Viking Use & Care Manual Viking Range Corporation 111 Front Street Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA (662) 455-1200 For product information, call 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641) or visit the Viking Web site at vikingrange.com 6”H.
Congratulations Your purchase of a Viking hood attests to the importance you place upon the quality and performance of the major appliances you use. With minimal care, as outlined in this manual, your new hood is designed to provide you with years of reliable service. Please take a few minutes to learn about its proper and efficient use and care. This manual will provide you with the information you need to become familiar with your hood’s care and operation. Your complete satisfaction is our ultimate goal.
Getting Started Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating this appliance. ALWAYS contact the manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.
Getting Started WARNING To reduce the risk of a rangetop grease fire: • NEVER leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boil-overs cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings. • ALWAYS turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when cooking flaming foods. • Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filters. • Use proper pan size. ALWAYS use cookware appropriate for the size of the cooking area.
Settings and Functions Although the hood is cleaned upon completion of the manufacturing process, you will probably need to clean your hood again after installation. Wipe the surface of the hood with a good household cleaner applied with a soft cloth, or stainless steel polish, depending on the finish of your hood. This will leave a protective finish on the hood. Hood Operation Your hood is equipped with a heat sensor thermostat.
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance Maintaining Charcoal Filter (Recirculating Hoods Only) CAUTION Replace the charcoal filters every 6 months to 1 year depending on the amount and type of cooking you do. Unplug power cords from control panel before cleaning or servicing hoods. To replace, remove the baffle/charcoal filter assembly and slide the charcoal filter out of the channel and replace with a new one. DO NOT put the charcoal filters in the dishwasher.
Cleaning and Maintenance Service Information Renewing Enamel Finish If service is required, call your dealer or authorized service agency. The name of the authorized service agency can be obtained from the dealer or distributor in your area. If discoloration occurs, you should thoroughly polish the finish on your hood to renew its gloss and luster and to remove any grease residue which may have a yellowing effect. Use any good enamel polish, refrigerator polish, or automotive polish.
Warranty 6”H. WALL HOOD WARRANTY ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY Built-in hoods/ventilators and all of their component parts, except as detailed below*, are warranted to be free from defective materials or workmanship in normal household use for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase. NOTE: Viking Range ventilator kits are designed specifically for use with Viking Range hoods. Use of any non-Viking Range ventilator kits VOIDS the hood warranty.