Viking RDSCE2305BWH, RDSCE2305BSS, DSCE1304BSS manual Surface Operation, Oven Features

Surface Operation

Single Front or Rear Element

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.”

Front and Bridge Element

Push in and turn the right rear control knob clockwise to the desired setting. The rear element and the bridgeelement will cycle on and off to maintain the desired heat setting. When finished, turn all controls “OFF.”

Hot Surface Indicator Lights

The range has four hot surface indicator lights. They arelocated in the center of the glass rangetop.The hot surface indicator light will glow red when the corresponding element is heated. The light will remain on after turning off the control knob until thecorresponding element has cooled to a safe temperature.

Surface Cooking Tips

•The minimum pot or pan (vessel) diameter recommended is 6” (15 cm). Use of pots or pans as small as 4” (10 cm) is possible but not recommended.

		Surface Heat Settings
Operation	Heat Setting		Use
	Simmer		Melting small quantities
			Steaming rice
			Simmering sauces
	Low		Melting large quantities
	Med Low		Low-temperature frying (eggs, etc.)
			Simmering large quantities
			Heating milk, cream sauces, gravies,
			and puddings
	Med		Sauteing and browning, braising, and
			pan-frying
			Maintaining slow boil on large quantities
	Med High		High-temperature frying
			Pan broiling
			Maintaining fast boil on large quantities
	High		Boiling water quickly
			Deep-fat frying in large utensil

Note: The above information isgiven as a guide only. You may need to vary the heat settings to suit your personal requirements.

Surface Operation

Cooking Vessels

Each cook has his or her own preference for the particular cooking vessels that are most appropriate for the type of cooking being done. Any and all cooking vessels are suitable for use in the range and it is not necessary to replace your present domestic vessels with commercial cookware. This a matter of personal choice. As with any coo kware, yours should be in good condition and free from excessive dents on the bottom to provide maximum performance and convenience.

Note: When using big pots, it is recommended to use the front elements. There is more room in the front and potential cleanup of rear of appliance due to staining or discoloration will be minimized.

Oven Features

TruConvec™ element Broil element

(behind baffle)

Three
tilt-proof	Oven light
racks
	6
	5	Operation
	4
	3
	2
	1

Concealed bake element

Rack Positions

Each oven is equipped with three oven racks. All ovens have six rack positions. Position 6 is the farthest from the oven bottom. Position 1 is the closest to the oven bottom. The racks can be easily removed and arranged at various levels. For best results with conventional baking, DO NOT use more than one rack at a time. It is also recommend ed, when using two racks, to bake with the racks in positions 2 and 4 or positions 3 and 5.

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