Viking VGBQ300 manual

Viking Use & Car e Manual Outdoor Gas Grills F20455F EN (050311) 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[...]

Congratulations Congratulations and welcome to the elite world of Viking ownership. 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 Viking appliance is designed to offer years of r eliable service. This Use and Care Manual will pr ovide you with the information [...]

5 W a r n i n g s ( co n t. ) 4 W a r n i n g s ( co n t. ) W ARNING SPIDER AND INSECT INFEST A TION Spiders and insects can nest in the bur ners/venturi tubes of this or any other grill, and cause the gas to flow from the fr ont of the burner . This is a very dangerous condition that can cause a fire to occur behind the valve panel, ther eby damag[...]

7 Important Safety Instructions • Y ou r un i t sh ou l d be p r op er l y in st a ll ed a n d co nn e ct ed t o t he g as f or w hi ch i t w as d es i gn ed . D o no t us e c ha r co al , w oo d ch i ps , or o th er m at e ri al i n y ou r gr i ll . Th e s mo ke r t ra y is t he o n ly a r ea d es ig ne d t o ho ld w o od c hi p s or o th e r sm[...]

9 Important Safety Instructions • When cooking in windy conditions, provide a wind br eak. Locate the unit with proper clearance fr om 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 fr om behind the manifold cover . Inspect and clean the [...]

1 1 Befor e Lighting Grill Getting Started 1 0 Getting Started 1 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 1 2 3 4 1 3 1 4 2 1. Electronic ignition 2. Pull out drip tray 3. Side burner control knobs (if applicable) 4. Rotisserie control knob 5. 9V battery—behind control panel 6. Grill burner control knobs 7. 9V battery—behind control panel (some mode[...]

Operation 1 3 1 2 Operation Lighting Grill Lighting T ruSear™ Infrar ed 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. Pr ess the electronic ignition button t[...]

1 4 Operation Lighting Grill Operation 1 5 Lighting the Grill Burners (E-Series Models) Make sure the unit is plugged into a pr operly grounded receptacle. T urn 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 [...]

Operation 1 7 1 6 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 ce[...]

1 8 Operation Operation 1 9 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 [...]

Operation 2 1 2 0 Operation Grilling Tips T ruSear™ Infrar ed 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, flavorf[...]

Operation 2 3 2 2 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 e[...]

2 5 Product Car e 2 4 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 st[...]

2 7 Product Car e 2 6 Product Car e Cleaning and Maintenance 1 2 3 W ARNING Do n ot us e fla mma ble c lea nin g mat eri als . Use a f las hli ght t o in spe ct th e burn er in let t o ens ur e it is n ot bl ock ed. I f obs tru cti ons ca n be se en, u se a me tal w ir e coa t han ger t hat h as be en st rai ght ene d out . Sha ke ou t any d ebr is[...]

2 9 Product Car e 2 8 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 c[...]

3 1 Product Car e 3 0 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 pr oper temperatures. • The grill heats unevenly . • The burner[...]

3 3 Product Car e 3 2 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 [...]

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