Viking RDMOS201SS User manual

Viking Use & Care Manual
D3 Microwave Oven

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Congratulations and welcome to the elite world of Viking
ownership. We hope you will enjoy and appreciate the care
and attention we have put into every detail of your new,
state-of-the-art Microwave Oven.
Your Viking Microwave Oven is designed to offer years of
reliable service. This Use and Care Guide will provide you
with the information you need to become familiar with your
Microwave Oven’s care and operation.
Your complete satisfaction is our ultimate goal. If you have
any questions or comments about this product, please contact
the dealer from whom you purchased it, or contact our
Consumer Support Center at 1-888-VIKING1.
We appreciate your choice of a Viking Microwave Oven and
hope that you will again select our products for your other major
oven needs.
For more information about the complete and growing selection
of Viking products, contact your dealer or visit us online at
vikingrange.com.
Congratulations

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Warnings_________________________________ 3
Important Safety Instructions________________ 5
Important–Please Read and Follow __________ 8
Electrical Grounding Instructions __________ 8
Before Using Microwave Oven ____________ 9
Setting the Clock__________________________ 15
To Set The Clock ________________________ 15
Stop/Clear _____________________________ 15
Product Controls____________________________ 16
Features _________________________________ 16
Electronic Display _________________________ 17
Operation __________________________________ 18
Control Panel and Settings _________________ 18
Time Cooking __________________________ 18
To Set Power Level ______________________ 18
Sensor Settings _________________________ 19
Sensor Cook____________________________ 20
Covering Foods_________________________ 20
Reheat_________________________________ 24
Defrost ________________________________ 25
Manual Defrost _________________________ 26
Keep Warm Plus ________________________ 27
Hot Water______________________________ 27
Help___________________________________ 28
Help (In the display) _____________________ 29
Demonstration Mode____________________ 29
Timer__________________________________ 29
Multiple Sequence Cooking ______________ 30
More or Less Time Adjustment____________ 30
Add-A-Minute __________________________ 31
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Product Care _______________________________ 32
Cleaning and Maintenance _________________ 32
Oven Surfaces __________________________ 32
Interior ________________________________ 32
Glass Surfaces __________________________ 32
Stainless Steel Parts _____________________ 32
Control Panel___________________________ 33
Odor Removal __________________________ 33
Turntable/Turntable Support______________ 33
Waveguide Cover _______________________ 33
Troubleshooting___________________________ 34
Service Information ________________________ 35
Warranty _________________________________ 36
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Warnings
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.
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels
DANGER
Hazards or unsafe practices which WILL result in
severe personal injury or death
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result
in death or severe personal injury
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result
in minor personal injury or property damage.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce
the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions
are not followed.
Read and follow all instructions before using this appliance
to prevent the potential risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury
or damage to the appliance as a result of improper usage of the
appliance. Use appliance only for its intended purpose as described in
this manual.
To ensure proper and safe operation: Appliance must be properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician. DO NOT attempt to
adjust, repair, service, or replace any part of your appliance unless it is
specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be
referred to a qualified servicer.

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WARNING
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk
of electric shock.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open
since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure
to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper
with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and
the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on
sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly
important that the oven door close properly and that there
is no damage to the: (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches
(broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service personnel.
Warnings

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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:
• Read all instructions before using the appliance.
• Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY”
on page 4 .
• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly
grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on
page 8.
• Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the
provided
Installation Manual .
• Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers —
For example glass jars are able to explode and should not be
heated in the appliance.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described
in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors
in this appliance. This appliance is specifically designed to
heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use.
• As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when
used by children.
• To reduce the risk of fire in the appliance cavity:
– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when
paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed
inside the appliance to facilitate cooking.
– Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before
placing bag in appliance.
– If materials inside the appliance ignite, keep appliance
door closed, turn microwave off and shut off power at the
fuse or circuit breaker panel.
– Do not use the appliance for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the
appliance when not in use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
• 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.
• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service
personnel. Contact nearest Viking Authorized Servicer for
examination, repair or adjustment.
• Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
• Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do not use
this product near water such as, near a kitchen sink, in a
wet basement, near a swimming pool or similar locations.
• Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
• See oven surface cleaning instructions on page 32 .
• Do not mount over sink.
• Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance surface
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• 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
BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS
INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
– Do not overheat the liquid.
– Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
– Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
Use a wide-mouthed container.
– After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven at least for 20 seconds before removing
the container.
– Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil
into the container.
• If the oven light fails, consult a VIKING AUTHORIZED
SERVICER.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY
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ELECTRICAL GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape
wire for the electric current. This 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.
WARNING
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric
shock.
Electrical Requirements
The oven is equipped with a 3-prong
grounding plug. DO NOT UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE
GROUNDING PIN FROM THE PLUG.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD. If
the power supply cord is too short, have a
qualified electrician or serviceperson install
an outlet near the appliance.
The Power Supply Cord and plug must be connected to a separate
120 Volt AC, 60 Hz, 15 Amp, or more branch circuit, single grounded
receptacle. The receptacle should be located inside the cabinet directly
above the Microwave Oven mounting location.
NOTE:
• Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutthegroundingorelectrical
instructions,consultaqualiedelectricianorserviceperson.
• NeitherVikingnorthedealercanacceptanyliabilityfordamage
totheovenorpersonalinjuryresultingfromfailuretoobservethe
correct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, relocate the radio or TV as far away from the oven as
feasible or check position and signal of receiving antenna.
IMPORTANT–Please Read and Follow
3-Prong Plug
3-Prong Receptacle
Grounding Pin
Ground
Receptacle Box