Viking VDR548 Use and Care Manual - Page 8
Before Using Range, Oven Functions and Settings
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Before Using Range 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 range thoroughly with hot, soapy water. There may be some burn off and odors on first use of the appliance-this is normal. Oven Important! Before first use, wipe interior with soapy water and dry thoroughly. Then set the oven selector to bake, the temperature knob to 450°F, and operate for an hour. All VDR5 Gas models include: •Exclusive! VSH™ (VariSimmer-to-high) Pro Sealed Burner System front right burner equipped with TruPower Plus™ 18,500 BTU burner. All other burners equipped with 15,000 BTU's. •Exclusive VariSimmerTM Setting for all burners provides gentle, even simmering. •Exclusive SureSparkTM Ignition System with automatic re-ignition for consistent and reliable ignition on all burners. •Exclusive one-piece tooled and porcelainized cooking surface contains spills for easy cleaning. •Five baking performance modes-including convection baking and convection broiling-providing air circulation for shorter cooking times with even results. •Split baking and broiling elements-which reduces preheating time and provides greater control and more even heating. •A profiled, concealed bake element for easier cleaning. •Two halogen lights illuminate the oven cavity with less glare. •Six rack positions and three racks provide ample space for your baking needs. •This appliance is certified by Star-K to meet strict regulations in conjunction with specific instructions found on www.stark.org Oven Functions and Settings BAKE (Natural Airflow Bake) Use this setting for baking, roasting, and casseroles. CONVECTION BAKE Use this setting to bake and roast foods at the same time with minimal taste transfer. TRU CONV (TruConvec™) - Use this bake setting for multi-rack baking for breads, cakes, cookies (up to 6 racks of cookies at once). CONVECTION ROAST (Convection Roast) - Use this setting for roasting whole turkeys, whole chickens, hams, etc. CONVECTION BROIL (Infrared Convection Broil) - Use this setting to broil thick cuts of meat. HI BROIL - Use this setting for broiling dark meats at 1" thickness or less where rare or medium doneness is desired. MED BROIL - Use this setting for broiling white meats such as chicken or meats greater than 1" thick that would be over-browned in high broil. LOW BROIL - Use this setting for delicate broiling such as meringue. SELF CLEAN - Use this function to clean oven. CONVECTION DEHYDRATE (Convection Bake with heat) - Use this function to dehydrate fruits and vegetables. CONVECTION DEFROST (Convection Bake without heat) - Use this function to defrost foods. PROOF (Left oven on 48"W. models) - Use this setting to allow yeast dough to rise. Note: For more information on oven functions see "Operation" section. 8
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