Use & Care Manual Dual Fuel Self-Cleaning Ranges

NOTE: For cleaning, a Griddle Cleaning Kit can be purchased using a
consumer order form (supplied in the same envelope that contained
this use and care manual), or by calling Viking Range Corporation at
[phone], or via our website-www.vikingrange.com. The Griddle
Cleaning Kit is a fast and easy commercial grade cleaning system. The
kit contains 25 or more cleanings.
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Griddle/Simmer Plate
1. After using the griddle, always remove the drip pan located below it
by pulling the drip pan toward you. The drip pan needs to be
cleaned after each use of the griddle. Cooked-off grease will drain
from the griddle through the drain tube and accumulate in the drip
pan. Wash in hot soapy water or with an antibacterial cleaner. The
drip pan needs to be cleaned after each use. If grease is permitted
to accumulate, fire hazard could occur, since the griddle burners are
directly above the pan.
2. Rub the surface of a hot griddle with unsalted solid shortening,
vegetable oil or spray it with a non-stick cooking spray. Thoroughly
wipe it with a burlap or another rough cloth to remove food
particles and other residue.
3. Stubborn spots may be removed by rubbing the surface with a
rough grained nylon scrubbing pad with cooking oil. If necessary,
flush the surface of a warm griddle (200
0
F/93
0
C) with club soda and
wipe over entire surface with a paper towel. Coat lightly with
cooking oil.
4. Special griddle cleaners are commercially available which may be
used to remove heavy soil build-up. Follow manufacturer’s
directions exactly. Rinse the griddle with a vinegar and water
solution after using these cleaners, rinse with clear water, dry and
coat lightly with cooking oil. Use griddle stones only when
absolutely necessary and then with extreme caution. Wipe away
any griddle-stone dust and food particles and coat lightly with
cooking oil.
5. Using hot soapy water to clean the griddle will remove the cooked-
in seasoning and will require re-seasoning by coating lightly with
cooking oil.
6. Never flood a hot griddle with cold water! This promotes
griddle warping and can cause the griddle plate to crack if
continued over a period of time.
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Surface Burners
Wipe up spill-overs as soon as possible after they occur and before
they get a chance to burn in and cook solid. In the event of a spill-
over, follow these steps:
1. Allow the burner and grate to cool to a safe temperature level.
2. Lift off the burner grates, burner bowls (openburners only), and
grate support (open burners only). Wash in warm soapy water.
3. Remove the burner cap and clean per instructions belwo .
4. Wipe up any spills which remains on the sealed top surface.
5. Open burners only, remove drip pan and wash with warm soapy
water
6. Replace burner cap, burner bowls, grate supports, (if applicable)
and grates.
If ports on the burners are clogged, clean with a straight pin. Do not
enlarge or distort the ports. Do not use a toothpick to clean the ports.
When replacing burner caps, carefully align the tabs underneath the
cap with the outside edge of burner. Make sure burner cap is level.
Occasionally check the burner for proper size and shape. If flames lift
off ports, are yellow, or are noisy when turned on, you may need to
clean the burners or call a qualified technician for adjustment.
Burner Caps
The surface burner caps should be routinely removed and cleaned.
Always clean the burner caps after a spill over. Keeping the burner
caps clean will prevent improper ignition and uneven flames. To clean,
pull burner cap straight up from the burner base. Wipe off surface
burner caps with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth after each use.
Use a a non-abrasive cleanser such as Bon Ami
TM
and a soft brush or
soft Scotch Brite
TM
pad for cooked-on foods. Dry thoroughly after
cleaning. For best cleaning and to avoid possible rusting, do not clean
in dishwasher or self-cleaning oven.
Aluminum Base
The aluminum base should be wiped regularly with hot soapy
water at the end of each cooling period. Do not use steel wool,
abrasive cloths, cleanser, or powders. To remove encrusted materials,
soak the area with a hot towel to loosen the material, then use a
wooden or nylon spatula. Do not use a metal knife, spatula, or any
other material tool to scrape the aluminum base.
NOTE
:
For stubborn stains, use a non-abrasive cleanser such as Bon
Ami
TM
and a soft brush or soft Scotch Brite
TM
pad on grates and burner
caps.