Viking 30inch 500 VGBQ Use and Care Manual - Page 14

Product Care Cleaning and Maintenance Removing Optional Side Burners for cleaning 1 2 Remove the grates, burner bowls, and grate support. 3 Remove bolts from side burners. Lift side burners and separate air shutter from orifice. WARNING Do not use flammable cleaning materials. Use a flashlight to inspect the burner inlet to ensure it is not blocked. If obstructions can be seen, use a metal wire coat hanger that has been straightened out. Shake out any debris through the air shutter. Burner outlet 26 Cleaning and Maintenance TruSear™ Infrared Grill Burner (If Applicable) When finished cooking, turn the control knob to the "HIGH" setting and allow the burner to burn for 5 minutes. This helps eliminate any drippings or debris that would otherwise remain on the burner, degrading the performance and reducing burner life. After the 5 minute burn-off time, turn the grill "OFF" and allow to cool completely before attempting to clean or move. Wipe excess grease and food from grill surfaces. NOTE: When the TruSear™ infrared burner is not use, it must be covered withthe provided stainless steel cover for protection from outside elements such as rain. Drip Tray The drip tray pans should be removed and cleaned after each use. Allow the drippings in the the drip tray pans to cool completely before removing. To remove the drip tray pans, simply remove the pans from the tray. Place the trays in hot, soapy water to clean. Wipe up any debris that may have collected in the drip tray with a hot, soapy towel. Dry and replace drip tray pans before next use. 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. • Do not use brass cleaners on the brass option parts. They feature an epoxy coating. 27 Product Care