Viking Cooktop F20333A User Manual

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.com  
Built-In Gas Surface Units  
(072407J)  
 
F20333A  
Important Safety Instructions  
11. Use proper pan size. Select utensils having flat bottoms large  
enough to cover the burner. Using undersized utensils allows the  
flame to come up the side of the utensil, scorching the outside of  
the utensil and making cleanup harder. Do not use decorative  
covers or trivets over the burners.  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage  
when using the unit, follow basic precautions, including the following:  
12. The flame of the surface burner should be adjusted to just cover the  
bottom of the pan or pot. Excessive burner setting may cause  
scorching of adjacent countertop surfaces, as well as the outside of  
the utensil. This is based on safety considerations.  
13. Keep area clean and free from combustible material, gasoline, and  
other flammable liquids.  
14. Do not heat unopened food containers; buildup of pressure may  
cause the container to explode. The hot contents could cause burns  
and container particles could cause injury.  
1. Your unit should be installed by a qualified technician. The  
appliance must be installed and electrically grounded according to  
national or local codes. Have this technician show the the location  
of the gas shut-off valve on the appliance so you know where and  
how to turn off the gas if necessary.  
2. Do not attempt to repair or replace an part of this appliance unless  
specifically recommended in this manual. All servicing should be  
referred to a qualified technician. A qualified technician is required  
for any adjustments or conversions to Nat. or LP gas.  
3. Do not operate the unit if it is not working properly, or if it has been  
damaged or dropped.  
4. The “push-to-turn” knobs of this appliance are designed to be child-  
safe. However, children should not be left alone in the kitchen while  
the appliance is in use. Do not store items of interest to children  
15. To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and  
spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of  
the utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward toward  
the center of the appliance, and so that it does not extend over  
adjacent burners. This will help reduce the chance of burns, igniting  
of flammable materials, and spills due to bumping of pans.  
16. Surface areas near burners may become hot enough to cause burns.  
During and after use, do not touch areas near burners until they  
have had sufficient time to cool.  
17. Clean unit with care. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if  
applied to a hot surface. If a wet, paper towel is used to wipe spills  
on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burns.  
18. Storage cabinet areas above the appliance must be a minimum of  
36” (91.4 cm) above the appliance and cannot project more than  
13” (33.0 cm) outward from the rear wall. Beware of potential  
hazards associated with retrieving items from such cabinets when the  
appliance is in operation.  
19. Once the unit is installed as outlined in the Installation Instructions, it  
is important that the fresh air supply is not obstructed. The use of a  
gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat and moisture  
in the room in which it is installed. Ensure that the kitchen is well-  
ventilated. Keep natural venting holes open or install a mechanical  
ventilation device. Prolonged or intensive use of the appliance may  
call for additional (such as opening a window) or more effective  
ventilation (such as increasing the level of a mechanical ventilation if  
present).  
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over the unit. CAUTION Children climbing to reach items could  
be seriously injured.  
5. GREASE is flammable and should be handled carefully. Do not use  
water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother  
flaming pan by covering utensil completely with well-fitting lid,  
cookie sheet or flat tray. Do not use water on grease fires. Flaming  
grease outside of utensil can be extinguished with baking soda or, if  
available, a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher.  
6. Wear proper apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging garments should  
never be worn while using the appliance.  
7. Never use your unit for warming or heating a room. Persons could  
be burned or injured, or a fire could start. This is based on safety  
considerations.  
8. Use dry pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces  
may result in burns from steam. Do not use a towel or other bulky  
cloth.  
9. Never leave surface area unattended at high heat setting. Boilovers  
cause smoking and greasy spillovers which may ignite.  
10. If you are “flaming” liquor or other spirits under an exhaust hood,  
TURN THE FAN OFF. The draft could cause the flames to spread  
out of control.  
20. Disconnect electrical supply before servicing the unit.  
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS-  
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Surface Cooking Tips  
Before Using Your Surface Unit  
variable  
•The simmer line on the control panel is the beginning of the  
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. Before starting to cook,  
clean the unit thoroughly with hot, soapy water.  
simmer setting and produces a high simmer setting. Turn the knob slowly  
towards “OFF” and the flame will adjust to a lower simmer setting.  
•Use low or medium flame heights when cooking in utensils that are poor  
conductors of heat, such as glass, ceramic, and cast iron. Reduce the  
flame height until it covers approximately 1/3 of the utensil diameter. This  
will ensure more even heating within the utensil and reduce the likelihood  
of burning or scorching of food.  
•Reduce the flame if it is extended beyond the bottom of the utensil. A  
flame that extends along the sides of the utensil is potentially dangerous,  
heats the utensil handle and kitchen instead of the food, and wates  
energy.  
Cooking Utensils  
Each cook has their own preference for the particular cooking  
utensils that are most appropriate for the type cooking being done.  
Any and all unit safe cooking utensils are suitable for use on the  
appliance, making it unnecessary to replace your present domestic  
utensils with commercial cookware. 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  
•Reduce the flame height to the minimum level necessary to perform the  
desired cooking process. Remember that food cooks just as quickly at a  
gentle boil as it does at a rolling boil. Maintaining a higher boil than is  
necessary causes a loss in food flavor and nutrients.  
convenience.  
NOTE: When using big pots and/or high flames, it is recommended to use  
the front burners. There is more room in the front and potential  
cleanup of rear of appliance due to staining or discoloration will  
be minimized.  
TEMPERATURE SETTING GUIDELINES*  
HEAT SETTING  
Simmer  
USE  
Using Your Surface Unit  
To light the surface burners, push and turn the appropriate control  
knob counter-clockwise to any indicated position. This control is both a  
gas valve and electric switch. Burners will ignite at any “on” position with  
the automatic reignition system. If the flame goes out for any reason, the  
burners will automatically reignite if the gas is still flowing. When the gas  
is permitted to flow to the burners, the electric igniters start sparking. On  
all surface igniters you should hear a “clicking” sound. If you do not, turn  
off the control and check that the unit is plugged in and that the fuse or  
circuit breaker is not blown or tripped.  
Melting small quantities. Steaming rice.  
Melting large quantities. Simmering sauces  
Low  
Med - Low  
Low temperature frying (eggs, etc.).  
Simmering large quantites.  
Heating milk, cream sauces, gravies.  
Within a few moments, enough gas will have traveled to the  
Med  
Sauteing and browing.  
burner to be able to light. When the burner lights, turn the control to any  
position to adjust the flame. The control knobs do not have fixed postions  
between Hi and Simmer. They can be turned to any setting indicated or to  
any position in between as long as it is past the ignition position. The  
ignitor will turn off and the clicking will stop when the burner ignites. If the  
unit is not properly grounded, the ignitior will become grounded and click  
intermittently even after the burner has ignited. If this occurs, have a  
qualified technician check the wall receptacle and wiring.  
Maintaining slow boil on large quantities.  
Hi - Med  
High temperature frying.  
Pan broiling.  
Maintaining fast boil on large quantities.  
Hi  
Boiling liquids quickly.  
Deep fat frying in large utensil.  
*Note: The above information is given as a guide only. You may need to  
vary the heat settings to suit your personal requirements.  
IMPORTANT: The ignitors may click a number of times before the burner  
ignites. This is normal. All ignitors will spark regardless of  
which burner is being operated.  
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Cleaning Problems on Glass Ceramic Top  
Cleaning and Maintenance  
Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when  
maintained properly and kept clean. Cooking equipment is not  
exception. Your appliance must be kept clean and maintained  
properly.  
Problem  
Brown streaks  
and specks  
Cause  
To Prevent  
To Remove  
Cleaning with sponge Use cleaning creame Use a light application of  
or cloth containing  
soil-laden detergent paper towel  
water  
with clean damp  
cleaning creame with a clean  
damp paper towel  
Blackened burned  
on spots  
Spatters or spillovers Wipe all spillovers as Clean area with cleaning creame  
onto a hot cooking  
area or accidental  
melting of a plastic  
soon as it is safe and and a damp paper towel, non-  
to not put plastic  
items on a warm  
abrasive nylon pad or scouring  
brush. If burn-on is not removed,  
cool unit, and carefully scrape  
area with a single edged razor  
Porcelain Parts  
Wash with warm soapy water. Do not use steel wool, abrasive  
cleansers, ammonia, or acids which may damage the finish.  
film, such as a bread cooking area  
blade held at a 30oangle.  
Fine brown/gray  
lines or fine scratches sugar) can get caught cookware before  
Coarse particles (salt Wipe the bottom of Fine scratches are not removable  
but can be minimized by daily  
or abrasions which  
have collected soil  
on the bottom of  
cookware and  
become embedded creame. Do not use  
cooking. Clean top use of cleaning creame.  
daily with cleaning  
Glass Ceramic (If Applicable)  
into top. Using  
abrasive cleaning  
materials. Scratches  
from rough ceramic  
glass, or ceramic  
coated cookware.  
Use of too much  
cleaning creame  
or use of a soiled  
dishcloth  
ceramic or ceramic  
coated cookware.  
Cleaning of glass ceramic tops is different from cleaning a standard  
porcelain finish. To maintain and protect the surface of your glass  
ceramic top, follow these basic steps:  
For normal light soil:  
Smearing or  
streaking  
Use a small amount Dampen paper towel with a  
of creame. Rinse  
throughly before  
drying. Use only  
mixture of vinegar and water  
and wipe surface. Wipe area  
with damp paper towel and dry  
Rub a few drops of a glass ceramic creame to the cool soiled area  
using a damp paper towel. Wipe until all soil and cream are removed.  
Frequent cleaning leaves a protective coating which is essential in  
preventing scratches and abrasions.  
paper towels or nylon with a paper towel or lint free  
scrub pad or brush.  
Do not slide metal  
objects across top  
cloth.  
Metal markings  
silver/gray marks  
Sliding or scraping  
metal utensils on  
glasstop  
Remove metal marks before the  
glasstop is used again. Apply  
cleaning creame with a damp  
paper towel and scrub with a  
nylon scrub pad or brush. Rinse  
thoroughly and dry.  
For heavy, burned soil:  
1. Apply a few drops of glass ceramic cleaning creame to the cool  
soiled area.  
2. Using a damp paper towel, rub creame into burned on area.  
3. Carefully scrape remaining soil with a razor scraper. Hold the  
scraper at a 300 angle against the ceramic surface.  
4. If any soil remains, repeat the steps listed above. For additional  
protection, after all soil has been removed, polish the entire surface  
with the cleaning creame.  
Hard water spots  
Condensation from  
cooking may cause  
minerals found in  
water and acids to  
to drip on glasstop  
and cause gray  
deposts. The spots water mineral  
are often so thin they deposits and food  
appear to be in or  
the glasstop.  
Make sure the bottom Mix cleaning creame with water  
of utensils are dry  
before cooking.  
and apply a thick paste to  
stained area. Scrub vigorously.  
Daily use of cleaning If stain is not removed, reapply  
creame will help keep cleaner and repeat process.  
top free from hard  
Also try cleaning procedure for  
smearing and streaking.  
discoloration  
5. Buff with a dry paper towel. As the cleaning creame 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. Dishwashing detergents remove this  
protective coating and therefore make the glass ceramic top more  
susceptible to staining.  
Pitting or flaking  
Boil over of sugar  
syrup on glasstop.  
This can cause  
pitting if not  
Watch sugar and  
syrups carefully to  
avoid boilovers.  
Turn element to LO; using  
several paper towels to wipe the  
spill immediately. Let glasstop  
cool and carefully scrape off  
remainder of burn-off with a  
single edged razor held at a 300  
angle.  
removed  
immediately  
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Surface Burner Grates  
Service Information  
Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are  
If your unit should fail to operate:  
cool. Lift off the burner grates. Wash the grates with warm, soapy water.  
Use non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad for heavily-soiled areas. Rinse and  
dry well. For best cleaning and to avoid possible rusting of unfinished  
surfaces, do not clean in a dishwasher. Replace the burner grates after  
cleaning.  
1. Is the electrical cord securely inserted in the electrical outlet?  
2. Is the circuit breaker open, or is the fuse blown?  
3. Is there a gas supply to the unit?  
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  
Surface Burners / Porcelain Caps  
The porcelain caps on the burners should be routinely removed and  
cleaned. Always clean after a spillover. Keeping the burner caps clean will  
prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame.  
To clean, pull the burner straight up from the burner base. Wipe off  
surface burner caps with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth after each use.  
Use a plasitc scrubbing pad for cooked on foods. For best cleaning and to  
avoid possible rusting of unfinished surfaces, do not clean in dishwasher. If  
ports are clogged, clean with a straight pin. Do not enlarge or distort the  
ports. Do not use a toothpick to clean the ports since they will have a  
tendency to break. When replacing burners, carefully align the tab  
underneath the cap with the slot in the burner base.  
b. Serial Number  
c. Date of Purchase  
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 at (888) 845-4641 or  
write to:  
Aluminum Base  
VIKING RANGE CORPORATION  
PREFERRED SERVICE  
111 Front Street  
Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA  
The aluminum base should be wiped regularly with hot soapy water  
at the end of each cooling period. Do not use steel wool, abrasive cloths,  
cleanser, or powders. To remove encrusted materials, soak the area with a  
hot towel to loosen the material, then use a wooden or nylon spatula. Do  
not use a metal knife, spatula, or any other material tool to scrape the  
aluminum base.  
Record the following information indicated below. You will need it if service  
is ever required. The serial number and model number for your surface unit  
is located on the exterior bottom panel of the burner box in the right rear  
corner.  
Stainless Steel Parts / Control knobs  
All stainless steel parts should be wiped regularly with hot soapy  
water at the end of the cooling period and with a liquid cleaner designed for  
stainless steel. Do not use steel wool, abrasive cloths, abrasive cleanser or  
powders. If it is necessary to scrape stainless steel to remove encrusted  
material, 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. 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.  
Model Number  
Date of Purchase  
Dealers Name  
Address  
Serial Number  
Date Installed  
Power Failure  
If service requires installation of parts, use only authorized parts to ensure  
protection under the warranty.  
Since electronic ignition is used, electrical power failure will affect  
the unit. The electric igniters will not work. The unit surface burners can still  
be used, but only when the burners are lit manually with a match.  
PLEASE RETAIN THE MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE  
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Notes . . . .  
BUILT-IN GAS SURFACE UNIT WARRANTY  
ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY  
Built-in gas surface units and all of their component parts, 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  
original retail purchase. 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.  
*Painted, porcelain 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.  
Viking 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 surface burner which fails due to defective materials or workmanship in normal household use during the second  
through 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, food service locations and  
institutional food service locations.  
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 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  
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 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. Warrantors 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 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 agent, or Viking Range  
Corporation. Provide model and serial 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 should, however, 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 surface burner 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.  
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