Viking RVM320 User manual

Viking Use & Care Manual
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
Table of Contents

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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
Table of Contents

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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
INSTRUCTIONS

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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
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BEFORE USING MICROWAVE OVEN
NEVER use the oven without the turntable and support nor turn the
turntable over so that a large dish could be placed in the oven. The
turntable will turn both clockwise and counterclockwise.
ALWAYS have food in the oven when it is on to absorb the microwave
energy.
When using the oven at power levels below 100%, you may hear the
magnetron cycling on and off. It is normal for the exterior of the 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 oven. Generally, covered foods will not cause as much
condensation as uncovered ones. Ventilation openings must not be
blocked.
The oven is for food preparation only. It should not be used to dry
clothes or newspapers.
Your 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.
Cookware Safety
• Use dry, sturdy pot-holders. Damp pot-holders may cause burns
from steam. Dishtowels or other substitutes should NEVER be used
as potholders because they can trail across hot surface elements
and ignite or get caught on appliance parts.
• DO NOT heat unopened food containers; buildup of pressure may
cause the container to explode and result in injury.
• Use care when opening the microwave door. Let hot air or steam
escape before removing or replacing food.
• PREPARED FOOD WARNING: Follow food manufacturer's
instructions. If a plastic frozen food container and/or its cover
distorts, warps, or is otherwise damaged during cooking,
immediately discard the food and its container. The food could be
contaminated.
It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already in your
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®)
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• microwave-safe plastics
• microwave-safe 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 (cookie sheets / brownie pans)
• 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 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.
• 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.
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
microwave oven.
Should you have questions about utensils or coverings, check a good
microwave cookbook or follow recipe suggestions.
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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 responsible for any damage to the microwave oven when
accessories are used.
Child Safety
• 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.
• At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or swing on the
microwave oven.
• Children should be taught all safety precautions: use potholders,
remove coverings 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 28 for Child Lock feature.
Food Safety
• 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.
• Cover foods while cooking. Check recipe or cookbook for
suggestions: paper towels, wax paper, microwave plastic wrap or a
lid. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cook evenly.
• Shield with small flat pieces of aluminum foil any thin areas of meat
or poultry to prevent overcooking before dense, thick areas are
cooked 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 right to left.
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• 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.
Food Do Don't
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.
• Cook eggs in shells.
• Reheat whole eggs.
• Dry nuts or seeds
in shells.
Popcorn • Use specially bagged
popcorn for the
microwave.
• Listen while popping corn
for the popping to slow
to 1 or 2 seconds or use
special Popcorn pad.
• Pop popcorn in
regular brown bags
or glass bowls.
• Exceed maximum
time on popcorn
package.
Baby food
• 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.
• Heat disposable
bottles.
• Heat bottles with
nipples on.
• Heat baby food
in original jars.
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Food Do Don't
General
• 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.
• 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.
Cooking Safety
Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States
Department of Agriculture's recommended temperatures.
Temp Food
145˚F (63˚C) Fish
160˚F (71˚C) Pork, ground beef/veal/lamb, egg dishes
165˚F (74˚C) For leftover, ready-to-reheat refrigerated, and deli
and carry-out “fresh” food. Whole, pieces and
ground turkey/chicken/duck.
170˚F (74˚C) white meat of poultry.
180˚F (74˚C) dark meat of poultry.
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 use.
• ALWAYS use potholders to prevent burns when handling utensils
that are in contact with hot food. Enough heat from the food can
transfer through utensils 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 oven cooking bags away from the face.
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IMPORTANT–Please Read and Follow
• Stay near the microwave oven while it is in use and check cooking
progress frequently so that there is no chance of overcooking food.
• NEVER use the oven 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 oven so that the utensil,
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Setting the Clock
Before operating your new microwave oven make sure you read and
understand this Use and Care Guide completely.
The following steps MUST be taken before any functions can be used.
Before you use the microwave oven:
1. Plug in the microwave oven. ENJOY YOUR OVEN PRESS
CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK will appear.
2. Touch the STOP/Clear pad. :will appear.
3. Set clock.
To Set The Clock
1. Touch Timer/Clock pad and number 2.
2. Enter the correct time of day by touching the numbers in sequence.
3. Touch Timer/Clock pad.
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.
• If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven should be
interrupted, the display will intermittently show ENJOY YOUR
OVEN 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.
STOP/Clear
Touch the STOP/Clear pad to:
1. Erase if you make a mistake during programming.
2. Cancel timer.
3. Stop the oven temporarily during timed cooking.
4. Return the time of day to the display.
5. Cancel a program during cooking, touch twice.

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Product Controls
Features
1 One touch door open button
Push to open door.
2 Oven door with see-
through window
CAUTION
Be careful with the edge of the
oven door as it is glass and could
chip or break.
3 Safety door latches
The oven will not
operate unless the door
is securely closed.
4 Door hinges
5 Door seals and
sealing surfaces
6 Turntable motor shaft
7 Removable turntable support
Carefully place the
turntable support in the
center of the oven floor.
8 Removable turntable
Place the turntable on
the turntable support
securely. The turntable
will rotate clockwise or
counterclockwise. Only
remove for cleaning.
9 Ventilation openings (Rear)
10 Oven light
It will light when oven is
operating or door is open.
11 Waveguide cover:
DO NOT REMOVE
12 Auto-Touch control panel
13 Cook and Time display:
99 minutes, 99 seconds
14 Rating Label
8
7
1
23 3
5 9 10
12
11
13
4 6
14
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Electronic Display
Number next to the control panel illustration indicates pages on which
there are feature descriptions and usage information.
18 28
29 31
15
21
27 27
21
21-22
22
23
22
23 23
23
24
24 24
26 26
Control Panel
Words in the
lower portion
of the display
will light to
indicate what
function is in
progress.

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Time Cooking
Your microwave oven can be programmed for 99 minutes 99 seconds
(99.99). Always enter the seconds after the minutes, even if they are
both zeros.
• Cook for 5 minutes at 100%
1. Enter cooking time 500.
2. Touch Start/Add-A-Minute pad.
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 a microwave cookbook or recipes for specific
recommendations.
• Defrost for 5 minutes at 30%
1. Enter defrost time 500.
2. Touch Power Level 8 times.
3. Touch START/Add-A-Minute.
Touch Power Level pad
number of times for
desired power
Approximate
percentage
of power
Common words
for
power levels
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%
Control Panel and Settings