GREENWOOD, Miss. – Viking Range Corporation is adding a continuous grate gas rangetop and an electric rangetop to its lineup of Designer Series products.   These new products are important additions to the Viking line of cooking products because they further broaden the scope of consumer choices in the Designer Series product line.

The design of the new gas rangetop offers consumers a continuous surface grate which contributes to its elegant, contemporary style and ensures easy movement of pots and pans.  Automatic electric spark ignition and re-ignition ensure that burners light at any position on the knob and re-light automatically if extinguished.  The sealed burners feature brass flame ports and porcelain/cast-iron caps.  The 30”W. model provides four burners and offers a range of cooking power from a 14,000 BTU high to a 950 BTU low.  The 36”W. model offers a 16,000 BTU burner and features five burners.  The solid stainless steel knobs are extremely durable and are push-to-turn for safety.  Large spill collection areas around each burner ensure that liquid overflows are contained for easy cleanup. 

The Designer 30” and 36”W. electric rangetops feature a strong, wear resistant, easy-to-clean glass ceramic surface.  The QuickCook™ surface elements utilize ribbon technology and reach full power in about three seconds.  Its durable control knobs are made of stainless steel and have a child-proof, push-to-turn safety feature.

 “The Viking Designer Series line features products with a sleek, integrated appearance,” said Liston Durden, Viking senior vice president - marketing.  “The new Designer rangetops offer the premium cooking performance that has long been associated with the Viking brand.”

These new products are styled to complement other Viking Designer Series products.  The gas rangetops are available in black, white, stainless steel, biscuit, stone gray, and graphite gray, while the electric rangetop can be purchased with either a black or white glass surface.  Optional brass trim is also offered on the knobs.