Viking RVGC33615BSS - User Manual

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Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

Explains hazard symbols (Danger, Warning, Caution) and their associated meanings and risks.

General Safety Warnings

Provides crucial safety advice for installation, operation, gas leaks, and fire prevention.

Fire and Smoke Prevention

Guidelines to prevent fire and smoke hazards during appliance operation.

Child Safety Precautions

Details precautions to prevent child injury when using the appliance.

Operation

Surface Burner Operation

Details on lighting, igniting, and controlling surface burners for efficient cooking.

Troubleshooting

Common Problems and Solutions

Lists common issues like igniter problems and flame issues with their potential remedies.

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

Explains hazard symbols (Danger, Warning, Caution) and their associated meanings and risks.

General Safety Warnings

Provides crucial safety advice for installation, operation, gas leaks, and fire prevention.

Fire and Smoke Prevention

Guidelines to prevent fire and smoke hazards during appliance operation.

Child Safety Precautions

Details precautions to prevent child injury when using the appliance.

Operation

Surface Burner Operation

Details on lighting, igniting, and controlling surface burners for efficient cooking.

Troubleshooting

Common Problems and Solutions

Lists common issues like igniter problems and flame issues with their potential remedies.

This document is a Use & Care Manual for the Viking 3 Series Built-In Gas Cooktops, providing essential information for safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. It emphasizes safety precautions, proper cooking techniques, and cleaning procedures to ensure the longevity and optimal performance of the appliance.

Function Description

The Viking 3 Series Built-In Gas Cooktop is designed for residential cooking, offering a versatile range of heat settings for various culinary tasks. It features multiple surface burners, each with an electric spark ignition system that automatically reignites if the flame goes out while gas is flowing. The cooktop is designed with permanently sealed burners, preventing spills from entering the burner box and simplifying cleanup. The control knobs act as both gas valves and electric switches, allowing for precise flame adjustment from a high setting to a low simmer. The cooktop is intended for its described purpose and should not be used as a space heater or for storage of food or cooking utensils.

Usage Features

The cooktop's operation is straightforward, focusing on ease of use and safety. To light a surface burner, the user pushes and turns the appropriate control knob counter-clockwise to any "ON" position. The electric igniters will spark, producing a "clicking" sound, until the burner ignites. Once lit, the flame size can be adjusted by turning the knob to the desired setting. The manual highlights that the igniters may click multiple times before ignition, which is normal.

Key usage tips include:

Flame Adjustment: Always adjust the surface burner flame so it does not extend beyond the bottom edge of the pan. Excessive flame is hazardous, wastes energy, and can damage the appliance, pan, or cabinets.
Cookware Selection: Use pans with flat bottoms and sturdy, cool-to-the-touch handles. Avoid unstable, warped, or loose-handled pans. Cookware should be large enough to contain food and prevent boilovers, especially during deep-fat frying.
Handle Positioning: Turn pan handles toward the side or back of the appliance, away from adjacent burners or the edge of the counter, to minimize burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage.
Unattended Cooking: Never leave a surface cooking operation unattended, particularly when using high heat or deep-fat frying, as boilovers can cause smoking, greasy spills, and potential fires.
Food Containers: Do not heat unopened food containers, as pressure buildup can cause them to explode.
Deep-Fat Frying: Allow hot fat to cool before attempting to move or handle it.
Ventilation: Ensure the kitchen is well-ventilated, keeping natural venting holes open or using a mechanical ventilation device, especially during prolonged or intensive use of the appliance. If flaming liquor or spirits under an exhaust hood, turn the fan off to prevent flames from spreading.
Power Failure: In case of a power failure, the electric igniters will not work, and manual operation of the appliance is not recommended.

The manual provides a "Surface Heat Settings" guide, offering recommendations for different cooking tasks:

Simmer: For melting small quantities, steaming rice, and simmering sauces.
Low: For melting large quantities.
Med Low: For low-temperature frying (e.g., eggs), simmering large quantities, and heating milk, cream sauces, gravies, and puddings.
Med: For sautéing, browning, braising, pan-frying, and maintaining a slow boil on large quantities.
Med High: For high-temperature frying, pan broiling, and maintaining a fast boil on large quantities.
High: For quickly boiling water and deep-fat frying in large cookware.

Maintenance Features

Proper cleaning and maintenance are crucial for the cooktop's performance and longevity. The manual provides detailed instructions for cleaning various parts, emphasizing safety precautions such as ensuring all controls are OFF and the cooktop is cool before cleaning.

Key maintenance features and tips include:

Surface Burners: Wipe up spills immediately after they occur and before they burn on. After the burner and grate cool, lift off the burner grate, wash it in warm soapy water, and then remove and clean the burner cap and burner head.
Burner Caps: Routinely remove and clean burner caps with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth after each use. For cooked-on foods, use a non-abrasive cleanser (like Bon Ami™) and a soft brush or pad. Dry thoroughly to prevent rusting. Do not clean burner caps in a dishwasher or self-cleaning oven.
Burner Head: If burner head ports are clogged, clean them with a straight pin, being careful not to enlarge or distort the ports. When replacing the burner head, align the tabs underneath with the outside edge of the burner base and ensure the burner cap is level.
Burner Base: Wipe the burner base regularly with hot soapy water after each cooling period. For encrusted materials, soak the area with a hot towel to loosen the material, then use a wooden or nylon spatula. Do not use metal knives, spatulas, or other metal tools to scrape the aluminum base.
Cooktop Surfaces: Several finishes may be used on the cooktop. The manual strictly warns against using ammonia, steel wool pads, abrasive cloths, cleansers, oven cleaners, or abrasive powders, as these can permanently damage the cooktop.
Control Panel: Clean with hot, soapy water and a soft, clean cloth. Do not spray liquids directly onto the control panel or use cleaners containing ammonia, abrasives, or stainless steel cleaners on surfaces with graphics, as this can remove them.
Control Knobs: Remove knobs by pulling them straight off. Wash in detergent and warm water, dry completely, and push firmly back onto the stem. Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or abrasives.
Stainless Steel Parts: Wipe stainless steel parts regularly with hot, soapy water. For stubborn stains, use a liquid cleaner designed for stainless steel. Avoid steel wool, abrasive cloths, cleansers, or powders. For encrusted materials, soak with hot towels and use a wooden or nylon spatula or scraper. Immediately wipe up citrus or tomato juice spills, as citric acid can permanently discolor stainless steel.

The manual also includes a troubleshooting section to address common issues such as igniters not working, continuous sparking, or distorted flames, providing possible causes and remedies. It emphasizes the importance of using authorized parts for service to ensure warranty protection.

Viking RVGC33615BSS Specifications

General

Style	sealed burner; drop-in
Color	stainless steel
Griddle	no
Continuous Grates	yes
Ignition	electronic
Induction	no
Number of Burners	5
Downdraft Vent	no
Control Type	knobs
Electrical Requirements	115v; 50/60hz; 4 ft., 3-wire cord with grounded 3-prong plug attached to product
Fuel	gas
Voltage	115 volts
Current	15

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	21 inch
Height	4 3/8 inch
Width	36 3/4 inch
Cutout Depth	20" min. - 20 1/4" max.
Cutout Height	3" min. burner box only, 5" min. for gas outlet not including regulator
Cutout Width	35 1/4" min. - 35 7/8" max.