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A freestanding stainless gas range with heavy black cast-iron grates stands between two runs of white cabinets in a US home kitchen.

Viking
Range Repair

A Mississippi brand of professional-style gas, dual-fuel and induction ranges, now owned by Middleby.

(844) 875-7576

Mon–Sat, 8am–8pm

  • 4 range types
  • 6 problems we see
  • 10 repairs we do

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Viking ranges,
specifically.

Viking, made mostly in Greenwood, Mississippi, sells gas, dual-fuel, induction and electric ranges, with both open and sealed burners on its gas models. Its current range manuals troubleshoot by symptom rather than by code, so a visit usually starts from what the burners or the oven are doing.

The Viking lineup

Builds4 range types

Gas range · Electric range · Dual-fuel range · Induction range

Called out forRange Burner Keeps Clicking

and 5 more problems on Viking

Repairs we do10 repairs, on any make

Diagnostic visit · Burner and igniter repair · Surface element and glass top repair · Bake and broil elements

Error codesKnob-ring signals, no numbered codes

Book with what the range is doing and the model plate; the visit starts from the symptom.

The Viking
lineup.

Viking builds 4 of the 4 range types this site covers. Which one decides how the visit is planned.

All range types
Gas

Gas range

4 of the problems we see on Viking come up on it Gas range repair Electric

Electric range

1 of the problems we see on Viking come up on it Electric range repair Dual-fuel

Dual-fuel range

3 of the problems we see on Viking come up on it Dual-fuel range repair Induction

Induction range

1 of the problems we see on Viking come up on it Induction range repair

What is particular
to Viking.

Viking's ranges run from the 3 Series and 5 Series to the 7 Series and the Tuscany line, and each has its own manual. Knob lighting, ignition and oven controls differ between series, so the model number on the serial plate comes first.

Open or sealed burners

Viking still builds open-burner ranges in the commercial style it began with, along with sealed-burner models whose one-piece porcelain top holds spills. The two are cleaned and serviced differently, so the model tells the technician which burner parts to bring.

SureSpark relights the flame

Viking's gas and dual-fuel ranges use SureSpark ignition with automatic reignition: if a flame goes out while gas is flowing, the igniter sparks until it relights. Viking's own list of reasons for sparking after the flame lights includes an ungrounded supply, reversed polarity and wet or dirty igniters.

Red knob rings mean an error

On 7 Series ranges the rings behind the knobs turn red and flash in a set pattern when the range has an error. Viking does not publish the flash patterns in the owner's manual, so the technician reads them.

Induction checks the pan

On Viking 5 Series induction ranges the pan indicator flashes and the element will not heat if the pan's material or size is unsuitable. Anything under about 2 inches across is ignored altogether.

Parts

Igniters, spark modules, burner heads and oven elements are ordered by model and series. Older Viking ranges may need parts ordered after the first visit.

Repair or replace

Viking ranges are heavy, largely mechanical appliances, and ignition, element and thermostat problems are routine repairs. Replacement is worth weighing when an older range has a failing oven and worn burners at the same time.

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What we are
called out for.

On Viking, most often range burner keeps clicking.

All problems
A close view of one gas range burner in a US home kitchen, a small blue spark jumping from the white igniter tip toward the unlit burner head, the black grates and knobs soft in the background.

Range Burner Keeps Clicking

5 causes, cheapest first

 A gas range top in a US home kitchen with one burner cap lifted off and resting on a folded towel beside its grate, while the other burners burn with even blue flames under a pot of soup.

Range Burner Won't Light

6 causes, cheapest first

 A gas range top in a US home kitchen with one burner lit in a lopsided ring, tall yellow tips on one side and short blue cones on the other, an empty grate above it.

Uneven Range Burner Flame

6 causes, cheapest first

 A black glass induction range top in a US home kitchen, a shiny copper saucepan sitting on an unlit zone next to a dark cast iron skillet that is heating on the neighboring zone.

Induction Range Not Detecting Pan

6 causes, cheapest first

 A freestanding range in a US home kitchen running its self-clean cycle, the oven door closed and latched with a faint glow behind the dark window, the oven racks stacked on a towel on the counter.

Range Self-Clean Problems

5 causes, cheapest first

 A freestanding gas range in a US home kitchen with a pot simmering on a lit front burner and the oven door open on an empty cold oven, a pan of unbaked dinner rolls waiting on the counter.

Range Oven Not Heating

7 causes, cheapest first

Not a
Viking?

Viking is one of 32 range makes on this site. The other 31 each have a page of their own.

All 32 brands

Viking range repair,
where we come out.

9 metros, each with its own page.

All service areas

Tampa BayFL · 31 areas

OrlandoFL · 30 areas

Miami / South FloridaFL · 47 areas

New York MetroNY · 75 areas

HoustonTX · 36 areas

ChicagoIL · 50 areas

Los AngelesCA · 95 areas

San DiegoCA · 31 areas

San Francisco Bay AreaCA · 74 areas

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Questions about
Viking ranges.

Why does my Viking burner keep clicking after it lights?
Viking lists three reasons for igniters sparking after the flame is lit: the power supply is not grounded, its polarity is reversed, or the igniters are wet or dirty. Let wet burners dry first; if the clicking continues, book a visit, since the other two are wiring checks.
The knob rings on my Viking 7 Series range are flashing red. What does that mean?
Red backlighting with flashing rings is how the 7 Series signals an error code. Viking does not print what each pattern means in the owner's manual, so note which knob is flashing and book a visit.
Why won't my Viking induction range heat my pan?
If the pan is not magnetic or is the wrong size, the pan indicator flashes and the element stays off. Viking says pottery, glass, aluminum and copper pans do not work, and anything smaller than about 2 inches is not recognized.
How hot does a Viking range get during self-clean?
Viking says its ovens reach up to 750°F during self-clean, and the cycle usually lasts 3 to 3½ hours plus about 30 minutes to cool. A door that stays locked until the oven cools is part of that design.

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