Viking Use & Care Manual Viking Range, LLC 111 Front Street Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA (662) 455-1200 For product information, call 1-888-(845-4641) or visit the Viking Web site at vikingrange.
Congratulations Table of Contents We hope you will enjoy and appreciate the care and attention we have put into every detail of your new, state-of-the-art grill. Getting Started Your grill is designed to offer years of reliable service. This Use and Care Manual will provide you with the information you need to become familiar with the care and operation of your outdoor grill. Your complete satisfaction is our ultimate goal.
Getting Started Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating the appliance. ALWAYS contact the manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.
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. DANGER If you smell gas 1. Shut off gas to the appliance. 2. Extinguish any open flames. 3. Open lid. 4. If odor continues, immediately call your gas supplier. 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.
Getting Started Warnings & Safety • When using the grill, do not touch the grill grates, open burner grates, or immediate surrounding areas. These surfaces become extremely hot and could cause burns. Be sure all controls are turned off and the unit has cooled before touching or cleaning any 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.
Getting Started Before Lighting Grill 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 require replacement prior to use. Make sure all burner control knobs are off. Do not attempt to light the burners if the smell of gas is present. 15 14 13 Check the connection with a soap and water solution after attaching the hose. Make sure there is gas in the tank and the tank is upright.
Lighting Grill Lighting Grill 100 Series Models Lighting Grill Burners with Flash Tubes When lighting a burner, always pay close attention to what you are doing. Be certain you are pressing the battery ignition button corresponding to the burner you are lighting. 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.
Lighting Grill Using Grill Lighting Infrared Rotisserie Burner (If Applicable) Before You Begin 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. • 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.
Cooking Tips Cooking Tips • When grilling chicken, roasts, well-done steaks or chops, and thick pieces of meat, sear on “HIGH.” Then reduce the heat setting to prevent excessive flareup. This will allow the food to cook through without burning on the outside. • When grilling large pieces of meat, use a meat thermometer to ensure that meats are either rare, medium or wellcooked.
Grilling Tips Cooking Tips Food Weight or thickness Total Control suggested setting cooking time* Special instructions and tips PORK Ribs Ham steaks Med 45 – 60 min. 1/2” (1.3 cm) Med-High Hot dogs Med 12 – 15 min. 5 – 10 min. Grill, turning occasionally. During last few minutes brush with BBQ sauce, turn several times. Remove excess fat from edge. Slash remaining fat at 2” intervals. Grill, turning once. Slit skin before cooking. Grill, turning once.
Smoker Box (if applicable) Using the smoker box feature 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 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 grill frame.
Rotisserie Cleaning and Maintenance 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.
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance Porcelain Grates Replacing Briquettes The porcelain grill grates are easily cleaned immediately after cooking is complete and before turning off the flame. Wearing a barbecue mitt to protect your hand from 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 is created as the water contacts the hot grate.
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance TruSear™ Infrared Grill Burner (If Applicable) 5 When finished cooking, turn the control knob to the “HIGH” setting and allow the burner to burn for 5 minutes. This helps eliminate any drippings or debris that would otherwise remain on the burner, degrading the performance and reducing burner life. After the 5 minute burn-off time, turn the grill “OFF” and allow to cool completely before attempting to clean or move.
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance Infrared Rotisserie Burner Battery Replacement (100 Series only) 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. The grill is equipped with a battery for the electronic ignition. The battery location is shown on the control panel.
Troubleshooting Cleaning and Maintenance Replacing Interior Halogen Canopy Lights CAUTION Problem Possible cause and or remedy Grill won’t light when the ignitor is pressed Make sure the control knob is off (no gasis on). Remove the grill rack and the ceramic briquette trays. Watch the ignitor tip. You should see a spark jump from the tip of the ignitor when the button is pressed. Do the other burners work? Make sure the ignitor tip is clean and free from debris. Check battery to electronic ignition.
Service Information Warranty If service is required after checking the troubleshooting guide, call your Viking dealer or authorized service agency. The name of the authorized service agency can be obtained from the dealer or distributor in your area.
Warranty Notes LIMITATION OF REMEDIES AND DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTY OWNER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR A CLAIM OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE. VIKING RANGE, LLC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FOOD OR MEDICINE LOSS, DUE TO PRODUCT FAILURE, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE.
