Viking F20333A - Manual (Page 4)

8
Surface Cooking Tips
•The simmer line on the control panel is the beginning of the variable simmer
setting and 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 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 en-
sure more even heating within the utensil and reduce the likelihood of burn-
ing 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 de-
sired cooking process. Remember that food cooks just as quickly at a gen-
tle boil as it does at a rolling boil. Maintaining a higher boil than is necessary
causes a loss in food flavor and nutrients.
7
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 unit
safe cooking utensils are suitable for use on the appliance, making it un-
necessary to replace your present domestic utensils with commercial cook-
ware. 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 Surface Unit
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
re-ignition system. If the flame goes out for any reason, the burners will au-
tomatically 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 ig-
nitior 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.
Before Using Your Surface Unit
All products are wiped clean with solvents at the factory to remove any vis-
ible signs of dirt, oil, and grease which may have remained from the man-
ufacturing process. Before starting to cook, clean the unit thoroughly with
hot, soapy water.
TEMPERATURE SETTING GUIDELINES*
HEAT SETTING USE
Simmer Melting small quantities. Steaming rice.
Low Melting large quantities. Simmering sauces
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.