Viking Cooktop RDECU206 User Manual

Installation  
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 Website at vikingrange.com  
Built-In Electric Cooktop  
F20968B EN  
(021513)  
 
IMPORTANTPlease Read and Follow  
Dimensions  
30” Electric Cooktop  
36” Electric Cooktop  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
Be sure the electric power is  
off from the breaker box to the  
junction box until the cooktop  
is installed and ready to  
BURN HAZARD  
The use of cabinets for  
storage above the appliance  
may result in potential burn  
operate. The junction box should be  
connected to a suitable ground.  
hazard. Combustible items  
may ignite, metallic items may become  
hot and cause burns. If a cabinet storage  
is to provided the risk can be reduced by  
installing a range hood that projects  
horizontally a minimum of 5" (12.7 cm)  
beyond the bottom of the cabinets.  
36-3/4”  
30-3/4”  
WARNING  
(93.3 cm)  
(78.1 cm)  
The electrical power to the  
unit must be shut off while line  
connections are being made.  
Failure to do so could result  
in serious injury or death.  
21”  
21”  
(53.4 cm)  
(53.4 cm)  
WARNING  
ELECTRICAL  
GROUNDING  
45” Electric Cooktop  
WARNING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
This cooktop must be electrically  
grounded in accordance with local codes  
or, in the absence of codes, with the  
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA-70  
– latest edition. FOR PERSONAL  
SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
PROPERLY GROUNDED.  
FIRE AND ELECTRICAL  
SHOCK HAZARD  
DO NOT use an extension  
cord with this appliance. Such  
use may result in fire, electrical  
shock, or other personal injury.  
45”  
(114.3 cm)  
21”  
(53.4 cm)  
1-5/8”  
(4.1 cm)  
3-1/8”  
4-1/2”  
(7.9 cm)  
(11.4 cm)  
21”  
(53.4 cm)  
Side view  
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Specifications  
Cutout Dimensions  
Electric Cooktop  
RDECU106 30”W  
RDECU166 36”W  
RDECU256 45”W  
Description  
Overall width  
30-3/4” (78.1 cm)  
36-3/4” (93.3 cm)  
45” (114.3 cm)  
Overall height  
from bottom  
4-1/2” (11.4 cm)  
B
Overall depth  
from rear  
21” (53.3 cm)  
Cutout width  
Minimum  
Maximum  
A
28-7/8” (73.3 cm)  
29-7/8” (75.9 cm)  
34-7/8” (88.5 cm)  
35-7/8” (91.1 cm)  
43-1/8” (109.5 cm)  
44-1/8” (112.1 cm)  
C
Cutout height  
with conduit  
4-1/8” (10.5 cm)  
Cutout depth  
Minimum  
20” (50.8 cm)  
20-1/4” (51.4 cm)  
Maximum  
Electrical requirements  
240/208v 50/60hz  
Maximum  
amp usage  
240V—40.0 amps  
208V—34.6 amps  
240V—48.4 amps  
208V—34.6 amps  
240V  
2000/1000 watts  
1200 watts  
208V  
2000/1000 watts  
1200 watts  
240V  
2000/1000 watts  
1200 watts  
208V  
2000/1000 watts  
1200 watts  
Surface element rating  
Right front  
Right rear  
Center triple  
Center double  
Left front  
1100/1000/1100 watts 1100/1000/1100 watts 1100/1000/1100 watts 1100/1000/1100 watts  
N/A  
N/A  
2000/1000 watts  
2000/1000 watts  
1200 watts  
2000/1000 watts  
2000/1000 watts  
1200 watts  
2000/1000 watts  
1200 watts  
2000/1000 watts  
1200 watts  
Left rear  
Approximate  
shipping weight  
52 lb. (23.6 kg)  
60 lb. (27.0 kg)  
71 lb. (32.2 kg)  
RDECU206  
28-7/8” (73.3 cm) min. to 34-7/8” (88.5 cm) min. to 43-1/8” (109.5 cm) min. to  
29-7/8” (75.9 cm) max. 35-7/8” (91.1 cm) max. 44-1/8” (112.1 cm) max.  
20” (50.8 cm) min. to 20-1/4” (51.4 cm) max.  
2-1/2” (6.4 cm) min.  
RDECU266  
RDECU256  
A
B
C
Note: Based on 24” deep cabinet with 3/4” backsplash.  
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Clearance Dimensions  
(Proximity to Cabinets)  
Clearance Dimensions  
(Wood/Composite Overlay)  
Proximity to Side Cabinet Installation  
• The cooktop may be installed directly to  
existing base cabinets.  
• The cooktop CANNOT be installed  
directly adjacent to sidewalls, tall cabinets,  
tall appliances, or other side vertical  
surfaces above 36” (91.4 cm) high. There  
must be a minimum of 6” (15.2 cm) side  
clearance from the cooktop to such  
combustible surfaces above the  
Minimum Clearances from Adjacent  
Combustible Construction  
• Above countertop 36” (91.4 cm) minimum  
• Side 6” (15.2 cm)  
• Rear 0” (0.0 cm)  
• Within 6” side clearance. Wall cabinets no  
deeper than 13” (33.0 cm)  
• Must be minimum 18” (45.7 cm) above  
countertop  
• Wall cabinets directly above the product  
must be minimum 36” (91.4 cm) above  
the countertop  
The bottom of a standard hood should be  
W
o
od/Composite  
Overlay  
30” (76.2 cm) min. to 36” (91.4 cm) max.  
above the countertop. This would typically  
result in the bottom of the hood being  
66” (167.6 cm) to 72” (182.9 cm) above the  
floor. Refer to the rangehood installation  
instructions for additional information. These  
dimensions provide for safe and efficient  
operation of the hood.  
66”min.  
24”  
(167.6 cm)  
(61.0 cm)  
36” (91.4 cm) counter height.  
to  
72”max.  
30”min.  
• Within the 6” (15.2 cm) side clearance to  
combustible vertical surfaces above  
36” (91.4 cm), the maximum wall cabinet  
depth must be 13” (33.0 cm) and wall  
cabinets within this 6” (15.2 cm) side  
clearance must be 18” (45.7 cm) above  
the 36” (91.4 cm) high countertop.  
• Wall cabinet above the cooktop  
must be a minimum of 36”  
(182.9 cm)  
(7  
6.2 cm)  
to  
36”max.  
(9  
1.4 cm)  
W
o
od/Composite  
Overlay  
(91.4 cm) above the countertop  
for a full width of the cooktop.  
The minimum height requirement  
does NOT apply if a rangehood is  
installed over the cooking surface.  
13” max.  
33.0 cm)  
(
36” min.  
Wall Installation  
66”min.  
)
(91.4 cm)*  
m
(167.6 cm)  
18” min.  
30”  
30”min.  
6.2 cm)  
6” min.  
(15.2 cm)**  
(45.7 c  
(7  
(76.2 cm)  
to  
72”max.  
(182.9 cm)  
to  
36”max.  
(9  
6”  
5
)
1.4 cm)  
m
c
2
.
1
(
0” min.  
(0.0 cm)  
36” min.  
91.4 cm)  
(
3-1/8”  
(7.9 cm)  
Dimensions shown are for use  
with combustible surfaces unless  
otherwise stated.  
*Note: 36” minimum unless using a hood.  
**Note: Only applies to combustible surfaces.  
***Note: Refer to installation of holddown brackets on page 13 for  
minimum clearances under counter  
Island Installation  
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Electrical Requirements  
General Information  
Electrical Requirements  
Electrical Connection  
READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNING  
AND CAUTION INFORMATION WHEN  
INSTALLING THIS APPLIANCE.  
WARNING  
ELECTRICAL  
GROUNDING  
Check your local codes regarding this unit.  
This cooktop is supplied with a 3-wire, A.C.  
208Y/120 volt or 120/240 volt, 60 HZ  
electrical system. A white (neutral) is not  
needed for this unit. See next section for  
grounding instructions. It should be fused  
separately.  
WARNING  
The electrical power to the  
unit must be shut off while line  
connections are being made.  
Failure to do so could result  
• All openings in the wall behind the  
appliance in the floor under the appliance  
shall be sealed  
INSTRUCTIONS  
This cooktop must be electrically  
grounded in accordance with local codes  
or, in the absence of codes, with the  
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA-70  
– latest edition. FOR PERSONAL  
SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
PROPERLY GROUNDED.  
• Keep appliance area clear and free from  
combustible materials, gasoline and other  
flammable vapors.  
• Disconnect the electrical supply prior to  
servicing or cleaning.  
• When removing the cooktop for service  
and/or cleaning, disconnect AC power  
supply.  
• Electrical requirements are listed in the  
product specifications under the “Electrical  
Requirements” section.  
in serious injury or death.  
Refer to the specifications chart and the  
identification label on the bottom of the  
burner box for kilowatt rating and  
recommended amperage. House wiring and  
fusing must comply with local codes. If no  
local codes are applicable, wire in  
When making the wire connections, use  
the entire length of the conduit provided  
(3 feet). The conduit must not be cut.  
Connect the red and black leads from the  
unit conduit to the corresponding leads in  
the junction box. The bare ground wire in the  
conduit is connected to the unit frame. When  
connecting to a 3-conductor branch circuit, if  
local codes permit, connect the bare ground  
connector lead of the unit to the branch  
circuit neutral (gray or white in color).  
accordance with the National Electrical  
Code, ANSI/NFPA-70 – latest edition.  
WARNING  
This appliance shall not be used for  
space heating. This information is based  
on safety considerations.  
CAUTION  
WARNING  
Be sure the electric power is  
off from the breaker box to the  
junction box until the cooktop  
is installed and ready to  
FIRE AND ELECTRICAL  
SHOCK HAZARD  
DO NOT use an extension  
cord with this appliance. Such  
use may result in fire, electrical  
shock, or other personal injury.  
operate. The junction box should be  
connected to a suitable ground.  
DO NOT use aGFI circuit.  
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Installation  
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Final Preparation  
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Green  
Neutral  
• Some stainless steel parts may have a  
plastic protective wrap which must be  
peeled off.  
• All stainless steel body parts should be  
wiped with hot, soapy water and with a  
liquid cleaner designed for this material.  
If buildup occurs, DO NOT use steel wool,  
abrasive cloths, cleaners, or powders!  
If it is necessary to scrape stainless steel  
to remove encrusted materials, soak with  
hot, wet cloths to loosen the material,  
then use a wood or nylon scraper.  
DO NOT use a metal knife, spatula, or  
any other metal tool to scrape stainless  
steel! Scratches are almost impossible  
to remove.  
Red  
Black  
Lower cooktop into cutout.  
Connect the red and black leads from the unit conduit  
to the corresponding leads in the junction box.  
Performance Checklist  
Any adjustments necessary that are a result of  
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A qualified installer should carry out the  
following checks:  
the installer not following instructions will be  
the responsibility of the installer, dealer of the  
end user of this product.  
n
Check top surface elements  
1. Check top surface elements – glow red  
when turned on.  
2. Check hot surface indicator lights – glow  
red when corresponding element is hot.  
Cooktop  
Countertop  
Cooktop  
Countertop  
Filler  
Block  
Filler  
Block  
Screw  
Eye Bolt  
Bracket  
Bracket  
After placing cooktop in the cutout, screw brackets to  
burner box with sheet metal screw. (Six bracket  
assemblies included - 2 per side, 1 front, 1 rear)  
Screw sheet metal screws into brackets  
and tighten firmly against bottom of countertop.  
Note: It is recommended to use a filler block between  
the bolt and the underside of the countertop to  
prevent any damage to the countertop. Failure to do  
so may result in cracking or splitting of the countertop.  
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Service & Registration  
Only authorized replacement parts may be used in performing service on the appliance.  
All servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.  
Contact Viking Range Corporation, 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641), for the nearest service parts  
distributor in your area or write to:  
VIKING RANGE CORPORATION  
PREFERRED SERVICE  
1803 Hwy 82W  
Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA  
The serial number and model number for your appliance can be found by looking under the  
cooktop.  
Record the following information indicated below. You will need it if service is ever required.  
Model number ____________________________________________________________________________________  
Serial number _____________________________________________________________________________________  
Date of purchase __________________________________________________________________________________  
Date installed ______________________________________________________________________________________  
Dealer's name _____________________________________________________________________________________  
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________  
These installation instructions should remain with the unit  
for future reference.  
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