Viking F1484D - Manual (Page 4)

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Surface Cooking
Cooking Utensils
Each cook has his or her own preference for the particular cooking
utensils that are most appropriate for the type cooking being done.
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, earthern ware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for glass rangetop use without breaking due to the
sudden change in temperature. As with any cookware, yours should be
in good condition and free from excessive dents on the bottom to
provide maximum performance and convenience.
CAUTION
Using cast iron cookware on the glass rangetop is not recommended.
Cast iron retains heat and may result in rangetop damage.
Before You Use Your New Rangetop/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.
Glass Rangetop
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.
Oven
Before first use, wipe interior with soapy water and dry thoroughly.
Cooking Utensil Guidelines
Type Response to temp. Recommended Usage
Changes
Aluminum Heats and cools quickly Frying, Braising, Roasting
May leave metal
markings on rangetop
Cast Iron Heats and cools quickly Not recommended.
Retains excessive heat
and may damage
rangetop.
Copper, Heats and cools quickly Gourmet cooking, wine
tin lined sauces, egg dishes.
Enamelware Response depends on base Not recommended.
metal Heats too slowly.
Imperfections in enamel
may scratch rangetop.
Glass Ceramic Heats and cools slowly Not recommended.
Heats too slowly.
Imperfections in glass
may scratch rangetop.
Stainless Steel Heats and cools at moderate Soups, sauces,
rate vegetables, general
cooking.
Operating the Single Front or Rear Element
Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise to the desired
setting. The element will cycle on and off to maintain the desired heat
setting. When finished, turn all controls to OFF.
Operating the Rear and Bridge Element
Push in and turn the right rear control knob clockwise to the desired
setting. The rear element and the bridge element will cycle on and off to
maintain the desired heat setting. When finished, turn all controls OFF.
Hot Surface Indicator Lights
The range has four hot surface indicator lights. They are located in the
center of the glass rangetop. The hot surface indicator light will glow red
when the corresponding element is turned on. The light will remain on
after turning off the control knob until the corresponding element has
cooled to a safe temperature.