Surface Operation
Rear and Front Elements Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise to the desired setting. The element will adjust the power output to maintain the desired heat setting. Some elements have a “Boost” feature. A boost of power is provided for
10 minutes and is used for quickly boiling water when the element is turned to HI. When finished boiling, turn the control knob to Med HI to maintain the boil or to a lower setting for steaming, warming, and simmering sauces.
Remember that induction cooking is instantaneous and boiling time is decreased when using the proper induction cookware.
CAUT ION
Induction Cookware (cont.)
cookware. Most induction cookware will be suitable for your induction cooktop if a magnet adheres to the bottom surface.
•Cookware that is NOT suitable for your induction cooktop includes pottery, glass, aluminum, copper, bronze, and any type of cookware with a footed base.
C A U TIO N
To avoid risk of property damage, DO NOT use cast iron cookware. Cast iron retains heat and may result in damage to the range top.
Surface Heat Settings*
MED
Maintaining slow boil on
Range Controls
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(1,400 watt) | Light | Light | (1,850 watt) |
Oven Settings
BAKE (Two-
Element Bake)
Full power heat is
radiated from the bake element in
the bottom of the oven cavity and supplemental heat is
radiated from the
broil element. This conventional baking/roasting is particularly suitable for dishes which require a high temperature. Many cookbooks contain recipes to be cooked in the conventional manner. Use this setting for baking, roasting, and casseroles. This function is recommended for single rack baking.
CONV BAKE (Convection Bake)
The bottom element
breads, quick breads, and cakes. Breads, cookies, and other baked goods come out evenly textured with golden crusts. No special bakeware is required. Use this function for single rack baking, multiple rack baking, roasting, and preparation of complete meals. This setting is also recommended when baking large quantities of baked goods at one time.
CONV ROAST (Convection Roast)
The convection
element runs in conjunction 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 of large roasts. A time savings is gained over existing, single fan
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
Surface Indicator Lights
The surface indicator lights are located at the
front of the
glass cooktop. The indicator
lights are used to indicate
activation, hot surface, and warnings.
Induction Cookware
Induction cooking utilizes magnetic power which reacts with iron in the base of cookware, instantly transforming the pot or pan into the heat source.
The heat stops when the cookware is removed. Your cookware MUST have a magnetic layer of steel for your induction cooktop to operate properly. The cookware should have a flat, heavy magnetic bottom and straight sides with a diameter of 5” (13 cm) to 12” (31 cm) to accommodate the various sized elements. The induction cookware should be in good condition and free from excessive dents on the bottom to provide maximum performance and convenience.
All Viking cookware is induction friendly, as are most other
large quantities, sautéing, browning, braising, and
MED LOW
Simmering large quantities, low temperature frying (eggs, etc.), heating milk, cream sauces, gravies, and pudding
LOW
Melting large quantities
Simmer
Melting and simmering small quantities, steaming rice, and sauces
HI
Boiling water quickly,
MED HI
Maintaining fast boil on large quantities, high temperature frying, and pan broiling
*Note: The above information is given as a guide only. You may need to vary the heat settings to suit your personal requirements.
Broil element |
TruConvec™ element |
(behind baffle) |
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Oven lights |
One TruGlide™ rack |
Concealed bake element
Oven Functions
Preheat
For best results, it
is extremely important that you preheat your oven
to the desired cooking temperature before placing food items in the oven to begin cooking. In
many cooking 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. The Viking Rapid Ready™ Preheat System is engineered so that the oven is brought to the desired set temperature in a manner which will provide the optimum cooking environment based on the selected cooking mode in the shortest possible time.
• BAKE
Use this setting for baking, roasting, and casseroles.
• CONV BAKE (Convection Bake)
Use this setting to bake and roast foods at the same time with minimal taste transfer.
• TRU CONV (TruConvec™)
Use this bake setting for
• CONV ROAST (Convection Roast)
Use this setting for roasting whole turkeys, whole chickens, hams, etc.
• CONV BROIL (Convection Broil)
Use this setting to broil thick cuts of meat.
• HI BROIL
Use this setting for broiling dark meats at 1” thickness or less where rare or medium doneness is desired.
• MED BROIL
Use this setting for broiling white meats such as chicken or meats greater than 1” thick that would be
• LOW BROIL
Use this setting for delicate broiling such as meringue.
• SELF CLEAN
Use this function to clean oven.
• Convection Dehydration (TRU CONV)
Use this function to dehydrate fruits and vegetables.
• Convection Defrost (TRU CONV)
Use this function to defrost foods.
operates at full power, and the top broil element operates at
supplemental power.
The heated air is circulated by the motorized fan in the rear of the oven providing a more even heat distribution. This even circulation of air equalizes the temperature throughout the oven cavity and eliminates the hot and cold spots found in conventional ovens. A major benefit of convection baking is the ability to prepare food in quantity using multiple
When roasting using this setting, cool air is quickly replaced, searing meats on the outside and retaining more juices and natural flavor on the inside with less shrinkage. With this heating method, foods can be baked and roasted at the same time with minimal taste transfer, even when different dishes are involved, such as cakes, fish or meat. The hot air system is especially economical when thawing frozen food. Use this setting for baking and roasting.
TRU CONV (TruConvec™)
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oven cavity for even heating. Use this setting for foods that require gentle cooking such as pastries, souffles, yeast
convection roast modes. Use this setting for whole turkeys, whole chickens, hams, etc.
CONV BROIL (Convection Broil)
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.
Smoke is reduced
since the airflow also reduces peak temperatures on the food. Use this setting for broiling thick cuts of meats.
HI BROIL
Heat radiates from both broil elements, located in the top of the oven cavity, at full power. The distance between the foods and the broil elements determines broiling
speed. For fast
broiling, food may be as close as 2 inches (5 cm) to the broil element or on the top rack. Fast broiling is best for meats where rare to medium doneness is desired. Use this setting for broiling small and average cuts of meat.
