Viking Use & Care Manual Viking Range Corporation 111 Front Street Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA (662) 455-1200 For product information, call 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641) Freestanding French Door Bottom-Mount Refrigerator/Freezer with Dispenser or visit the Viking Web site at vikingrange.
Congratulations Congratulations and welcome to the elite world of Viking ownership. We hope you will enjoy and appreciate the care and attention we have put into every detail of your new, state-of-the-art refrigerator. Your Viking appliance is designed to offer years of reliable service. This Use and Care Guide will provide you with the information you need to become familiar with your refrigerator’s care and operation. Your complete satisfaction is our ultimate goal.
Getting Started Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.
Getting Started Proper Disposal (of old refrigerator) WARNING Suffocation Hazard Remove doors from your old refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: • Take off the doors. • Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. • The control panel is located on the front of the ice and water dispenser.
Adjusting Controls For your convenience, your temperature controls are preset at the factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure the controls are still set to the recommended set points. Adjusting Controls • Press the touch pad next to “FRESH FOOD TEMP” on the main menu to display the current set point of the compartment. Press the touch pad next to “WARMER” or “COLDER” to adjust the set point to the recommended 38°F. Press the touch pad next to “DONE” to lock in the setting.
Options Options Door Alarm Max Cool The Door Alarm feature sounds an audible alarm every few seconds when either refrigerator door has been left open for three continuous minutes. The alarm will sound until the door is closed or Door Alarm is turned off. The Max Cool feature assists with periods of high refrigerator or freezer use, full grocery loads, or temporarily warm room temperatures by lowering the freezer and refrigerator to the minimum temperatures.
Options User Settings Temp Alarm (cont.) 1. On the main menu, press the touch pad next to “OPTIONS”. 2. In each of the following screens, continue to press the touch pad next to “MORE OPTIONS” until “TEMP ALARM IS OFF” appears on the display. 3. Press the touch pad next to “TEMP ALARM IS OFF” to switch between ON and OFF. Press the touch pad next to “DONE” to lock in the desired setting and return to the main menu. Display Brightness See “Water Filtration System” section. 1.
User Settings Opening & Closing Doors Moisture Adjustable Produce Drawer There are two refrigerator compartment doors. The doors can be opened and closed either separately or together. There is a vertically-hinged seal on the left refrigerator door. You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture adjustable produce drawer. Adjust the control to any setting between LOW and HIGH. LOW (open) for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins.
Ice Maker & Ice Storage Bin (cont.) Removing and Replacing Ice Storage Bin To Remove the Ice Storage Bin: 1. Hold the base of the storage bin and press the release button on the lower right. 2. Pull the storage bin out until resistance is felt. Lift up the front of the ice bin and remove. 3. Press the switch to the “OFF” position.
Water & Ice Dispenser (cont.) Dispense Ice and Water (cont.) 1. Select either water or cubed ice by touching “WATER” or “ICE” on the control panel. The light above the control indicates your selection. Water & Ice Dispenser (cont.) To Lock and Unlock Dispenser: Press and hold the “LOCKED” touch pad for three seconds to lock the dispenser. The indicator light will illuminate when Lock is on. Press and hold the “LOCKED” touch pad again for three seconds to unlock dispenser.
Water Filtration System (cont.) Replacing the Water Filter Replacement water filters are available through your local Viking Range Dealer. You may also order filters by calling 1-888-845-4641 or online at vikingrange.com IMPORTANT: Air trapped in the water system may cause water and filter to eject. Always dispense water for at least 2 minutes before removing the filter or blue bypass cap. 1. Turn filter counterclockwise to remove. 2.
Water Filter Certifications Water Filter Min. Required Reduction State of California Department of Health Services Water Treatment Device Certificate Number 06 - 1790 50% Date Issued: June 1, 2006 Standard No. 42: Aesthetic Effects Parameter USEPA MCL Influent Influent Challenge Concentration Average Chlorine — 2.0 mg/L + 10% T&O — — Particulate** — Effluent Avg. % Reduction Max. Avg. Min. 0.06 1.88 mg/L <0.051363 mg/L mg/L >97.26% 96.
Cleaning Changing the Light Bulb WARNING Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Note: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same size, shape, and wattage (no greater than 40 watts). 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. Remove the light shield, if necessary.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting WARNING WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Refrigerator Operation Problem Cause Solution The refrigerator will not operate Power cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is working.
Troubleshooting (cont.) Troubleshooting (cont.) Ice and Water Temperature and Moisture Problem Cause Solution Problem Cause Solution Temperature is too warm New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool completely. Allows warm air to enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully closed. Allow several hours for refrigerator to return to normal temperature. Adjust the controls a setting colder. Check temperature in 24 hours.
Troubleshooting (cont.) WARNING Troubleshooting (cont.) Ice and Water Problem Cause Solution The water and ice dispenser will not operate properly Water filter installed on the refrigerator? Remove filter and operate dispenser. If water flow increases, the filter may be clogged or incorrectly installed. Replace filter or reinstall it correctly. Close the door firmly. If it does not close completely, see “The doors will not close completely”.
Service Information If service is required after checking the troubleshooting guide, call your Viking dealer or authorized service agency. The name of the authorized service agency can be obtained from the dealer or distributor in your area. When you make a service call, be sure to have the following information handy: • Model Number • Serial Number • Date of Purchase • Name of dealer from whom purchased Be ready to clearly describe the problem that you are having with your Viking refrigerator.
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