Viking VDSC530 Series User manual

Professional Performance for the Home™
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The first Viking range introduced professional
performance to the home in 1987. And a culinary revolution began. Mere foodies
were transformed into veritable chefs – outfitted with the power and features previously
reserved for restaurant kitchens. Of course, imitators soon followed. But the Viking
range continued to reset the benchmark for ultra-premium kitchens with each new
model and refined feature.
Today the full line of Viking ranges offers unrivaled power and performance.
The largest oven capacity. The largest convection fan. Commercial-strength infrared
broiler. And of course, precision control of the most powerful gas burners on
the market. Or, if you prefer, induction or infrared electric elements.
Only a Viking kitchen offers the features, sizes,
and options to cook anything you like, any way you like.
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Viking freestanding ranges
These are the icons – the style and power that introduced professional performance to the home.
We’ve made quite a few upgrades over the years. But these are still the ranges people see when they
dream of a professional kitchen. It’s just a question of how big you dream.
VGIC Classic Gas Range
n 24" width; 24" depth
n Gas oven
n Gas open surface burners
VGIC Custom Gas Ranges*
n 30" and 36" widths; 24" depth
n Gas oven
n Gas open surface burners
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*Shown with optional backguard accessory
VGCC Custom Gas Ranges*
n 30", 36", 48", and 60" widths; 24" depth
n Gas oven(s)
n Gas sealed surface burners
VGSC Custom Gas Ranges*
n 30", 36", and 48" widths; 24" depth
n Gas self-cleaning oven(s)
n Gas sealed surface burners

Viking freestanding ranges
Gas or electric? Both? Neither? Custom Series ranges deliver unrivaled performance for
every cooking style and fuel type.
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VDSC Custom Dual Fuel Ranges*
n 30", 36", 48", and 60" widths; 24" depth
n Electric self-cleaning oven(s)
n Gas sealed surface burners
VDSC Custom Dual Fuel
Electronic Control Ranges*
n 30", 36", and 48" widths; 24" depth
n Electric self-cleaning oven(s)
n Gas sealed surface burners

VESC Custom Electric Range*
n 30" width; 24" depth
n Electric self-cleaning oven
n Electric surface elements
VISC Custom Electric
Induction Range*
n 30" width; 24" depth
n Electric self-cleaning oven
n Induction surface elements
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*Shown with optional backguard accessory

VGIC245
Gas 24" Wide Range
Commercial-type cooking power
n Exclusive – VariSimmer™setting for all burners
n Automatic electric spark ignition/re-ignition; surface
burners light at any position on the knob and re-light if
extinguished, even on lowest setting
n Large-capicity ovens with six rack positions (see
specifications for oven interior dimensions)
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Natural airflow baking with 30,000 BTU U-shaped burner –
more power for quicker heatup and even heat distribution
n 1,500 degree F, closed-door, Gourmet-Glo™infrared
broiling with 15,000 BTU burner
n Four functions – two-element baking with fan-forced
air, infrared broiling, convection dehydrating, and
c onvection defrost
n All convection modes utilize the ProFlow™Convection
Air Baffle, which is specifically designed to ensure
balanced airflow for even heat distribution
n Heavy-duty, porcelain broiler pan/grid
n One oven light for excellent visibility throughout the
oven cavity
n Convection fan switch conveniently located on
control panel
n Oven “on” indicator light
n Commercial-style bezels around control panel knobs
Easy operation and cleanup
n Large, easy-to-read knobs with childproof, push-to-turn
safety feature
n Heavy-duty oven door handle
n Exclusive SureSpark™ignition system – no standing pilot
to re-light, waste energy, or add extra heat to the kitchen
n Heavy-duty, porcelainized, cast-iron, removable
surface burner grates provide continuous front-to-rear,
left-to-right surface for easy movement of large pots
n Stainless steel landing ledge with solid, welded,
seamless finish
n High-density insulation contains heat within the oven
cavity for energy savings and performance
n Easy-to-clean porcelain oven interior
n Porcelainized, cast-iron burner caps
n Removable porcelain grate supports with separately
removable, dishwasher-safe porcelain burner bowls
n Removable pull-out drip tray with roller-bearing glides
for smooth operation
Classic gas open burner range
Even when space is at a premium, you can still have an ultra-premium kitchen. The Classic range offers the perfect culinary
solution for high-rise apartments, condominiums, or vacation homes. Outstanding features including VariSimmer™precision burner
control, ProFlow™convection cooking, and Gourmet-Glo™Infrared Broiler pack professional power into every single square inch.
VGIC model
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VGIC245 – Gas 24" wide range
Convection baking circulates the air around the golden
bread loaves as the precise heat steadily bakes them.
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Commercial-type cooking power
n 15,000 BTU stainless steel burners with porcelain/cast
iron caps
n Exclusive VariSimmer™ setting for all burners
n Exclusive – all burners equipped with SureSpark™
Ignition System for consistent and reliable ignition
•Automatic re-ignition; surface burners light at any
position on the knob and re-light if extinguished
even on lowest setting
n Heavy duty metal knobs with stainless steel finish
shipped standard
n Exclusive combination of single 30,000 BTU U-shaped
burner and infrared broiler with SureSpark™ Ignition System
n GourmetGlo™ Infrared Broiler provides intense
searing heat for broiling applications
n Large-capacity ovens with six rack positions
n Six functions – natural airflow bake, convection bake,
infrared broil, convection infrared broil, convection
dehydrate, and convection defrost
n All convection functions utilize the ProFlow™
Convection Air Baffle, which is specifically designed to
ensure balanced airflow for even heat distribution
n Convection fan switch conveniently located on
control panel
n Heavy-duty broiler pan/grid
n Two halogen oven lights for excellent visibility
throughout the oven cavity
Easy operation and cleanup
n Removable pull-out drip tray with roller bearing glides
for smooth operation
n Removable grate supports with separately
removable, dishwasher-safe porcelain burner bowls
n Burner caps are easily removable for quick cleaning
n Heavy-duty, porcelainized, cast-iron removable surface
grates provide continuous front-to-rear, left-to-right
surface for easy movement of large pots
n One-piece control panel assembly easily removable
for convenient front access
Custom gas open burner ranges
These models combine the features of the re-engineered and refined Custom Series with the performance of a commercial-style open
burner system. VariSimmer™provides precise and reliable control of even the most delicate settings. And the large capacity oven
delivers even more professional performance with the powerful Gourmet-Glo™Infrared Broiler and ProFlow™convection cooking.
VGIC models
The 18,000 BTU
Gourmet Glo
infrared broiler
provides professional
broiling power in a
residential range.
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VGIC536
Gas 36" Wide Range
VGIC530
Gas 30" Wide Range
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VGIC530 – Gas 30" wide range
Automatic re-ignition surface burners re-light if inadvertently extinguished at even the lowest setting, guaranteeing a flawlessly prepared meal every time.
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Custom gas sealed burner ranges
Commercial-type cooking power
n Exclusive VSH™(VariSimmer-to-high) Pro Sealed
Burner System
 •TruPower Plus™18,500 BTU front right burner
(select 36" and 48" wide models only)
 •Allotherburnersare15,000BTUs
n Exclusive VariSimmer™ setting for all burners
n Exclusive – all burners equipped with SureSpark™
Ignition System for consistent and reliable ignition
 •Automaticre-ignition;surfaceburnerslightat
any position on the knob and re-light if
extinguished even on lowest setting
n Heavy-duty metal knobs with stainless steel finish
shipped standard
n Exclusive combination of single 30,000 BTU
U-shaped burner and infrared broiler with SureSpark
Ignition System; left oven in 48" wide models have
one 15,000 BTU burner
n GourmetGlo™ Infrared Broiler provides intense
searing heat for broiling applications (right oven only
in 48" wide models)
n Large-capacity ovens with six rack positions (see
specifications for oven interior dimensions)
n Six functions – natural airflow bake, convection
bake, infrared broil, convection infrared broil,
convection dehydrate and convection defrost
(right oven only in 48" wide models)
n All convection modes utilize the ProFlow™
Convection Air Baffle, which is specifically designed
to ensure balanced airflow for even heat distribution
n Convection fan switch conveniently located on
control panel
n Heavy-duty broiler pan/grid
n Two halogen oven lights for excellent visibility
throughout the oven cavity
Easy operation and cleanup
n Exclusive one-piece tooled and porcelainized
cooking surface for easy cleanup
n Burner caps are easily removable for quick cleaning
n Heavy-duty, porcelainized, cast-iron removable
surface grates provide continuous front-to-rear,
left-to-right surface for easy movement of large pots
The Custom Series sealed burner ranges up the ante on performance with a roaring 18,500 BTU surface burner available
on certain models and a powerful 30,000 BTU U-shaped burner in the large capacity oven. And seemingly subtle design
cues like beveled landing ledge and full-width door make an impressive difference in the kitchen.
VGCC models
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VGCC536*
Gas 36" Wide Range
VGCC548*
Gas 48" Wide Range
VGCC560*
Gas 60" Wide Range
*Shown with optional backguard accessory
VGCC530*
Gas 30" Wide Range

ProFlow™ Convection Air Baffle circulates air
for balanced heat distribution.
Custom gas sealed burner ranges
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VGCC548-6G – Gas 48" wide
sealed burner range

Open your own breakfast counter with the sizzling
steel of the optional griddle.
Blanchard finish on steel griddle/simmer plate retains
cooking oils for stick-resistant cooking.
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Optional features available on
36", 48", and 60" wide models:
Griddle/Simmer Plate – 12" or 24" wide
nCommercial-grade, machined steel construction with
blanchard finish to retain cooking oils for stick-resistant
cooking
nThermostatically controlled for precise temperatures
n Cast grease trough can be easily removed from the
front of the griddle for cleaning
Char-Grill
nAutomatic electric spark ignition/re-ignition
n New! – porcelainized, cast-iron one-piece grate
nPorcelainized flavor-generator plates catch drippings
and circulate smoke around food for outdoor-grilled
flavor
n Exclusive – two-piece porcelainized drip pan can
hold three quarts of liquid
nDrip tray located beneath the burner catches any
possible drippings not caught in the drip pan
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Commercial-type cooking power
n Exclusive VSH™(VariSimmer-to-high) Pro Sealed
Burner System
 •TruPower Plus™18,500 BTU front right burner
(select 36" and 48" wide models only)
 •Allotherburnersare15,000BTUs
n Exclusive VariSimmer™ setting for all burners
n Exclusive – all burners equipped with SureSpark™
Ignition System for consistent and reliable ignition
 •Automaticre-ignition;surfaceburnerslightat
any position on the knob and re-light if
extinguished even on lowest setting
n Heavy-duty metal knobs with stainless steel finish
shipped standard
n Exclusive combination of single 30,000 BTU
U-shaped burner and infrared broiler with SureSpark
Ignition System; left oven in 48" wide models have
15,000 BTU burner
n GourmetGlo™ Infrared Broiler provides intense
searing heat for broiling applications (right oven only
in 48" wide models)
n Large-capacity ovens with six rack positions (see
specifications for oven interior dimensions)
n Six functions – natural airflow bake, convection
bake, infrared broil, convection infrared broil,
convection dehydrate and convection defrost (right
oven only in 48" wide models)
n All convection modes utilize the ProFlow™
Convection Air Baffle, which is specifically designed
to ensure balanced airflow for even heat distribution
n Heavy-duty broiler pan/grid
n Four halogen oven lights for excellent visibility
throughout the oven cavity
Easy operation and cleanup
n Self-cleaning porcelain oven
n Exclusive one-piece tooled and porcelainized
cooking surface for easy cleanup
n Burner caps are easily removable for quick cleaning
n Heavy-duty, porcelainized, cast-iron removable
surface grates provide continuous front-to-rear,
left-to-right surface for easy movement of large pots
Custom gas sealed burner self-cleaning ranges
VGSC models
A self-cleaning gas range is a rare commodity to begin with. But the Custom models offer a truly unique combination of
features with powerful burners, a single 30,000 BTU U-shaped oven burner, and interior halogen lighting – so you can
admire your gleaming large-capacity oven.
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The large capacity oven coupled with ProFlow™ convection
heat ensures even the biggest bird browns perfectly.

VGSC530*
Gas 30" Wide
Self-Cleaning Range
VGSC536*
Gas 36" Wide
Self-Cleaning Range
VGSC548*
Gas 48" Wide
Self-Cleaning Range
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VGSC536-4Q – Gas 36" wide sealed
burner self-cleaning range shown
with accessory 8" high backguard
*Shown with optional backguard accessory

The optional Char-Grill features a
one-piece porcelainized cast-iron
grate for easy cleanup.
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Optional features available on
36" and 48" wide models:
Griddle/Simmer Plate – 12" or 24" wide
nCommercial-grade, machined steel construction with
blanchard finish to retain cooking oils for stick-resistant
cooking
nThermostatically controlled for precise temperatures
n Cast grease trough can be easily removed from the
front of the griddle for cleaning
Char-Grill
nAutomatic electric spark ignition/re-ignition
n Porcelainized, cast-iron one-piece grate
nPorcelainized flavor-generator plates catch drippings
and circulate smoke around food for outdoor-grilled
flavor
n Exclusive – two-piece porcelainized drip pan can
hold three quarts of liquid
nDrip tray located beneath the burner catches any
possible drippings not caught in the drip pan
The Char-Grill’s flavor generator plates catch
and smoke drippings for genuine grilled taste.
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Commercial-type cooking power
n
E xclusive VSH™ (Vari-Simmer-to-high) Pro Sealed Burner System
 •TruPowerPlus™18,500 BTU front right burner
(select 36", 48", and 60" wide models only)
 •Allotherburnersare15,000BTUs
n Exclusive VariSimmer™setting for all burners
n Exclusive – all burners equipped with SureSpark™Ignition
System for consistent and reliable ignition every time
 •
Automatic re-ignition; surface burners light at any position
on the knob and re-light if extinguished even on lowest setting
n
Heavy-duty metal knobs with stainless steel finish
shipped standard
n Exclusive – largest oven cavity in the industry
n Exclusive –
patented Vari-Speed Dual Flow
™
convection
system has the largest convection fan in the industry; the
8 1/2" fan works bi-directionally for maximum airflow and
excellent cooking results
n Concealed 10-pass dual bake element provides precise
temperature control (4-pass bake element in left oven of
48" wide models)
n Extra-large Gourmet Glo™glass enclosed infrared broiler
provides superior broiling performance
n Rapid Ready™ Preheat provides one of the fastest preheat
times, so your oven is ready to begin cooking when you are
n Ovens have six porcelain-coated rack supports and
come standard with one TruGlide™full extension oven
rack and two standard oven racks in each large oven
n Three strategically located oven lights provide
maximum visibility; one light in left oven of 48" wide models
n Heavy-duty broiler pan and tray with rack provide more
roasting and broiling options
n High-performance cooking modes include Bake,
Convection Bake, TruConvec™Convection Cooking,
Convection Roast, Broil, Convection Broil, Convection
Dehydrate, and Convection Defrost; left oven in 48" wide
models includes Proofing mode
Easy operation and cleanup
n Exclusive one-piece tooled and porcelainized cooking
surface for easy cleanup
n Burner caps are easily removable for quick cleaning
n Heavy-duty, porcelainized, cast-iron removable surface
grates provide continuous front-to-rear, left-to-right surface
for easy movement of large pots
n Self-cleaning porcelain ovens
n Concealed bake element(s) make for easy cleanup of
oven cavity
Custom dual fuel sealed burner self-cleaning ranges
As every cook knows, perfection is a never-ending process. And the new Custom dual fuel sealed burner range is proof of that.
With a spectrum of settings from delicate VariSimmer™to a searing 18,500 BTUs, this is the most precise and reliable sealed
burner system available. The range also offers the largest oven capacity and one of the fastest preheat times on the market. And a
host of ultra-premium features will help you perfect even your most challenging recipes.
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VDSC models
VDSC530*
Dual Fuel
30" Wide Range
VDSC536*
Dual Fuel
36" Wide Range
VDSC548*
Dual Fuel
48" Wide Range
VDSC560*
Dual Fuel
60" Wide Range
*Shown with optional backguard accessory