VIKING MVIC636 (01) PDF Document

When using your VIKING MVIC636 cooktop, it is crucial to follow these safety instructions:

Fire or Smoke Prevention:

• Ensure all packing materials are removed before operation.

• Keep the area around the appliance clear of combustible materials like gasoline.

• If near a window, prevent curtains from blowing over the cooking elements.

• Never leave items on the cooktop. Hot air from the vent can ignite them.

• Avoid using or storing aerosol-type spray cans near the appliance as they can be explosive.

• Keep plastics away from hot parts of the appliance to prevent melting.

• Do not pour spirits over hot foods, as combustible items can ignite.

Cooking Safety:

• Always place a pan on a surface element before turning it on and turn the element off before removing the pan.

• Never leave cooking unattended, especially on high heat, as boil-overs can ignite.

• Do not heat unopened containers on the cooktop as pressure build-up can cause them to burst.

• Use dry, sturdy pot holders. Damp pot holders can cause steam burns.

• Let hot fat cool before moving or handling it.

• Never wear loose-fitting or flammable clothing while cooking.

• Turn panhandles toward the side or back of the cooktop, not out into the room.

• Never let a pan boil dry, as this can damage the cookware and the appliance.

Element and Surface Safety:

• Never touch the glass surface areas on or near the heating elements when the cooktop is in use, as they can be hot enough to cause burns even if they appear dark.

• Do not cook on a broken cooking surface. If it breaks, cleaning solutions and spillovers could create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.

• Do not block the cooling fan exhaust or intake vents.

Cleaning Safety:

• Turn off all controls and wait for the appliance to cool completely before cleaning.

• Be cautious to avoid steam burns when using a wet sponge or cloth on a hot surface.

• A steam cleaner should not be used for cleaning this appliance.

In case of a fire on your VIKING MVIC636 cooktop, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the appliance and any ventilating hood to avoid spreading the flame.

2. Smother the fire or flame in a pan using a lid or a cookie sheet.

3. NEVER pick up or move a flaming pan.

4. For grease fires, DO NOT use water. Instead, use baking soda, a dry chemical, or a foam-type extinguisher to smother the fire.

5. Once the flame is extinguished, you can turn on the hood to remove smoke and odor.

Before the first use of your VIKING MVIC636, it is important to clean the glass top. All products are wiped with solvents at the factory, but some residue may remain. A thorough cleaning with a glass top cleaner is recommended to remove any visible signs of dirt, oil, or grease from the manufacturing process.

Your VIKING MVIC636 induction cooktop requires specific cookware to operate properly. Induction cooking uses magnetic power that reacts with iron in the base of the cookware.

• Material: Your cookware MUST have a magnetic layer of steel in the base. Most induction cookware will be suitable if a magnet adheres firmly to the bottom surface.

• Base: The cookware should have a flat, heavy magnetic bottom and straight sides.

• Size: The diameter of the cookware base should be between 5 inches (13 cm) and 12 inches (31 cm) to work with the various element sizes.

• Condition: The cookware should be in good condition and free from excessive dents on the bottom for maximum performance.

• Unsuitable Cookware: 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 correct and efficient operation of your VIKING MVIC636 cooktop, follow these guidelines for placing cookware:

• Centering: Cookware must be centered and fully contact the surface of the cooking element.

• Bottom: Use flat-bottomed pans. Warped or curved bottoms will not work efficiently.

• Size: Pans should meet or exceed the recommended minimum size for the cooking element being used.

• Placement: Ensure pans sit completely on the cooktop surface and not on the cooktop trim.

• Balance: Cookware should be properly balanced. Pans with very heavy handles may tilt and lose contact with the surface.

• Induction Specific: For the VIKING MVIC636 induction cooktop, the cookware bottom needs to be completely magnetic. Pans with partial magnetic bottoms will not perform properly.

To operate your VIKING MVIC636, please note that when touching the controls, you must touch and hold for a few seconds; they will not function properly if you just tap and release.

1. Turn On Unit: Press the main power button on the far right side.

2. Select an Element: Once the main power is on, press the power button associated with the individual element you wish to use.

3. Adjust Power: Touch the power slide and move your finger along it to increase or decrease the power setting. The power can be set in 9 steps, displayed as numbers “1” to “9” in the LED display above the slide.

4. Power Booster: The highest setting is “P”, which is a power booster for very fast heat-up times, recommended for boiling water. Only two elements can use the power booster setting at one time. Attempting to use more than two may result in an automatic reduction of power on other elements.

Your VIKING MVIC636 cooktop includes several special functions:

Key Lock:

• Activating the Key Lock button locks the keys, and the Key Lock LED will remain lit. The controls will continue to work in their previously set modes but cannot be changed. Only the Key Lock button and the main power button can be activated. Pressing the Key Lock button again until the LED turns off deactivates the function.

Timer Function:

• There are two timer types: stand-alone and cooking element timer.

• To use the stand-alone timer (when no element is active), press and hold both the Up and Down buttons to initiate, then set the time with the Up and Down buttons.

• To time a specific cooking element, a beep will sound, and a clock will appear above that element’s slide control. Increase or decrease the desired time. The timer can be set up to 9 minutes 59 seconds; after 10 minutes, the display changes to hours.mins. You can program timers for up to four elements.

• To view different active timers, press the UP and Down buttons at the same time to scroll through them.

• When a timer expires, a beep will sound for up to 10 minutes. Press the Up or Down button to cancel the beep. To cancel a timer before it expires, press and hold the UP and Down buttons to initiate the timer, then use the down button to set the timer to 0:00.

Pause Function:

• When activated, all cooktop functions are stopped, and the digital display will flash above each element’s slide control. To cancel Pause, press the pause button. A scrolling light will appear above the far right scale; slide your finger along this scale to cancel the function. The cooktop will return to its previous settings.

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

Child Lock:

• The main power must be on, and all cooking elements must be OFF.

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

• To unlock (temporary): Press the key lock and Pause buttons simultaneously. This unlocks the unit for cooking, but the child lock will resume if the unit is powered off and then on again.

• To disable: Press the key lock and Pause buttons simultaneously. Release, then press the pause button again. This disables the child lock until it is reactivated.

Your VIKING MVIC636 cooktop has several informative LED displays:

• Pot Detection: When cookware is placed on an element, a “suspended pot” symbol is shown on the display. Once the pot is detected, you can select a power setting. If cookware is not detected, this symbol will flash, and you will not be able to set a power level.

• Residual Heat Display: After you turn off an element, an indicator will remain lit as long as the temperature of the glass surface is over 149°F (65°C), warning you that the surface is still hot.

Here are some tips for better cooking results on your VIKING MVIC636:

• The minimum recommended pot or pan diameter is 5″ (13 cm). Smaller pots down to 4″ (10 cm) can be used but are not recommended.

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

• Metallic objects like knives, forks, spoons, and lids should not be placed on the cooktop surface as they can get hot.

• Do not heat empty cookware or let it boil dry. This can damage the cookware and the ceramic glass surface.

• Unattended cooking with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in fire. Always switch off the appliance if you need to leave, and do not rely solely on the pan detector.

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

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

To maintain and protect the glass ceramic top of your VIKING MVIC636, make sure all controls are in the “OFF” position and the surface is cool before cleaning.

For normal, light soil:

1. Apply a few drops of a glass ceramic cleaning cream to the cool, soiled area using a damp paper towel.

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

For heavy, burned soil:

1. Apply a few drops of glass ceramic cleaning cream to the cool, soiled area with a damp paper towel.

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

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

To prevent permanent damage to your VIKING MVIC636 cooktop, you should NEVER USE the following materials:

• Ammonia

• Steel wool pads

• Abrasive cloths

• Abrasive materials such as cleansers or abrasive powders

• Oven cleaners

Instead, use a ceramic cleaner designed for cooktops or hot, soapy water applied with a soft, clean cloth.

The serial number and model number for your VIKING MVIC636 appliance can be found by looking under the cooktop unit.