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Surface Operation
Griddle/Simmer Plate Clean Up & Care
(cont.)
• After using the griddle, always remove the grease trough located in
the front. Simply pull the trough towards you and lift out. Be sure to
allow all surfaces to cool before removing the grease trough. The
trough or tray trap needs to be cleaned after each use. A fire hazard
may occur if grease is accumulated in the trough.
• Note - it is normal for the griddle to darken over time. This is the
sign of a well seasoned griddle.
• Important: Never flood a hot griddle with cold water. This thermal
shock promotes griddle warping and can cause the griddle to crack if
continued over a period of time.
• For heavy duty cleaning, Viking offers a Griddle Cleaning Kit (model
#GCK). This fast and effective commercial grade cleaning system will
clean your griddle in a matter of minutes. To order, contact your local
Viking dealer or order on the Viking website at vikingrange.com.
Food
Temp (°F)
Temp (°C)
Eggs
250-300
121-149
Bacon
300-325
149-163
Pancakes
375-400
191-205
French Toast
400
205
Fish Fillets
300
149
Hamburger
350
177
Steaks
350
177
Griddle Cooking Chart
Surface Operation
Char-Grill (on applicable models)
The optional 18,000 BTU char-grill is equipped with a single piece,
heavy-duty porcelainized cast-iron grill grate for easy movement of
grilling items. Beneath the grill grate is a slotted porcelainized flavor
generator plate which is designed to catch drippings and circulate a
smoke flavor back into the food. Beneath the flavor generator plate is
a two piece drip pan which catches any drippings that might pass
beyond the flavor generator plate. This unique grilling system is
designed to provide outdoor quality grilling indoors.
Char-Grill Operation
• Turn the overhead ventilation on prior to turning the grill on.
• Turn the grill knob counterclockwise to HI.
• Always preheat grill for 5-10 minutes before placing food on the grate.
• Place food items on the grill, cook as desired.
• To turn the grill off, turn the grill knob clockwise to the OFF position.
Char-Grill Cooking Tips
• When grilling chicken, roasts, well-done steaks or chops and thick
pieces of meat, sear on HI. Then, reduce the heat setting to prevent
excessive flare-up. This will allow the food to cook through without
burning the outside.
• After steaks, chops, or hamburgers have been allowed to sear for
approximately one minute, you may slide a spatula under the meat
and turn it approximately 90 degrees so that a waffle pattern will be
seared onto the food.
• Use a metal spatula instead of tongs or a fork to turn the meat. A
spatula will not puncture the meat allowing juices to escape.
• Turn the meat over only once. Juices are lost when steaks, chops or
hamburgers are turned several times. The best time to turn the meat
is after the juices have begun to bubble to the surface.
• To test for doneness, make a small slash in the center of the meat,
not the edge. This will prevent loss of juices.
• Occasionally there may be flare-ups or flames above the grill due to
drops of fat falling on the flavor generator plates. It is normal to have
some flare-up during grilling. Use a long handled spatula to move
food to another area until the flames subside.
• For ease of cleaning, leave the char-grill on for 10 minutes when
finished grilling. This will help make cleanup easier once the char-grill
has cooled down.
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