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BEFORE FIRST USE
Before using the oven for the first time, it must be "burned in" to release any odors that might result from
heating the new surfaces in the chamber.
1. Using a clean, damp cloth, wipe the inside of the oven including the racks.
2. Close the oven doors.
3. Push the Master Switch to ON.
4. Turn the Thermostat to 300°F (149°C) and allow the oven to cycle for 2 hours or until no odor is
detected before pushing the Master Switch to OFF.
LIGHTING MODEL VC4GD AND VC6GD OVENS
1. Turn the main gas supply ON.
2. Push the Master Switch to ON.
3. If the burner fails to light, push Master Switch OFF. Wait 5 minutes for retrial.
If the oven does not light after three trials, turn off the main gas valve and call a qualified servicer.
SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn Master Switch to OFF.
EXTENDED SHUTDOWN
1. Push Power Switch to OFF.
2. Turn gas and electrical power supplies OFF.
USING MODEL VC4GD AND VC6GD OVENS
Preheating
1. Select the proper rack arrangement for the product to be cooked. Refer to RACK ARRANGEMENTS,
page 15.
2. Make sure the doors are closed.
3. Push Master Switch to ON. The amber ON light will come on, indicating that power to the oven
is on.
4. Set the two-speed FAN SWITCH to the desired setting (without Roast & Hold models).
5. Set thermostat as desired. The HEAT light will come on and remain on until the oven reaches set
temperature (approximately 10 to 15 minutes for settings from 300 to 400°F (149 to 204°C)).
Refer to SUGGESTED COOKING GUIDELINES for temperatures and times for various products.
If the burner fails to light, the red IGNITION light will come on and remain on.
6. Prepare product and place in suitable pans. When the white HEAT light goes off, the oven has
reached the desired preheat temperature.