Updated with excellent options, Viking's 36-inch VDSC freestanding gas range continues to be all about cooking. What it's not about is gimmicky features and flashy electronics. An excellent choice in the home use commercial-style range category, this range has evolved, but in functional ways that we're thrilled to see.

We love the fact that this model now comes in a dual-fuel version. Combining an electric convection oven with high-performance gas burners is a combination that can't be beat. Add to that the easy-to-clean sealed burners with superior control, a self-cleaning cycle and this range meets all our must-have requirements.

Even with these added conveniences, the Viking VDSC maintains the functional features that made it a success in the first place. High-quality brass burners have electric spark ignition and an infinite range of settings. Control is at your fingertips and quality is evident in the bulk of this heavy, impressive range.

The oven, with 5.1 cubic feet of useable space, is spacious and offers two-element convection baking as well as TruConvect baking. TruConvect baking is a process that uses only the rear element and fan-forced hot air for cooking. No direct heat is applied to your foods from upper or lower elements with this method. The fan forced convection on this model is also recommended for gentle defrosting and food dehydration.

A conventional broiler with a reflector and an eight-pass broiler ensure high-quality broiling for large quantities of foods. Smaller quantities are broiled effectively and economically by using the smaller four-pass mini-broil.

An incredible amount of options may it possible to create a VDSC of your dreams. Choose or mix and match from up to six burners, a 12-inch surface char-broiler and a 12-inxh griddle. Customize the entire range to your liking with any amazing variety of shelves, backsplashes, trims and colors. Even eggplant and mint green are among the strikingly unique colors available for this model.

Truly a range for the exacting connoisseur, the Viking 36-inch VDSC is a product that can serve you the rest of your life.


Pros: Outstanding performance coupled with design and convenience
Cons: Each upgrade adds to the price of the range

Warranty
90 days, cosmetics; 1 year, full; 5 years, elements/burners; 10 years, porcelain oven interior