Viking Range VDSC548T4GQ, VDSC530T4BSS User Manual

Viking Use & Care Manual

Viking Range Corporation

111 Front Street

Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA

[phone]

For product information,

call 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641)

or visit the Viking Web site at

vikingrange.com

F20675A EN (102909J)

Professional Freestanding

Electronic Control Dual Fuel Ranges

Congratulations

Table of Contents

Congratulations and welcome to the elite world of Viking ownership.
We hope you will enjoy and appreciate the care and attention we have
put into every detail of your new, state-of-the-art self-cleaning range.

Your Viking range 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 your range’s care and operation.

Your complete satisfaction is our ultimate goal. If you have any
questions or comments about this product, please contact the dealer
from whom you purchased it, or contact our Consumer Support Center
at 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641).

We appreciate your choice of a Viking range and hope that you will
again select our products for your other major appliance needs.

For more information about the complete and growing selection
of Viking products, contact your dealer or visit us online at
vikingrange.com.

Getting Started

Warnings & Safety ____________________________________________4
Before Using Range__________________________________________13

Product Controls

Range Features _____________________________________________14
Burner Configurations ________________________________________16
Oven Features ______________________________________________17

Rack Positions_____________________________________________17

Operation

Surface Operation ___________________________________________18

Lighting Burners___________________________________________18
Surface Burners/Automatic Re-Ignition _______________________18
VariSimmer™ _____________________________________________18
TruPower Plus™ Burner ____________________________________18
Surface Heat Settings ______________________________________19
Cooking Vessels___________________________________________20
Griddle/Simmer Plate Operation ____________________________21
Griddle/Simmer Plate Clean Up & Care ______________________21
Grill Operation ____________________________________________23
Grill Clean Up & Care ______________________________________25

Oven Functions and Settings _________________________________28

General Clock Display _____________________________________30
Programming Clock _______________________________________30
General Temp Display______________________________________31

Using the Oven _____________________________________________32

Set Oven Function and Temperature_________________________32
Preheat __________________________________________________34
Timed Cook ______________________________________________35
Cook Time and Stop Time (Delay Cook)______________________36
Hold Mode _______________________________________________37
Timer Operation __________________________________________38

Conventional and Convection Cooking ______________________40
Baking _____________________________________________________42
Roasting____________________________________________________48
Broiling_____________________________________________________52
Convection Dehydrate/Defrost ________________________________56
Meat Probe _________________________________________________58

Product Care

Cleaning and Maintenance ___________________________________60
Self-Clean Cycle_____________________________________________64
Replacing Oven Lights _______________________________________66
Troubleshooting _____________________________________________67
Service Information __________________________________________68
Warranty ___________________________________________________69

Getting Started

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

Warnings & Safety

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual

Getting Started

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.

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

Hazards or unsafe practices which WILL result in

severe personal injury or death

Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in

death or severe personal injury

Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in

minor personal injury.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how

to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if

the instructions are not followed.

Read and follow all instructions before using this appliance to prevent
the potential risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury or damage to the
appliance as a result of improper usage of the appliance. Use appliance
only for its intended purpose as described in this manual.

To ensure proper and safe operation: Appliance must be properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician. DO NOT attempt to
adjust, repair, service, or replace any part of your appliance unless it is
specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be
referred to a qualified servicer. Have the installer show you the location of
the gas shutoff valve and how to shut it off in an emergency.

Warnings & Safety

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a
fire or explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• DO NOT try to light any appliance.

• DO NOT touch any electrical switch.

• DO NOT use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow
the gas supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.

TIPPING HAZARD

To reduce the risk of the appliance tipping, it must
be secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket(s).

To make sure the bracket has been installed
properly, look behind the range with a flashlight to verify proper
installation engaged in the rear top left corner of the range.

• THIS RANGE CAN TIP

• INJURIES TO PERSONS CAN RESULT

• INSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICE PACKED WITH RANGE

• SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

DO NOT use commercial oven cleaners inside the oven. Use of these
cleaners can produce hazardous fumes or can damage the porcelain
finishes.

To avoid risk of property damage, personal injury or death;
follow information in this manual exactly to prevent a fire or
explosion. DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any appliance.

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Warnings & Safety

Getting Started

Warnings & Safety

To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage

Getting Started

• Be sure all packing materials are removed from the appliance before
operating it.

• Keep area around appliance clear and free from combustible materials,
gasoline, and other flammable vapors and materials.

• If appliance is installed near a window, proper precautions should be taken
to prevent curtains from blowing over burners.
NEVER leave any items on the rangetop. The hot air from the vent may ignite

•
flammable items and may increase pressure in closed containers which may
cause them to burst.

• Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when exposed to heat and
may be highly flammable. Avoid their use or storage near an appliance.

• Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep plastics away from parts of the
appliance that may become warm or hot. DO NOT leave plastic items on
the rangetop as they may melt or soften if left too close to the vent or a
lighted surface burner.

• Combustible items (paper, plastic, etc.) may ignite and metallic items
may become hot and cause burns.

DO NOT

mushrooms, etc; fire hazard.

leave oven unsupervised when drying herbs, breads,

DO NOT

pour spirits over hot foods.

In Case of Fire

Turn off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid spreading the flame.
Extinguish flame, then turn on hood to remove smoke and odor.

• Cooktop: Smother fire or flame in a pan with a lid or cookie sheet.

• NEVER pick up or move a flaming pan.

• Oven: Smother fire or flame by closing the oven door.
DO NOT use water on grease fires. Use baking soda, a dry chemical or

foam-type extinguisher to smother fire or flame.

Child Safety

• NEVER leave children alone or unsupervised near the appliance when it is in

use or is still hot.

• NEVER allow children to sit or stand on any part of the appliance as they
could be injured or burned.

• DO NOT store items of interest to children over the unit. Children climbing
to reach items could be seriously injured.

• Children must be taught that the appliance and utensils in it can be hot.
Let hot utensils cool in a safe place, out of reach of small children.
Children should be taught that an appliance is not a toy. Children should not
be allowed to play with controls or other parts of the appliance.

Cooking Safety

• To eliminate the hazard of reaching over hot surface burners, cabinet
storage should not be provided directly above a unit. If storage is provided,
it should be limited to items which are used infrequently and which are
safely stored in an area subjected to heat from an appliance. Temperatures
may be unsafe for some items, such as volatile liquids, cleaners or
aerosol sprays.

• ALWAYS place a pan on a surface burner before turning it on. Be sure you
know which knob controls which surface burner. Make sure the correct
burner is turned on and that the burner has ignited. When cooking is
completed, turn burner off before removing pan to prevent exposure to
burner flame.

• ALWAYS adjust surface burner flame so that it does not extend beyond the
bottom edge of the pan. An excessive flame is hazardous, wastes energy
and may damage the appliance, pan or cabinets above the appliance. This is
based on safety considerations.

• NEVER leave a surface cooking operation unattended especially
when using a high heat setting or when deep fat frying. Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers may ignite. Clean up greasy spills as soon as
possible. DO NOT use high heat for extended cooking operations.

• NEVER heat an unopened container on the surface burner or in the oven.
Pressure build-up may cause container to burst resulting in serious personal
injury or damage to the appliance.

• Use dry, sturdy pot-holders. Damp pot-holders may cause burns from steam.
Dishtowels or other substitutes should NEVER be used as potholders
because they can trail across hot surface burners and ignite or get caught on
appliance parts.

• ALWAYS let quantities of hot fat used for deep fat frying cool before
attempting to move or handle.

• DO NOT let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or
near the appliance, hood or vent fan. Clean hood frequently to prevent
grease from accumulating on hood or filter. When flaming foods under the
hood, turn the fan off.

• NEVER wear garments made of flammable material or loose fitting or long­sleeved apparel while cooking. Clothing may ignite or catch utensil handles.

• ALWAYS place oven racks in the desired positions while oven is cool. Slide
oven rack out to add or remove food, using dry, sturdy potholders. ALWAYS
avoid reaching into the oven to add or remove food. If a rack must be
moved while hot, use a dry potholder.

• ALWAYS turn the oven off at the end of cooking.

• Use care when opening the oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before
moving or replacing food.

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Warnings & Safety

Getting Started

Warnings & Safety

Cooking Safety

Getting Started

• NEVER use aluminum foil to cover oven racks or oven bottom. This could
result in risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the appliance. Use foil only
as directed in this guide.

• PREPARED FOOD WARNING:
plastic frozen food container and/or its cover distorts, warps, or is otherwise
damaged during cooking, immediately discard the food and its container. The
food could be contaminated

• If you are ”flaming” liquor or other spirits under an exhaust, TURN THE
FAN OFF. The draft could cause the flames to spread out of control.

• Once the unit has been installed as outlined in the Installation
Instructions, it is important that the fresh air supply is not obstructed.
The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat and
moisture in the room in which it is installed. Ensure that the kitchen is
well-ventilated. Keep natural venting holes open or install a mechanical
ventilation device. Prolonged or intensive use of the appliance may call
for additional (such as opening a window) or more effective ventilation
(such as increasing the level of a mechanical ventilation if present).

(cont.)

Follow food manufacturer’s instructions. If a

.

Utensil Safety

• Use pans with flat bottoms and handles that are easily grasped and stay
cool. Avoid using unstable, warped, easily tipped or loose-handled pans.
Also avoid using pans, especially small pans, with heavy handles as they
could be unstable and easily tip. Pans that are heavy to move when filled
with food may also be hazardous.

• Be sure utensil is large enough to properly contain food and avoid boilovers.
Pan size is particularly important in deep fat frying. Be sure pan will
accommodate the volume of food that is to be added as well as the bubble
action of fat.

• To minimize burns, ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to
unintentional contact with the utensil, DO NOT extend handles over
adjacent surface burners. ALWAYS turn pan handles toward the side or back
of the appliance, not out into the room where they are easily hit or reached
by small children.

• NEVER let a pan boil dry as this could damage the utensil and the
appliance.

• Follow the manufacturer’s directions when using oven cooking bags.

• Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic or glazed utensils are
suitable for rangetop surface or oven usage without breaking due to the
sudden change in temperature. Follow manufacturer’s instructions when
using glass.

Utensil Safety

• This appliance has been tested for safe performance using conventional
cookware. DO NOT use any devices or accessories that are not specifically
recommended in this guide. DO NOT use eyelid covers for the surface units,
stovetop grills, or add-on oven convection systems. The use of devices or
accessories that are not expressly recommended in this manual can create
serious safety hazards, result in performance problems, and reduce the life
of the components of the appliance.

• The flame of the burner should be adjusted to just cover the bottom
of the pan or pot. Excessive burner setting may cause scorching of
adjacent counter-top surfaces, as well as the outside of the utensil. This
is based on safety considerations.

Heating Elements

• NEVER touch oven heating elements, areas near elements, or interior

surfaces of oven.

• Heating elements may be hot even though dark in color. Areas near elements
and interior surfaces of an oven may become hot enough to cause burns.
During and after use, DO NOT touch or let clothing or other flammable

•
materials contact heating elements, areas near elements, or interior surfaces
of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool.

Cleaning Safety

• Turn off all controls and wait for appliance parts to cool before touching or
cleaning them. DO NOT touch the burner grates or surrounding areas until
they have had sufficient time to cool.

• Clean appliance with caution. Use care to avoid steam burns if a wet sponge
or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface. Some cleaners can produce
noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

Self-Clean Oven

•

Clean only parts listed in this guide. DO NOT clean door gasket. The door
gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage,
or move the gasket. DO NOT use oven cleaners of any kind in or around any
part of the self-clean oven.

• Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan, oven racks and other
utensils and wipe up excessive spillovers to prevent excessive
flare-ups or flaming.

• This range features a cooling fan which operates automatically during a
clean cycle. If the fan does not turn on, cancel the clean operation and
contact an authorized servicer.

• It is normal for the rangetop cooking surface of the range to become hot
during a self-clean cycle. Therefore, touching the rangetop cooking surface
during a clean cycle should be avoided.

(cont.)

smoke,

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Getting Started

WARNING

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

NOTICE

CAUTION

WARNING

Warnings & Safety

Warnings & Safety

Important Safety Notice and Warning

Getting Started

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986
(Proposition 65) requires the Governor of California to publish a list of
substances known to the State of California to cause cancer or
reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential
exposures to such substances. Users of this appliance are hereby warned
that when the oven is engaged in the self-clean cycle, there may be some
low-level exposure to some of the listed substances, including carbon
monoxide. Exposure to these substances can be minimized by properly
venting the oven to the outdoors by opening the windows and/or door in
the room where the appliance is located during the self-clean cycle.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

DO NOT

the bulb could break. Should the bulb break, disconnect
power to the appliance before removing bulb to avoid
electrical shock.

touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth as

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Important notice regarding pet birds:
NEVER keep pet birds in the kitchen or in rooms where the fumes from the

kitchen could reach. Birds have a very sensitive respiratory system. Fumes
released during an oven self-cleaning cycle may be harmful or fatal to
birds. Fumes released due to overheated cooking oil, fat, margarine and
overheated non-stick cookware may be equally harmful.

Disconnect the electric power at the main fuse or circuit
breaker before replacing bulb.

BURN OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

About Your Appliance

Make sure all controls are ”OFF” and oven is COOL before
cleaning. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical
shock.

NEVER use appliance as a space heater to heat or warm a room to
prevent potential hazard to the user and damage to the appliance. Also,
DO NOT use the rangetop or oven as a storage area for food or cooking
utensils.

• For proper oven performance and operation, DO NOT block or obstruct the
oven vent duct located on the right side of the air grille.

• Avoid touching oven vent area while oven is on and for several minutes after
oven is turned off. When the oven is in use, the vent and surrounding area
become hot enough to cause burns. After oven is turned off, DO NOT touch
the oven vent or surrounding areas until they have had sufficient time to
cool.

• Other potentially hot surfaces include rangetop, areas facing the rangetop,
oven vent, surfaces near the vent opening, oven door, areas around the
oven door and oven window.

• The misuse of oven doors (e.g. stepping, sitting, or leaning on them) can
result in potential hazards and/or injuries.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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To avoid sickness and food waste, DO NOT allow defrosted food to
remain in the oven for more than two hours.

DO NOT use the Oven Temperature Function during defrosting.
Turning the convection fan on will accelerate the natural defrosting of
the food without the heat.

BURN HAZARD

The oven door, especially the glass, can get hot. Danger of
burning: DO NOT touch the glass!

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Getting Started

CAUTION

WARNING

WARNING

CAUTION

CAUTION

Warnings & Safety

Getting Started

This range features a self-cleaning cycle. During this cycle, the oven
reaches elevated temperatures in order to burn off soil and deposits. A
powder ash residue is left in the bottom of the oven after completion of
the self-clean cycle.

Note: DO NOT use commercial oven cleaners inside the oven. Use of
these cleaners can produce hazardous fumes or can damage the
porcelain finishes. DO NOT line the oven with aluminum foil or other
materials. These items can melt or burn during a self-clean cycle,
causing permanent damage to the oven.

DO NOT touch the exterior portions of the oven after
self-cleaning cycle has begun, since some parts become
extremely hot to the touch!

During the first few times the self-cleaning feature is used, there may
be some odor and smoking from the ”curing” of the binder in the high­density insulation used in the oven. When the insulation is thoroughly
cured, this odor will disappear. During subsequent self-cleaning
cycles, you may sense an odor characteristic of high temperatures.

KEEP THE KITCHEN WELL-VENTED DURING THE
SELF-CLEAN CYCLE.

You must carefully check the food during the dehydration process to
ensure that it does not catch fire.

Before Using Range

All products are wiped clean with solvents at the factory to remove any
visible signs of dirt, oil, and grease which may have remained from the
manufacturing process. Before starting to cook, clean the range
thoroughly with hot, soapy water. There may be some burn off and
odors on first use of the appliance—this is normal.

Oven

Important! Before first use, wipe interior with soapy water and dry
thoroughly. Then set the oven selector to bake, the thermostat to
450°F, and operate for an hour.

All models include:

• A broad range of baking and broiling modes—up to eleven cooking
modes in all—to make even your most challenging baking projects
a success.

• Exclusive VSH™ Pro Sealed Burner System (VariSimmer™ to High)—
combination of patented burner and top design provide cleanability
plus superior performance at simmer and high.

• Exclusive one-piece tooled and porcelainized cooking surface
contains spills for easy cleaning.

• Split baking and broiling elements—which reduces preheating time
and provides greater control and more even heating.

• A reversing convection fan which is two times larger than most on
the market—this allows you to cook foods more thoroughly and
evenly—even when baking large quantities.

• Four convection modes offering greater air circulation to shorten
cooking times and cook foods more evenly.

• Three broiling modes including a new low-broil mode for delicate
broiling and top-browning.

• A profiled, concealed bake element for easier cleaning.

• This appliance is certified by Star-K to meet strict regulations in
conjunction with specific instructions found on www.star-k.org

BURN HAZARD

When self-cleaning, surfaces may get hotter than usual.
Therefore, children should be kept away.

DO NOT store items of interest to children over the unit. Children
climbing to reach items could be seriously injured.

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Range Features

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Interior Oven

Light Switch

Left Rear Burner

Control Knob

(15,000 BTU)

Left Front Burner

Control Knob

(15,000 BTU)

Clock/Probe

Button

Right Selector Controls

Left Oven

Selector Control

Knob

Right Front Burner

Control Knob

(15,000 BTU)

Right Rear Burner

Control Knob

(15,000 BTU)

Left Display

(Clock & Time)

Left Oven

Temperature

Control Knob

Self-Clean

Indicator

Light

Grill Control

Knob

Griddle Control

Knob

Right Display

(Function & Temp.)

Oven Function

Button

Cook Time

Button

Min/Sec Timer

Button

3

4

1

6

7

5

2

Allows clock to be set to desired time.

When probe is connected, use this button

to set desired temperature.

Set the appropriate oven function

including: Bake, Convection Bake, TruConvec™,

Broil, Convection Broil, Convection Roast, Auto

Roast, Defrost, Dehydrate, Proof, and Self-Clean.

Allows timer to be set to desired time.

Set a specific amount of time and a specific

cooking function to be performed.

Stop Time

Button

Set a delay bake time, giving an amount of

time before baking begins and an amount

of time for the duration of baking.

Off

Button*

Oven Temp

Button

Allows appropriate oven temperature to be set.

First press turns oven off. Second press turns

off time display. Activates Control Lock if pressed

in conjunction with Clear/Settings button.

Clear/Settings

Button*

Press Clear to acknowledge an expired timer.

Press Clear to cancel a function. When setting a

function, time etc.,press the Clear key to

revert to previous setting.

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Left

Oven Temperature

Indicator light

Griddle

Indicator Light

Range Features

Product Controls

1. Four 15,000 BTU sealed burners with porcelain/
Cast iron caps and automatic ignition/Re-ignition

2. Grill (Optional)

3. Griddle (Optional)

4. Island trim

5. Identification plate

6. Two standard heavy-duty tilt-proof racks/One TruGlide full
extenion rack, six rack positions

7. Broiler pan–located inside oven

Note: VDSC548T4GQ model range shown here.

*Note: These keys have added importance.

Product Controls

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Range Features

Broil element

Oven light

6
5
4
3
2
1

TruConvec™ element
(behind baffle)

One TruGlide™

rack

Two tilt-proof

racks

Concealed bake element

Oven light

30” Four-Burner

36” Four-Burner/Grill

36” Six-Burner

36” Four-Burner/Griddle

48” Six-Burner/Griddle

48” Six-Burner/Grill

48” Four-Burner/Grill/Griddle

48” Four-Burner/Griddle

60” Six-Burner/Griddle

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18,500 BTU Burner

Burner Configurations

Product Controls

Oven Features

Product Controls

Rack Positions

Each oven is equipped with two tilt-proof racks and one TruGlide full
extension rack*. All ovens have six rack positions. Position 6 is the
farthest from the oven bottom. Position 1 is the closest to the oven
bottom. The racks can be easily removed and arranged at various
levels. For best results with conventional baking, DO NOT use more
than one rack at a time. It is also recommended, when using two racks,
to bake with the racks in positions 2 and 4 or positions 3 and 5.

*Note: The left oven of 48” models does not contain a TruGlide rack.

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Surface Operation

Surface Operation

Lighting Burners

All burners are ignited by electric ignition using the exclusive
SureSpark™ Ignition system, offering consistent and reliable
ignition every time. There are no open-flame, ”standing” pilots.

Surface Burners/Automatic Re-Ignition

To light the surface burners, push and turn the appropriate control
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 re-ignition system. If the flame goes out for any reason, the
burners will automatically re-ignite if the gas is still flowing. When gas is
permitted to flow to the burners, the electric igniters start sparking. On all
surface igniters you should hear a ”clicking” sound. If you do not, turn off
the control and check that the unit is plugged in and that the fuse or
circuit breaker is not blown or tripped.

Within a few moments, enough gas will have traveled to the burner to
light. When the burner lights, turn the burner control to any position to
adjust the flame size. Setting the proper flame height for the desired
cooking process and selecting the correct cooking vessel will result in
superior cooking performance, while also saving time and energy.

VariSimmer™

Simmering is a cooking technique in which foods are cooked in hot
liquids kept at or just barely below the boiling point of water. Simmering
ensures gentler treatment than boiling to prevent food from toughening
and/or breaking up. The size of the pan and the volume of food can have
a significant effect on how high or low a flame is needed for simmering.

Operation

For this reason, Viking range and rangetop burners are engineered with a
VariSimmer setting. The VariSimmer setting is not just one simmer setting,
but provides a variable range of simmer settings. This variable range of
simmer settings allows you to adjust the flame height to achieve the best
simmer depending on the type and quantity of food being simmered. It
is this ability that makes the VariSimmer setting the most accurate and
trustworthy simmer on the market.

TruPower Plus™ Burner (where applicable)

Certain model ranges are equipped with a TruPower Plus 18,500 BTU
burner in the front right burner position. This burner is designed to
provide extra high heat output, especially when using large pans, and
should be used for boiling large quantities or if you need to bring
something to a boil quickly. While TruPower Plus burner has the extra
power needed to bring large quantities of liquid to a boil rapidly, it is also
able to be turned down low enough to provide a very low and delicate
simmer making this burner the most versatile on the market.

Surface Cooking Tips

• Use low or medium flame heights when cooking in vessels that are
poor conductors of heat, such as glass, ceramic, and cast-iron.
Reduce the flame height until it covers approximately 1/3 of the
cooking vessel diameter. This will ensure more even heating within
the cooking vessel and reduce the likelihood of burning or scorching
the food.

• Reduce the flame if it is extending beyond the bottom of the
cooking vessel. A flame that extends along the sides of the vessel is
potentially dangerous, heats the utensil handle and kitchen instead
of the food, and wastes energy.

• Reduce the flame height to the minimum level necessary to perform
the desired cooking process. Remember that food cooks just as
quickly at a gentle boil as it does at a rolling boil. Maintaining a
higher boil than is necessary wastes energy, cooks away moisture,
and causes a loss in food flavor and nutrient level.

• The minimum pot or pan (vessel) diameter recommended is
6” (15 cm). Use of pots or pans as small as 4” (10 cm) is possible
but not recommended.

Surface Heat Settings*

Heat Setting Use

Simmer

Low
Med Low

Med

Med High

High

*Note: The above information is given as a guide only. You may need
to vary the heat settings to suit your personal requirements.

Melting small quantities
Steaming rice
Simmering sauces

Melting large quantities
Low-temperature frying (eggs, etc.)

Simmering large quantities
Heating milk, cream sauces, gravies,

and puddings

Sauteing and browning, braising, and

pan-frying

Maintaining slow boil on large quantities

High-temperature frying
Pan broiling
Maintaining fast boil on large quantities

Boiling water quickly
Deep-fat frying in large utensil

OperationOperation

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Surface Operation

GriddleGriddle

Grease trough

Griddle

Griddle Assembly

Surface Operation

Operation

Cooking Vessels

Each cook has his or her own preference for the particular cooking
vessels that are most appropriate for the type of cooking
being done. Any and all cooking vessels are suitable for
use in the range and it is not necessary to
replace your present domestic vessels
with commercial cookware. This is a
matter of personal choice. As with any
cookware, yours should be in good
condition and free from excessive dents
on the bottom to provide maximum
performance and convenience.

Note: When using big pots and/or high flames, it is recommended to
use the front burners. There is more room in the front and potential
cleanup at rear of appliance due to staining or discoloration will be
minimized.

Griddle/Simmer Plate (on applicable models)

The optional 15,000 BTU griddle is constructed of machined steel with a
blanchard finish and is uniquely designed to offer excellent cooking
performance as well as easy clean up. The griddle is equipped with an
electronic thermostat to maintain an even temperature across the
griddle once the desired temperature has been set. The griddle has a
power “ON” indicator light which glows when the griddle thermostat
has been turned on. This will cycle on and off as needed to indicate the
thermostat is maintaining the selected temperature. Before the griddle is
used it is important to season the griddle. This seasoning process will
change the appearance of the griddle plate. However, it will also prevent
food from sticking and protect the surface from moisture.

Seasoning the Griddle Before the First Use

• Scrub the griddle plate with a mixture of one quart warm water and
1/4 cup white vinegar, using a blue Scotch-Brite

• Wash griddle with warm, soapy water. Rinse off and dry thoroughly.

• Season griddle by thinly coating the surface with approximately 1⁄2 to
1 teaspoon unsalted vegetable oil. Apply to entire griddle using a
paper towel or clean cloth. Let oil sit on griddle for approximately 1
hour and then wipe with a clean cloth or paper towel to absorb any
residual oil. The griddle is now ready to be used.

™ pad. Dry thoroughly.

Griddle/Simmer Plate Operation

• Turn the griddle control knob counterclockwise to the desired
temperature setting. The power “ON” indicator light will glow
indicating the griddle thermostat is on.

• The double griddle has two thermostat control knobs which control
separate burners located beneath the griddle.

• When the griddle has reached the
desired temperature, the power
“ON” indicator light will turn off
indicating the griddle is preheated
to the selected temperature.

• Use liquid cooking oil or butter for
eggs, pancakes, French toast, fish
and sandwiches to prevent sticking.

• Routinely scrape loose food
particles with a metal spatula
during cooking to make the
cleanup easier and to avoid the particles mixing with the food.

• To turn the griddle off, turn the thermostat knob clockwise to the
“OFF” position.

• ALWAYS turn to the“OFF” position when not in use and lower the
heat between cooking loads.

Griddle/Simmer Plate Clean Up & Care

• It is not necessary to wash the griddle after every use. When light

cooking is performed and AFTER the griddle has cooled, simply
wipe down the surface with a clean cloth or paper towel. The oils in
the food which cooked on the griddle surface will naturally season
the griddle providing a “natural” non-stick surface.

• After heavy cooking is completed and the griddle is still warm

enough to create steam, pour a small amount of club soda at room
temperature directly on the griddle. Using a metal spatula, pull oils
and food particles toward the trough in front. Wipe entire surface
with a paper towel. Follow with the seasoning process of applying
oil.

• Keeping the griddle well seasoned will prevent the griddle from

developing surface rust. If the griddle is not used for a period of
time, it must be re-seasoned. The griddle must be re-seasoned each
time after it is washed.

• Non-stick cooking spray is not recommended as it contains a high

water content that has a tendency to burn quickly.

• Corn oil is not recommended as it has a high sugar level. It will

caramelize and burn on the surface making it very difficult to remove.

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