Viking VGGT240SS, VGWT240SS, VGQT240SS Griddle/Simmer Plate If applicable, Grill If applicable

Griddle/Simmer Plate (If applicable)

1.After using the griddle, always remove the drip pan located below it by pulling the drip pan toward you. The drip pan needs to be cleaned after each use of the griddle. Cooked-off grease will drain from the griddle through the drain tube and accumulate in the drip pan. Wash in hot soapy water or with an antibacterial cleaner. The drip pan needs to be cleaned after each use. If grease is permitted to accumulate, fire hazard could occur, since the griddle burners are directly above the pan.

2.Rub the surface of a hot griddle with unsalted solid shortening, vegetable oil or spray it with a non-stick cooking spray. Thoroughly wipe it with a burlap or another rough cloth to remove food particles and other residue.

3.Stubborn spots may be removed by rubbing the surface with a rough grained nylon scrubbing pad with cooking oil. If necessary, flush the surface of a warm griddle (200°F/93°C) with club soda and wipe over entire surface with a paper towel. Coat lightly with cooking oil.

4.Special griddle cleaners are commercially available which may be used to remove heavy soil build-up. Follow manufacturer’s directions exactly. Rinse the griddle with room temperature club soda after using these cleaners. Dry and coat lightly with cooking oil. Use griddle stones only when absolutely necessary and then with extreme caution. Wipe away any griddle-stone dust and food particles and coat lightly with cooking oil.

5.Using hot soapy water to clean the griddle will remove the cooked- in seasoning and will require re-seasoning by coating lightly with cooking oil.

6.Never flood a hot griddle with cold water! This promotes griddle warping and can cause the griddle plate to crack if continued over a period of time.

Grill (If applicable)

The grill grate may be cleaned immediately after cooking is complete and before turning off the flame. Wearing a barbecue mitt to protect your hand from heat, use a soft bristle barbecue brush to scrub the grill grate. Dip the brush frequently in a bowl of water. Steam is created as the water contacts the hot grate. The steam assists the cleaning process by softening the food particles. For thorough cleaning of the grill grate, soak 15 to 30 minutes in a hot water and detergent solution. After soaking, scrub with a soft scotch brite pad. DO NOT USE a steel wool pad or abrasive cleaners. They could damage the porcelain finish.

To disassemble for thorough cleaning, remove parts after they have cooled in the following order:

1.Grill grates

2.Smoke generator

plates

3.Grill frame

(Grill burner - Do Not Remove)

4.Grill burner shield

5.Heat deflector

shields

Clean greasy parts with a household grease solvent such as household ammonia and water. If necessary, a soap filled steel wool pad can be used on the grill frame shield, grill burner, and grill heat deflector.

After using the grill, always remove the drip pan located below it by pulling the drip pan toward you. The drip pan needs to be cleaned after each use of the griddle. Cooked-off grease will drain from the griddle through the drain tube and accumulate in the drip pan. Wash in hot soapy water or with an antibacterial cleaner. The drip pan needs to be cleaned after each use. If grease is permitted to accumulate, fire hazard could occur, since the grill burners are directly above the pan.

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