Viking Cooktop DECU1064BSB 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  
Designer  
Built-In Electric Cooktops  
F20860 EN  
(062911)  
 
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11. DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS  
Surface Cooking  
Surface areas may become hot enough to cause burns. Surface  
elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. During  
and after use, do not touch or let flammable materials contact  
heating elements until they have had time to cool.  
Cooking Utensils  
Each cook has his or her own preference for the particular cooking  
utensils that are most appropriate for the type of cooking being done.  
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or  
other glazed utensils are suitable for glass cooktop use without breaking  
due to the sudden change in temperature. 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 convenience.  
12. To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and  
spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of  
a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned toward the  
center of the range so that it does not extend over adjacent  
surface elements.  
13. Keep area clean and free from combustible material, gasoline, and  
other flammable liquids. Combustible items (paper, plastic, etc.)  
may ignite and metallic items may become hot and cause burns.  
14. Do not heat unopened food containers; build-up of pressure may  
cause the container to explode and result in injury.  
15. Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is used to  
wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burns.  
Some cleansers can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot  
surface.  
16. Do not cook on a broken cooktop. Spillovers or cleaning solution  
may penetrate a broken glass top and create a risk of electrical  
shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately should your  
cooktop become broken.  
CAUTION  
Using cast iron cookware on the glass cooktop is not recommended.  
Cast iron retains heat and may result in cooktop damage.  
Operating the Single Front or Rear Element  
Push in and turn the corresponding control knob left to the desired  
setting. The element will cycle on and off to maintain the desired heat  
setting. When finished, turn all controls OFF.  
Operating the Rear and Bridge Element  
17. Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware or  
other glazed utensils are suitable for glass cooktop use without  
breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.  
Push in and turn the corresponding control knob right to desired setting.  
The rear element and bridge element will cycle on and off to maintain  
the desired heat setting. When finished, turn all controls to OFF.  
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS-  
Hot Surface Indicator Lights  
The cooktop has hot surface indicator lights. They are located on the  
front of the glass cooktop. The hot surface indicator light will glow red  
when the corresponding element is turned on. The light will remain on  
until the corresponding element has cooled to a safe temperature.  
Before You Use Your New Cooktop  
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.  
Glass Cooktop  
Clean your glass top before the first time you use it. A thorough cleaning  
with a glass top cleaner is recommended. It only takes a minute and puts  
a clean, shiny coating on the glass top before its initial use.  
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Cooking Utensil Guidelines  
Surface Cooking Guide - Suggested Heat Setting  
Food  
Start at Setting  
Complete at Setting  
TYPE  
RESPONSE TO TEMP.  
CHANGES  
RECOMMENDED  
USAGE  
Rice  
Hi - cover, bring water  
to a boil  
Lo - cover, finish timing  
according to directions  
Aluminum  
Heats and cools quickly  
Frying, braising,  
roasting. May leave  
metal markings on  
glass.  
Chocolate  
Candy  
Lo - until melted  
Lo - cook  
Follow recipe  
Pudding,  
pie filling  
Lo - cook according to  
directions  
Cast Iron  
Heats and cools quickly  
Heats and cools quickly  
Not recommended.  
Retains excessive heat  
and may damage  
cooktop.  
Eggs - in shell  
Fried  
Hi - cover, bring to boil  
Hi - until pan is hot  
OFF - let set to desired doneness  
Lo - 2, cook to desired doneness  
Lo - finish cooking  
Poached Hi - bring water to boil  
Copper, Tin  
lined  
Gourmet cooking,  
wine sauces, egg  
dishes.  
Sauces  
Hi - melt fat  
Lo - 2, finish cooking  
Lo - 2, finish cooking  
Soup, stews  
Hi - heat up liquid  
Vegetables  
fresh, frozen  
Hi - cover, bring salted  
water to a boil  
Lo - 2, finish cooking until desired  
tenderness is reached  
Enamel Ware Response depends on base  
metal  
Not recommended.  
Imperfections in  
enamel may scratch  
cooktop.  
Vegetables  
Hi - preheat skillet  
Lo - 2, finish cooking until desired  
tenderness is reached  
Glass Ceramic Heats and cools slowly  
Not recommended.  
Heats too slowly.  
Imperfections in  
enamel may scratch  
cooktop.  
Breads - french 4 - 5, preheat skillet  
toast, pancakes  
Lo - cook to desired browness  
Cooked Cereals Hi - cover, bring water  
grits, oatmeal to boil  
Lo - 2, add cereal and cook  
according to directions  
Bacon, sausage Hi - preheat skillet  
4 -5, cook to desired doneness  
Stainless Steel Heats and cools at moderate Soups, sauces,  
rate vegetables, general  
cooking.  
Swiss Steak  
Hi - melt fat,  
Lo - add liquid, cover, simmer  
until tender  
4 - 5, to brown meat  
Chicken, fried  
Hi - melt fat  
Lo - cook until tender  
4 5 to brown crust  
Hamburgers  
Pork chops  
Hi - preheat skillet  
4 - 5, to brown meat and cook to  
desired doneness  
Pastas  
Hi - bring salted water to 4 - 5, maintain boil until tender  
a boil; add pasta slowly  
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Cooking Substitute Charts  
Cleaning and Maintenance  
Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when maintained  
properly and kept clean. Cooking equipment is no exception. Your  
cooktop must be kept clean and maintained properly.  
In many cases, a recipe requires an ingredient which is not readily  
available or calls for a unit of measure that is not easily recognized. The  
following charts have been provided as useful guides in these situations.  
Glass Ceramic Top  
Ingredient Substitutes  
Cleaning of glass ceramic tops is different from cleaning a standard  
porcelain finish. To maintain and protect the surface of your new glass  
ceramic top, follow these basic steps:  
Recipe Calls for:  
1 Tbsp. cornstarch  
Use:  
2 Tbsp. flour (thickening)  
1 whole egg  
2 egg yolks plus 1 Tbsp. water  
Rub a few drops of ceramic cleaning cream 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.  
1 c. whole milk  
1 c. skim milk plus 2 Tbsp. margarine  
or  
1/2 c. evaporated milk plus 1/2 c.  
water  
For heavy burned soil:  
1. Apply a few drops of glass ceramic cleaning cream to the cool soiled  
area.  
2. Using a damp paper towel, rub cream into burned on area.  
3. Carefully scrape remaining soil with a razor scraper. Hold the scraper  
at a 30° angle against the ceramic surface.  
4. If any soil remains, repeat the steps above. For additional protection,  
after all soil has been removed, polish the entire surface with the  
cleaning cream.  
5. Buff with a dry paper towel. As the cleaning cream cleans, it leaves a  
protective coating on the glass surface. This coating helps to prevent  
buildup 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.  
1 oz. unsweet chocolate  
1 Tbsp. baking powder  
3 Tbsp. cocoa powder plus 1 Tbsp.  
margarine  
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar plus 1/4 tsp.  
baking soda  
1/2 c. butter  
7 Tbsp. shortening or margarine  
1 c. dairy sour cream  
1 Tbsp. lemon juice plus 1 c.  
evaporated milk  
Kitchen Equivalents and Metrics  
Equivalent  
Measure  
1 tablespoon  
2 tablespoon  
1 jigger  
Metric*  
15 ml  
30 ml  
3 teaspoons  
1 ounce  
1 1/2 ounces  
4 tablespoons  
5 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp.  
8 tablespoons  
16 tablespoons  
2 cups  
45 ml  
60 ml  
80 ml  
125 ml  
250 ml  
30 grams  
454 grams  
1 kilogram  
1/4 cup  
1/3 cup  
1/2 cup  
1 cup  
1 pint  
1 pound  
2.21 pounds  
Control Knobs  
Make sure all the control knobs point to the OFF position before  
removing. Pull the knobs straight off. Wash in detergent and warm  
water. Dry completely and replace by pushing firmly onto stem.  
16 ounces  
35.3 ounces  
Stainless Steel  
All stainless steel parts should be wiped regularly with hot, soapy water  
at the end of each cooling period and with liquid stainless steel cleaner  
when soapy water ill not do the job. DO NOT use steel wool, abrasive  
cloths, abrasive cleaners or powders.  
*Rounded for easier measuring  
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Cleaning Problems on Glass Ceramic Top  
Service Information  
If your cooktop should fail to operate:  
•Is the circuit breaker open or is fuse blown?  
Problem  
Brown streaks and  
specks  
Cause  
To Prevent  
Use cleaning cream  
with clean damp  
paper towel.  
To Remove  
Use light application  
of cream with clean  
damp towel.  
Cleaning with  
sponge or cloth  
containing soil-  
laden detergent  
water.  
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  
Clean area with  
cream and damp  
towel, or non-  
abrasive pad.  
Carefully scrape  
with razor held at  
30° angle.  
Wipe up all  
Spatters or  
Blackened burned-  
on spots  
spillovers as soon as  
it is safe and do not  
put plastic items on  
cooking area.  
spillovers onto a hot  
cooking area or  
accidental melting  
of a plastic film,  
such as a bread  
bag.  
b. Serial number  
c. Date of purchase  
d. Name of dealer from whom purchased  
3. Clearly describe the problem that your are having.  
Fine scratches are  
not removable but  
can be minimized  
by daily use of  
Wipe the bottom of  
cookware before  
cooking. Clean top  
daily with cream.  
Inspect surface of  
ceramic cookware  
for rough spots.  
Coarse particles  
(salt, sugar) can get  
caught on the  
bottom of cookware  
and become  
Fine brown/gray  
lines or fine  
scratches or  
abrasions which  
have collected soil  
If you are unable to obtain the name of an authorized service agency,  
or if you continue to have service problems, contact Viking Range  
Corporation at (888) 845-4641, or write to:  
cleaning cream.  
embedded into top.  
Scratches from  
rough cookware.  
VIKING RANGE CORPORATION  
PREFERRED SERVICE  
1803 Hwy 82W  
Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA  
Dampen towel with  
vinegar and water  
and wipe surface.  
Dry with clean  
Use small amount of  
cream. Rinse  
thoroughly before  
drying.  
Use of too much  
cleaning cream or  
use of a soiled  
towel.  
Smearing or  
Streaking  
paper towel.  
Record the following information. You will need it if service is ever  
required. The serial number and model of your cooktop is located on  
the identification plated mounted on the bottom of the burner box.  
Remove metal  
marks with cleaning  
cream.  
Do not slide metal  
objects across glass  
top.  
Sliding or scraping  
metal utensils across  
glass top.  
Metal markings or  
silver/gray marks  
Model Number  
Date of Purchase  
Dealers Name  
Address  
Serial Number  
Date Installed  
Mix cleaning cream  
with water to form  
paste. Scrub  
vigorously. Also try  
using vinegar and  
water mixture.  
Make sure the  
bottom of the  
Condensation from  
cooking may cause  
minerals found in  
water and acids in  
foods to drip onto  
glass and cause  
Hard water spots  
cookware is dry  
before cooking.  
Use cleaning cream  
daily to remove  
mineral deposits.  
grey deposits.  
Turn element to Lo;  
using several paper  
towels, wipe spill up  
immediately. Use  
scraper if needed.  
Watch sugar and  
syrup carefully to  
avoid boilovers.  
Boilover of sugar  
syrup on a hot glass  
top. This can cause  
pitting if not  
Pitting or flaking  
If service requires installation of parts, use only authorized parts to  
ensure protection under the warranty.  
This manual should remain with the cooktop for future reference.  
removed  
immediately.  
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DESIGNER SERIES BUILT-IN ELECTRIC COOKTOPS WARRANTY  
ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY  
Built-in electric cooktops and all of their component parts, except as detailed below*†, are warranted to be free from  
defective materials or workmanship in normal residential use for a period of one (1) year from the date of original retail  
purchase or closing date for new construction, whichever period is longer. 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.  
*FULL NINETY (90) DAY COSMETIC WARRANTY: Product is warranted to be free from cosmetic defects in  
materials or workmanship (such as scratches on stainless steel, paint/porcelain blemishes, etc.) for a period of  
ninety (90) days from the date of original retail purchase or closing date for new construction, whichever period  
is longer. Any defects must be reported to the selling dealer within ninety (90) days from date of original retail  
purchase. Viking Range Corporation uses high quality processes and 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. Therefore, this  
warranty does not apply to color variation attributable to such factors.  
†FULL NINETY (90) DAY WARRANTY IN "RESIDENTIAL PLUS" APPLICATIONS: This full warranty applies to  
applications where use of the product extends beyond normal residential use, but the warranty period for  
products used in such applications is ninety (90) days. Examples of applications covered by this warranty are  
bed and breakfasts, fire stations, private clubs, churches, yachts, etc. Under this "Residential Plus" warranty, the  
product, its components and accessories are warranted to be free from defective material or workmanship for a  
period of ninety (90) days from the date of original retail purchase. This warranty excludes use of the product in  
all commercial locations such as restaurants, food service locations and institutional food service locations.  
FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON BURNERS  
Any halogen element which fails due to defective materials or workmanship in normal household use during the second  
through fifth year from the date of original purchase will be repaired or replaced, free of charge for the part itself, with the  
owner paying all other costs, including labor.  
TERMS AND CONDITIONS  
This warranty extends to the original purchaser of the product warranted hereunder and to each transferee owner of the  
product during the term of the warranty and applies to products purchased and located in the United States and Canada.  
Products must be purchased in the country where service is requested. If the product or one of its component parts  
contains a defect or malfunction during the full warranty period after a reasonable number of attempts by the warrantor to  
remedy the defect or malfunction, the owner is entitled to either a refund or replacement of the product or its component  
part or parts. Replacement of a component part includes its free installation, except as specified under the limited warranty.  
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.  
Owner shall be responsible for proper installation, providing reasonable and necessary maintenance, providing proof of  
purchase upon request, and making the appliance reasonably accessible for service. 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.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from jurisdiction to  
jurisdiction.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY: This warranty shall not apply to damage resulting from abuse, failure to  
provide reasonable and necessary maintenance, accident, delivery, negligence, 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.  
LIMITATION OF REMEDIES AND DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTY  
OWNER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR A CLAIM OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL  
BE THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE.VIKING IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL  
DAMAGE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FOOD OR MEDICINE LOSS, DUE TO PRODUCT FAILURE, WHETHER  
ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE. Some jurisdictions do not allow  
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusions may not apply to  
you. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLICABLE  
TO THIS PRODUCT ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE OF THE APPLICABLE EXPRESS  
WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied  
warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.  
WARRANTY SERVICE  
To obtain warranty service, contact an authorized Viking Range Corporation service agent, or Viking Range Corporation,  
111 Front Street, Greenwood, Mississippi 38930, (888) 845-4641. Provide model and serial number and date of original  
purchase or closing date for a new construction. For the name of your nearest authorized Viking Range Corporation service  
agency, call Viking Range Corporation.  
IMPORTANT: Retain proof of original purchase to establish warranty period.  
Specifications subject to change without notice.  
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