Viking Use & Care Manual 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.
Congratulations Table of Contents Congratulations and welcome to the elite world of Viking ownership. We hope you will enjoy and appreciate the care and attention we have put into every detail of your new, state-of-the-art self-cleaning range. Getting Started Your Viking range is designed to offer years of reliable service. This Use and Care Manual will provide you with the information you need to become familiar with your product’s care and operation. Your complete satisfaction is our ultimate goal.
Getting Started Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual 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 this appliance. ALWAYS contact the manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.
Getting Started To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage Child Safety (cont.) • 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.
Getting Started Cooking Safety (cont.) Heating Elements and Glass Ceramic Cooking Surfaces • If you are “flaming” liquor or other spirits under an exhaust, TURN THE FAN OFF. The draft could cause the flames to spread out of control. • Surface areas on or adjacent to the unit may be hot enough to cause burns. • NEVER touch oven heating elements, areas near elements, or interior surfaces of oven. • Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color.
Getting Started Important Safety Notice and Warning The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposures to such substances.
Getting Started WARNING This range features a self-cleaning cycle. During this cycle, the oven reaches elevated temperatures in order to burn off soil and deposits. A powder ash residue is left in the bottom of the oven after completion of the self-clean cycle. NOTE: DO NOT use commercial oven cleaners inside the oven. Use of these cleaners can produce hazardous fumes or can damage the porcelain finishes. DO NOT line the oven with aluminum foil or other materials.
Designer Range Features 1 2 3 4 5 (DSCE130-4B) 6 7 Oven Functions and Settings BAKE (Two-Element Bake) Use this setting for baking, roasting, and casseroles. CONV BAKE (Convection Bake) Surface Use this setting to bake and roast foods at the same time with minimal taste transfer. TRU CONV (TruConvec™) Use this bake setting for multi-rack baking of breads, cakes, and cookies.
Surface Operation Surface Operation Single Front or Rear Element Cooking Vessels Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise to the desired setting. The element will cycle on and off to maintain the desired heat setting. When finished, turn all controls to “OFF.” Each cook has his or her own preference for the particular cooking vessels that are most appropriate for the type of cooking being done.
Using the Oven Preheat Conventional and Convection Cooking For best results, it is extremely important that you preheat your oven to the desired cooking temperature before placing food items in the oven OV FU EN NC to begin cooking. In many cooking T IO N modes, partial power from the broiler is used to bring the oven to the preheat temperature. Therefore, placing food items in the oven during the preheat mode is not recommended.
Using the Oven Baking Conventional and Convection Cooking Tips (cont.) • Some recipes, especially those that are homemade, may require adjustment and testing when converting from standard to convection modes. If unsure how to convert a recipe, begin by preparing the recipe in conventional bake. After achieving acceptable results, follow the convection guidelines listed for the similar food type.
Baking TRU CONV (TruConvec™) Baking Chart The rear element only operates at full power. There is no direct heat from the bottom or top elements. The motorized fan in the rear of the oven circulates air in the oven cavity for even heating. Use this setting for foods that require gentle cooking such as pastries, TruConvec™ souffles, yeast breads, quick breads and cakes. Breads, cookies, and other baked goods come out evenly textured with golden crusts. No special bakeware is required.
Baking Solving Baking Problems Convection Baking Chart BREADS Biscuits Yeast loaf Yeast rolls Nut bread Cornbread Gingerbread Muffins Corn muffins CAKES Angel food Bundt Cupcakes Layer, sheet Layer, two Pound COOKIES Brownies Choc. chip Sugar PASTRY Cream puffs PIES Crust, unfilled Crust, filled Lemon meringue Pumpkin Custard ENTREES Egg rolls Fish sticks Lasagna, frz Pot pie Gr. peppers stuffed Quiche Pizza, 12" Mac.
Roasting CONV ROAST* (Convection Roast) Roasting Tips (cont.) The convection element runs in conjuction with the inner and outer broil elements. The reversible convection fan runs at a higher speed in each direction. This transfer of heat (mainly from the convection element) seals moisture inside convection roast of large roasts. A time savings is gained over existing, single fan convection roast modes. Use this setting for whole turkeys, whole chickens, hams, etc.
Roasting Conventional Roasting Chart Convection Roasting Chart (when using the Bake or Convection Bake setting) Weight Temp 4 - 6 lbs 4 - 6 lbs 4 - 6 lbs 325˚ F (162.8˚ C) 325˚ F (162.8˚ C) 325˚ F (162.8˚ C) 25 30 40 140˚ F (60.0˚ C) 155˚ F (68.3˚ C) 170˚ F (76.7˚ C) 4 - 6 lbs 4 - 6 lbs 325˚ F (162.8˚ C) 325˚ F (162.8˚ C) 25 30 155˚ F (68.3˚ C) 170˚ F (76.7˚ C) 3 - 4 lbs 3 - 4 lbs 325˚ F (162.8˚ C) 325˚ F (162.8˚ C) 35 40 155˚ F (68.3˚ C) 170˚ F (76.7˚ C) 3 - 5 lbs 325˚ F (162.
Broiling CONV BROIL* (Convection Broil) LOW BROIL This mode uses only a fraction of the available power to the inner broil element for delicate top-browning. The inner broil element is on for only part of the time. Use this setting to gently brown meringue on racks 3 or 4 in 3-4 minutes. The top element operates at full power. This function is exactly the same as regular broiling with the additional benefit of air circulation by the motorized fan in the rear of the oven.
Broiling Broiling Tips Broiling Chart Type and Cut of Meat Weight BEEF Sirloin, 1" Rare 12 oz Medium 12 oz Well done 12 oz T-Bone, 3/4" Rare 10 oz Medium 10 oz Well done 10 oz Hamburger, 1/2" Rare 1/4 lb. Medium 1/4 lb. Well done 1/4 lb. CHICKEN Bnls breast 1 lb. Bone-in breast 2 - 2 1/2 lb. Chicken pieces 2 - 2 1/2 lb. HAM Ham slice, 1" 1 lb. LAMB Rib chops, 1" 12 oz. Shoulder 1 lb. PORK Loin chops, 3/4" 1 lb. Bacon FISH Salmon steak 1 lb. Fillets 1 lb.
Convection Dehydrate/Defrost DANGER Convection Dehydrate This oven is designed not only to cook, but also to dehydrate fruits and vegetables. 1. Prepare the food as recommended. 2. Arrange the food on drying racks (not included with the oven; contact a local store handling speciality cooking utensils). 3. Set the appropriate low temperature and turn the selector to “TRU CONV”. CAUTION FIRE HAZARD You must carefully check the food during the dehydration process to ensure that it does not catch fire.
Cleaning and Maintenance Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when maintained properly and kept clean. Cooking equipment is no exception. Your range must be kept clean and maintained properly. Make sure all controls are in the “OFF” position. Disconnect power if you are going to clean thoroughly with water. Cleaning Problems on Glass Ceramic Top Cause To Prevent Cleaning with sponge or cloth containing soilladen detergent water.
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning Problems on Glass Ceramic Top (cont.) Problem Cause To Prevent To Remove Metal markings silver/gray marks Sliding or scraping metal utensils on glasstop. DO NOT slide metal objects across top. Remove metal marks before the glasstop is used again. Apply cleaning cream with a damp paper towel and scrub with a nylon scrub pad or brush. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Hard water spots Make sure the bottom of utensils are dry before cooking.
DANGER Cleaning and Maintenance Self-Clean Cycle Brass Parts This oven features an automatic pyrolytic self-cleaning cycle. During this cycle, the oven reaches elevated temperatures in order to burn off soil and deposits. An integral smoke eliminator helps reduce odors associated with the soil burn-off. A powder ash residue is left in the bottom of the oven after completion of the self-clean cycle. The door latch is automatically activated after selecting the self-clean setting.
Self-Clean Cycle To start the Self-Clean cycle: Replacing Oven Lights DANGER WARNING 1. Close the door completely. 2. Turn the oven selector knob clockwise to the “SELF CLEAN” mode. 3. Turn the temperature control knob past the clean setting until the knob stops. At this time, the clean indicator light will come on. Within 30 seconds the automatic door latch engages and the oven indicator light comes on.
Door Removal Door Replacement and Adjustment WARNING 1 TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY 2 1 2 Before removing the doors, make sure the pins are properly installed in the hinges. Failure to do so can result in personal injury to hands and/or fingers. 1 2 3 Open door completely. Place pin in pin hole. 3 2 Remove hinge trim screws and hinge trim. Open door completely. Reinstall hinge trim. 3 Close until pins stop door. 4 Remove pins from hole in hinges. Close door. 5 4 Lift door up and out.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and/or Remedy Range will not function. Range is not connected to electrical power: Have electrician check power circuit breaker, wiring, and fuses. Oven does not operate in self-clean. Door is not shut tight enough for automatic door latch to lock. Oven is not clean after selfclean cycle. Temperature control knob not rotated all the way past clean until it stops. Broil does not work. Temperature control knob is rotated too far past broil position.
Warranty Warranty ELECTRIC RANGE WARRANTY ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY Electric Freestanding electric ranges and all of their component parts, except as detailed below*†, are warranted to be free from defective materials or workmanship in normal residential use for a period of one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase or closing date for new construction, whichever period is longer.
