Viking MS0206VR Use And Care Manual page 6

Surface Cooking Tips
*Uselowor medium flameheights whencookingin utensils thatare
poorconductors o f heat,suchasglass, c eramic, a ndcast-iron.
Reduce t he flameheightuntilit covers approximately 1/3of the
utensil d iameter.Thiswillensure moreevenheatingwithinthe utensil
andreduce the likelihood of burningor scorching t he food.
*Reduce the flameif it is extending beyondthe bottomofthe utensil.
A flamethatextends alongthe sidesofthe utensil i spotentially
dangerous, heats the utensil h andle andkitchen instead ofthe food,
andwastes energy.
*Reduce the flameheightto the minimum levelnecessary to perform
the desired cookingprocess. R emember thatfood cooks justas
quickly at a gentleboilasit doesata rollingboil. Maintaining a
higherboilthanis necessary wastes energy, c ooks awaymoisture, a nd
causes a lossin foodflavorandnutrientlevel.
TEMPERATURE
SETTING GUIDELINES*
HEAT SETTIN G USE
Simmer Melting small quantities.
Steaming rice.
HI-Simmer Simmering small quantities, sauces.
Low Melting large quantities
Low - Med Low-temperature frying. (eggs, etc.)
Simmering large quantities
Heating milk, cream sauces, gravies, puddings.
Med Sauteing and browning
Braising, pan-frying
Maintaining slow boil on large quantities.
Med-HI High-temperature frying.
Pan broiling
Maintaining fast boil on large quantities
HI Boiling water quickly.
Deep-fat frying in large utensil
*NOTE: The above information is given as guide only. You may need
to vary the heat settings to suit your personal requirements.
Griddle/Simmer Plate, Bake Burner, Infrared Burner
Turning the thermostat counter clockwise to any "on" position
activates a glo-bar igniter and opens an electromechanical valve in the
system to start the gas valve. The griddle has a power "ON" light
which glows when the griddle thermostat is turned on. the light cycles
on and off with the burner, it is not possible to use both the infrared
burner and the bake burners at the same time. The design of the
system will not permit this, both for control of bake/broiler and for
safety of use.
Griddle/Simmer Plate Operation
*Turn the griddle control knob to desired temperature setting.
*Always turn off when not in use, or lower the heat between cooking
loads.
Cooking Tips
*Preheat griddle at the desired temperature. Wait until light cycles off
for indication that the desired temperature has been reached and the
griddle is preheated.
*Use liquid cooking oil, cooking sprays, or butter for eggs, pancakes,
French toast, fish and sandwiches. This will help to reduce sticking.
Meats usually have enough natural oils.
*Remove food particles with a metal spatula during cooking to make
the cleanup easier and to avoid including those particles in the food.
*Do not overheat the griddle. Turn it off when not in use, or lower
heat between cooking loads.
*After using and cleaning the griddle, the surface should be wiped with
a light film of cooking oil to protect the finish from rust and corrosion.
Griddle Cooking Chart
Food
Eggs
Bacon
Pancakes
French Toast
Fish Fillets
Hamburger
Steaks
°F °C
250-300 121-149
325-300 163-177
375-400 191-177
400 205
300 149
350 177
350 177
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