Viking Use & Care Manual Viking Range Corporation 111 Front Street Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA (662) 455-1200 For product information call 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641), or visit the Viking Web site at vikingrange.
Congratulations Congratulations and welcome to the elite world of Viking ownership. We hope you will enjoy and appreciate the care and attention we have put into every detail of your new, state-of-the-art grill. Your Viking appliance is designed to offer years of reliable service. This Use and Care Manual will provide you with the information you need to become familiar with the care and operation of your grill. Your complete satisfaction is our ultimate goal.
Warnings (cont.) Warnings (cont.) WARNING SPIDER AND INSECT INFESTATION Spiders and insects can nest in the burners/venturi tubes of this or any other grill, and cause the gas to flow from the front of the burner. This is a very dangerous condition that can cause a fire to occur behind the valve panel, thereby damaging the grill and making it unsafe to operate. WARNING This unit is for outdoor use only! Do not operate in a building, garage or any other enclosed areas.
Important Safety Instructions Getting Started Important Safety Instructions ______________________ 7 Features ___________________________________________ 10 Before Lighting Grill _______________________________ 11 Using Grill with Outdoor Approved Hoods _________ 11 Operation Lighting Grill ______________________________________ 12 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, read and follow these basic precautions before operating your gas grill or side burners.
Getting Started Important Safety Instructions • Never leave the grill unattended. High flames and fatty meats will promote flare ups. • When using the grill, do not touch the grill grates, open burner grates, or immediate surrounding areas. These surfaces become extremely hot and could cause burns. Be sure all controls are turned off and the unit has cooled before touching or cleaning any surfaces. • When cooking in windy conditions, provide a wind break.
Getting Started Getting Started Features Before Lighting Grill 18 Prior to turning on the gas, inspect the gas supply tubing or hose. Look for evidence of abrasion, cuts, wear and tear, or other damage which could require replacement prior to use. Make sure all burner control knobs are off. Do not attempt to light the burners if the smell of gas is present. 17 16 15 Check the connection with a soap and water solution after attaching the hose.
Lighting Grill Lighting Grill T-Series Models Place the lit match through the grid next to the flash tube of the burner being lit. Keep your face as far away from the grill as possible. Make sure the match is adjacent to the flash tube. Push and turn the control knob until the “HIGH” position on the knob aligns with the indicator line on the control panel. Make sure you are turning the control knob that corresponds with the burner being lit.
Lighting Grill Lighting Grill Lighting the Grill Burners (E-Series Models) Lighting Infrared Rotisserie Burner (T-Series and E-Series Models) Within a few moments, enough gas will have traveled to the burner to be able to light. When the burner lights, turn the burner control to any position to adjust the flame size. If the burner does not light in 4 seconds, turn the knob to “OFF” and wait 5 minutes before trying again. This will allow accumulated gas to dissipate.
Cooking Tips Before You Begin Grilling can be either an open or closed canopy process. Open canopy grilling is excellent for foods requiring quick searing like steaks, burgers, chops, and hot dogs. Closed canopy grilling is similar to roasting in an oven. Food is cooked by heat reflection from the cover as well as heat from the burners below. • The first time you use the grill, turn the control knob to “HIGH” and preheat racks for an additional 15 — 20 minutes.
Cooking Tips Cooking Tips Food Weight or thickness Total Special Control suggested instructions setting cooking time* and tips Total Special Control suggested instructions setting cooking time* and tips PORK BEEF Hamburgers 1/2” (1.3 cm) – 3/4” (1.9 cm) Med 8 – 15 min. Grill, turning once when juices rise to the surface. We suggest that ground chuck be used for hamburgers, as it will give you a juicier hamburger. Do not leave hamburgers unattended since a flare-up could occur quickly.
Smoker Box TruSear™ Infrared Grilling Tips Using the smoker box feature intensifies the flavor by adding smoke to the grilling process. The additional smoke creates a “cloud” around the food which permeates meats and vegetables for added smoky flavor. In order to use the smoker box, remove the last set of porcelain grids on the right hand side of the grill. Set the smoker box in the opening so that the front and rear tabs rest on the grill frame.
Rotisserie The rotisserie burner is an infrared burner which provides intense searing radiant heat. Preferred by professional chefs over other methods, this intense heat is great for searing in the natural juices and nutrients found in quality cuts of meat. Once lit, the rotisserie burner will reach cooking temperatures in about 1 minute. The red glow will even out in about 5 minutes. To load the skewer, slide one of the rotisserie forks (prongs facing away from the end) onto the skewer.
Cleaning and Maintenance Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when maintained properly and kept clean. Grilling equipment is no exception. Your grill must be kept clean and maintained properly. Viking highly recommends cleaning the grill after each use. A Viking grill cover (sold separately) should also be strongly considered in order to protect your grill from the elements.
Cleaning and Maintenance Removing Optional Side Burners for cleaning 1 2 Cleaning and Maintenance TruSear™ Infrared Grill Burner (If Applicable) When finished cooking, turn the control knob to the “HIGH” setting and allow the burner to burn for 5 minutes. This helps eliminate any drippings or debris that would otherwise remain on the burner, degrading the performance and reducing burner life.
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance Infrared Rotisserie Burner Battery Replacement Special care is not required for the infrared rotisserie burner. It is designed as a self-contained unit. Do not attempt to clean it. Its own operation burns off any impurities which may condense on it. Each T-Series grill is equipped with a battery for the electronic ignition. The 30”W. models only have one battery located under the left hand side of the control panel.
Cleaning and Maintenance Troubleshooting Replacing Interior Halogen Canopy Lights CAUTION DISCONNECT THE ELECTRIC POWER BEFORE REPLACING BULB. POSSIBLE CAUSE AND/OR REMEDY T-Series grill won’t light when the ignitor is pressed Make sure the control knob is off (no gas is on). Remove the grill rack and the flavor generator plates. Watch the ignitor tip. You should see a spark jump from the tip of the ignitor when the button is pressed.
Service Information Warranty If service is required, call your dealer or authorized service agency. The name of the authorized service agency can be obtained from the dealer or distributor in your area.
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