Viking Designer DECU105 User manual

VIKING
USE & CARE MANUAL
built-in electric
in uction cooktop
Viking Range Corporation
111 Front Street
Greenwoo , Mississippi 38930 USA
[phone]
For pro uct information
call 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641)
or visit the Viking Web site at
vikingrange.com
F20111C (022007J)

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1. Use this appliance only for its inten e use as escribe in this
manual. Never use your appliance for warming or heating the
room.
2. Your unit shoul be installe by a qualifie technician. The
appliance must be installe an electrically groun e accor ing to
local co es.
3. Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this appliance
unless specifically recommen e in this manual. All servicing
shoul be referre to a qualifie technician. Warranty service must
be performe by an authorize service agency.
4. The “push-to-turn” knobs of this appliance are esigne to be
chil safe. However, chil ren shoul not be left alone in the
kitchen while the cooktop is in use. CCAAUUTTIIOONN::Do not store items
of interest to chil ren over the unit. Chil ren climbing to reach
items coul be seriously injure .
5. Use proper pan size. This appliance is equippe with one or more
surface units of ifferent size. Refer to the suitable an unsuitable
pots an pans section. Proper relationship of utensil to surface
unit will also improve efficiency.
6. Do not touch the hot surface of the ceramic glass. The in uction
unit itself oes not pro uce any heat uring cooking, however, the
heat from the pan will leave the surface of the ceramic glass hot!
7. Do not cook empty pots or pans.
8. Use only ry pothol ers. Moist or amp pothol ers on hot
surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let pothol ers
touch hot surface areas. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
9. GREASE - Grease is flammable an shoul be han le carefully.
Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan.
Smother with sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease outsi e of utensil
can be extinguishe with baking so a or, if available, a
multipurpose ry chemical or foam type extinguisher. Let fat cool
before attempting to han le it. Wipe up spillovers imme iately.
10. If you are “flaming” liquors or other spirits un er an exhaust,
TURN THE FAN OFF..The raft coul cause the flames to sprea
out of control.
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Your purchase of this pro uct attests to the importance you
place upon the quality an performance of the major appliances you
use. With minimal care, as outline in this gui e, this pro uct is
esigne to provi e you with years of epen able service. Please take
the few minutes necessary to learn the proper an efficient use an
care of this quality pro uct.
We appreciate your choosing a Viking pro uct an hope that
you will again select our pro ucts for your other major appliance
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Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before Your Use Your New Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Surface Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cleaning an Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rear Cover
WARNING
If the information in this manual is not followe
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property amage, personal injury or eath.
WARNING
To re uce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to
persons, or amage when using the cooktop, follow
basic precautions, inclu ing the following safety
instructions.

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Each cook has his or her own preference for the particular cooking
utensils that are most appropriate for the type of cooking being one.
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or
other glaze utensils are suitable for glass cooktop use without
breaking ue to the su en change in temperature. This is a matter of
personal choice. As with any cookware, yours shoul be in goo
con ition an free from excessive ents on the bottom to provi e
maximum performance an convenience.
CCAAUUTTIIOONN
Using cast iron cookware on the glass cooktop with ra iant elements
is not recommen e . Cast iron retains heat when use on ra iant
elements an may result in cooktop amage.
11. Never leave the surface area unatten e at high heat setting.
Boilovers cause smoking an greasy spillovers, which may ignite.
12. To re uce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, an
spillage ue to unintentional contact with the utensil, the han le of
a utensil shoul be positione so that it is turne towar the
center of the range so that it oes not exten over a jacent
surface elements.
13. Keep area clean an free from combustible material, gasoline, an
other flammable liqui s. Combustible items (paper, plastic, etc.)
may ignite an metallic items may become hot an cause burns.
14. Do not heat unopene foo containers; buil -up of pressure may
cause the container to explo e an result in injury.
15. Clean the cooktop with caution. After the cooktop has coole
own, wipe with amp cloth or use a mil , non-abrasive cleaning
solution. Some cleansers can pro uce noxious fumes if applie to
a hot surface.
16. Do not cook on a cooktop with broken glass. Spillovers or
cleaning solution may penetrate a broken glass top an create a
risk of electrical shock. Contact a qualifie technician imme iately
shoul your cooktop glass become broken.
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IInnuuccttiioonn EElleemmeennttss
Suitable Pots and Pans (Induction Elements)
•All pots an pans must have a magnetic bottom.
•All pots an pans must have a flat bottom.
•All pots an pans shoul have a iameter between 5” (for small
burners) an 12” (for larger burners).
•Stainless steel with magnetic bottom
•Porcelain coate steel
•Cast Iron
NOTE: Check cookware with magnet. If magnet a heres to the
bottom of the surface, it is suitable for in uction cooking
Unsuitable Pots and Pans (Induction Elements)
•Stainless steel pans with aluminum bottom
•Pottery
•Glass pans
•Aluminum pans
•Bronze pans
•Copper pots
•Pans with feet
BBeeffoorree YYoouu UUssee YYoouurr NNeeww CCooookkttoopp
All pro ucts are wipe clean with solvents at the factory to remove any
visible signs of irt, oil, an grease which may have remaine from the
manufacturing process
Glass Cooktop
Clean your glass top before the first time you use it. A thorough
cleaning with a glass top cleaner is recommen e . It only takes a
minute an puts a clean, shiny coating on the glass top before its initial
use.

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INDUCTION
INDUCTION
HOT
REAR
FRONT
HOT
REAR
FRONT
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Operatin the Sin le Front or Rear Element
Push in an turn the correspon ing control knob counterclockwise to
the esire setting. The element will cycle on an off to maintain the
esire heat setting. When finishe , turn all controls OFF.
Operatin the Rear and Brid e Element
Push in an turn the correspon ing control knob clockwise to esire
setting. The rear element an bri ge element will cycle on an off to
maintain the esire heat setting. When finishe , turn all controls to
OFF.
Hot Surface Indicator Li hts for Radiant Elements
The cooktop has hot surface in icator lights. They are locate on the
front of the glass cooktop. The hot surface in icator light will glow re
when the correspon ing element is turne on. The light will remain on
until the correspon ing element has coole to a safe temperature.
Induction LED Display
The LED isplay for each in uction element is use for both on/off an
hot surface warning.
LLEEDD DDiissppllaayyDDeessccrriippttiioonn
No Display Unit off with cool surface
Continuous Unit on an cooking
Display
Flashing 1. Unit off with hot surface
2. Unit on without cookware on surface-
Use proper cookware
3. Unit on with cookware too small for cooking surface-
Use larger cookware or move to smaller element
4. Unit on with correct size cookware for element-
Incompatible cookware for in uction - refer to page 5
for suitable cookware.
NNOOTTEE:: If flashing continues after making a justments accor ing to the
flashing escriptions above, call a service technician an refer to
the internal error co es on next page.
LLEEDD IInniiccaattoorrssDDeessccrriippttiioonn
(1) Flash with brief interval between Internal power evice over temp.
(3) Consecutive flashes Internal power evice malfunction
with brief interval between
(5) Consecutive flashes Power evice temperature sensor
with brief interval between malfunction
(6) Consecutive flashes Coil temperature sensor
with brief interval between malfunction
(8) Consecutive flashes Insi e ambient temperature too
with brief interval between high
(9) Consecutive Flashes Incompatible cookware for
with brief interval between in uction
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Surface Cookin Guide - Su ested Heat Settin
Food Start at Settin Complete at Settin
Rice Hi - cover, bring water Lo - cover, finish timing
to a boil accor ing to irections
Chocolate Lo - until melte
Can y Lo - cook Follow recipe
Pu ing, Lo - cook accor ing to
pie filling irections
Eggs - in shell Hi - cover, bring to boil OFF - let set to esire oneness
Frie Hi - until pan is hot Lo - Me , cook to esire oneness
Poache Hi - bring water to boil Lo - finish cooking
Sauces Hi - melt fat Lo - Me , finish cooking
Soup, stews Hi - heat up liqui Lo - Me , finish cooking
Vegetables Hi - cover, bring salte Lo - Me , finish cooking until
fresh, frozen water to a boil esire ten erness is reache
Vegetables Hi - preheat skillet Lo - Me , finish cooking until
esire ten erness is reache
Brea s - french Me -Hi, preheat skillet Lo - cook to esire browness
toast, pancakes
Cooke Cereals Hi - cover, bring water Lo - Me , a cereal an cook
grits, oatmeal to boil accor ing to irections
Bacon, sausage Hi - preheat skillet Me , cook to esire oneness
Swiss Steak Hi - melt fat, Lo - a liqui , cover, simmer
Me -Hi, to brown meat until ten er
Chicken, frie Hi - melt fat Lo - cook until ten er
Me -Hi to brown crust
Hamburgers Hi - preheat skillet Me , to brown meat an cook to
Pork chops esire oneness
Pastas Hi - bring salte water to Me , maintain boil until ten er
a boil; a pasta slowly
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INDUCTION
INDUCTION HOT
REAR
FRONT
HOT
REAR
FRONT
INDUCTION
INDUCTION
INDUCTION
INDUCTION INDUCTION INDUCTION
HOT
REAR
FRONT
HOT
REAR
FRONT
HOT
REAR
FRONT
*(30” W. all in uction cooktop with four elements is the same as the
36” W. without the two elements to the far left)
HOT
REAR
FRONT

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Automatic Safety Shut-off
If the in uction cooktop is left on for more than 60 secon s without a
pan or with an unsuitable pan, the unit will automatically shut-off.
Material Compatibility Detector
If the pan’s material or it’s imensions are not suitable, the pan
in icator will flash an the unit will not cycle on.
Small Object Detector
The in uction cooktop will not recognize any object or utensil smaller
than 2 inches in iameter. For best results, use pans that are between
5 an 12 inches in iameter.
This unit has been teste an foun to comply with the limits for a
Class B igital evice, pursuant to Part 18 of the FCC rules. These
limits are esigne to provi e reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a resi ential installation. This unit generates, uses an
can ra iate ra io frequency energy an , if not installe an use in
accor ance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
ra io communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this unit oes
cause harmful interference to ra io or television reception, which can
be etermine by turning the unit off an on, the user is encourage
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
•Increase the istance between the unit an receiver
•Connect the unit into an outlet on a circuit ifferent from that to which
the receiver is connecte .
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Cookin Substitute Charts
In many cases, a recipe requires an ingre ient which is not rea ily
available or calls for a unit of measure that is not easily recognize .
The following charts have been provi e as useful gui es in these
situations.
In redient Substitutes
Recipe Calls for: Use:
1 Tbsp. cornstarch 2 Tbsp. flour (thickening)
1 whole egg 2 egg yolks plus 1 Tbsp. water
1 c. whole milk 1 c. skim milk plus 2 Tbsp. margarine
or
1/2 c. evaporate milk plus 1/2 c.
water
1 oz. unsweet chocolate 3 Tbsp. cocoa pow er plus 1 Tbsp.
margarine
1 Tbsp. baking pow er 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar plus 1/4 tsp.
baking so a
1/2 c. butter 7 Tbsp. shortening or margarine
1 c. airy sour cream 1 Tbsp. lemon juice plus 1 c.
evaporate milk
Kitchen Equivalents and Metrics
Measure Equivalent Metric*
1 tablespoon 3 teaspoons 15 ml
2 tablespoon 1 ounce 30 ml
1 jigger 1 1/2 ounces 45 ml
1/4 cup 4 tablespoons 60 ml
1/3 cup 5 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. 80 ml
1/2 cup 8 tablespoons 125 ml
1 cup 16 tablespoons 250 ml
1 pint 2 cups 30 grams
1 poun 16 ounces 454 grams
2.21 poun s 35.3 ounces 1 kilogram
*Roun e for easier measuring

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Problem
Brown streaks an
specks
Blackene burne -
on spots
Fine brown/gray
lines or fine
scratches or
abrasions which
have collecte soil
Smearing or
Streaking
Metal markings or
silver/gray marks
Har water spots
Pitting or flaking
Cause
Cleaning with
sponge or cloth
containing soil-
la en etergent
water.
Spatters or
spillovers onto a
hot cooking area or
acci ental melting
of a plastic film,
such as a brea
bag.
Coarse particles
(salt, sugar) can get
caught on the
bottom of
cookware an
become embe e
into top. Scratches
from rough
cookware.
Use of too much
cleaning cream or
use of a soile
towel.
Sli ing or scraping
metal utensils
across glass top.
Con ensation from
cooking may cause
minerals foun in
water an aci s in
foo s to rip onto
glass an cause
grey eposits.
Boilover of sugar
syrup on a hot glass
top. This can cause
pitting if not
remove
imme iately.
To Prevent
Use cleaning cream
with clean amp
paper towel.
Wipe up all
spillovers as soon
as it is safe an o
not put plastic
items on cooking
area.
Wipe the bottom of
cookware before
cooking. Clean top
aily with cream.
Inspect surface of
ceramic cookware
for rough spots.
Use small amount
of cream. Rinse
thoroughly before
rying.
Do not sli e metal
objects across glass
top.
Make sure the
bottom of the
cookware is ry
before cooking.
Use cleaning cream
aily to remove
mineral eposits.
Watch sugar an
syrup carefully to
avoi boilovers.
To Remove
Use light
application of
cream with clean
amp towel.
Clean area with
cream an amp
towel, or non-
abrasive pa .
Carefully scrape
with razor hel at
30oangle.
Fine scratches are
not removable but
can be minimize
by aily use of
cleaning cream.
Dampen towel with
vinegar an water
an wipe surface.
Dry with clean
paper towel.
Remove metal
marks with cleaning
cream.
Mix cleaning cream
with water to form
paste. Scrub
vigorously. Also try
using vinegar an
water mixture.
Turn element to Lo;
using several paper
towels, wipe spill
up imme iately.
Use scraper if
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Cleanin Problems on Glass Ceramic Top
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Any piece of equipment works better an lasts longer when
maintaine properly an kept clean. Cooking equipment is no
exception. Your cooktop must be kept clean an maintaine properly.
Glass Ceramic Top
Cleaning of glass ceramic tops is ifferent from cleaning a stan ar
porcelain finish. To maintain an protect the surface of your new glass
ceramic top, follow these basic steps:
Rub a few rops of ceramic cleaning cream to the cool soile
area using a amp paper towel. Wipe until all soil an cream
are remove . Frequent cleaning leaves a protective coating
which is essential in preventing scratches an abrasions.
For heavy burne soil:
1. Apply a few rops of glass ceramic cleaning cream to the cool
soile area.
2. Using a amp paper towel, rub cream into burne on area.
3. Carefully scrape remaining soil with a razor scraper. Hol the
scraper at a 30oangle against the ceramic surface.
4. If any soil remains, repeat the steps above. For a itional
protection, after all soil has been remove , polish the entire surface
with the cleaning cream.
5. Buff with a ry paper towel. As the cleaning cream cleans, it leaves
a protective coating on the glass surface. This coating helps to
prevent buil up of mineral eposits (water spots) an will make
future cleaning easier. Dishwashing etergents remove this
protective coating an therefore make the glass ceramic top more
susceptible to staining.
Control Knobs
Make sure all the control knobs point to the OFF position before
removin .. Pull the knobs straight off. Wash in etergent an warm
water. Dry completely an replace by pushing firmly onto stem.

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SSeerrvviiccee IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn
If your cooktop shoul fail to operate:
•Is the circuit breaker open or is fuse blown?
If service is require :
1. Call your ealer or authorize service agency. The name of the
authorize service agency can be obtaine from the ealer or
istributor in your area.
2. Have the following information rea ily available:
a. Mo el number
b. Serial number
c. Date of purchase
. Name of ealer from whom purchase
3. Clearly escribe the problem that your are having.
If you are unable to obtain the name of an authorize service agency,
or if you continue to have service problems, contact Viking at (888)
845-4641, or write to:
VIKING PREFERRED SERVICE
111 Front Street
Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA
Recor the following information. You will nee it if service is ever
require . The serial number an mo el of your cooktop is locate on
the i entification plate mounte on the bottom of the burner box.
Mo el Number Serial Number
Date of Purchase Date Installe
Dealer’s Name
A ress
If service requires installation of parts, use only authorize parts to
ensure protection un er the warranty.
This manual should remain with the cooktop for future reference.
PROFESSIONAL SERIES
BUILT-IN ELECTRIC INDUCTION COOKTOP WARRANTY
ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY
Built-in electric cooktops an all of their component parts, except as etaile below*, are warrante to be free from
efective materials or workmanship in normal househol use for a perio of twelve (12) months from the ate of original
retail purchase. Viking Range Corporation, warrantor, agrees to repair or replace, at its option, any part which fails or is
foun to be efective uring the warranty perio .
*Glass (inclu ing light bulbs), painte an ecorative items are warrante to be free from efective materials or
workmanship for a perio of ninety (90) ays from the ate of original retail purchase. ANY DEFECTS MUST BE REPORTED
TO THE SELLING DEALER WITHIN NINETY (90) DAYS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE.
FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Any electric element which fails ue to efective materials or workmanship in normal househol use uring the secon
through fifth year from the ate of original retail purchase will be repaire or replace , free of charge for the part itself, with
the owner paying all other costs, inclu ing labor.
NNIINNEETTYY ((9900)) DDAAYY RREESSIIDDEENNTTIIAALL PPLLUUSS WWAARRRRAANNTTYYThis warranty applies to applicatins where use of the pro uct exten s
beyon normal resi ential use. Examples are, but not limite to, be an breakfasts, fire stations, private clubs, churches,
etc. This warranty exclu es all commercial locations such as restaurants, foo service locations, an institiutional foo
service locations.
This warranty exten s to the original purchaser of the pro uct warrante hereun er an to each transferee owner of the
pro uct uring the term of the warranty.
This warranty shall apply to pro ucts purchase an locate in the Unite States an Cana a. Pro ucts must be purchase
in the country where service is requeste . Warranty labor shall be performe by an authorize Viking Range Corporation
service agency or representative. Warranty shall not apply to amage resulting from abuse, acci ent, natural isaster, loss
of electrical power to the pro uct for any reason, alteration, out oor use, improper installation, improper operation, or
repair or service of the pro uct by anyone other than an authorize Viking Range Corporation service agency or
representative. This warranty oes not apply to commercial usage. Warrantor is not responsible for consequential or
inci ental amage whether arising out of breach of warranty, breach of contract, or otherwise. Some juris ictions o not
allow the exclusion or limitation of inci ental of consequential amages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply
to you.
Owner shall be responsible for proper installation, provi ing normal care an maintenance, provi ing proof of purchase
upon request, an making the appliance reasonably accessible for service. If the pro uct or one of its component parts
contains a efect or malfunction uring the warranty perio , after a reasonable number of attempts by the warrantor to
reme y the efects or malfunctions, the owner is entitle to either a refun or replacement of the pro uct or its component
part or parts. Warrantor’s liability on any claim of any kin , with respect to the goo s or services covere hereun er, shall in
no case excee the price of the goo s or service or part thereof which gives rise to the claim.
WWAARRRRAANNTTYY SSEERRVVIICCEE: Un er the terms of this warranty, service must be performe by a factory authorize Viking Range
Corporation service agent or representative. Service will be provi e uring normal business hours, an labor performe at
overtime or premium rates shall not be covere by this warranty. To obtain warranty service, contact the ealer from whom
the pro uct was purchase , an authorize Viking Range Corporation service agent, or Viking Range Corporation. Provi e
mo el an serial number an ate of original purchase. For the name of your nearest authorize Viking Range Corporation
service agency, call the ealer from whom the pro uct was purchase or Viking Range Corporation. IIMMPPOORRTTAANNTT: Retain
proof of original purchase to establish warranty perio .
The return of the Owner Registration Car is not a con ition of warranty coverage. You shoul , however, return the Owner
Registration Car so that Viking Range Corporation can contact you shoul any question of safety arise which coul affect
you.
Any implie warranties of merchantability an fitness applicable to the above escribe halogen elements are limite in
uration to the perio of coverage of the applicable express written limite warranties set forth above. Some juris ictions
o not allow limitations on how long an implie warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, an you may also have other rights which may vary from juris iction to juris iction.
Specifications subject to change without notice