Viking Range Refresh

Viking is in the process of making cosmetic enhancements to the range line up.  I have attached a presentation with pictures of the new changes, an announcement with model #’s.  UMRP pricing with changes included. 

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY, THERE IS A LOT OF INFORMATION HERE:  I am breaking down the highlights into bullet points:

• 5 Series Refresh – all 5 Series ranges except open burner VGIC series
  • Black knobs are being changed to SS knobs.
  • The bezel around the knobs will be round, polished chrome replacing the previous square bezels.
  • Ranges in color will now have a matching color control panel.
  • All models are available with brushed brass accents.
  • Model numbers are changing.  There is a “4” added to the model # to designate the bezel, SS knob, colored control panel change.
  • Orders are being accepted now.
  • We will continue to have stock of the current design SS ranges until approx. June 1^st. Once stock is depleted, all orders will be for the new design/new model numbers. No change in the price of SS ranges.
  • Ranges in color can now be ordered with the new changes:  Round knob bezels, Stainless knobs, matching color control panel. With enhanced painted control panel detail, painted range UMRP pricing is adjusted slightly: 30” range +$200, 36” range +$230, 48” range +$260, and 60” range +$350.
  • Black knob kits will be sold as accessories

• 5 Series open burner VGIC series:  OPEN BURNER ONLY
  • Black knobs are being changed to SS knobs.
  • The bezel around the knobs will continue to be round, polished chrome.
  • Painted ranges will continue to have Stainless Steel control panels. The control panels cannot be painted.
  • Model numbers are not changing.
  • VGIC Series ranges will now be available with brushed brass accents.
  • We will continue to have stock of the current design SS ranges until approx. June 1^st. Once stock is depleted, all orders will be for the new design. No change in the price of VGIC series ranges.

• 5 Series Range Tops
  • Black knobs are being changed to SS knobs.
  • The bezel around the knobs will be round, polished chrome replacing the previous square bezels.
  • All models are available with brushed brass accents.
  • Model numbers are changing.  A “4” has been added to the model number.
  • Orders are being accepted now.
  • We will continue to have stock of the current range tops until approx. June 1^st. Once stock is depleted, all orders will be for the new design/new model numbers. No change in the price of range tops.
  • RANGETOPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE WITH MATCHING COLOR CONTROL PANELS.

• 5 Series induction cook tops – Models VICU5301BST and VICU5361BST
  • Black knobs are being changed to SS knobs.
  • Model numbers are not changing.
  • We will continue to have stock of the current design induction cooktops until approx. June 1^st. Once stock is depleted, all orders will be for the new design. No change in the price of these cooktops.
  • Black knob kits will be sold as accessories

• 7 Series Painted Ranges – no change to SS 7 Series ranges – No change to the current bezels.
  • Colored ranges will now have a matching color control panel.
  • Model numbers are not changing.
  • Current style painted ranges (stainless steel control panel) can be ordered until April 15^th.  With enhanced painted control panel, the range UMRP pricing is adjusted slightly: 36” range +$230 and 48” range +$260.