Viking F20543 manual Surface Operation

Griddle Assembly

Grease trough

Griddle

Surface Operation

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		Melting small quantities
			Steaming rice
Operation			Simmering sauces
	Low		Melting large quantities
	Med Low		Low-temperature frying (eggs, etc.)
			Simmering large quantities
			Heating milk, cream sauces, gravies,
			and puddings
	Med		Sauteing and browning, braising, and
			pan-frying
			Maintaining slow boil on large quantities
	Med High		High-temperature frying
			Pan broiling
			Maintaining fast boil on large quantities
	High		Boiling water quickly
			Deep-fat frying in large utensil

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

Surface Operation

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 willalso 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™pad. Dry thoroughly.

•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.

Griddle/Simmer Plate Operation

•Turn the griddle control knob counterclockwise to the desired temperature setting. The power “ON” indicator light wil 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.

Note: On VGSC self-clean model ranges the griddle/simmer plate will not function during the self-clean cycle.

Operation

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