Viking VDSC536T Quick Reference Guide - Page 1

Lighting the Burners

All burners are ignited by electric

ignition. There are no open-flame,

“standing” pilots.

VariSimmer

™

Simmering is a cooking technique in

which foods are cooked in hot liquids kept at or just

barely below the boiling point of water. Simmering

ensures gentler treatment than boiling to prevent food

from toughening and/or breaking up. The size of the

pan and the volume of food can have a significant effect

on how high or low a flame is needed for simmering.

For this reason, Viking range and rangetop burners are

engineered with a VariSimmer setting. The VariSimmer

setting is not just one simmer setting, but provides a

variable range of simmer settings. This variable range of

simmer settings allows you to adjust the flame height to

achieve the best simmer depending on the type and

quantity of food being simmered. It is this ability that

makes the VariSimmer setting the most accurate and

trustworthy simmer on the market.

TruPower Plus

™

Burner

(where applicable)

Certain model ranges are equipped with a TruPower

Plus 18,500 BTU burner in the front right burner

position. This burner is designed to provide extra high

heat output, especially when using large pans, and

should be used for boiling large quantities or if you

need to bring something to a boil quickly. While

TruPower Plus burner has the extra power needed to

bring large quantities of liquid to a boil rapidly, it is

also able to be turned down low enough to provide a

very low and delicate simmer making this burner the

most versatile on the market.

Griddle/Simmer Plate

(where applicable)

The optional 15,000 BTU griddle is constructed of

machined steel with a blanchard finish and is uniquely

designed to offer excellent cooking performance as well

as easy clean up. The griddle is equipped with an

electronic thermostat to maintain an even temperature

across the griddle once the desired temperature has

been set. The griddle has a power “ON” indicator light

which glows when the griddle thermostat has been

turned on. This will cycle on and off as needed to

indicate the thermostat is maintaining the selected

temperature. Before the griddle is used, it is important

to season the griddle. See instructions in the Use &

Care for steps on seasoning the griddle.

Char-Grill

(where applicable)

The optional 18,000 BTU char-grill is equipped with a

single piece, heavy-duty porcelainized cast-iron grill

grate for easy movement of grilling items. Beneath the

grill grate are two slotted porcelainized flavor generator

plates which are designed to catch drippings and

circulate a smoke flavor back into the food. Beneath the

flavor generator plates is a two piece drip pan which

catches any drippings that might pass beyond the flavor

generator plates. This unique grilling system is designed

to provide outdoor quality grilling indoors.

Clock Display (General)

When AC power is applied (including after

a power loss), CLOCK display shows a flashing

“12:00” and begins incremental time. Once set, clock

is “ON” or “OFF” based on user’s last setting.

To turn “ON”:

If time is off, any key press will turn on

TIME display. When range is turned “ON” following the

selection of FUNCTION or TEMPERATURE, TIME

display turns “ON”.

To turn “OFF”:

Turn the range “OFF”. If TIME is on

display, a second press of “OFF” button will turn off

TIME display.

Programming Clock

(Clock defaults to 12:00 and

flashes when first powered

up or if power is interrupted.)

1. Press “CLOCK/PROBE”

button. The clock display

will flash.

2. Toggle ”SELECTOR” right to increase or left to

decrease to set desired time. Time will scroll in

1 minute increments per individual toggle. If

”SELECTOR” is held in either right or left position,

time will increase or decrease in 10 minute

increments until desired time is reached. Clock

automatically rolls from AM to PM.

3. Push in

”SELECTOR” to

accept time and

start timer or after 5

seconds, time will

auto-accept.

(When clock is set

and needs to be

changed, press ”CLOCK/PROBE” button and

follow the two steps above. CLOCK display will

flash when activated.)

Setting the Clock

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3

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Oven light

Two

tilt-proof

racks

Concealed bake element

One

TruGlide™

rack

Oven light

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Broil element

TruConvec™ element

(behind baffle)

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Right Oven Selector Controls

Left Rear Burner

Control Knob

(15,000 BTU)

Left Front Burner

Control Knob

(15,000 BTU)

Left Oven

Selector Control

Knob

Right Front Burner

Control Knob

(15,000 BTU)

Right Rear Burner

Control Knob

(15,000 BTU)

Left Display

(Clock & Time)

Left Oven

Temperature

Control Knob

Self-Clean

Oven Indicator

Light

Grill Control

Knob

Griddle Control

Knob

Right Display

(Function & Temp.)

Left

Oven Temperature

Indicator light

Griddle

Indicator Light

Oven Controls

BAKE (Two-

Element Bake)

Full power heat is

radiated from the

bake element in

the bottom of the

oven cavity and

supplemental heat is

radiated from the

broil element. This

function is recommended for single rack baking. Many

cookbooks contain recipes to be cooked in the

conventional manner. Conventional baking/roasting is

particularly suitable for dishes that require a high

temperature. Use this setting for baking, roasting, and

casseroles.

CONV BAKE

(Convection

Bake)

The bottom element

operates at full

power, and the

top broil element

operates at

supplemental power.

The heated air is

circulated by the motorized fan in the rear of the oven

providing a more even heat distribution. This even

circulation of air equalizes the temperature throughout

the oven cavity and eliminates the hot and cold spots

found in conventional ovens. A major benefit of

convection baking is the ability to prepare food in

quantity using multiple racks—a feature not possible in

a standard oven.

TRU CONV

(TruConvec™)

The rear element only

operates at full power.

There is no direct

heat from the bottom

or top elements. The

motorized fan in the

rear of the oven

circulates air in the

oven cavity for even heating. Use this setting for foods

that require gentle cooking such as pastries, souffles,

yeast breads, quick breads and cakes. Breads, cookies,

and other baked goods come out evenly textured with

golden crusts. No special bakeware is required. Use

this function for single rack baking, multiple rack baking,

roasting, and preparation of complete meals. This

setting is also recommended when baking large

quantities of baked goods at one time.

Oven Functions and Settings

Clock/Probe

Button

Allows clock to be set to desired time.

When probe is connected, use this button

to set desired temperature

Min/Sec Timer

Button

Allows timer to be set to desired time.

Cook Time

Button

Set a specific amount of time and a

specific cooking function to be performed.

Stop Time

Button

Set a delay bake time, giving an amount of

time before baking begins and an amount

of time for the duration of baking.

Oven Function

Button

Set the appropriate oven function

including: Bake, Convection Bake,

TruConvec™, Broil, Convection Broil,

Convection Roast, Auto Roast, Defrost,

Dehydrate, Proof, and Self-Clean.

Oven Temp

Button

Allows appropriate oven temperature to be set.

Off Button*

First press turns oven off. Second press turns

off time display. Activates Control Lock if

pressed in conjunction with

Clear/Settings button.

Clear/Settings

Button*

Press Clear to acknowledge an expired timer.

Press Clear to cancel a function. When setting

a function, time etc., press the Clear key to

revert to previous setting.

CLOCK/

PROBE

OVEN

FUNC

OVEN

TEMP

OFF

CLEAN/

SETTINGS

MIN/SEC

TIMER

COOK

TIME

STOP

TIME

SET

STOP TIMER NO PROBE

COOK TIME ON DELAY

HR

MIN

AM

PM

12:00

Clock Display

Surface Operation

*Note:

These keys have added importance.

CONV ROAST

(Convection

Roast)

The convection

element runs in

conjunction with

the inner and outer

broil elements.

The reversible

convection fan runs

at a higher speed in each direction. This transfer

of heat (mainly from the convection element) seals

moisture inside of large roasts. A time savings is

gained over existing, single fan convection roast

modes. Use this setting for whole turkeys, whole

chickens, hams, etc.

AUTO ROAST (Auto Roast)

Use this function to simplify roasting by automatically

searing the outside of roasts. When Set Auto Roast

Temperature is reached, one long beep will sound and

the display will show “SEARING.” The oven will remain

at searing temperature (set temperature plus 100ºF) for

30 minutes. If set, Cook Time timer will begin.

CONV BROIL

(Convection

Broil)

The top element

operates at full

power. This function

is exactly the same

as regular broiling

with the additional

benefit of air

circulation by the motorized fan in the rear

of the oven. Smoke is reduced since the airflow also

reduces peak temperatures on the food. Use this

setting for broiling thick cuts of meats.

HI BROIL

Heat radiates from

both broil elements,

located in the top

of the oven cavity,

at full power. The

distance between

the foods and the

broil elements

determines broiling

speed. For fast broiling, food may be as close as

2 inches (5 cm) to the broil element or on the top

rack. Fast broiling is best for meats where rare

to medium doneness is desired. Use this setting for

broiling small and average cuts of meat.

MED BROIL

Inner and outer

broil elements

pulse on and off to

produce less heat

for slow broiling.

Allow about

4 inches (10 cm)

between the top

surface of the food

and the broil element. Slow broiling is best for

chicken and ham in order to broil food without over-

browning it. Use this setting for broiling small and

average cuts of meat.

LOW BROIL

This mode uses

only a fraction of

the available power

to the inner broil

element for

delicate top-

browning. The

inner broil element

is on for only part

of the time. Use this setting to gently brown meringue

on racks 3 or 4 in 3-4 minutes.

DEHYDRATE (Convection Dehydrate)

This oven is designed not only to cook, but also to

dehydrate fruits and vegetables by removing water

DEFR0ST

(Convection Defrost)

Use this function to defrost foods.

PROOF

Use this setting to allow yeast dough to rise.

Temperature can be set between 90º and 110ºF

(32º to 44ºC).

SELF CLEAN

Use this function to clean oven.

two-element bake

BAKE

convection bake

CONV BAKE

TruConvec™

TRU CONV

convection roast

CONV ROAST

convection broil

CNV BRL

high broil

BROIL HI

medium broil

BROIL MED

low broil

BROIL LOW

Griddle/Simmer Plate Operation/Settings

•

Turn the griddle control knob to desired

temperature setting.

•

ALWAYS

turn off when not in use, or lower

the heat between cooking loads.

Grill Operation/Settings

• Turn on ventilator (separate product).

• Turn control knob to HI.

• Preheat on HI for 5 to 10 minutes.

• Place food on grill, cook as desired.

Note:

VDSC548T4GQ model range shown here.

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