Use cleaning cream with clean damp paper towel Wipe up all spillovers as soon as it is safe and do not put plastic items on cooking area Wipe the bottom of cookware before cooking Clean top daily with cream Inspect surface of ceramic cookware for rough spots Use small amount of cream Rinse thoroughly before drying Do not slide metal objects across glass top Make sure the bottom of the cookware is dry before cooking Use cleaning cream daily to remove mineral deposits Watch sugar and syrup carefully to avoid boilovers To Remove Use light application of cream with clean damp towel Clean area with cream and damp towel or non abrasive pad Carefully scrape with razor held at 30 angle Fine scratches are not removable but can be minimized by daily use of cleaning cream Dampen towel with vinegar and water and wipe surface Dry with clean paper towel Remove metal marks with cleaning cream Mix cleaning cream with water to form paste Scrub vigorously Also try using vinegar and water mixture Turn element to Lo using several paper towels wipe spill up immediately Use scraper if needed SERVICE INFORMATION If your cooktop should fail to operate els the circuit breaker open or is fuse blown If service is required
11. ol before attempting to handle it Wipe up spillovers immediately 6 If you are flaming liquors or other spirits under an exhaust TURN THE FAN OFF The draft could cause the flames to spread out of control 7 Never leave the surface area unattended at high heat setting Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers which may ignite 8 Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance 9 Use proper pan size This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different size Select utensil having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to surface unit will also improve efficiency 10 Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholders touch hot surface areas Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth 11 DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS Surface areas may become hot enough to cause burns Surface elements may be hot even though they are dark in color During and after use do not touch or let flammable materials contact heating elements until they have had time to cool 12 To reduce the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil the handle of a utensil shoul
12. shiny coating on the glass top before its initial use SURFACE COOKING COOKING UTENSILS Each cook has his or her own preference for the particular cooking utensils that are most appropriate for the type of cooking being done Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for glass cooktop use without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature This is a matter of personal choice As with any cookware yours should be in good condition and free from excessive dents on the bottom to provide maximum performance and convenience CAUTION Using cast iron cookware on the glass cooktop is not recommended Cast iron retains heat and may result in cooktop damage OPERATING THE SINGLE FRONT OR REAR ELEMENT Push in and turn the corresponding control knob left to the desired setting The element will cycle on and off to maintain the desired heat setting When finished turn all controls OFF OPERATING THE REAR AND BRIDGE ELEMENT Push in and turn the corresponding control knob right to desired setting The rear element and bridge element will cycle on and off to maintain the desired heat setting When finished turn all controls to OFF HOT SURFACE INDICATOR LIGHTS The cooktop has hot surface indicator lights They are located on the front of the glass cooktop The hot surface indicator light will glow red when the corresponding element is turned on The light will remain on
13. thorized Viking Range Corporation service agency or representative Warranty shall not apply to damage resulting from abuse accident natural disaster loss of electrical power to the product for any reason alteration outdoor use improper installation improper operation or repair or service of the product by anyone other than an authorized Viking Range Corporation service agency or representative This warranty does not apply to commercial usage Warrantor is not responsible for consequential or incidental damage whether arising out of breach of warranty breach of contract or otherwise Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental of consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Owner shall be responsible for proper installation providing normal care and maintenance providing proof of purchase upon request and making the appliance reasonably accessible for service If the product or one of its component parts contains a defect or malfunction during the warranty period after a reasonable number of attempts by the warrantor to remedy the defects or malfunctions the owner is entitled to either a refund or replacement of the product or its component part or parts Warrantor s liability on any claim of any kind with respect to the goods or services covered hereunder shall in no case exceed the price of the goods or service or part thereof which gives rise to the claim WA
14. until the corresponding element has cooled to a safe temperature COOKING UTENSIL GUIDELINES SURFACE COOKING GUIDE SUGGESTED HEAT SETTING Start at Setting Complete at Setting TYPE RESPONSE TO TEMP RECOMMENDED to a boil according to directions Aluminum Heats and cools quickly Frying braising F roasting May leave Chocolate Lo until melted Lo cook according to Cast Iron Heats and cools quickly Not recommended i directions Retains excessive heat 3 eat e T en ae eer and may damage ggs in sne I cover bring to bol let set to desire oneness ae ae 9 Fried Hi until pan is hot Lo 2 cook to desired doneness Poached Hi bring water to boil Lo finish cooking Copper Tin Heats and cools quickly Gourmet cooking Lo 2 finish cooking lined wine sauces egg el Hi heat up liquid Lo 2 finish cooking Enamel Ware Response depends on base Not r c mmend d Vegetables Hi cover bring salted Lo 2 finish cooking until desired eral Imperfections i fresh frozen water to a boil tenderness is reached enamel may scratch Vegetables Hi preheat skillet Lo 2 finish cooking until desired COOKTOP tenderness is reached Glass Ceramic Heats and cools slowly Not recommended Breads french 4 5 preheat skillet Lo cook to desired browness Heats too slowly toast pancakes Imperfections in enamel may scratch cooktop Hi preheat skillet 4 5 cook to desired doneness Stainless Steel Heats and coo
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