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Surface Cooking Tips

•Use low or medium flame heights when cooking in utensils 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 utensil diameter.  This will
ensure more even heating within the utensil and reduce the likelihood of
burning or scorching of food.

•Reduce the flame if it is extended beyond the bottom of the utensil.  A flame

that extends along the sides of the utensil is potentially dangerous, heats the
utensil handle and kitchen instead of the food, and wates 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 causes a loss in food flavor and nutrients.

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Cooking Utensils

Each cook has their own preference for the particular cooking utensils

that are most appropriate for the type cooking being done.  Any and all
cooktop safe cooking utensils are suitable for use on the appliance, making it
unnecessary to replace your present domestic utensils with commercial
cookware.  This is a matter of personal choice.  As with any cookware, yours
should be in good condition and free from excessive dents on the bottom to
provide maximum performance and convenience.  

NOTE:  When using big pots and/or high flames, it is recommended to use

the front burners.  There is more room in the front and potential
cleanup of rear of appliance due to staining or discoloration will
be minimized.

Using Your Cooktop

Your new cooktop has sealed gas burners with an automatic reignition

system.  The sealed burners provide even heat distribution across the bottom
of the cooking utensil.

To light the surface burners, push and turn the appropriate control

knob counter-clockwise to any indicated position.  This control is both a gas
valve and electric switch.  Burners will ignite at any “on” position with the
automatic reignition system.  If the flame goes out for any reason, the burners
will automatically reignite if the gas is still flowing.   When the gas is permitted
to flow to the burners, the electric igniters start sparking.  On all surface
igniters you should hear a “clicking” sound.  If you do not, turn off the control
and check that the unit is plugged in and that the fuse or circuit breaker is not
blown or tripped.   

Within a few moments, enough gas will have traveled to the burner to

be able to light.  When the burner lights, turn the control to any position to
adjust the flame.  The control knobs do not have fixed postions between Hi
and Simmer.  They can be turned to any setting indicated or to any position in
between as long as it is past the ignition position.  The ignitor will turn off and
the clicking will stop when the burner ignites.  If the unit is not properly
grounded, the ignitior will become grounded and click intermittently even after
the burner has ignited.  If this occurs, have a qualified technician check the wall
receptacle and wiring.

IMPORTANT:  The ignitors may click a number of times before the burner

ignites.  This is normal.  All ignitors will spark regardless of
which burner is being operated.

TEMPERATURE SETTING GUIDELINES*

HEAT SETTING

USE

Simmer

Melting small quantities.  Steaming rice.

Low - Simmer

Simmering small quantities, sauces.

Low

Melting large quantities.

Med - Low

Low temperature frying (eggs, etc.).
Simmering large quantites.
Heating milk, cream sauces, gravies.

Med

Sauteing and browing.
Maintaining slow boil on large quantities.

Hi - Med

High temperature frying.
Pan broiling.
Maintaining fast boil on large quantities.

Hi

Boiling liquids 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.

Summary of Contents for VGSU Series

Page 1: ...l damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Owner shall be responsible for proper installation providing normal care and maintenance providing proof of purchase upon request and making the appliance reasonably accessible for service If the product or one of its component parts contains a defect or malfunction during the warranty period after a reasonable number of attempts ...

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Page 3: ... holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth 9 Never leave surface area unattended at high heat setting Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers which may ignite 10 If you are flaming liquor or other spirits under an exhaust hood TURN THE FAN OFF The draft could cause the flames to spread out of control 11 Use proper pan size Select utensils ...

Page 4: ...propriate control knob counter clockwise to any indicated position This control is both a gas valve and electric switch Burners will ignite at any on position with the automatic reignition system If the flame goes out for any reason the burners will automatically reignite if the gas is still flowing When the gas is permitted to flow to the burners the electric igniters start sparking On all surfac...

Page 5: ...num base Control Knobs Turn control knobs to the OFF position Pull the control knobs up to remove Wash in warm water and rinse well Do not soak Dry completely and replace by pushing them firmly into place IMPORTANT After replacing make sure all the control knobs are in the OFF position 8 Cleaning and Maintenance Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when maintained properly and kept...

Page 6: ...lem that you are having If you are unable to obtain the name of an authorized service agency or if you continue to have service problems contact Viking Range Corporation at 662 451 4133 or write to VIKING RANGE CORPORATION PREFERRED SERVICE 111 Front Street Greenwood Mississippi MS 38930 USA Record the following information indicated below You will need it if service is ever required The serial nu...

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