Viking 42inch 500 TruSear VGBQ User manual

Professional Performance for the Home™
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Dining al fresco has led to cooking al fresco. The moveable
feast has moved to the great outdoors. And once again Viking leads the way with a full
range of products to make your outdoor entertaining sizzle.
Whether you intend to grill it, smoke it, wok it, cook it on a rotisserie or in an
oven, there’s a Viking product with the professional performance to do the job right. There
are Viking warming drawers to keep your food fresh after it comes off the fire, and Viking
outdoor hoods to keep the fresh air fresh. There’s a full line of Viking refrigerated storage
and dispensers to make sure your favorite brew or nicely aged Chardonnay stays at the perfect
temperature. And Viking stainless steel cabinets will keep you from running back and forth to
the kitchen. All you need for a perfect backyard outing
are some wonderful guests and a day of sunshine. ®
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Commercial-type cooking power
n NEW EXCLUSIVE 29,000 BTU stainless steel grill burners
produce intense heat across entire grilling surface
(E Series only)
n 25,000 BTU stainless steel grill burners (T Series only)
n Extra-deep sealed burner box keeps heat contained in
burner area, allowing easier temperature maintenance
n Rotisserie standard on all models; rotisserie system
consists of a 15,000 BTU Gourmet-Glo™ infrared rear
burner, heavy-duty rotisserie motor, stainless steel 1/2"
rotisserie rods, and two rotisserie forks
 •Infrared burner is a reliable, electronically ignited
one-piece design
 •Rotisserie rod is mounted on a ball-bearing rod
support that provides smooth rotating action; rod is
fully enclosed within grill, a Viking exclusive feature
 •Rotisserie motor assembly is supported by a rigid
mount and is easily attached and removed from
the grill for hassle-free cooking and storage
 •No counter balance required due to heavy-duty
rotisserie system
n Removable smoker box accommodates wood chips or
large wood chunks
 •Hinged design allows easy operation when
adding smoker chips
n Smoker box can be replaced with grilling grate for
use of entire grill surface
n EXCLUSIVE Push and turn 120-volt electric ignition
system provides a positive, consistent, and continuous
spark for easy grill lighting (E Series only)
 •EXCLUSIVE Automatic re-ignition system
n Push-button electronic ignition powered by a 9-volt
battery provides a positive, consistent, and continuous
spark for easy grill lighting (T Series only)
n Halogen lighting mounted on the inside of canopy
provides ample lighting for nighttime grilling (E Series only)
n NEW Control Panel Illumination (E Series only)
•Dedicated LED lighting above every control knob
•Accentuates grill face and improves
nighttime visibility
n Stainless steel flavor-generator plates catch drippings,
generate smoke, minimize flare-ups, and allow for
better heat control
 •Allows heat to spread quickly and evenly across
entire surface
n Chrome-plated warming rack – reinforced by
heavy-duty rack supports – can easily be adjusted
to three different positions, allowing use of additional
accessory racks
n Numerical thermometer shows temperatures for grilling,
smoking, and warming
Ultra-premium gas grills
VGBQ532/VGIQ532 Gas
53" Wide Grill with Side Burners
VGBQ530/VGIQ530 Gas
53" Wide Grill
VGBQ412 Gas
41" Wide Grill with Side Burners
VGBQ410/VGIQ410
Gas 41" Wide Grill
VGBQ300 Gas
30" Wide Grill
E Series and T Series
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Grill till the sun comes up with
halogen canopy lights and
electric ignition system.
(E Series models)
Brilliant white LED lights above
each knob illuminate the control
panel for moonlit cookouts.
(E Series models)
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VGBQ410-3RE2 – Gas 41"
wide E Series grill with
optional cart

VGBQ300-2RE2 – Gas 30" wide
E Series grill with optional cart
Flavor Generator Plates
catch drippings to create
savory smoke.
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Commercial-style construction
n Built from thick sheets of rugged, heavy-duty
stainless steel
n Double wall construction insulates canopy to help
keep heat inside and provides for a cooler sidewall
 •Hood is slightly slanted to prevent water from
accumulating on top of grill, and provides a sleek
style that is synonymous with the Viking name
 •NEW Seamless canopy design provides clean fit
and finished look
n NEW EasyLift™Canopy System (E Series only)
•EXCLUSIVE Built into canopy and hidden from view
 •Provides weight conterbalance when opening
and closing canopy for very smooth and
easy operation
n No exposed rotisserie slot to take away from strength of
sidewall or allow heat to escape
n NEW Cast metal knobs provide durability to the elements
n EXCLUSIVE All models can be built into any type of
enclosure without the need of an insulated jacket
n Stainless steel landing ledge with solid, welded,
seamless finish
n No assembly required
Easy maintenance and cleanup
n Grease Control™ system consists of full-width
removable stainless steel drip tray, and individual
removable trays within main tray
 •EXCLUSIVE “Trays within a tray” design channels
liquids to the precise drip tray location, providing
easy cleanup because liquids are contained
 •Stainless steel ball-bearing rollers provide smooth
opening of drip tray, while roller stops prevent
tray from falling out
n NEW Power Porcelain™cast iron grates are porcelain-
coated to prevent food from easily sticking; virtual non-
stick surface creates optimal cooking areas, while also
creating an easy-to-clean surface (E Series only)
 •Cast iron provides superior heat characteristics -
heats up faster and holds heat longer
than any metal
•EXCLUSIVE New grate design discourages flare-ups
n Burners are equipped with stainless steel drip guards
to combat burner clog and aid grease management
by channeling liquids to the drip tray, assisting in flare-
up control
Additional features of select models
n Side burners – a double configuration 15,000 BTU side
burner (41" and 53" wide models)
 •NEW Heavy-duty, porcelain-coated removable
“Spider” grates provide continuous front-to-rear
surface for easy movement of large pots
 •Constructed entirely of stainless steel with
separate, removable stainless steel burner
bowls for enhanced cleanability and
rust protection
 •Removable stainless steel cover provides
additional protection from the elements
Grease Control™ system
channels liquids to the removable
pan(s) in the pullout drip tray.
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n TruSear™ infrared burner
 •Availableon41"widemodel(VGIQ410T2/E2)and
53" wide models (VGIQ530T2/E2 and VGIQ532E2)
 •Locatedinfarleftgrillburnerposition
 •Constructedofheavy-dutyinconelstainlesssteel
 •30,000BTUhigh,17,500BTUlow
 •Intensesearingheatcaramelizestheoutsideof
food, locking in the food’s natural juices and flavors
 •Drippingsfromfoodarevaporizedfromintense
heat of TruSear burner, generating flavor and
preventing flare-ups
 •Reducedcookingtimesduetoshortpreheattime
and intense infrared heat
Optional accessories
Available separately and do not come standard
with gas grills
n Stainless steel carts
 •Available for all models (BQC300T3-SS, BQC410T1-SS,
BQC530T1-SS); roll easily on inboard locking casters
and 10" rubber wheels, allowing unit to fit flush
against wall
 •Stainless steel handles and endcaps coordinate
with other Viking outdoor products
 •30" wide Ultra-Premium cart has two 16" wide
by 24" deep fold-down side shelves; front door
for LP tank access
 •30" wide Premium cart has one 16" wide by 24"
deep fold-down shelf
 •41" and 53" wide carts have two 16" wide by 24"
deep fold-down side shelves, two storage drawers,
and one front access door which opens to a front
slide-out LP tank shelf
 •53" wide cart has an additional access door
which opens to a stainless steel storage shelf
n Stainless steel access doors (AD2820TSS, AD1620TSS) –
available in double and single versions
 •Double access doors: 32" wide by 23" high
 •Single access doors: 20" wide by 23" high
 •Handles and endcaps coordinate with other
Viking outdoor products
The TruSear infrared
burner sears in the
juices of even the
thickest cuts of meat.
Ball-bearing support on
rotisserie allows for smooth,
fluid movement.
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Transform your backyard into
a fully functional kitchen.
Custom-made grill covers are
available for all grills – both
built-in and cart models.
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VGBQ300-2RE2 – Gas
30" wide E Series grill with
optional cart
Access doors provide
attractive storage space
underneath built-in units.
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n Built-instoragedrawers(SD170T,SD100T,SD160T)
 •Extra-large storage capacity perfect for storing
barbecue tools, seasonings, and other grilling accessories
 •27"widemodel:24.5"wideby6.5"highby23.4"
deep (2.2 cu. ft.)
 •30"widemodel:27.5"wideby6.5"highby23.4"
deep (2.4 cu. ft.)
 •36" wide model: 33.3" wide by 6.5" high by 23.4"
deep (3.0 cu. ft.)
 •Heavy-duty handle and perimeter trim; equipped with
catch latch to keep drawers secured while closed
 •Stainless steel roller-bearing glides for smooth
drawer operation
 •Entire drawer removes for easy cleaning
n 15" wide portable griddle (PGD) – cast-aluminum with
non-stick finish; designed to fit over side burners
n Wok grate (WGT) – use for wok cooking, in place of
spider grate on side burners
n Stainless steel grill grates (SS2TG, SS3TG, SS4TG)
n Stainless steel knobs (SKGQ)
n Rotisserie basket (BQRB306T, BQRB308T, BQRB416T, BQRB418T),
BQRB538T) – cook food on rotisserie without spearing, wiring,
or tying; available in 6" and 8" widths
n Rotisserie forks (RFK) – two additional rotisserie forks (two
forks come standard with all grills)
n Warming rack (WR2TSS, WR3TSS, WR4TSS) – one comes stan-
dard with all grills; grills can accommodate up to three racks
n Grill light (VQL)
 •12-volt, 20-watt lamp; 8-foot electrical cord
 •22" wide flexible gooseneck with heat-sealed vinyl
protective cover
n Broiler pan and tray (BPT)
n Broiler pan rack (BPR)
n Covers (CV30T, CV41T, CV53T) – heavy-duty marine
grade vinyl custom-made for Viking built-in and cart
model grills; felt-lined to protect grill on inside
n Professional stainless steel five-piece barbecue tool
set (BQTS) – includes turner, fork, knife, tong, and brush
n Professional cooking mitt (PCM) – provides protection
against burns
n Gas conversion kits – available for field conversion
of natural gas to LP/Propane (TLPK-VGBQ, TLPK-VGIQ)
and LP/Propane to natural gas (TNK-VGBQ, TNK-VGIQ)
 •Includes all hardware necessary to convert any
size outdoor gas grill
Optional rotisserie basket may be
used to cook food with no spearing
or wiring.
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Built-in storage
drawers provide a
similar look to
outdoor warming
drawers.
Grill light
accessory shown
on 30" wide grill.

Double side burners and
four burner rangetop
n Two 15,000 BTU burners may be installed separately
from outdoor gas grills (VGSB152T)
n Four 15,000 BTU burner rangetop may be installed
separately from outdoor gas grills (VGRT244T)
n Heavy-duty fully porcelain-coated removable
“V” grates provide continuous front-to-rear surface
for easy movement of large pots
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Removable stainless steel grate support with separately
removable stainless steel burner bowls enhances
cleanability
n Removable stainless steel cover adds protection
from the elements
n Removable stainless steel drip tray with roller-bearing
glides, full-length handle, solid welded/finished end caps,
and removable grease pan
n Push-button electronic ignition powered by a 9-volt battery
provides a positive, consistent, and continuous spark for easy
lighting
n 15" wide (PGD) and 24" wide (PGD24) portable griddles
with non-stick finish available as accessories
TruSear™ infrared grillers
n Constructed of heavy-duty inconel stainless steel
n Available in 15"and 24" widths
n 21,500 BTU high, 14,500 BTU low – 15"wide model (VGIB151T)
n 43,000 BTU high, 14,500 BTU low – 24"wide model (2 burners)
(VGIB242T)
n Intense searing heat caramelizes the outside of food,
locking in the food’s natural juices and flavors
n Drippings from food are vaporized from intense heat of
TruSear burner, generating flavor and preventing flare-ups
n Reduced cooking times due to short preheat time and
intense infrared heat
n Removable stainless steel cover adds protection from
the elements
n Removable drip tray with roller-bearing glides
n Push-button electronic ignition provides a positive,
consistent, and continuous spark for easy lighting
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VGSB152T
15" Wide Double Side Burners
VGIB151T
15" Wide Infrared Griller
VGRT244T
24" Wide Four Burner Rangetop
VGIB242T
24" Wide Infrared Griller
VGSB152T – 15"
wide double
side burners

VGIB242T – 24" wide TruSear™
infrared griller
Five-piece barbecue tool set includes
tong, brush, knife, fork, and turner.
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Professional features
n Precise temperature control combined with
Elliptical™ airflow allows for a wide variety of
cooking functions
n Ceramic interior provides food with a natural and
true flavor
n Advanced ceramic interior provides maximum
heat retention
 •Resultsinfastercookingtimes
 •Heatreflectsoffceramicinterior,cookingfood
from all angles while locking in flavor and juices
n 315 sq. inch (800.1 cm) cooking surface provides
ample grilling area for large food items
n Heavy-duty cooking grids are porcelain-coated to
prevent food from sticking; virtually non-stick surface
creates optimal cooking area and is easy to clean
n Thermometer located in center of canopy gives
precisereadingsfrom150to750degreesF(10to399
degrees C), allowing foods to be cooked at required
temperatures
n Dampers at bottom and top of grill allow airflow to
be regulated
 •Opendamperstoincreasetemperature
for grilling
 •Closedamperstolowertemperaturefor
slow smoking
n Natural lump charcoal is recommended because it
burns hotter and longer than regular charcoal briquettes
n Ash tool comes standard for easy ash removal
Commercial-style construction
n Constructed from durable, 18-gauge spun stainless steel
n Thick ceramic interior provides rigidity and sturdiness to canopy
n Canopy is equipped with two hydraulic cylinders for easy
opening and closing
Cart options
n C4cooker must be used with a Viking cart (sold separately)
 •QSC200–20"widecart
 •QSC300–30"widecart
 •QSC412–41"widecartwithdoublesideburners
Optional accessories
Available separately and do not come standard with C4Cooker
n Covers (CV20C4, CV30C4, CV41C4) – heavy-duty marine
grade vinyl custom-made for all C4models; felt-lined to
protect cooker on inside
n V-rack and drip pan (CVD)
 •Non-stick V-rack can be used for cooking large food items
 •Drip pan catches drippings from food cooked in V-rack
to generate flavor and prevent flare-ups
n Water pan and rack (CWP)
 •Constructed of stainless steel to resist rusting
 •Large capacity pan holds one gallon of water – enough
for approximately six hours of cooking
 •Rigid rack holds pan securely
C4 cooker
Charcoal Ceramic Cooking Capsule
™
VCQS001
C4Cooker with
20" Wide Cart
VCQS001
C4Cooker with 41" Wide Cart
and Double Side Burner
VCQS001
C4Cooker with
30" Wide Cart
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VCQS001 – C4Cooker on 41" wide cart
with double side burners
V-rack and Drip Pan Water Pan and Rack
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Commercial-style construction
n Professional construction, design, and styling
n Blends seamlessly with all Viking Outdoor products
Professional features
n May use natural lump charcoal or regular charcoal
briquettes
n Spacious capacity
 •6.7cubicft.(30"widemodel)
 •9.7cubicft.(36"widemodel)
n Versatile – precise temperature control allows the
Gravity Feed Smoker to prepare a wide variety of
foods including:
 •Barbeque ribs
 •Boston butts
 •Beef brisket
 •Variety of chicken
 •Tenderloin
 •Smoked turkeys
 •Steaks and chops
 •Pizzas
 •Baked side dishes and even desserts
n Unique design provides maximum heat retention
 •Unit is fully insulated
 • Heat reflects off interior in a convection fashion, cooking
foods from all angles while locking in flavor and juices
n Removable, heavy-duty cooking racks create an optimal
cooking area and maximize capacity
n Thermometer located in the center of the door gives
precise readings from 50 to 550 degrees F (10 to 288 degrees
C), allowing food to be cooked at required temperature
n Damper located on firebox maintains and regulates
airflow throughout the cooker
 • Open valve to increase temperature for high-temp grilling
 • Close valve to lower temperature for “low and slow” items
n Ash box/wood box located inside firebox serves dual function
for easy ash removal and easy wood chunk or chip loading
Optional accessories
Available separately and do not come standard with Gravity
Feed charcoal smoker
n Covers (CV30GF – 30" wide, CV36GF – 36" wide) – heavy-
duty marine grade vinyl custom-made for all Gravity Feed
charcoal smoker models; felt-lined to protect smoker on inside
n Digital Power Draft Control Fan (online only) – maintains and
monitors the temperature inside the smoker
Gravity Feed charcoal smokers
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VCPS303/VCPS364
30" and 36" Wide
Portable Smokers
The versatile
Elliptical™ airflow
system creates
precise temperature
control to handle
anything from
chickens, turkeys,
and ribs to baked
beans and pizzas.

The unique Gravity Feed™ system automatically
ignites new coals as old ones burn out. So you
can cook all night without losing a wink of sleep.
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VCPS303 – 30" wide portable
Gravity Feed charcoal smoker

Gas wok/cooker
The 20" wide wok included with the
wok/cooker makes stir-fry a breeze.
VGWT241T – Gas 24"
wide gas wok/cooker
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VGWT241T
24" Wide Wok/Cooker

Professional features
n 27,500BTUburnerforhigh-heat/fastcooking
n Push-button electronic ignitor allows quick and
simple ignition
n Two-piece heavy-duty, porcelainized, cast-iron,
removable burner grate
n Exclusive agency-certified center trivet converts
burner grate for use with large stock pots
n 20" wide steel wok with top
n Removable, stainless steel pull-out drip tray with roller-
bearing glides, full-length handle, and solid welded/
finished end caps; removable grease pan
n Standard stainless steel island trim and countertop
side trim
Commercial-style construction
n Large, easy-to-read knob with childproof, push-to-
turn safety feature
n Stainless steel landing ledge with solid, welded,
seamless finish
n Stainless steel burner cover with handle shields burner
area from the elements when wok is not in use
The center trivet allows the wok/cooker
to be used as a high-powered burner.
Perfect for your next crab boil.
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Outdoor ovens
VEOS100T – Electric 30"
wide smoker oven
The electric smoker oven also
provides convection baking
for a tender rack of lamb.
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