Cleaning Tips

OVEN INTERIOR
All ovens should be cleaned frequently with hot, soapy water.
NON SELF-CLEANING OVENS
• Oven door: For non self-cleaning ovens, use Easy-O Fume Free Max Oven
Cleaner. Apply oven cleaner with a damp sponge.
• Oven racks and rack supports: Clean with hot, soapy water or Soft Scrub cleanser.
Remove before self-cleaning.
• Oven interior surfaces: Use Easy-O Fume Free Max Oven Cleaner. Follow
manufacturer’s directions. For self-cleaning ovens,
remove oven racks and rack supports and follow self-clean instructions in the Use
and Care Manual.
• Never line the oven cavity with aluminum foil. It will melt on and permanently
damage the surface.
SELF-CLEANING OVENS
• Oven interior surfaces: Remove oven racks and rack supports (VGSC Ranges only)
and follow self-cleaning instructions in the Use and
Care Manual.
• The infrared broiler should never be cleaned. Any cleaner can damage the special
mesh screen and/or the igniter.
CHAR-GRILL
This cleans most eciently while still hot.
GRILL GRATE: May be cleaned immediately after cooking is complete and before turning o the flame. Use a soft bristle brush to scrub
the grill grate. Dip the brush frequently into 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 grill grate, use grill cleaner according to manufacturer’s
directions and then soak 15 to 20 minutes in a hot water and
mild detergent solution. After soaking, scrub with a blue Scotch-Brite pad. Do not use a steel wool pad or abrasive cleaners, for risk of
damaging the porcelain finish. Dry thoroughly.
FLAVOR-GENERATOR PLATES: Scrape o all burned on debris. Soak 15-20 minutes in a hot water and mild detergent solution. After
soaking, scrub with a blue Scotch-Brite pad. Flavor-generator plates are also dishwasher safe.
GRIDDLE/SIMMER PLATE
Constructed of machined steel with blanchard finish.
FIRST TIME USE: Scrub griddle with mixture of one quart warm water and 1⁄4 cup white vinegar,
using blue Scotch-Brite pad. Dry thoroughly. Wash griddle with warm, soapy water. Rinse o and
dry thoroughly. Season griddle by thinly coating the surface with approximately 1⁄2 to 1 teaspoon
unsalted vegetable oil. Apply to entire griddle using a paper towel or clean cloth. Let oil sit on
griddle for about one hour and then wipe down with a clean cloth to soak up any residual oil. The
griddle is now ready to be used.
• It is not necessary to wash your griddle after every use. When light cooking is performed, simply
wipe down the surface with a clean cloth or paper towel. The oils in the food in which was cooked
on the surface will naturally season the griddle.
• After heavy cooking is done and the griddle is still warm, you can pour some room temperature
club soda directly on the griddle. Using a metal spatula, pull oils and excess food towards the
grease trough. Wipe entire surface with a paper towel. Follow up with the seasoning process.
• Keeping your griddle well seasoned will prevent your griddle from surface rust. If your griddle is
not used for a period of time, it must be re-seasoned. Every time your griddle is washed, it must
be re-seasoned.
• It is normal for the griddle to darken over time, possibly unevenly.
• Non-stick cooking sprays are not recommended, considering their high water content they have a
tendency to burn on.
• Corn oil is not recommended due to their high sugar level. It will caramelize and burn on the
surface making it very dicult to remove.
• After using the griddle, always remove the grease trough located in the front. Simply pull the trough towards you and lift out. The
trough or tray trap needs to be cleaned after each use. Wash the trough in hot soapy water. If grease is permitted to accumulate, a fire
hazzard could occur.
IMPORTANT: Never flood a hot griddle with cold water. This promotes griddle warping and can cause the griddle to crack if continued
over a period of time.
For heavy duty cleaning, Viking oers a Griddle Cleaning Kit (GCK). This fast and easy 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