Viking RVGC3305BSS Quick Reference Manual

Before Using Cooktop

All products are wiped clean with solvents at the
factory to remove any visible signs of dirt, oil, and
grease which may have remained from the
manufacturing process.
All models include:
• Automatic electric spark ignition/re-ignition burners
light at any position on the knob and re-light if
extinguished.
• Removable knobs, grates, burner ports/caps.
• Permanently sealed burners—spills cannot enter
burner box.
Cookware
Each cook has his or her own
preference for the particular
cooking vessels that are most
appropriate for the type of
cooking being done. Any and
all cookware, including Viking
cookware, is suitable for use.
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 center burner. There is more
room in the center of the unit and potential cleanup
at rear of appliance due to staining or discoloration
will be minimized.

Cooktop Features

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30"W. Five Burner
1. 9,100 Nat./9,000 LP (BTU) burner
2. 17,000 Nat./15,000 LP (BTU) burner
3. 5,000 Nat./5,000 LP (BTU) burner
4. 12,000 Nat./10,000 LP (BTU) burner
5. 9,100 Nat./9,000 LP (BTU) burner
6. Left front burner control knob
7. Left rear burner control knob
8. Center burner control knob
9. Right rear burner control knob
10. Right front burner control knob
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36"W. Five Burner
1. 9,100 Nat./9,000 LP (BTU) burner
2. 17,000 Nat./15,000 LP (BTU) burner
3. 5,000 Nat./5,000 LP (BTU) burner
4. 12,000 Nat./10,000 LP (BTU) burner
5. 9,100 Nat./9,000 LP (BTU) burner
6. Left front burner control knob
7. Left rear burner control knob
8. Center burner control knob
9. Right rear burner control knob
10. Right front burner control knob
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Surface Operation

Lighting the Surface Heat Settings
Burners
Burners light at any Heat
position on the knob and Setting
re-light if extinguished,
Simmer
even at the lowest
setting.
Low
Rear and Font Burners
Push in and turn the control knob counter-clockwise
Med Low
to the desired setting. The control knobs can be
turned to any desired setting as the knobs do not
have fixed positions between "Hi" and "Simmer".
Note: The igniters may click a number of times before Med
the burner ignites. This is normal. All igniters will
spark regardless of which burner is being operated.
Med High
Surface Cooking Tips
• The simmer line on the control panel is the
beginning of the variable simmer setting and
High
produces a high simmer setting. Turn the knob
slowly towards "OFF" and the flame will adjust to a
lower simmer setting.
• Use low or medium flame heights when cooking in Note: The above information is given as a guide only.
cookware that are poor conductors of heat, such as You may need to vary the heat settings to suit your
glass. Reduce the flame height until it covers personal requirements.
approximately 1/3 of the cookware diameter. This
will ensure more even heating within the cookware
and reduce the likelihood of burning or scorching
the food.
• Reduce the flame if it is extended beyond the
bottom of the cookware. A flame that extends
along the sides of the cookware is potentially
dangerous, heats the cookware handle and kitchen
instead of the food, and wastes 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.
Use
Melting small quantities
Steaming rice
Melting large quantities
Simmering sauces
Low-temperature frying (eggs, etc.)
Simmering large quantities
Heating milk, cream sauces, gravies,
and puddings
Sautéing and browning, braising,
and pan-frying
Maintaining slow boil on large quantities
High-temperature frying
Pan broiling
Maintaining fast boil on large quantities
Boiling water quickly
Deep-fat frying in large cookware