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  • Page 1

    Viking Use & Car e Manual Outdoor Gas Grills F20455B EN (011108J) Viking Range Corporation 111 Front Str eet Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA (662) 455-1200 For product information call 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641), or visit the Viking Web site at vikingrange.com[...]

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    Congratulations Congratulations and welcome to the elite world of Viking ownership. We hope you will enjoy and appreciate the car e and attention we have put into every detail of your new , state-of-the-art grill. Y our Viking appliance is designed to offer years of reliable service. This Use and Care Guide will pr ovide you with the information yo[...]

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    5 W a rn i n g s ( co n t. ) 4 W a rn i n g s ( co n t. ) W ARNING SPIDER AND INSECT INFEST A TION 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 t[...]

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    7 Important Safety Instructions • Y our u nit s ho uld b e pr op er ly i nst al led a nd c onn ec ted t o th e gas fo r w hi ch i t wa s des ig ned . Do n ot us e c ha r co al , woo d ch ips , or ot h er m at er ial i n yo ur gr i ll . Th e sm oke r tr ay is t he o nly a r ea de s ig ne d to h old w oo d chi p s or o th er s mok e fl avo r en han[...]

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    9 Important Safety Instructions • When cooking in windy conditions, provide a wind break. Locate the unit with proper clearance from combustible surfaces. • Spiders and insects can nest in the burners of the grill and block the gas and air flow to the burner ports. This may cause a fire from behind the manifold cover . Inspect and clean the bur[...]

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    11 Befor e Lighting Grill Getting Started 10 Getting Started 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 9 8 10 11 12 13 14 19 18 17 16 15 1. Electronic ignition 2. Side burner control knobs (if applicable) 3. Rotisserie control knob 4. 9V battery—behind control panel (some models) 5. Grill burner control knobs 6. Grill/smoker burner control knob 7. 9V battery—behind contro[...]

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    Operation 13 12 Operation Lighting Grill Lighting T ruSear™ Infrared Burner (If Applicable) Before lighting the burner , remove the stainless steel cover . Push in and turn the T ruSear™ infrared control knob until the “HIGH” position on the knob aligns with the indicator line on the control panel, and continue to hold in the knob. Press th[...]

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    14 Operation Lighting Grill Operation 15 Lighting the Grill Burners (E-Series Models) Make sure the unit is plugged into a properly gr ounded receptacle. T ur n the appropriate contr ol knob counter - clockwise to any position. This control is both a gas valve and an electric switch. Burners will ignite at any “ON” position with the automatic r[...]

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    Operation 17 16 Operation Using Grill Before Y ou Begin • The first time you use the grill, turn the control knob to “HIGH” and preheat racks for an additional 15 — 20 minutes. This allows the porcelain grates to be “seasoned.” • Before each use, turn the control knob to “HIGH” and preheat for 5 — 7 minutes. • Check to be cert[...]

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    18 Operation Operation 19 Cooking Tips Food Weight or thickness Control setting T otal suggested cooking time* Special instructions and tips BEEF Hamburgers 1/2” (1.3 cm) – 3/4” (1.9 cm) Med 8 – 15 min. Grill, turning once w hen juices rise to the surface. We suggest that ground chuck be used for hamburgers, as it will give you a juicier ha[...]

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    Operation 21 20 Operation Grilling Tips T ruSear™ Infrared Grilling Tips Infrared grilling pr oduces intense heat which quickly sears the meat. Searing locks in flavor and juices while allowing the outer surface to absorb smoke and food aroma that is pr oduced as grease and drippings are vaporized by the burner . The result is a crisp, flavorful [...]

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    Operation 23 22 Operation Rotisserie The rotisserie burner is an infrared burner which provides intense searing radiant heat. Preferr ed 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 temperatur es [...]

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    25 Product Car e 24 Cleaning and Maintenance Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when maintained properly and kept clean. Grilling equipment is no exception. Y our 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 stro[...]

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    27 Product Car e 26 Product Car e Cleaning and Maintenance 1 2 3 W ARNING Do no t use f lam mab le cl ean ing m ate ri als . Use a f las hli ght t o ins pec t the b urne r inl et to e nsu re i t is no t bl ock ed. I f obs tru cti ons can b e see n, us e a met al wi re c oa t han ger t hat h as be en str aig hte ned o ut. S ha ke ou t any d ebr is t[...]

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    29 Product Car e 28 Product Car e Cleaning and Maintenance Infrared Rotisserie Burner Special care is not r equired for the infrared r otisserie 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. Individual part cleaning chart Part What to use How to cle[...]

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    31 Product Car e 30 Product Car e Spider Inspection Y ou should inspect the burners/venturi tubes at least once a year , or immediately if any of the following conditions occur . • The smell of gas along with the burner flames appearing yellow . • The grill does not reach the pro per temperatures. • The grill heats unevenly . • The burners [...]

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    33 Product Car e 32 Product Car e Service Infor mation If service is requir ed, call your dealer or authorized service agency . The name of the authorized service agency can be obtained from the dealer or distributor in your ar ea. Have the following information readily available. • Model number • Serial number • Date purchased • Name of de[...]

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