Viking VGIQ554 - Manual

11 Prior to turning on the gas, inspect the gas supply tubing or hose. Look for evidence of abrasion, cuts, wear and tear, or other damage which could require replacement prior to use. Make sure all burner control knobsare off. Do not attempt to light the burners if the smell of gas is present. Chec...

13 Lighting Grill Burners with Flash Tubes Place the lit match through the grid next to the flash tube of theburner being lit. Keep your face as far away from the grill as possible.Make sure the match is adjacent to the flash tube. Push and turn thecontrol knob until the “HIGH” position on the knob ...

15 Before You Begin • The first time you use the grill, turn the control knob to “HIGH” and preheat racks for an additional 15–20 minutes. This allows theporcelain grates to be “seasoned.” • Before each use, turn the control knob to “HIGH” and preheat for 5 –7 minutes. • Check to be certain the drip...

17 Cooking Tips Operation 16 Grilling can be either an open or closed canopy process. Open canopygrilling is excellent for foods requiring quick searing like steaks,burgers, chops, and hot dogs. Closed canopy grilling is similar toroasting in an oven. Food is cooked by heat reflection from the cover...

19 Operation 18 Grilling Tips Operation Cooking Tips Food Weight or thickness Control setting Total suggested cooking time* Special instructions and tips PORK Ribs Ham steaks Hot dogs 1/2” (1.3 cm) Med Med- High Med 45 – 60 min. 12 – 15 min. 5 – 10 min. Grill, turningoccasionally. During last few mi...

21 The rotisserie burner is an infrared burner which provides intensesearing radiant heat. Preferred by professional chefs over othermethods, this intense heat is great for searing in the natural juices andnutrients found in quality cuts of meat. Once lit, the rotisserie burnerwill reach cooking tem...

Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when maintainedproperly and kept clean. Grilling equipment is no exception. Your grillmust be kept clean and maintained properly. Viking highly recommendscleaning the grill after each use. A Viking grill cover (sold separately)should also be stron...

25 Product Car e 24 Porcelain Grates The porcelain grill grates are easily cleaned immediately after cooking iscomplete and before turning off the flame. Wearing a barbecue mitt toprotect your hand from heat, use a stainless or brass bristle barbecuebrush to scrub the porcelain burner grid. Dip the ...

27 Cleaning and Maintenance Product Car e 26 Pr oduct Car e Cleaning and Maintenance Once the burners are removed, clean the exterior with a wire brush.Clear out any clogged ports with a straightened paper clip. NEVER use a toothpick or similar items as they may break off and clog theport. Shake out...

29 Product Car e 28 Pr oduct Car e Infrared Rotisserie Burner Special care is not required for the infrared rotisserie burner. It isdesigned as a self-contained unit. Do not attempt to clean it. Its ownoperation burns off any impurities which may condense on it. Cleaning and Maintenance Individual p...

31 Product Car e 30 Pr oduct Car e Problem Possible cause and or remedy Grill won’t lightwhen the ignitoris pressed Make sure the control knob is off (no gasis on). Removethe grill rack and the ceramic briquette trays. Watch theignitor tip. You should see a spark jump from the tip ofthe ignitor when...

33 32 Pr oduct Car e PROFESSIONAL SERIES OUTDOOR GAS GRILL WARRANTY TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY Outdoor gas grills and all of their component parts, except as detailed below*, are warranted to be free fromdefective materials or workmanship in normal residential use for a period of two (2) years from the ...