Viking VGBQ542 manual

F20895B EN (070113) Viking Range, LLC 111 Front Str eet Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA (662) 455-1200 For product information, call 1-888-(845-4641) or visit the Viking Web site at vikingrange.com Viking Use & Car e Manual Outdoor Gas Grills[...]

T able of Contents We hope you will enjoy and appr eciate the care and attention we have put into every detail of your new , state-of-the-art grill. Y our grill is designed to of fer years of reliable service. This Use and Care Manual will pr ovide you with the information you need to become familiar with the care and operation of your outdoor gril[...]

5 Getting Started 4 Getting Started W arnings & Safety W ARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD Do not use the grill as storage area for flammable materials. Keep area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. W ARNING T o reduce the risk of fire, elec[...]

7 W ar nings & Safety Getting Started 6 Getting Started CAUTION Handle the smoker box with care. The cover becomes extremely hot when being used. Use sturdy , properly insulated gloves or dry potholders. FOR YOUR SAFETY 1. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. 2. Do no[...]

9 • 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 ners periodically . • Keep the ventilation openings at the rear of the cart and cylinder enclosure fr ee and clear to allow proper flow of air . Do not [...]

11 Prior to turning on the gas, inspect the gas supply tubing or hose. Look for evidence of abrasion, cuts, wear and tear , or other damage which could requir e replacement prior to use. Make sur e all burner control knobs are of f. Do not attempt to light the burners if the smell of gas is present. Check the connection with a soap and water soluti[...]

13 Lighting Grill Burners with Flash T ubes Place the lit match through the grid next to the flash tube of the burner being lit. Keep your face as far away from the grill as possible. Make sure the match is adjacent to the flash tube. Push and turn the control knob until the “HIGH” position on the knob aligns with the indicator line on the cont[...]

15 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 certain the drip tray is in place. • Lig[...]

17 Cooking Tips Operation 16 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 r eflection from the cover as well as heat from the burners below . • [...]

19 Operation 18 Grilling Tips Operation Cooking Tips Food W eight or thickness Control setting To t a l suggested cooking time* Special instructions and tips PORK Ribs Ham steaks Hot dogs 1/2” (1.3 cm) Med Med- High Med 45 – 60 min. 12 – 15 min. 5 – 10 min. Grill, turning occasionally . During last few minutes brush with BBQ sauce, turn sev[...]

21 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 in about 1 minute. The red glow wi[...]

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 strongly consider ed in order to pr otect your gr[...]

25 Product Car e 24 Porcelain Grates The porcelain grill grates ar e easily cleaned immediately after cooking is complete and before turning off the flame. W earing a barbecue mitt to protect your hand fr om heat, use a stainless or brass bristle barbecue brush to scrub the porcelain burner grid. Dip the brush frequently in a bowl of water . Steam [...]

27 Cleaning and Maintenance Product Car e 26 Product Car e Cleaning and Maintenance Once the burners are removed, clean the exterior with a wir e brush. Clear out any clogged ports with a straightened paper clip. NEVER use a toothpick or similar items as they may break of f and clog the port. Shake out any debris through the air shutter . Use a fla[...]

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

31 Product Car e 30 Product Car e Problem Possible cause and or r emedy Grill won’t light when the ignitor is pressed Make sure the contr ol knob is off (no gasis on). Remove the grill rack and the ceramic briquette trays. W atch the ignitor tip. Y ou should see a spark jump from the tip of the ignitor when the button is pressed. Do the other bur[...]

33 32 Product Car e PROFESSIONAL SERIES OUTDOOR GAS GRILL WARRANTY TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY Outdoor gas grills and all of their component parts, except as detailed below*, are warranted to be free fr om defective materials or workmanship in normal residential use for a period of two (2) years from the date of original retail purchase or closing date [...]

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