Viking Ventilation Hood RDWHC3042 User Manual

Use & Care  
Viking Range Corporation  
111 Front Street  
Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA  
(662) 455-1200  
For product information, call 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641)  
or visit the Viking Web site at vikingrange.com  
Hoods  
F20959 EN  
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Warnings  
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Warnings  
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WARNING  
CAUTION  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGETOP GREASE FIRE:  
1. Never leave surface units unattended at high setting. Boilovers  
cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils  
slowly on low or medium settings.  
For general ventilating use only. DO NOT use to exhaust  
hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.  
2. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when  
cooking flaming foods. (i.e. Crepes suzette, Cherries jubilee,  
Peppercorn beef flambé).  
3. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be  
allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.  
CAUTION  
If the power to the hood is not disconnected during  
cleaning, the heat sensor thermostat can cause the blower  
to turn on.  
4. Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the  
size of the surface element.  
CAUTION  
WARNING  
Unplug power cords from control panel before cleaning or  
servicing hood.  
To reduce the risk of injury to persons in the event of a  
rangetop grease fire, observe the following: (Based on  
“Kitchen Firesafety Tips,” published by NFPA.)  
CAUTION  
1. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close fitted lid, cookie sheet, or  
metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO  
PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately,  
EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.  
2. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN. You may be burned.  
3. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels a  
violent steam explosion will result.  
DO NOT place flammable material on warming shelves  
when using heat lamps.  
CAUTION  
4. Use an extinguisher ONLY if  
Do not use a porcelain cleaner or rough abrasive cleaner.  
You know it is a Class ABC extinguisher, and you  
already know how to operate it.  
• The fire is small and contained in the area where it  
started.  
• The fire department is being called.  
You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.  
WARNING  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, OR  
INJURY TO PERSONS, RANGEHOODS MUST BE INSTALLED  
WITH THE VENTILATORS THAT ARE SPECIFIED ON THEIR  
CARTON INDICATING SUITABILITY WITH THIS MODEL.  
OTHER VENTILATORS CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED.  
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Before Using Hood  
Table of Contents  
Getting Started  
Although the hood is cleaned upon completion of the  
manufacturing process, you will probably need to clean your  
hood again after installation. Wipe the surface of the hood with  
a good household cleaner applied with a soft cloth, or stainless  
steel polish, depending on the finish of your hood. This will  
leave a protective finish on the hood.  
Before Using Hood ______________________________________________7  
Features _________________________________________________________7  
Heat Sensor Thermostat _____________________________________7  
Product Controls/Operation  
Features  
Heat Sensor Thermostat  
Settings and Functions __________________________________________8  
RDWHC Model Operation ___________________________________8  
Your hood is equipped with a heat sensor thermostat. The  
thermostat will turn on or speed up the blower if it senses  
excessive heat above the cooking surface. When the sensor  
activates, the letters “HOT” will appear on the display. If the  
blower is OFF - the sensor turns the blower on to HIGH speed.  
If the blower is on at a lower speed setting - the sensor turns  
the blower up to HIGH speed. When the temperature level  
drops to normal, the blower will return to its original setting  
and the display will be cleared.  
Product Care  
Cleaning and Maintenance _____________________________________9  
Mesh Filters ________________________________________________10  
Charcoal Filters ___________________________________________________10  
Hood Canopy ____________________________________________________11  
Enamel Finish _______________________________________________11  
Stainless Steel Finish ________________________________________11  
Light Bulbs _________________________________________________12  
Service Information _____________________________________________13  
Warranty _______________________________________________________14  
CAUTION  
If the power to the hood is not disconnected during cleaning,  
the heat sensor thermostat can cause the blower to turn on.  
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Settings and Functions  
Cleaning and Maintenance  
RDWHC Model Operation  
Always turn on your hood before you begin cooking to  
establish airflow in the kitchen. Also let the blower run for a few  
minutes to clear the air after you turn off your cooking  
appliance. This will help keep the kitchen air cleaner.  
CAUTION  
Unplug power cords from control panel before cleaning or  
servicing hood.  
Dimmer knob  
Blower speed knob  
Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when  
maintained properly and kept clean. Ventilation equipment is  
no exception. Your hood must be kept clean and maintained  
properly.  
LIGHTS  
FAN  
PUSH ON/OFF  
PUSH ON/OFF  
LOW  
HIGH  
LOW  
HIGH  
Light switch  
ON/OFF switch  
ON/OFF switch—Starts and stops the blower. When turned on  
the blower will operate at the previous setting of the speed  
control.  
Blower speed knob—Turn counterclockwise to decrease the  
blower speed and clockwise to increase the speed. The type of  
cooking you are doing will dictate the speed of the blower you  
use.  
Light switch—Controls the 50-watt halogen lights located in  
the front of the hood.  
Dimmer knobTurn the knob clockwise to brighten the lights  
and counterclockwise to dim.  
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Cleaning and Maintenance  
Cleaning and Maintenance  
Cleaning Mesh Filters  
Cleaning Hood Canopy  
As air passes through the filter, grease particles collect on the stainless  
steel screen inside the filter. The filters should be examined periodically  
to assure that all surfaces and parts are clean. This unit is equipped with  
an alarm. Once the unit has been in operation for 48 hours, the letters “FILT”  
will appear on the display. The filters can then be washed in a dishwasher or  
in a sink with hot, soapy water. Simple periodic cleaning will ensure maximum  
effectiveness. Do not use caustic detergent to clean the filters. An abrasive or  
corrosive cleaner may damage the finish. Do not take the filters apart to clean  
them. It is not necessary and will void the filter warranty. Once the filters have  
been cleaned and placed back in the hood, the display is canceled by  
holding the scroll up (+) and the scroll down (-) buttons for 5 seconds.  
Finishes in enamel or stainless steel are highly resistant to  
damage or discoloration due to grease, steam, and heat—  
provided that reasonable care is given to the equipment. The  
following suggestions will help keep your hood looking new.  
1. Do not allow an excessive accumulation of grease. For best  
results, you should wipe your hood clean with a cloth dipped in  
warm, soapy water. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANSERS,  
STEEL WOOL PADS, OR ABRASIVE CLOTHS. DO NOT use  
cleansers that contain chlorides; the chlorides in the cleaner  
could damage the stainless steel finish. If you need to scrape  
stainless steel to remove encrusted materials, first soak the area  
with hot towels to loosen the material, then use a wooden or  
nylon spatula or scraper. DO NOT use a metal knife, spatula, or  
any other metal tool to scrape stainless steel.  
2. Every 3 months give your hood a thorough cleaning. On  
painted surfaces, use a new coat of wax. A good wax  
cleaner—available at either a grocery or hardware store—will  
do both jobs at once. On stainless steel surfaces, use a good  
stainless steel cleaner and polish.  
CAUTION  
For general ventilating use only. DO NOT use to exhaust hazardous  
or explosive materials and vapors.  
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Renewing Enamel Finish  
If discoloration occurs, you should thoroughly polish the finish  
on your hood to renew its gloss and luster and to remove any  
grease residue which may have a yellowing effect. Use any  
good enamel polish, refrigerator polish, or automotive polish.  
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CAUTION  
Slide filter front over front lip. Push filter  
rear up, then slide back over rear lip.  
Slide filter front over front lip. Push filter  
rear up, then slide back over rear lip.  
Do not use a porcelain cleaner or rough abrasive cleaner.  
Maintaining Charcoal Filter (Recirculating Hoods Only)  
Replace the charcoal filters every 6 months to 1 year depending on the  
amount and type of cooking you do.  
Renewing Stainless Steel Finish  
Regular cleaning is the best way to assure that your stainless  
steel finish stays bright and unscratched. Use lemon oil or  
stainless steel polish to coat and protect stainless steel.  
To replace, remove the baffle/charcoal filter  
assembly and slide the charcoal filter out of the  
channel and replace with a new one. Do not put  
the charcoal filters in the dishwasher.  
CAUTION  
All brass special ordered parts are coated with an epoxy  
coating. DO NOT use brass cleaners or abrasive cleansers  
on the brass option parts.  
Replacement filters are available through your local  
Viking Range dealer, or you can call the Viking  
Online Store at 1-877-834-8222 or visit  
vikingrange.com  
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Cleaning and Maintenance  
Service Information  
Replacing the Light Bulbs  
When removing bulbs use an oven mitt to protect your hand  
in case the bulb breaks.  
If service is required, call your dealer or authorized service agency.  
The name of the authorized service agency can be obtained from the  
dealer or distributor in your area.  
Halogen Lights  
1. Unscrew halogen bulb.  
2. Replace the bulb with a 120 volt, 50-watt halogen bulb.  
Have the following information readily available.  
• Model number  
• Serial number  
• Date purchased  
• Name of dealer from whom purchased  
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Clearly describe the problem that you are having. If you are unable to  
obtain the name of an authorized service agency, or if you continue  
to have service problems, contact Viking Range Corporation at  
1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641), or write to:  
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VIKING RANGE CORPORATION  
PREFERRED SERVICE  
1803 Hwy 82W  
Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA  
The model and serial number for your hood is located behind the baffle filter  
on the left side panel in the lower right corner.  
Record the information indicated below. You will need it if service is ever  
required.  
Model no._____________________ Serial no. ________________________  
Date of purchase _______________ Date installed ___________________  
Dealers name __________________________________________________  
Address ________________________________________________________  
_______________________________________________________________  
If service requires installation of parts, use only authorized parts to ensure  
protection under the warranty.  
THIS MANUAL SHOULD REMAIN WITH THE HOOD FOR FUTURE  
REFERENCE.  
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Warranty  
Warranty (cont.)  
HOODS WARRANTY  
THREE YEAR FULL WARRANTY  
Hoods and all of their component parts, except as detailed below*†, are warranted to be free from  
defective materials or workmanship in normal residential use for a period of three (3) year from the date of  
original retail purchase or closing date for new construction, whichever period is longer. Viking Range  
Corporation, warrantor, agrees to repair or replace, at its option, any part which fails or is found to be  
defective during the warranty period.  
WARRANTY SERVICE  
To obtain warranty service, contact an authorized Viking Range Corporation service agent, or Viking Range  
Corporation, 111 Front Street, Greenwood, Mississippi 38930, (888) 845-4641. Provide model and serial  
number and date of original purchase or closing date for a new construction. For the name of your nearest  
authorized Viking Range Corporation service agency, call Viking Range Corporation.  
IMPORTANT: Retain proof of original purchase to establish warranty period.  
Specifications subject to change without notice.  
*FULL NINETY (90) DAY COSMETIC WARRANTY: Product is warranted to be free from  
cosmetic defects in materials or workmanship (such as scratches on stainless steel,  
paint/porcelain blemishes, etc.) for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original retail  
purchase or closing date for new construction, whichever period is longer. Any defects must be  
reported to the selling dealer within ninety (90) days from date of original retail purchase.  
Viking Range Corporation uses high quality processes and materials available to produce all  
color finishes. However, slight color variation may be noticed because of the inherent  
differences in painted parts and porcelain parts as well as differences in kitchen lighting,  
product locations, and other factors. Therefore, this warranty does not apply to color variation  
attributable to such factors.  
†FULL NINETY (90) DAY WARRANTY IN "RESIDENTIAL PLUS" APPLICATIONS: This full  
warranty applies to applications where use of the product extends beyond normal residential  
use, but the warranty period for products used in such applications is ninety (90) days.  
Examples of applications covered by this warranty are bed and breakfasts, fire stations, private  
clubs, churches, yachts, etc. Under this "Residential Plus" warranty, the product, its components  
and accessories are warranted to be free from defective material or workmanship for a period  
of ninety (90) days from the date of original retail purchase. This warranty excludes use of the  
product in all commercial locations such as restaurants, food service locations and institutional  
food service locations.  
FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON VENTILATION MOTORS  
Any ventilator motor which fails due to defective materials or workmanship in normal household use  
during the fourth year through the fifth year from the date of original retail purchase will be repaired or  
replaced, free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor.  
TERMS AND CONDITIONS  
This warranty extends to the original purchaser of the product warranted hereunder and to each transferee  
owner of the product during the term of the warranty and applies to products purchased and located in  
the United States and Canada. Products must be purchased in the country where service is requested. If  
the product or one of its component parts contains a defect or malfunction during the full warranty period  
after a reasonable number of attempts by the warrantor to remedy the defect or malfunction, the owner is  
entitled to either a refund or replacement of the product or its component part or parts. Replacement of a  
component part includes its free installation, except as specified under the limited warranty. Under the  
terms of this warranty, service must be performed by a factory authorized Viking Range Corporation  
service agent or representative. Service will be provided during normal business hours, and labor  
performed at overtime or premium rates shall not be covered by this warranty.  
Owner shall be responsible for proper installation, providing reasonable and necessary maintenance,  
providing proof of purchase upon request, and making the appliance reasonably accessible for service.  
The return of the Owner Registration Card is not a condition of warranty coverage. You should, however,  
return the Owner Registration Card so that Viking Range Corporation can contact you should any question  
of safety arise which could affect you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from  
jurisdiction to jurisdiction.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY: This warranty shall not apply to damage resulting from  
abuse, failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance, accident, delivery, negligence, natural  
disaster, loss of electrical power to the product for any reason, alteration, outdoor use, improper installation,  
improper operation, or repair or service of the product by anyone other than an authorized Viking Range  
Corporation service agency or representative. This warranty does not apply to commercial usage.  
LIMITATION OF REMEDIES AND DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTY  
OWNER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR A CLAIM OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THIS  
PRODUCT SHALL BE THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE.VIKING IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR  
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FOOD OR  
MEDICINE LOSS, DUE TO PRODUCT FAILURE, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF  
WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or  
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusions may not apply to  
you. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE  
APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE OF  
THE APPLICABLE EXPRESS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not  
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.  
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