Viking Outdoor User manual

F20895 EN (060412)
Viking Range Corporation
111 Front Street
Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA
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Viking Use & Care Manual
Outdoor Gas Grills

Table of Contents
Thank you for your purchase 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 grill.
Your Viking appliance 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 grill.
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.
We appreciate your choice of a Viking grill 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.
Congratulations
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Getting Started
Features____________________________________________________10
Before Lighting Grill _________________________________________11
Operation
Lighting Grill ________________________________________________12
Using Grill __________________________________________________15
Cooking Tips________________________________________________16
Grilling Tips_________________________________________________19
Smoker Box_________________________________________________20
Rotisserie ___________________________________________________21
Product Care
Cleaning and Maintenance ___________________________________23
Troubleshooting _____________________________________________31
Service Information __________________________________________32
Warranty ___________________________________________________33

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Getting Started
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Getting Started
Warnings & Safety
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Do not use the grill as storage area for flammable
materials. Keep area lear and free from ombustible
materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and
liquids. Failure to do so an result in death, explosion,
or fire.
WARNING
To redu e the risk of fire, ele tri sho k, or injury, read and follow
these basi pre autions before operating your gas grill or side
burners.
WARNING
Before lighting the burners inspe t the gas supply piping or hose. If
there is eviden e of uts, wear, or abrasion, it must be repla ed prior
to use. Always keep your fa e and body as far away from the grill as
possible when lighting.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
This unit is equipped with a grounding plug for your
prote tion against sho k hazard and should be
plugged dire tly into a properly grounded re epta le.
Do not ut or remove the grounding prong from this
plug.
Keep a e ectric cords away from the heated surfaces of the gri .
WARNING
Do not use flammable leaning materials. Use a flashlight to inspe t
the burner inlet to ensure it is not blo ked. If obstru tions an be seen,
use a metal wire oat hanger that has been straightened out. Shake
out any debris through the air shutter.
Warnings & Safety
Warning and Important Sa ety 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.
Recognize Sa ety Symbols, Words, Labels
Read and ollow all instructions be ore 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 sa e 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.
Hazards or unsafe practices which WILL resu t in
severe persona injury or death
Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD resu t in
death or severe persona injury
DANGER
Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD resu t in
minor persona injury.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how
to redu e the han e of injury, and tell you what an happen if
the instru tions are not followed.
WARNING
CAUTION

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Warnings & Safety
Getting Started
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Getting Started
CAUTION
Handle the smoker box with are. The over be omes 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 vi inity of this or any other applian e.
2. Do not store any propane/butane (G31-G30) ylinder
(that is not onne ted for use) in the vi inity of this or any other
applian e.
DANGER
If you smell gas
1. Shut off gas to the applian e.
2. Extinguish any open flames.
3. Open lid.
4. If odor ontinues, immediately all your gas supplier.
WARNING
TO PROTECT AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK
1. Do not immerse ord or plugs in water or other liquids.
2. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before leaning.
3. Do not operate any outdoor applian e with a damaged
ord, plug or after the applian e has malfun tioned. Conta t the
manufa turer for repair.
4. Do not let the ord hang over the edge or tou h hot surfa es.
5. Use only extension ords with a 3-prong grounding plug; rated for
the power of the equipment and approved for outdoor use with a
W-A marking.
Warnings & Safety
• Your unit should be properly installed and connected to the gas for
which it was designed. Do not use charcoal, wood chips, or other
material in your grill. The smoker tray is the only area designed to
hold wood chips or other smoke flavor enhancers.
• Have the technician show you the location of the gas shut-off valve
so you can shut off the gas supply in an emergency. If you smell
gas, the connections are not properly sealed or you may have a
hole in the gas supply pipe or hose. Determining where the gas
leak is should be left to a qualified technician. Warranty service
must be performed by an authorized service agency.
• Children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where
the gas grill is being used. Never allow children to sit, stand or play
on or around the grill at any time. Do not store items of interest to
children around the grill. Never allow children to crawl inside the
cart or masonry enclosure.
• Use a covered hand when opening the hood and do so slowly to
allow heat and steam to escape. To avoid burns when cooking, use
long handled BBQ tools. Never lean over an open grill.
• Use sturdy, properly insulated gloves or potholders. Dish towels or
other substitutes can become entangled, causing burns. Use dry
potholders; wet potholders create steam and cause burns. Keep
potholders away from open flames when lifting or moving utensils.
Do not touch portions of the grill rack or burner grate with
potholders until the hot surfaces have cooled.
• Only certain types of glass, heat-proof glass ceramic, earthenware,
or other glazed utensils are suitable for grill use. These types of
materials may break with sudden temperature changes. Use only on
low or medium heat settings.
• Select the correct pan size for the burner. Be sure the pan is large
enough to avoid boilovers or spillovers. This will save cleaning, and
prevent accumulations of food, heavy splattering, or spillovers that
can catch fire.
•NEVER leave the grill unattended. High flames and fatty meats will
promote flare ups.
WARNING
To redu e the risk of fire, ele tri sho k, or injury, read and follow
these basi pre autions before operating your gas grill.

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• 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 burners
periodically.
• Keep the ventilation openings at the rear of the cart and cylinder
enclosure free and clear to allow proper flow of air. Do not obstruct
the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
• Clothing fires are potential hazards. Do not wear long flowing
sleeves around the grill. They are easily caught on pan handles or
ignited by burners and are generally in the way. Highly flammable
clothing—especially synthetic fabrics—should not be worn while
cooking.
•DO NOT heat any unopened glass or metal containers on the grill.
Pressure may build up and cause the container to burst, resulting in
serious personal harm or damage to the grill.
•DO NOT move the appliance during use.
• Be sure all controls are turned off and the grill is cool before using
any type of aerosol cleaner on or around the grill. The chemical that
produces the spraying action could, in the presence of heat, ignite
or cause metal parts to corrode.
•DO NOT remove the plastic cover on the rotisserie motor switch
due to safety considerations.
• If the following instructions are not followed exactly, a fire causing
death or serious injury may occur.
o Do not store a spare gas cylinder under or near this appliance.
o Never fill the cylinder beyond 80 percent full.
Warnings & Safety
Getting Started
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• 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.
•DO NOT use aluminum foil to line drip pans or grill racks. This can
upset combustion air flow or trap excessive heat in the control area,
resulting in melted knobs.
• The handle of your cooking utensil should be positioned so that it
does not extend over adjacent surface burners or interfere with
closing the canopy. This will minimize burns, ignition of flammable
materials, and possible spillage. Let hot pans cool in a safe place
out of children’s reach.
•NEVER grill without the drip tray in place. Make sure it is pushed all
the way to the back—in proper position—to catch the drippings.
Let the grease cool before attempting to remove for cleaning or
disposal. Do not allow large amounts of grease to accumulate in the
drip tray as it can catch on fire.
• Before storing, make sure the gas grill is cool. The gas must be
turned off at the supply tank, removed, and stored outside in a
well-ventilated area out of the reach of children.
• Keep all electric cords away from heated areas of the grill.
• When cooking in windy conditions, provide a wind break. Locate
the unit with proper clearance from combustible surfaces.
Warnings & Safety
Getting Started
WARNING
This unit is for outdoor use only! Do not operate in a building, garage or
any other en losed areas. This ould result in arbon monoxide buildup
whi h ould result in injury or death.
WARNING
Before lighting the burners inspe t the gas supply piping or hose. If there
is eviden e of uts, wear, or abrasion, it must be repla ed prior to use.
Always keep your fa e and body as far away from the grill as possible
when lighting.
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Do not use the grill as storage area for flammable
materials. Keep area lear and free from ombustible
materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and
liquids. Failure to do so an result in death, explosion,
or fire.