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Viking Sales Training Document:  Received by ApplianceAdvisor Feb 29, 2004

Date: July, 18, 2003
The Viking Method for Oven Cavity Measurement vs. Competition - 
The Facts

With the recent release of the Viking Professional built-in electric
36"W. ovens, there has been a lot of focus on oven cavity size. Now
that Viking produces the largest ovens in the industry, it is only
natural that competitors will try to find ways to downplay its
significance. Everyone knows there are many ways to measure an oven.
However, there is only one, true "Viking way" of measurement, and
this Viking View is intended to define exactly what this method is.

Below are two charts that show two different styles of oven cavity
measurement. The charts compare the Viking electric 36"W. single
oven to the electric 36"W. single ovens of Wolf and Dacor.

Most Viking competitors measure the oven cavity without subtracting
for the hat (or plug) on the door that protrudes into the front of
an oven when the door is closed. Several brands also do not take
into account the convection baffle in the back of the oven that
extends into the oven cavity and takes up space. So, if this
exaggerated method of measurement is used, the following results are
obtained:

Electric 36"W. Oven - Brand Exaggerated Method of Oven Cavity
Measurement

Viking     5.0 cu. ft.
Wolf       4.3 cu. ft.
Dacor     4.4 cu. ft.

As you can see, Viking is the clear winner when using this " NOT
RECOMMENDED" method of measurement.

The chart below demonstrates what Viking believes should be the
standard when measuring ovens. This method of measurement takes into
account the hat on the door and the convection baffle in the rear
and simply measures true overall space.

Electric 36"W. Oven - Brand Viking Method of Oven Cavity Measurement

Viking     4.2 cu. ft.
Wolf       3.8 cu. ft.
Dacor     3.7 cu. ft.

Again, when using the "Viking way" of measurement, Viking comes out
on top. For several years now, this method has been promoted by
Viking as the most realistic and logical way to measure ovens and
will continue to be used as the Viking benchmark. Hopefully, an
industry standard will someday be adopted that designates this
method as the official measurement system. Until then, Viking will
continue to teach the "Viking way" of oven measurement in the field
and in the Viking Training Center.

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