Viking VEC5366B Use and Care Manual - Page 6

Getting Started Before Using Cooktop Induction Cookware Induction cooking utilizes magnetic power which reacts with iron in the base of cookware, instantly transforming the pot or pan into the heat source. The heat stops when the cookware is removed. Your cookware MUST have a magnetic layer of steel for your induction cooktop to operate (30.5 cm(11)22m".7acxm. 5)"min. properly. The cookware should have a flat, heavy magnetic bottom and straight sides with a diameter of 5" (13 cm) to 12" (31 cm) to accommodate the various sized elements. The induction cookware should be in good condition and free from excessive dents on the bottom to provide maximum performance and convenience. All Viking cookware is induction friendly, as are most other high-end brands of stainless steel and enamel cookware. Most induction cookware will be suitable for your induction cooktop if a magnet adheres to the bottom surface. • Cookware that is NOT suitable for your induction cooktop includes pottery, glass, aluminum, copper, bronze, and any type of cookware witha footed base. Hot Surface Indicator Lights The cooktop has hot surface indicator lights. They are located to the bottom left of each burner. 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. 10 Before Using Cooktop Operating Single Elements All burners have variable controls. Turn the knob counter-clockwise one click left to achieve the lowest setting. Continue turning counter-clockwise to the Low , Med, or Hi Settings. The final setting once you have turned the knob counter-clockwise to its max is the HI setting. Operating Double Elements (VEC models only) All burners have variable controls. Turn the knob counter- clockwise one click left to achieve the lowest setting for the center element. Continue turning clockwise through the Low, Med, and down to the HI setting. Continuing to turn counter-clockwise will bring you into the Low setting with both elements now activated. From here, continue turning counter-clockwise to activate the Med, and HI settings of both elements. The final setting once you have turned the knob counterclockwise to its max is the Hi setting with both elements activated. Operating Triple Elements (VEC models only) All burners have variable controls. Turn the knob counter-clockwise one click left to achieve the highest setting for the center single element. Continue turning counterclockwise through the Med and down to the Low setting. Continuing to turn counter-clockwise will bring you into the HI setting for the two inner elements combined. From here, continue turning counter-clockwise to go into the Med, and Low settings of both elements. Finally,continuing to turn counter-clockwise will bring you into the HI setting for all three elements combined. Continue turning counterclockwise to turn the elements to the Med and Low setting. 11 Getting Started