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VIKING
USE AND CARE MANUAL
Outdoor Gas Grills
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Congratulations... Your purchase of this product attests to the importance you place upon the quality and performance of the major appliances you use. With minimal care, as outlined in this guide, this product is designed to provide you with years of dependable service. Please take the few minutes necessary to learn the proper and efficient use and care of this quality product. We appreciate your choosing a Viking Range Corporation product, and hope that you will again select our products for yo
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Features of Your Outdoor Gas Grill 13 15 7 1 4 5 6 2 3 9 Rotisserie Bracket 1 Electronic Ignition 2 Side Burner Control Knobs 10 Rotisserie Motor (If Applicable) 3 Rotisserie Control Knob 11 Spit Rod w/forks 4 Grill Burner Control Knobs 12 Warming Rack (If applicable) 5 Grill/Smoker Burner Control Knob 13 Infrared Rotisserie Burner 6 9V Battery (behind control panel) 7 Porcelain Grids w/Stainless Steel 14 Broiler Pan Perforated Flavor Generators underneath 15 Side Burner (If Applicable) 8 Smoker
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS _i WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, read and follow these basic precautions before operal_ng your gas grill or side burners. 1. Your unit should be properly installed and connected to the gas for which it was designed. Do not use charcoal, wood chips, or other material in your grill. The smoker tray is the only area designed to hold wood chips or other smoke flavor enhancers. 2. Have the technician show you the location of the gas shu
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12. The handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it does not extend over adjacent surface burners or interferewith closing the canopy. This will minimize burns, ignition of flammablematerials and possiblespillage. Let hot pans cool in a safe place out of childreng reach. 13. _, WARNING: Before lighting the burners inspect the gas supply piping or hose. Ifthere is evidence of cuts,wear,or abrasion,it must be replaced prior to use. Always keep your face and body asfar awayfrom the grill
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BeforeLightingYour Grill Priorto turning the gas on, 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 areoff. Do not attempt to light the burners if the smell of gas is present. Check the connection with a soap and water solution after attaching the hose. Make surethere is gas in the tank and the tank is upright. _, CAUTION: Wait at least5 minutes before religh
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Battery Ignitor (T-Series only) (line indicates corresponding burners) Side Burner Rotisserie Grill Burner Control Knob Control Knob Control Knob To light grill/smoker burner: Open the hood or remove covers, push and turn the control knob until the High position on the knob aligns with the indicator line on the control panel and continue to hold the knob in. Press the electronic ignition button corresponding to the burner being lit. You will hear a clicking sound. After the burner lights, hold t
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Tolightthesideburners: Firstremove theburnercoveror anycookingutensilfromthe burnergrate. _i CAUTION: Thesideburnercovermaybehotif thegrillburners areinoperation.Push andturnthecontrolknobuntiltheHigh positionaligns withtheindicator lineonthecontrolpanel. Immediately press theelectronic ignitionbuttoncorresponding to the burners beinglit untiltheburnerislit or until4 seconds pass.Ifthe burnerdoesnotlightafterseveral attempts, wait5 minutes to allow anyaccumulated gasto dissipate.Iftheburnerwilln
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To light the infrared rotisserie burner (T-Series and E-Series Models) The location of the infrared burner makes it more susceptible to strong wind conditions, more so than the protected grill burners. For this reason you should avoid using it during windy conditions. Open the hood. Push in, turn the rotisserie control knob until the High position on the knob aligns with the indicator line on the control panel and continue to hold the knob in. Press the electronic ignition button which correspon
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"T" Series Canopy "E" Series Canopy Thermometer Thermometer Grill Cooking tips 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. • When grilling chicken, roasts, well done steaks or chops and thick pieces of meat, sear on High. Then re
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Grill Cooking Chart* FOOD WEIGHT OR CONTROL TOTAL SPECIAL COOKING TIME AND TIPS I THICKNESS SEqq-ING SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONS Beef MED 8 - 15 minutes Grill turning once 1/2 - 3/4" Hamburgers when juices rise 13 - 19 cm 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 occw quickly Steaks Rib, Club, Remove excess Sidoin, fat from edge T-Bone, Slash remaining Porterhouse fat at 2 inch
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Grill Cooking Chart* FOOD WEIGHT OR CONTROL TOTAL SPECIAL THICKNESS SETTING SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONS COOKING TIME AND TIPS Ribs MED 45 - 60 minutes Grill, turning occasionally During last few minutes, brush with BBQ sauce, turn several times Ham Steaks 1/2" (13 cm) 12-15 minutes Remove excess fat from edge Slash remaining fat at 2- inch intervals Grill turning once MED 5 - 10 minutes Slit skin before Hot Dogs cooking Grill, turning once Fish Grill, turning once Steaks 3/4" - 1" MED-HI 5 - 10 minut
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TruSear TM InfraredGrilling tips Infraredgrilling produces intense heat which quickly searsthe meat. Searinglocks in flavor and juices while allowing the outer surfaceto absorb smoke and food aroma that is produced as grease and drippings are vaporized by the burner. The resultis a crisp, flavorful outside with atender, juicy inside. As a general rule, foods will cook in about 1/2 the time they would take on an ordinary grill. •Preheat the grill. •Ensurethat meat isfully thawed and that all exce
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Using the Smoker Burner and Smoker Box Using the smoker burner 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 and flavor generator plate 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 ,Smoker grill frame. Box Using Wood Chips in
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ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Thisunitisequippedwithagrounding plugfor your protection against shockhazard andshouldbeplugged directlyintoaproperly groundedreceptacle. Donotcut orremove thegrounding prongfromthisplug. Keeptherotisserie motorelectriccordawayfromthe heatedsurfaces ofthegrill. Using the 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 natura
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To load the skewer, slide one of the rotisserie forks (prongs facing away from the end) onto the skewer. Push the skewer through the center of the food, then slide the second rotisserie fork (prongs toward the food) onto the skewer. Center the product to be cooked on the skewer then push the forks firmly toward the food. Tighten the wing nuts with pliers. It may also be necessary to wrap the food with butcher's string to secure loose portions. NEVER use nylon or plastic string. Once the food is
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Cleaning and Maintenance Any piece of equipment works better and lastslonger when maintained properly and kept clean. Grilling equipment isno exception. Your grill must be kept clean and maintained properly. PorcelainGrates/Grill Burners The porcelain grill grates may be cleaned immediately after cooking is complete and before turning off the flame. Wearing a barbecue mitt to protect your hand from heat, use a soft bristle barbecue brush to scrub the porcelain burner grid. Dip the brush frequent
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TruSear TM Infrared Grill Burner (If applicable) When finished cooking, turn the control knob to the "HI" setting and allow the burner to burn for Five Minutes. This helps to eliminate any drippings or debris that would otherwise remain on the burner, degrading the performance and reducing burner life. After the five minute burn-off time, turn the grill OFF and allow to cool completely before attempting to clean or move. Wipe excess grease and food from grill surfaces. NOTE: When the TruSear TM
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Infrared Rotisserie Burner 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. Cleaning Chart Part What to Use How to Clean Stainless Steel* Mild detergent and Wipe with soft cloth warm water or or sponge. Use stainless steel cleaner stainless steel cleaner to remove fingerprints and smudges. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Porcelain Parts Mild detergen
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Battery Replacement (T-Series Models) Each grill is equipped with a battery for the electronic ignition. The 30" W. models only have (1) battery located under the left hand side of the control panel. All other models have (2) batteries located under each end of the control panel. The battery locations are shown on the control panel. To replace the battery: 1. Slide out drip tray. 2. Locate round black cap which is inside the burner Box under the battery symbol on the control panel. 3. Unscrew ca
