Viking VGIC53014BAR User Manual

Surface Cooking Tips

• Use low or medium flame heights when cooking in vessels 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 cooking vessel diameter. This will ensure more
even heating within the cooking vessel and reduce the likelihood of burning or scorching the food.

• Reduce the flame if it is extending beyond the bottom of the cooking vessel. A flame that extends along the sides of the

vessel is potentially dangerous, heats the utensil 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 wastes energy,
cooks away moisture, and causes a loss in food flavor and nutrient level.

• The minimum pot or pan (vessel) diameter recommended is 6” (15 cm). Use of pots or pans as small as 4” (10 cm) is

possible but not recommended.

Surface Heat Settings*

Heat Setting

Use

Simmer

Melting small quantities
Steaming rice
Simmering sauces

Low

Melting large quantities

Med Low

Low-temperature frying (eggs, etc.)
Simmering large quantities
Heating milk, cream sauces, gravies,
and puddings

Med

Sauteing and browning, braising, and
pan-frying
Maintaining slow boil on large quantities

Med High

High-temperature frying
Pan broiling
Maintaining fast boil on large quantities

High

Boiling water quickly
Deep-fat frying in large utensil

Surface Operation

Cooking Vessels

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 cooking vessels are suitable for use in the range and it is not necessary to replace your present
domestic vessels with commercial cookware. 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 at rear of appliance due to staining or discoloration will be minimized.

*Note: The above information is given as a guide only. You may need
to vary the heat settings to suit your personal requirements.

Operation