Vermont Casting VC400 - Manuals

B. SAFE USE OF LP (PROPANE) GAS DANGER : • Never install a propane cylinder that is more than 80 % full, as the contents may lack adequate roomfor expansion when exposed to heat. Propane vapor may then be vented through the pressure releasevalve, which could accumulate in a pool and later result in ...

Safety • Always promptly shut off the gas supply and immediately extinguish all flames if you smell gas. Alwaysseek assistance from your gas supplier or local Fire Department if the gas smell persists, because of thedanger of fire or explosion. • Always confirm that there are no gas leaks before lig...

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Safety Fig. 3 Fig. 2 Page 2 Check hose for breaksor wear before each use Type I Connector Regulator Shutoff Valve Collar WARNING: Use only the pressure regulator and and type I propane gas supply coupling and hose that is originally provided with thisappliance or as specified by Vermont Castings, (s...

Page 3 DANGER: a) Do not store a spare LP - Gas Cylinder under or near this appliance b) Never fill the cylinder beyond 80% full; and c) If the information in a) and b) is not followed exactly, a fire causing death or serious injury may occur. WARNING : Always confirm that the openings in the cylind...

Gas Hookup Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Page 4 Hooking Up to the LP (Propane) Gas Supply For Your Safety 1. WARNING : Never store or use gasoline or any other volatile substance in the vicinity of this Grill. 2. WARNING : Never store a spare propane cylinder in the vicinity of this Grill, or in the vicinity of any...

Natural Gas Supply Connection To Connect:1. Push back the Sleeve on the Socket as shown below (see Fig. 6a). 2. Insert Plug and release the Sleeve (see Fig. 6b). 3. Push the Plug until Sleeve snaps forward to lock the Plug in the Socket. • WARNING : Always conduct the following safety tests before l...

Control Functions Page 6 Propane Tank Valve WARNING : Never open the Tank Valve unless the Grill is being prepared for use, to prevent the pooling of propane vapor. Always open the Valve immediately before lighting the Grill, and always close it immediately after cooking hasbeen completed. Burner Co...

Lighting the Main Burners Fig. 8 Fig. 9a Fig. 9b Fig. 9c Normal: Soft blue flames Out of Adjustment: Hard blueflames-too much air Poor Combustion: Wavy, yellowflames-too little air Page 7 1. Always open the Hood completely and always inspect the Grill and burners to confirm that all components are p...

Turning the Burners Off Fig. 10 Page 8 1. Always turn the burner control knob(s) to the OFF position when cooking has been completed. 2. Promptly turn OFF the gas supply valve at the propane cylinder or at the main natural gas supply line. 3. Close the Hood of the Grill. Flareups “Flareups” sometime...

Lighting the Oven Burner (Models VC200 & VC400) Page 9 Use of the Oven burner is ideal for the convection cooking of roasts, seafood, vegetables and pizzas. To start the Oven burner : 1. Always open the Hood completely, before attempting to light the Grill. WARNING : Never stand with your head d...

Lighting the Rotisserie Burner (Models VC200 & VC400) Fig. 11 Page 10 The Rotisserie burner provides the steady, even heat required to cook poultry and roasts to self-basted perfection. To start the Rotisserie burner : 1. Always open the Hood completely before attempting to light the Grill. WARN...

Rotisserie Setup (Optional to Model VC100) Fig. 12 Page 11 The Rotisserie burner is intended to be used for rotisserie cooking only. WARNING : Never use the main burners while using the Rotisserie burner, as that could result in igniting the drippings, or overheating your Grill. The Rotisserie assem...

Lighting the Side Burner (Optional to Models VC100 & VC200) Fig. 13 O F F HI LO IGNITOR VALVE CONTROL Page 12 WARNING : Never stand with your head directly over the Grill when preparing to light the side burner, to prevent possible bodily injury. 1. Turn the side burner control knob to HI (see F...

Using the Smoker Boxes Fig. 14a Fig. 14b Page 13 Every Vermont Castings Grill is equipped with a Main Oven Burner Smoker Box integrated into the Sear Plateassembly and VC200 & 400 models have a Rotisserie Burner Smoker Box. You can add a distinct, smokyflavor to your food by burning a variety of...

Methods of Cooking With its combination of burners and accessories your Vermont Castings gas grillcan provide for virtually every conceivable style of cooking. • The powerful Main burners deliver the middle and high range of tempera- tures desired for traditional barbecuing. This includes searing an...

One of the keys to extending your range of grilling capabilities is a fundamental understanding of the twocommon methods of cooking, Direct and Indirect cooking. In the Direct cooking method foods are placed directly above the heat source. This method is used in searing for example where you require...

Grilling Tips Page 16 A few helpful hints will ensure that your grilling results are perfect every time. • Apply a light coating of cooking oil to your cooking grids before grilling, to prevent foods from sticking. • Cook similar portion sizes together, so that they all cook evenly. • Use tongs to t...

Type of Food Beef Burgers Roasts Blade, Sirloin Tip Steaks Porterhouse, Rib, Ribeye, Sirloin, T-Bone Filet Mignon Poultry Chicken, Parts Chicken, Whole Chicken Breasts, Boneless Cornish Hens Duck Turkey Weight/ Thickness 1 inch 1 inch 2 inches 3 –4 lbs. 1-2 lbs. 1–1-1/2 lbs. 4 –5 lbs. 13 –25 lbs. Co...

Cooking Temperature 400-450 ° F. 400-450 ° F. 325 –350 ° F. 325 –350 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 375-400 ° F. 400-450 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 325-350 ° F. Type of Food Pork Chops Ham Steak Whole ham Ribs Back, Side Roasts Butt, Loin, Shoulder Tenderloin Sausage Lamb Chops Loin, Rib, Shoulder Roast Crow...

Cooking Temperature 325-350 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 400-450 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 325-350 ° F. Type of Food Vegetables Asparagus Beans Carrots Corn on the Cob Eggplant Mushrooms Onions Peppers Potatoes Roasted Garlic To...

Care & Cleaning Fig. 16 Page 20 WARNING : Always observe the following safety precautions, to prevent bodily injury and to assure that your Grill will operate properly : • Always allow sufficient time for the Grill to cool fully before handling or cleaning any of its parts. Burners NOTE : All of...

Fig. 18 Fig. 17 Adjust Shutter andKeep Screen Clean Fig. 19 Page 21 Cooking Grids The cooking grids have been porcelain enameled for durability and ease of cleaning. These Grills may becleaned with any nonabrasive cleaning agent formulated for kitchen use, or a brass wire brush. NOTE : Always handle...

Drip Tray Fig. 20 Page 22 The drip tray located under the burner pan in the bottom ofthe Grill body is provided to catch excess cooking fats andjuices. The drip tray is accessible from the left-hand side of theGrill, when facing it from the front. It is necessary to lift outthe left-hand cabinet pan...

Maintenance Burner Adjustment Fig. 21 Page 23 Fig. 22 Venturi Tube Valve Outlet 1/4" NOTE : It may be necessary to adjust the burners periodi- cally, to compensate for variables in gas characteristics. If younotice that the burner flame pattern is irregular (see Figs. 9a,9b & 9c) it may be n...

Unit won’t stay lit Wind Running out of fuel PROBLEM POTENTIAL CAUSE ACTION REQUIRED Burner will not light Gas supply turned off Out of propane Blockage in the gas system Misalignment of the gas valve tothe venturi tubes of the burner. Improper attachment of thepropane hose and regulator Control kno...

Warranty OUTDOOR PRODUCTS ◆ Lifetime Warranty • On all exterior Stainless Steel Components, such as the cart paneling & doors, shelving, condiment bins and handles. ◆ 10 Year Warranty • On all porcelain onsteel surfaces such as the shelving, hood and burn chamber. • On all manifold and valves, k...