Viking F1570J User's Manual
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1. give your hood a thorough cleaning On painted surfaces use a new coat of wax A good wax cleaner available at either a grocery or hardware store will do both jobs at once On stainless steel surfaces use a good stainless steel cleaner and polish Renewing the Enamel Finish If discoloration occurs you should thoroughly polish the finish on your hood to renew its gloss and luster and to remove any grease residue which may have a yellowing effect Use any good enamel polish refrigerator polish or automotive polish CAUTION Do not use a porcelain cleaner or rough abrasive cleaner Renewing the Stainless Steel Finish Regular cleaning is the best way to assure that your stainless steel finish stays bright and unscratched Use lemon oil or stainless steel polish to coat and protect stainless steel Brass Parts Caution All brass special ordered parts are coated with an epoxy coating Do not use brass cleaners or abrasive cleansers on the brass option parts All brass body parts should be wiped regularly with hot soapy water When hot soapy water will not do the job use every day household cleaners that are not abrasive Cleaning Ductless Venting Chamber 1 Remove the middle vent by gently raising up and pulling out 2 Use the same cleaning directions as stated in Cleaning the Hood Canopy 3 After cleaning replace the middle vent Replacing Light Bulbs Halogen Lights Use an oven mitt during bulb removal to protect your h2. in order to dim or brighten the lights Tum the dimmer control knob clockwise to brighten the lights and counterclockwise to dim Each 18 H indoor hood will be equipped with one or two heat lamp outlets The switches to operate the heat lamps will be located on the right end of the control panel The 250 watt infrared bulbs are not included and should be purchased locally CAUTION Do not place flammable material on warning shelves when using heat lamps Heat Sensor Thermostat Your hood is equipped with a heat sensor thermostat The thermostat will turn on or speed up the blower if it senses excessive heat above the cooking surface If the blower is OFF it turns the blower ON to HIGH speed If the blower is ON at a lower speed setting it turns the blower up to HIGH speed When the temperature level drops to normal the blower will return to its original setting CAUTION If the power to the hood is not disconnected during cleaning the heat sensor thermostat can cause the blower to tum ON Using the Grill with Outdoor Approved Hoods Outdoor approved hood models should be installed in a covered non enclosed area They should also be protected from natural elements such as rain as much as possible eAlways turn the outdoor hood on to the HI position before lighting the grill Keep the grill canopy closed as much as possible when cooking so smoke is exhausted out the back of the grill This allows for optimum performance of the ho
3. on accidentally When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked securely fasten a prominent warning device such as a tag to the service panel WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGETOP GREASE FIRE 1 Never leave surface units unattended at high settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings 2 Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when cooking flaming foods 3 Clean ventilating fans frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filters 4 Use proper pan size Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the cooking area WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGETOP GREASE FIRE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING based on Kitchen Firesafety Tips published by NFPA 1 SMOTHER FLAMES with a close fitted lid cookie sheet or metal tray then tum off the burner BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS If the flames do not go out immediately EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN You may be burned DO NOT USE WATER including wet dishcloths or towels a violent steam explosion will result 4 Use an extinguisher ONLY if eYou know you have a Class ABC extinguisher and you already know how to operate it eThe fire is small and contained in the area where it started The fire department is being called eYou can fight the fire with your back to an exit IMPORTAN
4. warranted hereunder and to each transferee owner of the product during the term of 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 authorized 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 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 or 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 1 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 Replacement of a compon
5. T SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION FOR GENERAL VENTILATING USE ONLY DO NOT USE TO EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS AND VAPORS WN Before Using Your Hood Although the hood is cleaned upon completion of the manufacturing process you will probably need to clean your hood again after installation Wipe the surface of the hood with a good household cleaner applied with a soft cloth or stainless steel polish depending upon the finish of your hood This will leave a protective finish on the hood a OB Oa S Lo LIGHTS HEAT LAMP Indoor models only Operation of Your Hood Always turn your hood on before you begin cooking to establish an air flow in the kitchen Let the blower run for a few minutes to clear the air after you tum your cooking appliance off This will help keep the air in the kitchen cleaner Each hood has one blower motor which is operated using two 2 controls Use the on off control switch to start and stop the blower When tumed on the blower will operate at the previous setting of the speed control Tum the speed control knob counterclockwise to decrease the blower speed and clockwise to increase the speed The type of cooking you are doing will dictate the speed of the blower you will want to use 3 Located to the left of the fan switches is the halogen light switch This controls the 50 watt halogen lights located in the front of the hood The halogen lights also have a switch which can be rotated
6. VIKING USE AND CARE MANUAL BUILT IN HOODS INDOOR AND OUTDOOR MODELS F1570J MO505VR 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 READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions n ae vs ew fees new Gade 2 Before Using Your Hood 1 cece eee eee 3 Operation of Your Hood ehasi wing clean ah ake aes eed 3 Cleaning and Maintenance uasan eee ee eee 5 Replacing Light Bulbs soo ca aad hava ae ale ate ae hte ate 7 Service Information 0 0 uruan ereere 8 Warten ty eaten ate itd eh iit a he ee ae ae ne aiie bin 11 Important Safety Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING 1 Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer If you have any questions contact the manufacturer 2 Before servicing or cleaning unit switch power off at service panel and lock service panel to prevent power from being switched
7. and in case the bulb breaks 1 Unscrew halogen bulb 2 Replace the bulb with a 120 volt 50 watt halogen bulb Infrared Heat Lamp Use an oven mitt during bulb removal to protect your hand in case the bulb breaks 1 Unscrew infrared bulb from heat lamp socket 2 Replace the bulb with an R40 120 volt 250 watt infrared bulb Service Information If your hood should fail to operate check to see if the the circuit breaker is open or if a fuse is blown If service is required 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 purchased d Name of dealer from whom purchased 3 Clearly describe the problem that you 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 Preferred Service at 888 845 4641 or write to VIKING PREFERRED SERVICE 111 Front Street Greenwood Mississippi 38930 USA Record the information indicated below You will need it if service is ever required The model and serial number for your hood is located behind the baffle filter on the left side panel in the lower right corner Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Date Installed Dealer s Name Address If service requires installation of parts use only author
8. d 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 jurisdiction to jurisdiction Specifications subject to change without notice
9. ent part includes its tree installation Warrantor s liability on any claim ator 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 WARRANTY 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 agency or Viking Range Corporation Provide model and service 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 however should 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 hood or ventilator motors are limited in duration to the period of coverage of the applicable express written limite
10. g Range Corporation uses the most up to date processes and best materials available to produce all color finishes However slight color variation may be noticed because of the inherent differences in painted parts and porcelain parts as well as differences in kitchen lighting product locations and other factors _ FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Any hood blower motor which fails due to defective materials or workmanship in normal household use uring the second year through the 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 NINETY 90 DAY RESIDENTIAL PLUS WARRANTY This warranty applies to applications where use of the product extends beyond normal residential use Examples are but not limited to bed and breakfasts fire stations private clubs churches etc This warranty excludes all commercial locations such as restaurants ood service locations and institutional food service locations LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY Outdoor Models Only Any stainless steel part which rusts through due to defective materials or workmanship in normal use during he second year through the useful lifetime of the unit from 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
11. ized parts to ensure protection under the warranty THIS MANUAL SHOULD REMAIN WITH THE HOOD FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Notes 10 PROFESSIONAL SERIES BUILTIN HOODS VENTILATORS WARRANTY ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY Built in hoods ventilators all of their component parts and accessories 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 purchase NOTE Viking Range ventilator kits are designed specifically for use with Viking Range hoods Use of any non Viking Range ventilator kits VOIDS the hood warranty 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 The Viking warranty Joss not cover any additional ventilation products used in conjunction with Viking hoods or ventilator kits This includes but is not limited to such devices as booster fans or in line blowers Any malfunction caused to Viking ventilation products as a direct result of the use of such equipment is not covered under the Viking warranty Glass including light bulbs 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 Vikin
12. od During breezy conditions the performance of the outdoor hood may be compromised CAUTION UNPLUG POWER CORDS FROM CONTROL PANEL BEFORE CLEANING OR SERVICING HOOD Cleaning and Maintenance Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when maintained properly and kept clean Ventilation equipment is no exception Your hood must be kept clean and maintained properly Cleaning the Baffle Filters As air passes through a baffle filter grease particles collect on the stainless steel U shaped baffle channels and drip down into the bottom of the filter Baffle filters are extremely efficient when compared to mesh filters The power of the hood is increased as more air passes through a baffle filter than with usually dirty mesh filters The capture of grease is also superior as baffle fitters are almost universally required in commercial installations The baffle fitters should be examined periodically to assure that all surfaces and parts are clean The filters can be washed in a dishwasher or in a sink with hot soapy water Simple periodic cleaning will insure maximum filter effectiveness Do not use caustic detergent to clean the filters A caustic cleaner may damage the finish Do not take the baffle filters apart to clean them It is not necessary and will void the filter warranty When cleaning filters in 18 H hoods always remove the grease trough and clean by placing in sink with hot soapy water Filter
13. s Grease Trough 18 H Hoods only Charcoal Filter Maintenance Recirculating Hoods Only Replace the charcoal filters every 6 months to 1 year depending on the amount and type of cooking To replace remove the baffle charcoal filter assembly and slide the charcoal filter out of the channel and replace with new one Do not put the charcoal filters in the dishwasher or DNS oven Replacement filters are available through your local Viking Range dealer or you can call the Viking Online Store at 1 877 834 8222 Replacement filters can also be ordered online at www vikingrange com Cleaning the Hood Canopy Finishes in enamel or stainless steel are highly resistant to damage or discoloration due to grease steam and heat provided that reasonable care is given to the equipment The following suggestions will help you keep your hood looking new Do not allow an excessive accumulation of grease For best results you should wipe your hood clean with a cloth dipped in warm soapy water DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANSERS STEEL WOOL PADS or ABRASIVE CLOTHS DO NOT use cleaners that contain chlorides the chlorides in the cleaner could damage the stainless steel finish If necessary to 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 Every three months
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