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Vida by PADERNO’s patent-pending cooking system, TempASSURED Technology™,
brings together traditional grilling, with the precision control of an oven. TempASSURED
Technology™ allows you to set and maintain a specific temperature using Oven Mode
or enjoy traditional grilling in BBQ mode. This versatile, dual mode design allows you to
bring your favorite indoor oven recipes outdoors, perfect for grilling, baking, roasting and
searing your favorite recipes.
To manually control grill temperatures, set the TempASSURED Technology™ control knob
to BBQ Mode. The grill and all burners will function normally.
When the TempASSURED Technology™ control knob is in Oven Mode and set to one
of the preset temperatures between 225°F to 450°F (107.2°C to 232.2°C), ONLY the
TempASSURED Technology™ control knob will control temperature and burner operation.
Adjustments to the main burner control knobs will not have any effect. For manual control,
you must switch back to BBQ Mode.
Preheating in Oven Mode
Much like your barbecue and indoor oven, preheating is required to ready the grill for
cooking.
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Do not preheat on high temperatures. Your Vida by PADERNO™ barbecue is equipped
with porcelain cast iron cooking grates that excel at retaining heat. Preheating on
higher temperatures will require an extended period of time for the cooking grates to
cool down and reach the target temperature.
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Always preheat at the target temperature for 10-15 minutes before positioning food on
the cooking grates. See Direct Cooking and Indirect Cooking for more information.
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In cold and windy conditions, longer preheat times may be required. Ensure your
barbecue is positioned away from direct wind and other elements.
Temperature maintenance
For stable cooking temperatures and heat retention inside your grill, it is always recommended to keep your grill lid closed
during cooking.
Use the EasyCHECK window and lid mounted temperature gauge, when possible, to check progress.
If you are using any toppers, roast pans or baskets during cooking, remember to turn half way through the cook to ensure even cooking
and to avoid the effects of hot spots or inconsistent temperatures.
FOR THE BEST RESULTS, ALWAYS USE A MEAT PROBE TO TRACK INTERNAL TEMPERATURES FOR DONENESS. GET FAMILIAR WITH THE SAFE INTERNAL
TEMPERATURE CHART ON PAGE 19.
Cooking times & temperatures
Not one gas grill is like the other. That includes the Vida TempASSURED Technology™ cook system. Finding the correct mix of food, time
and temperature will take some experimenting. The key is to monitor your food closely and make small adjustments as you are tracking
progress. Using a meat probe throughout the cook will ensure the correct doneness.
Using rubs and sauces
Always apply dry rubs to meat in advance of cooking and let it sit, covered at room temperature for a minimum of 20 minutes. Dry rubs
contribute to the delicious, bold flavours and crunchy “bark” or crust that builds up during low and slow cooking.
Always apply sauces towards the end of the cook to create a caramelized crust. Applying sauce too early can cause the sauce to burn or
dry out leaving a bitter burnt char on the surface.
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ATTENTION: ENSURE LIGHTING BURNER CONTROL KNOBS ARE SET TO THE #10
SETTING / ( ) MAX. POSITION IN OVEN MODE (
), FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE.
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