Viking Cooktop F21212 User's Manual
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1. Viking Range LLC 111 Front Street Greenwood Mississippi 38930 USA 662 455 1200 For product information call 1 888 845 4641 or visit the Viking Web site at vikingrange com F21212 EN 051513 Use amp Care Built In Electric Cooktops Congratulations 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 cooktop Your Viking cooktop 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 cooktop s care and operation Your complete satisfaction is our ultimate goal If you have any questions or comments about this product please contact the dealer from whom you purchased it or contact our Consumer Support Center at 1 888 845 4641 We appreciate your choice of a Viking cooktop and hope that you will again select our products for your other major appliance needs For more information about the complete and growing selection of Viking products contact your dealer or visit us online at vikingrange com Table of Contents Getting Started Warnings and Important Information Before Using Cooktop NAB Product Controls Cooktop Features Operation Surface Operation Cooking Substitute Charts2. Product Care Cleaning and Maintenance Service Information Warranty 12 14 is 19 20 TG K fed be N o gt amp E o Oo IM PO R TAN T Please Read and Follow 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 Recognize Safety Symbols Words Labels A DANGER Hazards or unsafe practices which WILL result in severe personal injury or death A WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in death or severe personal injury A CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or property damage 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 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 manual To ensure proper and safe operation Appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician DO NOT attempt to ad
3. Examples of applications covered by this warranty are bed and breakfasts fire stations private clubs churches yachts etc Under this Residential Plus warranty the product its components and accessories are warranted to be free from defective material or workmanship for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of original retail purchase This warranty excludes use of the product in all commercial locations such as restaurants food service locations and institutional food service locations 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 authorized Viking Range LLC 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 LLC 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 jurisdiction
4. 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 Operating Single Elements All burners have variable controls Turn the knob counter clockwise one click left to achieve the lowest setting Continue turning clockwise through the Med to Med Hi Settings The final setting once you have turned the knob counter clockwise to its max is the Hi setting A CAUTION Using cast iron cookware on the glass cooktop is not recommended Cast iron retains heat and may result in cooktop damage Operating Double Elements All burners have variable controls Turn the knob counter clockwise one click left to achieve the highest setting for the center element Continue turning clockwise through the Med Hi Med and down to the Lo setting Continuing to turn counter clockwise will bring you into the Lo setting with both elements now activated From here continue turning counter clockwise to activate the Lo Med Med and Med Hi settings of both elements The final setting once you have turned the knob counter clockwise to its ma
5. warranted to be free from defective materials or workmanship in normal residential use for a period of three 3 year from the date of original retail purchase or closing date for new construction whichever period is longer Viking Range LLC warrantor agrees to repair or replace at its option any part which fails or is found to be defective during the warranty period FULL NINETY 90 DAY COSMETIC WARRANTY Product is warranted to be free from cosmetic defects in materials or workmanship such as scratches on stainless steel paint porcelain blemishes etc for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of original retail purchase or closing date for new construction whichever period is longer Any defects must be reported to the selling dealer within ninety 90 days from date of original retail purchase Viking Range LLC uses high quality processes and 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 Therefore this warranty does not apply to color variation attributable to such factors TFULL NINETY 90 DAY WARRANTY IN RESIDENTIAL PLUS APPLICATIONS This full warranty applies to applications where use of the product extends beyond normal residential use but the warranty period for products used in such applications is ninety 90 days
6. brown meat Lo add liquid cover simmer until tender Chicken fried Hi melt fat Med Hi to brown crust Lo cook until tender Hamburgers pork chops Hi preheat skillet Med to brown meat and cook to desired browness Pasta Hi bring salted water to a boil add pasta slowly 13 Med maintain boil until tender ie me c w 2 3 Cooking Substitutes Charts Cleaning and Maintenance In many cases a recipe requires an ingredient which is not readily Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when available or calls for a unit of measure that is not easily recognized maintained properly and kept clean Cooking equipment is no The following charts have been provided as useful guides in these exception Your cooktop must be kept clean Make sure all controls situations are in the OFF position Ingredient Substitutes 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 Recipe calls for Substitute with 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 For normal light soil 1 2 c evaporated milk plus 1 2 c water 1 Rub a few drops of a glass ceramic cleaning cream to the cool soiled area using a damp paper towe
7. cream Smearing or streaking Use of too much cleaning cream or use of a soiled dishcloth Use a small amount of cream Rinse thoroughly before drying Use only paper towels or nylon scrub pad or brush 16 Dampen paper towel with a mixture of vinegar and water and wipe surface Wipe area with damp paper towel or lint free cloth Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning Problems on Glass Ceramic Top cont Problem Metal markings silver gray marks Sliding or scraping metal cookware on glass top To Prevent DO NOT slide metal objects across top To Remove Remove metal marks before the glass top 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 Condensation from cooking may cause minerals found in water and acids to drip on to glass top and cause gray deposits the spots are often so thin they appear to be in the glass top Make sure the bottom of cookware is dry before cooking Daily use of cleaning cream will help keep top free from hard water mineral deposits and food discoloration Mix cleaning cream with water and apply a thick paste to stained area Scrub vigorously If stain is not removed reapply cleaner and repeat process Also try cleaning procedure for smearing and streaking Pitting or flaking Boil over of sugar syrup on
8. glass top This can cause pitting if not removed immediately Watch sugar and syrups carefully to avoid boil overs 17 Turn element to LO use several paper towels to wipe the spill immediately Let glass top cool and carefully scrape off remainder of burn off with a single edged razor blade held at a 30 angle Vv l a c 2 9 v a v rs Gy 8 t e me fe ns a Cleaning and Maintenance 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 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 o
9. ing v GI e a c 2 9 w 5 o 14 15 v rs Gy 8 t e Oo fe Pa A Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning Problems on Glass Ceramic Top Problem Brown streaks and specks Cause Cleaning with sponge or cloth containing soil laden detergent water To Prevent Use cleaning cream with clean damp paper towel To Remove Use a light application of cleaning cream with a clean damp paper towel Blackened burned on spots Spatters or spillovers onto a hot cooking area or accidental melting of a plastic film such as a bread bag Wipe all spillovers as soon as it is safe and DO NOT put plastic items on a warm cooking area Clean area with cleaning cream and a damp paper towel non abrasive nylon pad or scouring brush If burn on is not removed cool cooktop and carefully scrape area with a single edged razor blade held at a 30 angle Fine brown gray lines fine scratches or abrasions which have collected soil Coarse particles salt sugar can get caught on the bottom of cookware and become embedded into top Use of abrasive cleaning materials Scratches from rough ceramic glass or ceramic coated cookware Wipe the bottom of cookware before cooking Clean top daily with cleaning cream DO NOT use ceramic or ceramic coated cookware Fine scratches are not removable but can be minimized by daily use of cleaning
10. just repair service or replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified services IM PO R TAN T Please Read and Follow Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual NEVER use your appliance for warming or heating the room Your unit should be installed by a qualified technician The appliance must be installed and electrically grounded according to local codes 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 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 peers Buje A CAUTION DO NOT store items of interest to children over the unit Children climbing to reach items could be seriously injured 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 cool before attempting to handle it Wipe up spillovers immediately If you are flaming liquors or other spirits under a
11. l 2 Wipe until all soil and cream are removed Frequent cleaning 1 tbsp baking powder 1 2 tsp cream of tartar plus 1 4 tsp baking leaves a protective coating which is essential in preventing 1 oz unsweetened chocolate 3 tbsp cocoa powder plus 1 tbsp margarine po scratches and abrasions 1 2 c butter 7 tbsp margarine or shortening 1 c dairy sour cream 1 tbsp lemon juice plus 1 c evaporated milk For heavy burned soil 1 Rub a few drops of glass ceramic cleaning cream to the cool soiled Kitchen Equivalent and Metrics 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 1 oz protection after all soil has been removed polish the entire surface 1 1 2 oz with the cleaning cream 4 tbsp 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 Measure Equivalent Metric 3 tsp 5 tbsp plus 1 tsp 8 tbsp 16 tbsp 2c c fe pr i v Q 0 Note Dishwashing detergents remove this protective coating and 16 oz therefore make the glass ceramic top more susceptible to staining 35 3 oz Note Rounded for easier measur
12. n exhaust TURN THE FAN OFF The draft could cause the flames to spread out of control NEVER leave the surface area unattended at high heat setting Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers which may ignite Loose fitting or hanging garments should NEVER be worn while using the appliance 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 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 mo Q be 4 N o gt E o oO IM PO R TAN T Please Read and Follow e 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 e To reduce the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned toward the center
13. of the range so that it does not extend over adjacent surface elements e 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 e DO NOT heat unopened food containers build up of pressure may cause the container to explode and result in injury e 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 e DO NOTcook 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 e 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 Before Using 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 peers Buje 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 shiny coating on the glass top before its initial use Cooking Utensils Each cook has his
14. r 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 18 Service Information If service is required 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 Have the following information readily available e Model number e Serial number e Date purchased e Name of dealer from whom purchased 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 Range at 1 888 845 4641 or write to VIKING RANGE LLC 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 cooktop can be found by looking under the unit Model no Serial no Date of purchase Date installed Dealer s name Address If service requires installation of parts use only authorized parts to insure protection under the warranty Keep this manual for future reference 19 Warranty BUILT IN ELECTRIC COOKTOP WARRANTY THREE YEAR FULL WARRANTY Built in electric cooktops and all of their component parts except as detailed below t are
15. rol knob Center element control knob Right rear element control knob Right front element control knob i e HA c Oo 8 t e ge o ou Cooktop Features 36 W Cooktop Co IE Cal GO I 6 1 2 1 200 watt element 12 1 100 1 000 1 100 watt element 8 1 2 2 000 1 000 watt element Left front element control knob Left rear element control knob Center element control knob Right rear element control knob Right front element control knob Cooktop Features 45 W Cooktop 0 v x fo 2 a 9 fe 3 2 o 7 6 1 2 1 200 watt element 12 1 100 1 000 1 100 watt element 8 1 2 2 000 1 000 watt element 8 1 2 2 000 watt element Left front element control knob Left rear element control knob Center left element control knob Center right element control knob Right rear element control knob Right front element control knob 11 c fe Eg po v Q e Surface Operation Aluminum Cooking Utensil Guidelines Responses to Temperature Changes Heats and cools quickly Recommended Usage Frying braising roasting May leave metal markings on glass Cast Iron Heats and cools quickly Not recommended Retains excessive heat and may damage cooktop Copper Tin lined Heats and cools quickly Gourmet cooking wine sauces egg dishes Enamel Ware Response depend
16. s 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 WARRANTY SERVICE Under the terms of this warranty service must be performed by a factory authorized Viking Range LLC 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 LLC service agent or Viking Range LLC Provide model and serial number and date of original purchase For the name of your nearest authorized Viking Range LLC service agency call the dealer from whom the prod
17. s on base metal Not recommended Imperfections in enamel may scratch cooktop Glass Ceramic Heats and cools slowly Not recommended Heats too slowly Imperfections in enamel may scratch cooktop Stainless Steel Heats and cools at moderate rate 12 Soups sauces vegetables general cooking Surface Operation Surface Cooking Guide Suggested Heat Setting Rice Start at setting Hi cover bring water to a boil Complete at setting Lo cover finish timing according to directions Chocolate Lo until melted Candy Lo cook Follow recipe Pudding pie filling Lo cook according to directions Eggs in shell fried poached Hi cover bring to boil Hi until pan is hot Hi bring water to boil OFF let set to desired doneness Lo Med cook to desired doneness Lo finish cooking Sauces Hi melt fat Lo Med finish cooking Soups stews Hi heat up liquid Lo Med finish cooking Vegetables Hi preheat skillet Lo Med finish cooking until desired tenderness is reached Breads french toast pancakes Med Hi preheat skillet Lo cook to desired browness Cooked cereals grits oatmeal Hi cover bring water to a boil Lo Med add cereal and cook according to directions Bacon sausages Hi preheat skillet Med cook to desired doneness Swiss steaks Hi melt fat Med Hi to
18. uct was purchased or Viking Range LLC 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 LLC 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 jurisdiction to jurisdiction Specifications subject to change without notice 20 Notes 21 Notes Notes 22 23
19. x is the Hi setting with both elements activated TG K i iy 4 N o gt amp E o oO Before Using Cooktop Operating Triple Elements All burners have variable controls Turn the knob counter clockwise one click left to achieve the highest setting for the center single element Continue turning counter clockwise through the Med Hi Med and down to the Lo setting Continuing to turn counter clockwise will bring you into the Hi setting for the two inner elements combined From here continue turning counter clockwise to go into the Med Hi Med Lo Med and into the Lo settings of both elements Finally continuing to turn counter clockwise will bring you into the Hi setting for all three elements combined Continue turning counter clockwise to turn the elements down into the Med Hi Med Lo Med and into the Lo setting 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 until the corresponding element has cooled to a safe temperature Cooktop Features 30 W Cooktop ed SI ee Ch gt Co IS v x fe Q 2 Q ce 5 Fs o wn 6 1 2 1 200 watt element 12 1 100 1 000 1 100 watt element 8 1 2 2 000 1 000 watt element Left front element control knob Left rear element cont
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