VIKING MVEC636 (01) PDF Document

To prevent fire or smoke damage when using your VIKING MVEC636 cooktop, please follow these safety precautions:

• Be sure all packing materials are removed from the appliance before operating it.

• Keep the area around the appliance clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and materials.

• If the appliance is installed near a window, proper precautions should be taken to prevent curtains from blowing over the burners.

• NEVER leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items and may increase pressure in closed containers which may cause them to burst.

• Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when exposed to heat and may be highly flammable. Avoid their use or storage near an appliance.

• Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep plastics away from parts of the appliance that may become warm or hot. DO NOT leave plastic items on the cooktop as they may melt or soften if left too close to the vent or a surface element.

• Combustible items (paper, plastic, etc.) may ignite and metallic items may become hot and cause burns. DO NOT pour spirits over hot foods.

In case of a fire on your VIKING MVEC636 cooktop, turn off the appliance and ventilating hood to avoid spreading the flame. Extinguish the flame, then turn on the hood to remove smoke and odor.

• Smother a fire or flame in a pan with a lid or cookie sheet.

• NEVER pick up or move a flaming pan.

• DO NOT use water on grease fires. Use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher to smother the fire or flame.

• ALWAYS place a pan on a surface element before turning it on. Ensure the correct element is turned on and turn it off before removing the pan.

• NEVER leave a surface cooking operation unattended, especially with high heat or deep fat frying. Boil-overs cause smoking, and greasy spillovers may ignite. Clean up greasy spills as soon as possible.

• NEVER heat an unopened container on the surface element as pressure build-up may cause it to burst.

• Use dry, sturdy pot holders. Damp pot holders can cause steam burns. Dishtowels should NEVER be used as pot holders.

• ALWAYS let hot fat cool before attempting to move or handle it.

• DO NOT let cooking grease accumulate in or near the appliance. Clean the hood frequently.

• NEVER wear loose-fitting or long-sleeved apparel made of flammable material while cooking.

• PREPARED FOOD WARNING: Follow the food manufacturer’s instructions. If a plastic frozen food container is damaged during cooking, discard the food and container immediately.

• If “flaming” liquor under an exhaust, TURN THE FAN OFF to prevent flames from spreading.

• Use pans with flat bottoms and handles that are easily grasped and stay cool. Avoid unstable, warped, or loose-handled pans.

• Be sure cookware is large enough to contain food and avoid boil-overs. Pan size is especially important in deep fat frying.

• To minimize burns and spillage, DO NOT extend handles over adjacent burners. ALWAYS turn pan handles toward the side or back of the appliance.

• NEVER let a pan boil dry as this could damage the cookware and the appliance.

• Use proper pan material. Proper relationship of cookware to the surface unit will also improve efficiency.

• NEVER touch the glass surface areas directly on or adjacent to the heating elements when the cooktop is in use.

• Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near elements may be hot enough to cause burns.

• During and after use, DO NOT touch or let clothing or other flammable material contact the surface of the cooktop until it has had sufficient time to cool.

• DO NOT COOK ON A BROKEN COOKING SURFACE. If the cooking surface should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate it and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.

• DO NOT block the cooling fan exhaust or intake vents. The cooling fan automatically turns on to cool internal parts and may continue to run even after the cooktop has been turned off.

The following table outlines the recommended cookware for your VIKING MVEC636 electric cooktop:

For your VIKING MVEC636 induction cooktop to operate properly, your cookware MUST have a magnetic layer of steel in its base. The cookware should have a flat, heavy magnetic bottom and straight sides with a diameter of 5″ (13 cm) to 12″ (31 cm). It should be in good condition and free from excessive dents on the bottom for maximum performance. Most induction cookware will be suitable if a magnet adheres to the bottom surface.

Cookware that is NOT suitable for your induction cooktop includes pottery, glass, aluminum, copper, bronze, and any type of cookware with a footed base.

For the best performance from your VIKING MVEC636 cooktop, follow these guidelines for cookware:

• **CORRECT:** Cookware must be centered and fully contact the surface of the cooking element. INCORRECT: Cookware is off-center.

• **CORRECT:** Use flat-bottomed pans. INCORRECT: Pans have a warped or curved bottom.

• **CORRECT:** Pans should meet or exceed the recommended minimum size for the cooking element used. INCORRECT: Pan is too small for the element.

• **CORRECT:** Make sure pans sit completely on the cooktop surface. INCORRECT: Pan is resting on the cooktop trim.

• **CORRECT:** Cookware should be properly balanced. INCORRECT: Pans with heavy handles will tilt.

• **For Induction cooktops:** Cookware needs to be completely magnetic on the bottom. Partial magnetic bottoms will not perform properly.

To operate your VIKING MVEC636 electric cooktop, first press the main power button on the far right side. Once the power is on, you can turn on an individual element by pressing the power button associated with that element. Touch the power slide and move your finger along it to increase or decrease the power setting. The power level can be set in 9 steps, from “1” to “9”, which is displayed in the LED display above the slide.

On multiple-element burners of your VIKING MVEC636, only the center portion will be on when first turned on. To activate the different cooking zones, touch the “Single/Double” icon at the end of the scale.

• **Double element:** Touch the icon once, and the outer ring of the heating element will switch on.

• **Triple element:** Touch the icon once for the outer ring and twice for the middle ring.

To deactivate the outer rings, press the icon again.

The VIKING MVEC636 electric cooktop has two timer functions: a stand-alone timer and a cooking element timer.

• **Stand-alone timer:** When no cooking element is active, press and hold both the Up and Down buttons to initiate the timer. Set the desired time using the Up and Down buttons.

• **Cooking element timer:** When a cooking element is active, a beep will sound, and a clock will appear above the element’s slide. Use the Up and Down buttons to increase or decrease the time. The timer can be set up to 9 minutes and 59 seconds. After 10 minutes, the display changes to hours and minutes. You can program timers for up to four cooking elements. To view different timers, press the Up and Down buttons at the same time to scroll between the timed elements.

When a cooking timer expires, a beep will sound for up to 10 minutes. To cancel the beep, press the Up or Down button. To cancel an active timer, press and hold the Up and Down buttons to initiate the timer mode, then use the down button to set the timer to 0:00.

The Pause Function on your VIKING MVEC636 electric cooktop stops all cooktop functions. When activated, the digital display will flash above each element’s slide control.

To cancel the pause, press the pause button. A scrolling light will appear above the far right scale. Slide your finger along this scale to cancel the pause. All functions will return to their previous settings.

The pause function has a maximum time limit of 10 minutes. If it is not canceled before the time limit, the cooktop will shut off. There is a 6-second delay between turning the main power on and activating the pause function.

To manage the Child Lock feature on your VIKING MVEC636 electric cooktop, the main power must be on and all cooking elements must be OFF.

• **To activate child lock:** Press the key lock icon and Pause icon simultaneously. Release and then press the key lock icon again. An “L” will appear on the timer and above each control, indicating the unit is locked.

• **To unlock child lock:** Press the key lock icon and Pause icon simultaneously. This unlocks the unit for cooking, but the child lock will resume if the unit is powered off and then back on.

• **To disable the child lock:** Press the key lock icon and Pause icon simultaneously. Release and then press the Pause icon again. This will disable the child lock completely until it is activated again.

To operate your VIKING MVEC636 induction cooktop, you must touch and hold the controls for a few seconds; they will not function with a quick tap.

First, press the main power button on the far right side. Once powered on, turn on an individual element by pressing its associated power button. Touch the power slide and move your finger to increase or decrease the power setting. The power can be set in 9 steps (“1” to “9”) plus a power booster setting (“P”), all displayed in the LED above the slide.

The highest setting on your VIKING MVEC636 induction cooktop is “P”, which represents the power booster. This setting allows for very fast heat-up times and is recommended for boiling water or other liquids. Only two elements can be used on the power booster setting at one time. Attempting to use more than two elements on this setting could result in an automatic reduction of power on other elements.

On your VIKING MVEC636 induction cooktop, the “suspended pot” symbol is the Pot Detection indicator. When compatible cookware is placed on an element, this symbol will be shown on the display, and you can then select a power setting. If the pot is not detected (i.e., it’s not induction-compatible or properly placed), this symbol will flash, and the power setting cannot be selected.

• The minimum recommended pot or pan diameter is 5″ (13 cm). Using pots or pans as small as 4″ (10 cm) is possible but not recommended.

• Always use the proper size cookware for the size element chosen. Smaller cookware should be used for smaller elements and larger cookware for larger elements.

• Note: If all elements are turned to HI for a long period of time, the internal temperature inside the cooktop may rise, causing the cooktop to turn off automatically.

• Remember that on the VIKING MVEC636 induction model, cooking is instantaneous and boiling time is decreased when using proper induction cookware.

The following are suggested heat settings for cooking various foods on your VIKING MVEC636 cooktop:

To clean the glass ceramic top of your VIKING MVEC636, make sure all controls are in the “OFF” position and the surface is cool.

For normal, light soil:

1. Rub a few drops of a glass ceramic cleaning cream onto the cool soiled area using a damp paper towel.

2. Wipe until all soil and cream are removed. Frequent cleaning leaves a protective coating which helps prevent scratches and abrasions.

For heavy, burned soil:

1. Rub a few drops of glass ceramic cleaning cream onto the cool soiled area with a damp paper towel.

2. Carefully scrape the remaining soil with a single-edged razor blade, holding the blade at a 30° angle against the ceramic surface.

3. If any soil remains, repeat the steps above. After all soil is removed, polish the entire surface with the cleaning cream for additional protection.

4. Buff with a dry paper towel. The cleaning cream leaves a protective coating that helps prevent mineral deposit build-up and makes future cleaning easier.

Note: Dishwashing detergents remove this protective coating, making the glass top more susceptible to staining.

Here is a guide to troubleshooting common cleaning issues on your VIKING MVEC636 glass ceramic cooktop: