Installation/ Use & Care MANUAL 5 SERIES Outdoor Gas Grills VQGI5301, VQGI5361, VQGI5421, VQGI5541 VQGFS5301, VQGFS5361, VQGFS5421, VQGFS5541
WARNINGS WARNING • Never use dented, rusty or damaged propane cylinders. Never store additional or empty propane cylinders in the grill cabinet or in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Do not store propane cylinders indoors or on their sides. • Children should never be left alone or unattended in an area where a grill is located. Place your grill well away from areas where children play.
WARNINGS WARNING READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY and completely before using your grill to reduce the risk of: 1. 2. 3. 4. Fire Burn hazard, personal injury or property damage Ruined steaks or other unpleasant cooking experiences Unapproved installation or servicing. THIS PRODUCT IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read this manual thoroughly before installation, use, or servicing of this product.
WARNINGS WARNING 1. Always maintain the required clearances from combustible construction as detailed. The grill is designed for outdoor use only. Never use in a garage, building, shed, breezeway or other enclosed area. This grill shall not be used under any unprotected overhead combustible construction. 2. Gas grills are not design certified for and are not to be installed in or on recreational vehicles, portable trailers, boats or any other moving installation. 3.
TABLE OF CONTENTS BEFORE YOU START 6 If Shipment Arrives Damaged 6 Important Notes 6 SPECIFICATIONS & INSTALLATION 8 UNPACKING & ASSEMBLY 14 GAS CONNECTIONS 16 Natural Gas 16 LP Gas 17 Gas Conversion Kits 18 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 20 FINAL CHECKS 21 Leak Testing 21 CHECKLIST BEFORE EACH USE 23 A MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS 23 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 23 GRILLING IN WINDY CONDITIONS 25 USING YOUR GRILL 26 Pre-Grill Checklist 26 Lighting your Grill 27 Basic Grilling 29
BEFORE YOU START WARNING Installation into a combustible enclosure requires an insulated jacket accessory. DO NOT REMOVE BRACKET OR INSTALL UNIT without use of the insulated jacket. Doing so may result in a fire, injury or property damage. Bracket must be removed to complete install with insulated jacket. Insulated jackets may be ordered at parts@middlebyresidential.com or phone 888-845-4641 press 1. Please have grill model and serial available when ordering.
BEFORE YOU START ...continued BUILT-IN INSTALLATIONS REAR HOOD CLEARANCE This built-in grill is designed for easy installation into masonry enclosures. A 3 inch clearance is required behind the grill to allow the front hood to open. NOTE: Built-in grills are intended either for installation in a builtin enclosure constructed of non-combustible materials or for an installation in a built in enclosure constructed of combustible material when installed with a insulating jacket).
SPECIFICATIONS & INSTALLATION The guides, measurements and dimensions detailed below are designated to assist you with planning your outdoor kitchen. NOTE: Due to continuing product innovation, specifications are subject to change without notice. IMPORTANT: Please reference the Care & Use / Installation manual for details on gas plumbing requirements, electrical specifications and the proper installation of your outdoor kitchen equipment. This manual can be downloaded from our website at www.vikingrange.
SPECIFICATIONS & INSTALLATION COUNTER TOP NOTCH DETAIL Only required if island counter top overhangs the face of the island C A 5” (12.7 cm) 4.5” (11.4 cm) 3” (7.6 cm) B MODEL-SPECIFIC BTU OUTPUTS & MAX.
DIMENSIONS VQGI5301 30” 30" (76.2 cm) 1¾” (4.4 cm) 253/16” 253/16cm) " (64.0 1/ 2" 14½” 14 (36.8 cm) 13/4" 10½” " 10 1/2cm) (26.7 11” (27.911" cm) 11” 11"(27.9 cm) 9” (22.9 cm) 9" 21/2"(6.4 cm) 2½” 3" 21½” (54.6 " 211/2cm) 253/8” (26.7 25 3/cm) 8" 277/8” 7 (70.8 27 /cm) 8" REAR 1/ 2"(6.4 cm) 22½” MANIFOLD Rear Manifold LOCATION Location 3” (7.6 cm) VQGFS5301 55¾”55 (141.6 3/ 4" cm) 1/ 2" cm) 36½”36(92.7 30” (76.2 30" cm) 1/ 2" 14½” 14 (36.8 cm) 1¾” (4.4 cm) 13/ 4" 6011/16” (154.
DIMENSIONS VQGI5361 36” (91.4 cm) 23½” (59.7 cm) 147/8” (37.8 cm) 1¾” (4.4 cm) 97/8” (25.1 cm) 11” (27.9 cm) 11” (27.9 cm) 9” (22.9 cm) 11/8” (2.9 cm) 19” (48.3 cm) 227/8” (58.1 cm) 253/8” (64.5 cm) 2½” (6.4 cm) Rear Manifold Location 3” (7.6 cm) VQGFS5361 61¾” (108.0 cm) 42½” (91.4 cm) 36” (91.4 cm) 147/8” (37.8 cm) 1¾” (4.4 cm) 11” (27.9 cm) 36” (91.4 cm) 32” (81.3 cm) REAR CORD LOCATION 31/8” (7.9 cm) 35½” (90.2 cm) 26¾” (67.9 cm) 87/16" 5811/16” (149.1 cm) 50” GAS EXIT (127.
DIMENSIONS 42” (106.7 cm) 253/16” (64.0 253/cm) 16" 1¾” (4.4 cm) 11” (27.9 cm) 9” (22.9 cm) 2½” (6.4 cm) 1/ 2" 14½” 14 (36.8 cm) 13/4" 10½” " 10 1/2cm) (26.7 11” (27.911" cm) 3" 2½” (6.4 cm) Rear Manifold Location 21½” (54.6 cm) 253/8” 8" (64.53/cm) 277/8” 7 (70.8 cm) VQGFS5421 3” (7.6 cm) 67¾”55(172.1 3/ 4" cm) 1/ 2" cm) 48½”36(123.2 42” (106.7 30" cm) 1/ 2" 14½” 14 (36.8 cm) 1¾” (4.4 cm) 13/ 4" 6011/16” (154.1 11/ 16"cm) 8¾” 60 3 4" 8 /cm) (22.2 50” 50" (127.0 cm) 11” (27.911" cm) 36” (91.
DIMENSIONS VQGI5541 54” (137.2 cm) 25½” (64.8 253/cm) 16" 1¾” (4.4 cm) 11” (27.9 cm) 9” (22.9 cm) 2½” (6.4 cm) 2½” (6.4 cm) Rear Manifold Location 1413/16” 1/ 2" 14 (37.6 cm) 13/4" 103/16” " 10 1/2cm) (25.9 11” (27.911" cm) 3" 21½” (54.6 cm) 253/8” 8" (26.73/cm) 277/8” 7 (70.8 cm) 3” (7.6 cm) VQGFS5541 79¾” (202.6 cm) 60½” (153.7 cm) 54” (137.2 cm) 1413/16” 141/2" (37.6 cm) 1¾” (4.4 cm) 13/ 4" 6011/16” (154.1 11/ 16"cm) 85/8” 60 4" 83/cm) (21.9 50” 50" (127.0 cm) 11” (27.911" cm) 36” (91.
UNPACKING & ASSEMBLY The grill arrives nearly ready to use and requires only minor assembly. By carefully following the uncrating and unpacking steps, you will improve your first experience with the grill. Shipping weight on smaller units is app. 300 pounds and larger units may weigh over 500 pounds. WARNING: EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD! Use two or more people to move or install this unit. Failure to follow this instruction can result in back or other personal injuries.
UNPACKING & ASSEMBLY ...
GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING NEVER CONNECT A GAS LINE DIRECTLY TO THE GRILL. A PRESSURE REGULATOR MUST BE INSTALLED ON ALL GAS EQUIPMENT. ALL LOCAL CODES REQUIRE THAT THE PRESSURE REGULATOR SUPPLIED WITH YOUR GRILL IS USED. REMOVING OR FAILING TO INSTALL THE PRESSURE REGULATOR CAN RESULT IN FIRE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. The grill is factory set to use either propane (LP) or natural gas (NAT). It is critical that the gas you use matches that which the grill was set up for.
GAS CONNECTIONS ...continued For freestanding units using natural gas, using a metal flex hose is recommended. This is available at your local hardware store or from your dealer. LP GAS Grills set up for LP gas come equipped with an LP hose/ regulator assembly for connection to a standard 20 lb. LP cylinder. (Type 1). All fittings necessary to attach the assembly to the grill are included. WARNING Do not change the regulator/hose assembly or use any other assembly than the one supplied with your grill.
GAS CONNECTIONS ...continued Insert the regulator inlet into the cylinder valve and turn the black coupler clockwise until the coupler is hand tight. Do not over-tighten this connection. To disconnect the coupler, first make sure the main cylinder valve is turned off. Grasp the coupler and turn counter clockwise. The inlet will then disengage. Always leak-test the connection after refilling or exchanging LP cylinders. (See INDEX: “Leak Test” for further details.
GAS CONNECTIONS ...continued NG AND BULK PROPANE CART INSTALLATION • Shut off the gas supply at the main valve. he gr rill and • Disconnect all plumbing (if already attached) from the grill the gas supply valve. • Remove all the fittings from the grill manifold. ams • Connect the gas supply to the grill as shown in the diagra diagrams on this page for your gas type. Grill Manifold with Brass Elbow e • Turn the gas supply on and leak test all connections.. (See INDEX: “Leak Test” for further details.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING: ELECTRICAL GROUNDING • Product installation must meet local electric codes or, in the absence of local codes, the latest edition of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code CGA 1.6b2005. • Use only a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) protected circuit with this outdoor cooking gas appliance. • IMPORTANT: When connecting your rotisserie motor, first connect the motor to the grill and then plug the grill into the outlet.
FINAL CHECKS LEAK TESTING LOW HEAT BURNER ADJUSTMENT FOR MAIN BRASS BURNERS AND SIDE BURNERS ONLY! DANGER! To prevent fire or explosion hazard, DO NOT smoke or allow any potential source of ignition (sparks, electrical arcing, etc) in the area while performing a leak test. Leak tests should be conducted outdoors only. Never conduct a leak test using fire or flame. DO NOT ADJUST THE ROTISSERIE BURNER. The main brass burners and side burners on your grill feature an adjustable low setting.
FINAL CHECKS ...continued BRASS BURNER FLAME/AIR SHUTTER ADJUSTMENT The amount of air that enters a burner is controlled by the air shutter. Each grill burner is tested and adjusted at the factory prior to shipment. However, fluctuations in gas pressure, gas conversion and even in the quality of the gas itself may make it necessary to adjust the burner. • After the burner cools down, remove it, tighten the air shutter set screw and reinstall the burner, briquette trays and grill racks.
CHECKLIST BEFORE EACH USE (FOR YOUR SAFETY) • Do you smell gas? If yes, shut off everything and call the gas company or a qualified plumber to check for leaks, if not please continue. • If you are using a portable propane cylinder, is it connected and leak tested? If not, check the connection before continuing. If yes, please continue. • Are you prepared to stay with the grill during the entire cooking process? If not, gather what you need before starting the lighting process. If yes, please continue.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PLEASE REVIEW THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BEFORE YOU USE YOUR GRILL. NEVER LEAVE THE GRILL UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING. 2. Ensure all tie-down wires have been removed from the burners. 3. Always use caution when operating the grill in a windy area. (See INDEX: “Grilling in Windy Conditions” for further details.) 4. Avoid wearing loose-fitting garments or long sleeves while grilling. They could ignite. 14.
GRILLING IN WINDY CONDITIONS Outdoor grills create more heat than interior kitchen ranges. That’s how they sear and grill steaks and other foods. These high-performance burners require a constant, steady supply of fresh air to mix with the fuel. Your grill pulls air in through the front and vents hot gases out through the rear. • If you suspect the grill is overheating, using an oven mitt, open the front hood. Then adjust the burner control knob to a lower setting.
USING YOUR GRILL Grilling requires high heat for searing and low, controlled heat for slow cooking. Some foods are cooked using direct heat and some using indirect heat. Thinner cuts of food are often cooked at a “HI” heat setting with the lid open. Your grill features a variety of professional-level burners and tools for meeting the wide variety of cooking challenges. We will reveal how these features work for you.
PRE-GRILL CHECKLIST ...continued BEFORE EACH USE • … you know where the main gas supply shut-off is located. Before any use, always make sure that: • ... you do not smell gas before you light the grill. If you do smell gas, shut everything off and have a qualified plumber check for leaks. • … the cooking area is free and clear of any combustibles, besides your food, that might ignite. • … the burners are seated properly in the grill.
LIGHTING YOUR GRILL ...continued Right-Most Main Burner COLD WEATHER WARNING: PROPANE The right-most main burner does not feature a manual lighting tube. Extremely cold temperatures may cause your ProSear™ burners to light inside the burners instead of outside. Once lit, if you hear a ‘whooshing’ sound, immediately turn the burner knobs off to extinguish the flame and then immediately re-light the burners.
BASIC GRILLING PRE-HEATING TYPES OF COOKING Pre-heating your grill every time you use it is extremely important. Pre-heating allows the briquettes to properly heat up, providing more even and more consistent cooking results. The main brass burners and the ProSear™ burner in your grill are capable of creating a range of heat intensities.
USING THE ProSear™ BURNER Never place food over a ProSear™ burner before it is fully preheated because food particles and grease dripping onto a cold ProSear™ burner can clog the tiny ports and damage the burner. For the same reason you should minimize water spills on the ProSear™ burner and should not use water to control flareups. Take special care to minimize dropping any liquids on the ProSear™ burner while cleaning the cooking grids.
Rotisserie cooking provides an even delivery of heat to your foods. It has no o equal. The constant rotation not only cooks oks foods evenly, it also self bastes. As juices rise to the surface of the food, they naturally flow around it as it rotates. And, by moving the burner out from beneath the food, you avoid scorching flare-ups. Your foods will be more evenly cooked, more tender and juicier when slow-roasted on a rotisserie.
USING THE ROTISSERIE BURNER ...continued Slide the pointed end of the skewer into the motor and rest the other end on the rollers on the other side of the grill. The notched portion of the skewer must rest on the rollers for proper operation. Must rest on rollers food item on the grill then follow the rotisserie lighting procedure. (See INDEX: “Rotisserie Burner, Lighting” for further details.) Once lit, the rotisserie burner should reach cooking temperatures in about 1 minute.
CLEANING YOUR GRILL STAINLESS STEEL Our products are known for their attractive appearance. We achieve this by selecting only the finest grades of stainless steel and applying exacting workmanship. In order to maintain this attractive appearance over the life of the grill it is important to take the following steps: • After each use wipe down the exterior of the grill to remove grease and splatters. • Be sure to follow the cleaning instructions for keeping the grates and burners clean and ready for use.
CLEANING YOUR GRILL ...continued To Remove Brass Burners: WARNING DO NOT ALLOW EXCESS GREASE OR LIQUIDS TO ACCUMULATE IN THE DRIP TRAY AS THIS MAY CREATE A FIRE HAZARD. NEVER USE GRILL WITHOUT DRIP TRAY PROPERLY INSTALLED. Remove the grill racks and briquette trays. Lift the burner up until the legs exit the frame. Then pull to the rear of the grill so the burner head comes off the brass orifice at the front. Angle the burner sideways and lift it out. Be careful not to change the air shutter position.
CLEANING YOUR GRILL ...continued It’s easy to keep your ProSear™ burner operating at peak performance. Just run it on “HI” with the hood open for 5 minutes after each use to burn away any food particles or drippings. When re-installing the ProSear™ burner, be sure to correctly position the burner.
POTENTIAL PROBLEMS If the burner will light with a match, then the igniter may not be functioning correctly. Call for service. GRILL WON’T LIGHT First, confirm that the grill is getting electricity by turning on the lights, then: Check The Igniters Your grill uses an electric ignition system that does not spark. Instead, the igniters should glow constantly when a control knob is pushed in. • Ensure that all burner controls are set to OFF. • Remove the cooking grates and briquette trays.
POTENTIAL PROBLEMS ...continued REPLACE any damaged supply lines. • Check the Regulator Make sure that the regulator & hose assembly is the one designed for and supplied with your grill and that it is correctly set up for the type of fuel you are using. (See INDEX: “Regulator Conversion” for further details.) The hose and regulator provided must be used if your grill is setup for an LP Gas Cylinder. Check that there is no physical pressure being applied to the regulator attached to the back of the grill.
POTENTIAL PROBLEMS ...continued BURNER GOES OUT • Location If, after holding the control knob in for at least 60 seconds, the burner still will not stay lit when releasing the control knob, call for service. First determine if the problem is being caused by location. If the grill is subject to high winds, reposition it to provide some protection. (See INDEX: “Obtaining service” for further details.) • Check the Flame LIGHTS WON’T LIGHT Check the gas supply and flame characteristics.
CONTACTING CUSTOMER SERVICE If service is required, call your authorized service agency. Have the following information readily available. • Model number • Serial number • Sotware Version • Date purchased • Name of dealer from whom purchased Clearly describe the problem that you are having.
VIKING RANGE, LLC OUTDOOR WARRANTY ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY Outdoor products and all of their component parts, except as detailed below*, are warranted to be free from defective materials or workmanship in residential housed hold use for a period of one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase. Viking Range, warrantor, agrees to repair or replace at its option, any part which fails or is found to be defective during the warranty period.
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