Surface Operation Rangetop Features Griddle/Simmer Plate & Char-Grill

Lighting Burners Surface Heat Settings 1 2 3 4 5 6 Griddle/Simmer Plate (on applicable models) Char-Grill (on applicable models) All burners are ignited by The optional 15,000 BTU The optional 18,000 BTU electric ignition. There are no Heat griddle is constructed of char-grill is equipped with Grill GRIDDLE Grease trough Flavor- open-flame, “standing” pilots. Setting Use machined steel with a a single piece, heavy-duty generator plates Simmer Melting small quantities blanchard finish and is porcelainized cast-iron grill Two-piece Surface Burners/Automatic Re-Ignition uniquely designed to offer GriddleGriddle grate for easy movement Steaming rice drip pan To light the surface burners, push and turn the excellent cooking of grilling items. Beneath Simmering sauces BurnerBurner appropriate control knob counter clockwise to any performance as well as the grill grate is a slotted Low Melting large quantities DDriprip ttrayray position. This control is both a gas valve and an 9 7 easy cleanup. The griddle porcelainized flavor- electric switch. Burners will ignite at any “ON” Med Low Low-temperature frying (eggs, etc.) 8 is equipped with an generator plate which is position with the automatic re-ignition system. If the Simmering large quantities 10 electronic thermostat to maintain an even temperature designed to catch drippings and circulate a smoke Heating milk, cream sauces, gravies, flame goes out for any reason, the burners will 11 1. Left rear burner control knob across the griddle once the desired temperature has flavor back into the food. Beneath the flavor- automatically re-ignite if the gas is still flowing. When and puddings 2. Left front burner control knob been set. The griddle has a power “ON” indicator light generator plate is a two-piece drip pan which catches gas is permitted to flow to the burners, the electric 3. Char-Grill control knob which glows when the griddle thermostat has been any drippings that might pass beyond the flavor- Med Sauteing and browning, braising, igniters start sparking. On all surface igniters you and pan-frying 4. Griddle control knob turned on. This will cycle on and off as needed to generator plate. This unique grilling system is should hear a “clicking” sound. If you do not, turn off Maintaining slow boil on large quantities 5. Right rear burner control knob indicate the thermostat is maintaining the selected designed to provide outdoor quality grilling indoors. the control and check that the unit is plugged in and 6. Right front burner control knob temperature. Before the griddle is used it is important High-temperature frying that the fuse or circuit breaker is not blown or tripped. Med High 7. Griddle indicator light to season the griddle. This seasoning process will Char-Grill Operation Pan broiling 8. Four 15,000 BTU sealed burners with change the appearance of the griddle plate. However, • Turn the overhead ventilation on prior to turning the Maintaining fast boil on large quantities Within a few moments, enough gas will have traveled porcelain/Cast iron caps and automatic it will also prevent food from sticking and protect the grill on. to the burner to light. When the burner lights, turn High Boiling water quickly 12 ignition/Re-Ignition surface from moisture. • Turn the grill knob counterclockwise to “HI”. the burner control to any position to adjust the flame Deep-fat frying in large cookware 8 9. Stainless steel island trim • Always preheat the grill for 5-10 minutes before size. Setting the proper flame height for the desired 10. Char-Grill (optional) Seasoning the Griddle Before First Use: placing food on the grill grate. cooking process and selecting the correct cooking Note: The above information is given as a guide only. 11. Griddle (optional) • Scrub the griddle plate with a mixture of one quart • Place food items on the grill, cook as desired. vessel will result in superior cooking performance, You may need to vary the heat settings to suit your 12. Identification plate warm water and 1/4 cup white vinegar, using a blue • To turn the grill off, turn the grill knob clockwise to while also saving time and energy. personal requirements. Scotch-Brite™ pad. Dry thoroughly. the “OFF” position. 48” four burner/Char-Grill/griddle model shown • Wash griddle with warm, soapy water. Rinse off and Surface Cooking Tips dry thoroughly. Char-Grill Cooking Tips • Use low or medium flame heights when cooking in CAUTION • Season griddle by thinly coating the surface with • When grilling chicken, roasts, well-done steaks or vessels that are poor conductors of heat, such as VariSimmer™ PowerPlus™ Burner (where applicable) approximately 1/2 to 1 teaspoon unsalted vegetable chops, and thick pieces of meat, sear on “HI”. Then, glass, ceramic, and cast-iron. Reduce the flame DO NOT heat empty cookware or let cookware Simmering is a cooking technique in which foods are Certain model ranges are equipped with a PowerPlus oil. Apply to entire griddle using a paper towel or reduce the heat setting to prevent excessive flare-up. height until it covers approximately 1/3 of the boil dry. The cookware can absorb an excessive cooked in hot liquids kept at or just barely below the 18,500 BTU burner in the front right burner position. clean cloth. Let oil sit on griddle for approximately 1 This will allow the food to cook through without cooking vessel diameter. This will ensure more even amount of heat very quickly, resulting in possible boiling point of water. Simmering ensures gentler This burner is designed to provide extra-high heat hour and then wipe with a clean cloth or paper towel burning the outside. heating within the cooking vessel and reduce the damage to the cookware and ceramic glass. treatment than boiling to prevent food from output, especially when using large pans, and should to absorb any residual oil. The griddle is now ready to • After steaks, chops, or hamburgers have been allowed likelihood of burning or scorching the food. toughening and/or breaking up. The size of the pan be used for boiling large quantities or if you need to be used. to sear for approximately one minute, you may slide a • Reduce the flame if it is extending beyond the and the volume of food can have a significant effect bring something to a boil quickly. While the spatula under the meat and turn it approximately 90 bottom of the cooking vessel. A flame that extends on how high or low a flame is needed for simmering. PowerPlus burner has the extra power needed to Griddle/Simmer Plate Operation degrees to create a waffle pattern. along the sides of the vessel is potentially For this reason, Viking range and rangetop burners bring large quantities of liquid to a boil rapidly, it is • Turn the griddle control knob counterclockwise to the • Use a metal spatula instead of tongs or a fork to turn dangerous, heats the utensil handle and kitchen are engineered with a VariSimmer setting. The also able to be turned down low enough to provide a desired temperature setting. The power “ON” the meat. A spatula will not puncture the meat instead of the food, and wastes energy. VariSimmer setting is not just one simmer setting, but very low and delicate simmer making this burner the indicator light will glow indicating the griddle allowing juices to escape. • Reduce the flame height to the minimum level provides a variable range of simmer settings. This most versatile on the market. thermostat is on. • Turn the meat over only once. Juices are lost when necessary to perform the desired cooking process. variable range of simmer settings allows you to adjust • The double griddle has two thermostat control knobs steaks, chops or hamburgers are turned several times. Remember that food cooks just as quickly at a the flame height to achieve the best simmer which control separate burners located beneath the The best time to turn the meat is after the juices have gentle boil as it does at a rolling boil. Maintaining a depending on the type and quantity of food being griddle. begun to bubble to the surface. higher boil than is necessary wastes energy, cooks simmered. It is this ability that makes the VariSimmer • When the griddle has reached the desired • To test for doneness, make a small slash in the center away moisture, and causes a loss in food flavor and setting the most accurate and trustworthy simmer on temperature, the power “ON” indicator light will turn of the meat, not the edge. This will prevent loss of nutrient level. the market. off, indicating the griddle is preheated to the selected juices. • The minimum pot or pan (vessel) diameter temperature. • Occasionally there may be flare-ups or flames above recommended is 6” (15 cm). Use of pots or pans as • Use liquid cooking oil or butter for eggs, pancakes, the grill due to drops of fat falling on the flavor- small as 4” (10 cm) is possible but not French toast, fish, and sandwiches to prevent sticking. generator plates. Use a long handled spatula to move recommended. • Routinely scrape loose food particles with a metal food to another area until the flames subside. spatula during cooking to make the cleanup easier • For ease of cleaning, leave the char-grill on for 10 and to avoid the particles mixing with the food. minutes when finished grilling. This will help make • To turn the griddle off, turn the thermostat knob cleanup easier once the char-grill has cooled down clockwise to the “OFF” position. and lower the heat between cooking. • ALWAYS turn to the “OFF” position when not in use. Warnings Warnings (cont.) Viking Quick Reference Guide

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible WARNING CAUTION CAUTION conditions and situations that may occur. Common If the information in this manual is not followed DO NOT heat empty cookware or let cookware To avoid the risk of property damage, DO NOT sense, caution, and care must be exercised when exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing installing, maintaining, or operating the appliance. boil dry. The cookware can absorb an excessive USE BRASS CLEANERS OR ABRASIVE property damage, personal injury or death. amount of heat very quickly, resulting in possible CLEANERS ON ANY BRASS PARTS. All brass damage to the cookware and ceramic glass. body parts should be wiped regularly with hot, ALWAYS contact the manufacturer about problems or WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: soapy water and a soft, clean cloth. When hot, conditions you do not understand. • DO NOT try to light any appliance. soapy water will not do the job, use everyday • DO NOT touch any electrical switch. household cleaners that are not abrasive. Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels • DO NOT use any phone in your building. WARNING • Immediately call your gas supplier from a DANGER neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's BURN OR ELECTRICAL instructions. SHOCK HAZARD Hazards or unsafe practices which WILL result in • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the To avoid risk of injury or death, make severe personal injury or death fire department. sure all controls are “OFF” and surface Installation and service must be performed by a is COOL before cleaning. Failure to do WARNING qualified installer, service agency or the gas so can result in burns or electrical shock. Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result supplier. in death severe personal injury or death To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage CAUTION • Be sure all packing materials are removed from the Before Using Rangetop appliance before operating it. Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD • Keep area around appliance clear and free from All products are wiped clean with solvents at the result in minor personal injury. combustible materials, gasoline, and other factory to remove any visible signs of dirt, oil, and All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you flammable vapors and materials. grease which may have remained from the how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed. • If appliance is installed near a window, proper manufacturing process. Before starting to cook, clean precautions should be taken to prevent curtains the rangetop thoroughly with hot, soapy water. There Read and follow all instructions before using this from blowing over burners. may be some burn off and odors on first use of the appliance to prevent the potential risk of fire, electric • NEVER leave any items on the rangetop. The hot air appliance—this is normal. shock, personal injury or damage to the appliance as from the vent may ignite flammable items and may a result of improper usage of the appliance. Use increase pressure in closed containers which may Cooking Vessels appliance only for its intended purpose as described cause them to burst. Each cook has his or her own preference for the in this guide. • Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when particular cooking vessels that are most appropriate exposed to heat and may be highly flammable. for the type of cooking being done. Any and all To ensure proper and safe operation: Avoid their use or storage near an appliance. cooking vessels are suitable for use in the range and it Appliance must be properly installed and grounded • Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep plastics is not necessary to replace your present domestic by a qualified technician. DO NOT attempt to adjust, away from parts of the appliance that may become vessels with commercial cookware. This is a matter of repair, service, or replace any part of your appliance warm or hot. DO NOT leave plastic items on the personal choice. As with any cookware, yours should unless it is specifically recommended in this guide. rangetop as they may melt or soften if left too close be in good condition and free from excessive dents All other servicing should be referred to a qualified to a surface element. on the bottom to provide maximum performance and servicer. • Combustible items (paper, plastic, etc.) may ignite convenience. and metallic items may become hot and cause burns. DO NOT pour spirits over hot foods. Note: When using big pots and/or high flames, it is WARNING recommended to use the front burners. There is more In Case of Fire room in the front and potential cleanup at rear of To avoid risk of property damage, Turn off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid appliance due to staining or discoloration will be personal injury or death; follow information in this guide exactly to spreading the flame. Extinguish flame, then turn on hood minimized. prevent a fire or explosion. DO NOT to remove smoke and odor. store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors • Smother fire or flame in a pan with a lid or cookie and liquids in the vicinity of this or any appliance. sheet. DO NOT use water on grease fires. Use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher to Professional Built-In Custom smother fire or flame. • NEVER pick up or move a flaming pan. Gas Rangetops

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