Viking DDOE305SS Use and Care Manual - Page 22

Operation Convection Dehydrate/Defrost Convection Dehydrate DANGER This oven is designed not only to cook, but also to dehydrate fruits and vegetables. 1. Prepare the food as recommended. 2. Arrange the food on drying racks (not included with the oven; contact a local store handling speciality cooking utensils). 3. Set the appropriate low temperature and turn the selector to "TRU CONV". CAUTION You must carefully check the food during the dehydration process to ensure that it does not catch fire. Convection Defrost 1. Place the frozen food on a baking sheet. 2. Set the temperature control to "OFF". 3. Turn the selector to "TRU CONV". WARNING To avoid sickness and food waste, DO NOT allow defrosted food to remain in the oven for more than 2 hours. NOTICE DO NOT turn the Temperature Control on during defrosting. Turning the convection fan on will accelerate the natural defrosting of the food without the heat. DANGER 42 CAUTION Cleaning and Maintenance Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when maintained properly and kept clean. Cooking equipment is no exception. Your oven must be kept clean and maintained properly. Oven Surfaces Several different finishes have been used in your electric oven. Cleaning instructions for each surface are given below. Your oven features a Self-Clean cycle for the oven interior. See "Self-Clean Cycle" for complete instructions. NEVER USE AMMONIA, STEEL WOOL PADS OR ABRASIVE CLOTHS, CLEANSERS, OVEN CLEANERS, OR WARNING ABRASIVE POWDERS. THEY CAN PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR OVEN. 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. Stainless Steel Parts Some stainless steel parts may have a protective wrap, which must be peeled off. All stainless steel body parts should be wiped regularly with DANGER hot, soapy water at the end of each cooling period and with liquid cleaner designed for this material when soapy water will not do the job. If build-up occurs, DO NOT use steel wool, or abrasive cloths, cleaners, or powders. If it is necessary to scrape stainless steel surface to remove encrusted material, soak area with hot, wet 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 surfaces. Scratches are almost impossible to remove. Brass Parts CAUTION All special ordered brass parts are coated with an epoxy coating. DO NOT USE BRASS CLEANERS OR ABRASIVE CLEANERS ON ANY BRASS PARTS. All brass body parts should be wiped regularly with hot, soapy water. When hot, soapy water will not do the job, use everyday household cleaners that are not abrasive. 43 Product Care