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Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when
maintained properly and kept clean. Grilling equipment is no
exception. Your grill must be kept clean and maintained properly. It
is recommended to clean the grill after each use. A grill cover (sold
separately) should also be strongly considered in order to protect
your grill from the elements.
Stainless Steel Maintenance in Outdoor Environments
Viking outdoor grills are made of the finest grades of stainless steel. However, the stainless steel must be maintained properly
over the life of the unit to preserve its elegant appearance and optimal performance. Below are some helpful tips:
• Wipe down any exterior grease spatters after each use of the grill.
• Regularly wipe down the exterior of the grill with a micro-fiber cloth.
• Use a designated stainless steel cleaner to clean and polish exterior surfaces. Some household cleaners are not suitable for
stainless steel.
• Never place a cover on a damp grill. Make sure the grill is completely dry before covering.
• Under certain conditions, such as salty environments near a coastline, or around pools with high chlorine content, small
amounts of surface rust may accumulate on stainless steel parts. Small amounts of surface rust can easily be removed by
applying Soft Scrub® Gel to a damp sponge and wiping with the stainless steel grain. When dealing with hard to remove
stains, use a non-metallic abrasive pad (A Scotch Brite pad for example) along with your stainless steel cleaner, and scrub in
the grain direction of the stainless. It is important to wipe with the grain for the most efficient removal of staining.
• In extreme cases, it may be beneficial to apply a rust inhibitor coating to the exterior of the grill. Consult your local contractor
before applying.
IMPORTANT: These tips will help you achieve the maximum life span of your grill. It is important to understand that stainless
steel generally has a higher resistance to the effects of environmental exposure, but it will still be affected by the elements.
Stainless steel has the potential to degrade just like all other architectural metals. The Limited Lifetime Warranty (page 33) covers
rust through of stainless steel parts. It does not cover occasional surface rust and staining. It is important to follow the steps
detailed above to guard against these natural occurrences and address them promptly should they arise.
Cleaning and Maintenance
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Product Care
Grill Grates
The grill grates are easily cleaned immediately after cooking is complete and before turning off the flame. Wearing a barbecue
mitt to protect your hand from heat, use a stainless or brass bristle barbecue brush to scrub the grill grates. Dip the brush
frequently in a bowl of water. Steam is created as the water contacts the hot grate. The steam assists the cleaning process by
softening the food particles.
For thorough cleaning of the grates allow to cool, then soak 15 to 30 minutes in a hot water and detergent solution. After
soaking, scrub with a teflon scouring pad.
Briquette Trays
IMPORTANT: It is critical that the briquette trays not be allowed to develop excess build-up of debris over an extended
period. Otherwise flare-up may occur.
Flare-ups occur when meat is barbecued, and its fat and juices fall upon the hot surfaces. To control flare-ups, it is ABSOLUTELY
ESSENTIAL to trim away excess fat from meat and poultry before grilling. Use cooking sauces and marinades sparingly, and try
to avoid very cheap cuts of meat or meat products as these tend to have a high fat and water content. Also, the HI setting
should primarily be used when lighting the grill and
pre-heating it for grilling.
The briquettes normally burn clean during use, but it may be necessary to clean the briquette trays more thoroughly from time
to time. After allowing the grill to cool, remove the grill grates, and then remove the briquette trays by lifting the front edge and
pulling toward you. Set the trays upside-down on their mounting points, and operate the grill burners on high for 20-30 minutes.
This will allow the trays to burn clean. If it becomes necessary to replace any or all of the briquette trays, replacement trays are
available from your dealer.
CAUTION
• DO NOT use a metal knife or any other metal tool to
scrape stainless steel parts.
• DO NOT permit citrus or tomato juice to remain on
stainless steel surfaces, as citric acid will permanently
discolor stainless steel. Wipe up any spills immediately.
• DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, steel wool pads, or
abrasive cloths on stainless steel, painted parts, or brass
parts.
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