Viking Designer Select DESO127 User manual

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Viking Range Corporation
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Viking Range Corporation
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If service is required:
1. Call your dealer or authorized service agency. The name of the
authorized service agency can be obtained from the dealer or dis-
tributor in your area.
2. Have the following information readily available:
a. Model number
b. Serial number
c. Date purchased
d. Name of dealer from whom purchased
3. Clearly describe the problem that you are having.
If you are unable to obtain the name of an authorized service agency, or if you
continue to have service problem, contact Viking Range Corporation at (888)
845-4641 or write to: VIKING RANGE CORPORATION
PREFERRED SERVICE
111 Front Street
Greenwood, Mississippi (MS) 38930 USA
Record the information indicated below. You will need it if service is ever re-
quired. The model and serial number for your microwave oven are located on
the left side of the microwave oven cavity on an identification label.
Model Number ___________________________ Serial Number ___________________________
Date of Purchase _________________________ Date Installed ___________________________
Dealer's Name ______________________________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Service Information
If service requires installation of parts, use only authorized parts to ensure
protection under the warranty.
PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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2Service Information
3Table of Contents
4-5 Important Safety
Instructions
5Precautions to Avoid
Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave
Energy
6-7 Installation Instructions
8Grounding Instructions
9-13 Information You Need
to Know
9About Your Microwave
Oven
9About Children and the
Microwave
10 About Food
11 About Utensils and
Coverings
12 About Microwave Cooking
13 About Safety
14-15 Part Names
14 Microwave Oven Parts
15 Control Panel
16 Before Operating
16 To Set the Clock
16 Language/Weight
Selection
16 Stop/Clear
17-18 Manual Operation
17 Time Cooking
17 To Set Power Level
18 Manual Defrost
19-23 Sensor Options
20-22 Sensor Options Chart
23 Frozen Foods Chart
24-36 Cooking
24 Breakfast and Lunch
25-26 Breakfast Chart
26 Lunch Chart
27 15 Minute Dinners and
Preset Recipes
28-30 15 Minute Dinners
30-32 Preset Recipes
33-35 Defrost
36 Beverages
36 Beverages Chart
37-40 Other Convenient
Features
37 Warm/Hold
37 Multiple Sequence
Cooking
38 More or Less Time
Adjustment
38-39 Help (Control pad)
40 Touch On
40 Timer
40 Help (Display indicator)
41 Demonstration Mode
41 Add-A-Minute
41-42 Cleaning and Care
43 Specifications
44 Service Call Check
45 Warranty
Table of Contents
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When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following:
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons
or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 5.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 8.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided instal-
lation instructions.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers —for example,
closed glass jars — are able to explode and should not be heated in this
microwave oven.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do
not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of micro-
wave oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not
designed for industrial or laboratory use.
7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by
children.
8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.
9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel.
Contact nearest Viking Authorized Servicer for examination, repair or
adjustment.
10.Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
11.Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near
water—for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool, or similar locations.
12.Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13.Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14.Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
15.See door surface cleaning instructions on page 41.
16.To reduce the risk of fire in the microwave oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic
or other combustible materials are placed inside the microwave oven to
facilitate cooking.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in
microwave oven.
c. If materials inside the microwave oven should ignite, keep microwave
oven door closed, turn microwave oven off and disconnect the power
cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper
products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use.
Important Safety Instructions
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17.Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the
boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or
boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not
always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY
BOILINGOVER WHENA SPOON OROTHER UTENSILIS INSERTEDINTO
THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
a. Do not overheat the liquid.
b. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
c. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. Use a wide-
mouthed container.
d. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven at
least for 20 seconds before removing the container.
e. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the con-
tainer.
18.If the microwave oven is installed as a built-in, observe the following
instructions:
a. Do not mount over a sink.
b. Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance surface when the
appliance is in operation.
19.Ifthemicrowaveovenlightfails, consulta VIKINGAUTHORIZED SERVICER.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this microwave oven with the door open
since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to micro-
wave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety
interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the microwave oven front face and
the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the microwave oven if it is damaged. It is particularly
importantthatthe microwaveoven doorclose properlyandthat there
is no damage to the: (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or
loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The microwave oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service personnel.
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Unpacking and Examining Your Microwave Oven
Removeallpacking materialsfrominsidethe
microwave oven cavity; however, DO NOT
REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER, which
is located on the right cavity wall. Read
enclosures and SAVE the Installation/Use
and Care Manual.
Check the microwave oven for any damage,
such as misaligned or bent door, damaged
door seals and sealing surfaces, broken or
loose door hinges and latches and dents
inside the cavity or on the door. If there is
any damage, do not operate the microwave oven and contact your dealer or
VIKING AUTHORIZED SERVICER.
Choosing a Location for Your Microwave Oven on the Counter
You will use the microwave oven frequently so plan its location for ease of use.
It’s wise, if possible, to have counter space on at least one side of the micro-
wave oven. Allow at least 2 inches on the sides, top and at the rear of the
microwave oven for air circulation.
Choosing a Location for Your Built-in
Microwave Oven
Your microwave oven can be built into a
cabinet or wall by itself or above an oven.
To install a microwave oven above a built-in
oven, the applicable trim kits are as follows:
VIKING Professional Series:
•For installation with an electric 27" wide
singleoven (VESO176)use built-intrim kit
VMTK270.
• For installation with an electric 30" wide
singleoven (VESO105)use built-intrim kit
VMTK300.
• For installation with a gas (VGS0166) or electric (VES0165) 36" wide single
oven use built-in trim kit VMTK360SS.
Do not build in above any other gas or electric oven.
Installation Instructions
Microwave
ovenFront
Built-in Trim Kit
Frame Assembly
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Seebuilt-intrimkitinstallationinstructions
for proper location when building in
above the specified ovens. Carefully
follow both the oven installation instruc-
tions and built-in trim kit instructions.
The opening in the wall or cabinet must
be within the following dimensions:
AHEIGHT : 16 3/4" - 17"
BWIDTH : 24 3/8" - 24 11/16"
CDEPTH : minimum 20"
OutletshouldNOT bein theshaded area
as indicated.
1. If the dimension of DEPTH (C) is more than 21", the outlet location may be
any area on the rear wall.
2. The floor of the opening should be
constructedofplywoodstrongenough
tosupportthe weightofthemicrowave
oven and floor load (about 100
pounds). The floor should be level for
proper operation of the microwave
oven. Be sure to check the local
building code as it may require that
the opening be enclosed with sides,
ceiling and rear partition. The proper
functioning of the microwave oven
does not require the enclosure.
The built-in trim kit includes all the necessary parts and easy-to-follow instruc-
tions for installation as well as location of the power supply.
The ease of assembly for these kits will allow installation into an existing wall
opening in less than an hour (if power outlet is already properly located).
All it takes are four steps and a Phillips screw driver.
Over Oven Installation
C
4"
4" 6"
A
B
297/16"
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This appliance must be grounded. This microwave oven is equipped with a
cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. It must be plugged into
a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with
the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. In the event of
an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing
an escape wire for the electric current.
WARNING – Improper use of the grounding plug can
result in a risk of electric shock.
Electrical Requirements
The electrical requirements are a 120 volt 60 Hz, AC
only, 15 amp. or more protected electrical supply. It is
recommended that a separate circuit serving only this
appliance be provided.
The microwave oven is equipped with a 3-prong
grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall recep-
tacle that is properly installed and grounded. Should
you only have a 2-prong outlet, have a qualified elec-
trician install a correct wall receptacle.
A 3-prong adapter may be purchased and used tem-
porarilyif local codesallow.Follow packagedirections.
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risk of becoming entangled
in or tripping over a longer cord.
Extension Cord
If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that
has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug
on the microwave oven. The marked rating of the extension cord should be
AC 115-120 volt, 15 amp. or more.
Be careful not to drape the cord over the countertop or table where it can be
pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.
Notes:
1. If you have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions,
consult a qualified electrician or service person.
2. Neither Viking nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the
microwave oven or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the cor-
rect electrical connection procedures.
Radio or TV Interference
Should there be any interference caused by the microwave oven to your radio
or TV, check that the microwave oven is on a different electrical circuit, relo-
cate the radio or TV as far away from the microwave oven as feasible or check
position and signal of receiving antenna.
Grounding Instructions
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This Installation/Use and Care Manual is valuable: read it carefully and always
save it for reference.
A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it for microwave cook-
ing principles, techniques, hints and recipes.
NEVER use the microwave oven without the turntable and support nor turn
the turntable over so that a large dish could be placed in the microwave oven.
The turntable will turn both clockwise and counterclockwise.
ALWAYS have food in the microwave oven when it is on to absorb the micro-
wave energy.
When using the microwave oven at power levels below 100%, you may hear
the magnetron cycling on and off. It is normal for the exterior of the microwave
oven to be warm to the touch when cooking or reheating.
Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. Room humidity and the
moisture in food will influence the amount of moisture that condenses in the
microwave oven. Generally, covered foods will not cause as much condensa-
tionasuncoveredones.Ventsonthemicrowaveovenback mustnotbeblocked.
The microwave oven is for food preparation only. It should not be used to dry
clothes or newspapers.
Your microwave oven is rated 1100 watts by using the IEC Test Procedure. In
using recipes or package directions, check food a minute or two before the
minimum time and add time accordingly.
About Your Microwave Oven
Information You Need To Know
About Children and the Microwave
Children below the age of 7 should use the microwave oven with a supervising
person very near to them. Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising
person should be in the same room.
The child must be able to reach the microwave oven comfortably; if not, he/
she should stand on a sturdy stool.
At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or swing on the microwave oven
door.
Children should be taught all safety precautions: use potholders, remove cov-
erings carefully, pay special attention to packages that crisp food because
they may be extra hot.
Don’t assume that because a child has mastered one cooking skill he/she can
cook everything.
Children need to learn that the microwave oven is not a toy. See page 38 for
Child Lock feature.
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Eggs,
sausages,
nuts, seeds,
fruits &
vegetables
•Puncture egg yolks
before cooking to
prevent “explosion”.
•Pierce skins of potatoes,
apples, squash, hot dogs
and sausages so that
steam escapes.
•Use specially bagged
popcorn for the micro-
wave oven.
•Listen while popping
corn for the popping to
slow to 1 or 2 seconds or
use special Popcorn pad.
•Transfer baby food to
small dish and heat
carefully, stirring often.
Check temperature
before serving.
•Put nipples on bottles
after heating and shake
thoroughly. “Wrist” test
before feeding.
•Cut baked goods with
filling after heating to
release steam and avoid
burns.
•Stir liquids briskly before,
during and after heating
to avoid “eruption”.
•Use deep bowl, when
cooking liquids or
cereals, to prevent
boilovers.
•Cook eggs in shells.
•Reheat whole eggs.
• Dry nuts or seeds in
shells.
•Pop popcorn in regular
brown bags or glass
bowls.
•Exceed maximum time
on popcorn package.
•Heat disposable bottles.
•Heat bottles with nipples
on.
•Heat baby food in
original jars.
•Heat or cook in closed
glass jars or air tight
containers.
•Can in the microwave as
harmful bacteria may not
be destroyed.
•Deep fat fry.
•Dry wood, gourds, herbs
or wet papers.
DO DON'T
FOOD
Popcorn
About Food
Babyfood
General
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About Utensils and Coverings
Itis notnecessary to buy all newcookware.Manypieces alreadyinyour kitchen
can be used successfully in your new microwave oven. Make sure the utensil
does not touch the interior walls during cooking.
Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking and reheating:
•glass ceramic (Pyroceram®), such as Corningware®.
•heat-resistant glass (Pyrex®)
•microwave-safe plastics
•paper plates
•microwave-safe pottery, stoneware and porcelain
•browning dish (Do not exceed recommended preheating time. Follow
manufacturer's directions.)
These items can be used for short time reheating of foods that have little
fat or sugar in them:
•wood, straw, wicker
DO NOT USE
•metal pans and bakeware
•dishes with metallic trim
•non-heat-resistant glass
•non-microwave-safe plastics (margarine tubs)
•recycled paper products
•brown paper bags
•food storage bags
•metal twist-ties
Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty
dish in the microwave oven and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. A dish
which becomes very hot should not be used.
The following coverings are ideal:
•Paper towels are good for covering foods for reheating and absorbing
fat while cooking bacon.
•Wax paper can be used for cooking and reheating.
•Plastic wrap that is specially marked for microwave use can be used for
cooking and reheating. DO NOT allow plastic wrap to touch food. Vent
so steam can escape.
•Lids that are microwave-safe are a good choice because heat is kept
near the food to hasten cooking.
•Microwave oven cooking bags are good for large meats or foods that
need tenderizing. DO NOT use metal twist ties. Remember to slit bag
so steam can escape.
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How to use aluminum foil in your microwave oven:
•Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed smoothly on the food can be
used to shield areas that are either defrosting or cooking too quickly.
•Foil should not come closer than one inch to any surface of the micro-
wave oven.
Should you have questions about utensils or coverings, check a good micro-
wave cookbook or follow recipe suggestions.
ACCESSORIES There are many microwave accessories available for purchase.
Evaluate carefully before you purchase so that they meet your needs. A micro-
wave-safe thermometer will assist you in determining correct doneness and
assure you that foods have been cooked to safe temperatures. Viking is not
responsiblefor anydamage tothe microwaveoven whenaccessories areused.
About Microwave Cooking
•Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards outside of dish.
•Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and
add more as needed. Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite.
•Coverfoodswhilecooking.Checkrecipeor cookbook forsuggestions: paper
towels, wax paper, microwave plastic wrap or a lid. Covers prevent spatter-
ing and help foods to cook evenly.
•Shield with small flat pieces of aluminum foil any thin areas of meat or poul-
trytoprevent overcookingbeforedense,thick areasarecooked thoroughly.
•Stir foods from outside to center of dish once or twice during cooking, if
possible.
•Turn foods over once during microwaving to speed cooking of such foods
as chicken and hamburgers. Large items like roasts must be turned over at
least once.
•Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through cooking both from top
to bottom and from the center of the dish to the outside.
•Add standing time. Remove food from microwave oven and stir, if possible.
Cover for standing time which allows the food to finish cooking without
overcooking.
•Check for doneness. Look for signs indicating that cooking temperatures
have been reached.
Doneness signs include:
-Food steams throughout, not just at edge.
-Center bottom of dish is very hot to the touch.
-Poultry thigh joints move easily.
-Meat and poultry show no pinkness.
-Fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
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•Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department
of Agriculture's recommended temperatures.
To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a thick or dense area away
from fat or bone. NEVER leave the thermometer in the food during cooking,
unless it is approved for microwave oven use.
•ALWAYS use potholders to prevent burns when handling utensils that are in
contactwithhotfood.Enoughheatfromthefood can transfer throughutensils
to cause skin burns.
•Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands. Slowly
lift the farthest edge of a dish's covering and carefully open popcorn and
microwave oven cooking bags away from the face.
•Stay near the microwave oven while it's in use and check cooking progress
frequently so that there is no chance of overcooking food.
•NEVER use the cavity for storing cookbooks or other items.
•Select, store and handle food carefully to preserve its high quality and
minimize the spread of foodborne bacteria.
•Keep waveguide cover clean. Food residue can cause arcing and/or fires.
•Use care when removing items from the microwave oven so that the utensil,
your clothes or accessories do not touch the safety door latches.
•Keep aluminum foil used for shielding at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from
walls, ceiling and door of microwave oven.
About Safety
... for fresh pork, ground meat, boneless white poultry, fish,
seafood, egg dishes and frozen prepared food.
... for leftover, ready-to-reheat refrigerated, and deli and
carry-out “fresh” food.
... white meat of poultry.
... dark meat of poultry.
FOOD
160˚F
(71˚C)
TEMP
165˚F
(74˚C)
170˚F
(77˚C)
180˚F
(82˚C)
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Microwave Oven Parts
Part Names
1One touch door open button
Push to open door.
2Microwave oven door with see-
through window
3Safety door latches
The microwave oven will not
operate unless the door is
securely closed.
4Door hinges
5Door seals and sealing surfaces
6Turntable motor shaft
7Removable turntable support
Carefully place the turntable
support in the center of the
microwave oven floor.
8Removable turntable
Place the turntable on the
turntable support securely.
The turntable will rotate clockwise
or counterclockwise. Only remove
for cleaning.
9Ventilation openings (Rear)
10 Microwave oven light
It will light when microwave oven
is operating or door is open.
11 Waveguide cover: DO NOT
REMOVE.
12 Auto-Touch control panel
13 Interactive display: 99 minutes,
99 seconds
14 COOKING menu label
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Number next to the control panel illustration indicates pages
on which there are feature descriptions and usage information.
Control Panel
19-22
38-39
24-36
37
41
40
17
16
40
16
Indicators
The two-line, Interactive Display spells out operating steps and shows
cooking hints. When HELP is lighted in the display, touch the Help pad
to read a specific hint which may assist you.
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Before Operating
This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an incorrect clock time, ERROR will
appear in the display. Touch the Stop/Clear pad and re-enter the time.
•Ifthe electrical power supply toyour microwaveovenshould beinterrupted,
the display will intermittently show WELCOME PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK after
the power is reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, the program will be
erased. The time of day will also be erased. Simply touch Stop/Clear pad
and reset the clock for the correct time of day.
Language/Weight Selection
ThemicrowaveovencomessetforEnglishandU.S.CustomaryUnit-pounds.To
change,touchHelpandthenumber4pad.Continuetotouchthenumber4pad
until your choice is selected. Then touch Start/Touch On. See page 39.
Stop/Clear
Touch the Stop/Clear pad to:
1. Erase if you make a mistake during programming.
2. Cancel timer.
3. Stop the microwave oven temporarily during cooking.
4. Return the time of day to the display.
5. Cancel a program during cooking, touch twice.
•Before operating your new microwave oven make sure you read and under-
stand this Installation/Use and Care Manual completely.
•Before the microwave oven can be used, follow these procedures:
1.Plug in the microwave oven. Close the door. The microwave oven display
will show WELCOME PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK .
2.Touch the Stop/Clear pad. :will appear.
3.Set clock.
To Set the Clock
•Suppose you want to enter the correct time of day 12:30 (A.M. or P.M.).
PROCEDURE
1. Touch Timer/Clock pad and number 2 pad.
ENTER TIME OF
DAY
DISPLAY
2. Enter the correct time of day by touching
the numbers in sequence.
Touch Timer/Clock pad again.
12:30
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Time Cooking
Your microwave oven can be programmed for 99 minutes and 99 seconds
(99.99). Always enter the seconds after the minutes, even if they are both
zeros.
•Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100%.
Manual Operation
PROCEDURE
1. Enter cooking time.
5.00
DISPLAY
2. Touch Start/Touch On pad. 5.00
COOK
To Set Power Level
There are eleven preset power levels.
Using lower power levels increases the cooking time which is recommended
for foods such as cheese, milk and long slow cooking of meats. Consult cook-
book or recipes for specific recommendations.
APPROXIMATE
PERCENTAGE
OF POWER
COMMON WORDS
FOR
POWER LEVELS
TOUCH POWER
LEVEL PAD NUMBER OF
TIMES FOR DESIRED POWER
Power Level x 1 100% High
Power Level x 2 90%
Power Level x 3 80%
Power Level x 4 70% Medium High
Power Level x 5 60%
Power Level x 6 50% Medium
Power Level x 7 40%
Power Level x 8 30% Med Low/Defrost
Power Level x 9 20%
Power Level x 10 10% Low
Power Level x 11 0%
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Manual Defrost
If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the Super Defrost and Auto
Charts or is above or below the limits in the “Amount” column on the Super
Defrost and Auto Charts (pages 34 and 35), you need to defrost manually.
You can defrost any frozen food, either raw or previously cooked, by using
Power Level 3. Follow the exact 4-step procedure found under To Set Power
Level. Estimate defrosting time and press Power Level eight times for 30%
power.
For either raw or previously cooked frozen food the rule of thumb is approxi-
mately 4 minutes per pound. For example, defrost 4 minutes for 1 pound of
frozen spaghetti sauce.
Always stop the microwave oven periodically to remove or separate the por-
tions that are defrosted. If food is not defrosted at the end of the estimated
defrosting time, program the microwave oven in 1 minute increments at 30%
until totally defrosted.
When using plastic containers from the freezer, defrost only long enough to
remove from the plastic in order to place in a microwave-safe dish.
•Suppose you want to defrost for 5 minutes at 30%.
PROCEDURE
1. Enter defrost time.
DISPLAY
2. Touch Power Level pad eight times or hold
down until the desired power appears.
3. Touch Start/Touch On pad.
4. When the defrost time is complete, a long tone will
sound and END will appear in the display.
END
5.00
COOK
30
PERCENT
5.00
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SENSOR OPTIONS
The Viking Sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects the vapor (moisture
and humidity) emitted from the food as it heats. The sensor adjusts the cook-
ing times and power level for various foods and quantities.
Using Sensor Settings:
1. After microwave oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using SENSOR
OPTIONS.
2. Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and the interior of the micro-
wave oven are dry. Wipe off any moisture with a dry cloth or paper towel.
3. The microwave oven works with foods at normal storage temperature. For
example, popcorn would be at room temperature.
4. Any SENSOR OPTIONS selection can be programmed with More or Less
Time Adjustment. See page 38.
5. More or less food than the quantity listed in the chart should be cooked
following the guidelines in any microwave cookbook.
6. During the first part of SENSOR OPTIONS, the food name will appear on
the display. Do not open the microwave oven door or touch Stop/Clear
during this part of the cooking cycle. The measurement of vapor will be
interrupted. If this occurs, an error message will appear. To continue cook-
ing, touch the Stop/Clear pad and cook manually.
When the sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, remainder of
cooking time will appear. The door may be opened when remaining
cooking time appears on the display. At this time, you may stir or season
food, as desired.
7. If the sensor does not detect vapor properly when popping popcorn, the
microwave oven will turn off, and the correct time of day will be displayed.
If the sensor does not detect vapor properly when cooking other foods,
ERROR will be displayed, and the microwave oven will turn off.
8. Check food for temperature after cooking. If additional time is needed,
continue to cook manually.
9. Each food has a cooking hint. Touch Help pad when the HELP indicator is
lighted in the display.
Covering Foods:
Some foods work best when covered. Use the cover recommended in the
SENSOR OPTIONS chart for these foods.
1. Casserole lid.
2. Plastic wrap: Use plastic wrap recommended for microwave cooking.
Cover dish loosely; allow approximately 1/2 inch to remain uncovered to
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allow steam to escape. Plastic wrap should not touch food.
3. Wax paper: Cover dish completely; fold excess wrap under dish to secure. If
dish is wider than paper, overlap two pieces at least one inch to cover.
Be careful when removing any covering to allow steam to escape away from
you.
Example:
You can cook many foods by simply selecting the food and touching Start/
Touch On. You don’t need to calculate cooking time or power level.
•Suppose you want to reheat canned chili.
1. Touch Reheat pad.
2. Touch Start/Touch On pad.
When the sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, the remainder of
cooking time will appear.
Note:
The Fresh Vegetables and Poultry settings have 2 choices. Follow directions in
the Interactive Display to choose desired option.
Sensor Options Chart
FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE
Reheat 4 - 36 oz
Popcorn 1 package
1.5 - 3.5 oz bag
Place in dish or casserole slightly larger than
amount to be reheated. Flatten, if possible.
Cover with lid, plastic wrap or wax paper. Use
covers such as plastic wrap or lids with larger
quantitiesof moredensefoods suchas stews.
After reheating, stir well, if possible. Foods
should be very hot. If not, continue to heat
with variable power and time. After stirring,
re-cover and allow to stand 2 to 3 minutes.
Use only popcorn packaged for microwave
oven use. Try several brands to decide which
youlike thebest. Donot tryto popunpopped
kernels.
Touch Popcorn pad and thenStart/Touch On.
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