Viking VGIC536 Griddle/Simmer Plate Operation, Temperature Setting Guidelines Heat Setting USE

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Surface Cooking Tips

•Use low or medium flame heights when cooking in utensils 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 utensil diameter. This will ensure more even heating within the utensil and reduce the likelihood of burning or scorching the food.

•Reduce the flame if it is extending beyond the bottom of the utensil. A flame that extends along the sides of the utensil 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.

TEMPERATURE SETTING GUIDELINES*

HEAT SETTING

USE

Simmer

Melting small quantities.

 

Steaming rice.

HI-Simmer

Simmering small quantities, sauces.

Low

Melting large quantities

Low - Med

Low-temperature frying. (eggs, etc.)

 

Simmering large quantities

 

Heating milk, cream sauces, gravies, puddings.

Med

Sauteing and browning

 

Braising, pan-frying

 

Maintaining slow boil on large quantities.

Med-HI

High-temperature frying.

 

Pan broiling

 

Maintaining fast boil on large quantities

HI

Boiling water quickly.

 

Deep-fat frying in large utensil

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

Griddle/Simmer Plate, Bake Burner, Infrared Burner

Turning the thermostat counter clockwise to any “on” position activates a glo-bar igniter and opens an electromechanical valve in the system to start the gas valve. The griddle has a power “ON” light which glows when the griddle thermostat is turned on. the light cycles on and off with the burner. It is not possible to use both the infrared burner and the bake burners at the same time. The design of the system will not permit this, both for control of bake/broiler and for safety of use.

Griddle/Simmer Plate Operation

•Turn the griddle control knob to desired temperature setting. •Always turn off when not in use, or lower the heat between cooking loads.

Cooking Tips

•Preheat griddle at the desired temperature. Wait until light cycles off for indication that the desired temperature has been reached and the griddle is preheated.

•Use liquid cooking oil, cooking sprays, or butter for eggs, pancakes, French toast, fish and sandwiches. This will help to reduce sticking. Meats usually have enough natural oils.

•Remove food particles with a metal spatula during cooking to make the cleanup easier and to avoid including those particles in the food. •Do not overheat the griddle. Turn it off when not in use, or lower heat between cooking loads.

•After using and cleaning the griddle, the surface should be wiped with a light film of cooking oil to protect the finish from rust and corrosion.

Griddle Cooking Chart

 

Food

oF

oC

 

 

Eggs

250-300

121-149

 

 

Bacon

325-300

163-177

 

 

Pancakes

375-400

191-177

 

 

French Toast

400

205

 

 

Fish Fillets

300

149

 

 

Hamburger

350

177

 

 

Steaks

350

177

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

11

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