VIKING USE AND CARE MANUAL VIKING RANGE CORPORATION 111 Front Street Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA (662) 455-1200 For product information call 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641) or visit the Viking Web site at vikingrange.
Congratulations . . . Important Safety Instructions Your purchase of this product attests to the importance you place upon the quality and performance of the major appliances you use. With minimal care, as outlined in this guide, this product is designed to provide you with years of dependable service. Please take the few minutes necessary to learn the proper and efficient use and care of this quality product.
Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator NON-DISPENSER UNITS ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. If a 2-prong wall receptacle is encountered, contact a qualified electrician. Do not remove ground prong. Unit must be grounded at all times. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
Temperature Controls Temperature Controls Max Ice When activated, Max Ice reduces the freezer temperature to the optimum setting for 24 hours in order to produce more ice. Note: When the Max Ice feature is in operation, the UP and DOWN pads for the freezer control will not operate. Door Open Alarm The Door Open Alarm will alert you when one of the doors has been left open for five continuous minutes.
Refrigerator Features Temperature Display (F_C) Change the display to show temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius. Alarm (AL) When the Alarm mode is OFF, all audible alarms will be disabled until the feature is turned on. Auto Light Level Selection (LL) (Select Models) This setting adjusts the light level at which the dispenser light will illuminate when the sensor detects that the light levels in the room are low.
Refrigerator Features Refrigerator Features Door Storage Moisture Adjustable Produce Drawers Dairy Compartment The Produce Drawers provide a higher humidity environment for fresh fruit and vegetable storage. The Dairy Compartment provides convenient door storage for spreadable items such as butter and margarine. This compartment can be moved to different locations to accommodate storage needs. To use the dairy compartment, raise the cover. To Remove: • Raise the cover, pull upward and tilt out.
Refrigerator Features Freezer Features Egg Bin The egg bin has three pieces - the lid, the egg tray, and the bin. Use the egg bin to hold one, or two dozen eggs. To hold one dozen eggs: Place a dozen eggs into the egg carrier. Then place the egg carrier into the bin and cover with the lid. To hold two dozen eggs: Place two dozen eggs loose in the bin and cover them with the lid. Use the carrier to transport eggs between the bin and your cooking area.
Freezer Features Freezer Features Door Storage Adjustable Door Bins Door Bins can be moved to meet individual storage needs. WARNING To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following: To Remove: •Lift the door bin up until it clears the retainers on the door liner, then pull the door bin straight out. To Install: •Slide bin in above desired door liner retainer and push down until bin stops.
Freezer Features Ice and Water Automatic Ice Maker Dispenser Features Operating Instructions • Confirm ice bin is in place and ice maker arm is down. • After freezer section reaches between 0° to 2° F (-18° to -17° C), ice maker fills with water and begins operating. You will have a complete harvest of ice approximately every three hours. • Allow approximately 24 hours after installation to receive first harvest of ice.
Water Dispenser Operation NOTE: During initial use of water dispenser, there will be a one to twominute delay while water tank fills before water dispenses. Discard first 10 - 14 glasses of water after initially connecting refrigerator to household water supply and after extended periods of nonuse. Ice and Water Operation To Dispense Water: •Choose water selection from dispenser control panel. •Press a sturdy, wide mouth container against dispenser pad.
Water Filter (Dispenser Model Only) Removal and Installation WARNING To avoid serious illness or death, do not use refrigerator where water is unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after use of filter. CAUTION After installing a new water filter, always dispense water for two minutes before removing the filter for any reason. Air trapped in system may cause water and cartridge to eject. Use caution when removing. • The bypass cap does not filter water.
Water Filter Water Filter Standard No. 42: Aesthetic Effects Parameter USEPA MCL Chlorine __ T&O __ Particulate** __ Influent Challenge Concentration Min. Influent Effluent %Reduction Required Average Average Maximum Average Minimum Reduction 2.0 mg/L + 10% 1.88 mg/L __ at least 10,000 particles/ml <0.051363 0.06 mg/L mg/L >97.26% 96.84% 50% __ __ __ __ __ __ 5,700,000 #/ml 30,583 #/ml 69,000 #/ml 99.52% 98.94% 85% Standard No. 53: Health Effects Parameter USEPA MCL Min.
Water Filter Food Storage Tips Fresh Food Storage State of California Department of Health Services Water Treatment Device Certificate Number 06 - 1790 • The refrigerator should be kept between 34°-40° F (1°-4° C) with an optimum temperature of 38° F (3.3° C). To check the temperature, place an appliance thermometer in a glass of water and place in the center of the refrigerator. Check after 24 hours. If the temperature is above 40° F (4° C) adjust the control as explained on page 5.
Food Storage Tips Food Storage Tips Frozen Food Storage • The freezer compartment of a refrigerator should be kept at approximately 0° F (-18° C). To check the temperature, place an appliance thermometer between the frozen packages and check after 24 hours. If the temperature is above 0° F (-18° C), adjust the control as described on page 5. • A freezer operates more efficiently when it is at least two-thirds full.
Food Storage Tips Foods VEGETABLES Asparagus Care and Cleaning Refrigerator 1 to 2 days Brussels sprouts, 3 to 5 days broccoli, cauliflower, green peas, lima beans, onions, peppers Cabbage, celery 1 to 2 weeks Carrots, parsnips, beets and turnips 7 to 10 days Lettuce 7 to 10 days POULTRY and FISH Chicken and Turkey, 1 to 2 days whole Chicken and Turkey, 1 to 2 days pieces Fish 1 to 2 days Freezer 8 to 10 months 8 to 10 months WARNING Storage Tips Do not wash before refrigerating. Store in crisper.
Care and Cleaning Care and Cleaning Removing Odors From Refrigerator Energy Saving Tips (con’t) • Remove all food and turn the refrigerator OFF. • Disconnect power to the refrigerator. • Clean the walls, floor, ceiling of cabinet interior, drawers, shelves and gaskets according to the instructions (see page 29). • Dilute mild detergent and brush solution into crevices using a plastic bristle brush. Let stand for five minutes. Rinse surfaces with warm water. Dry surfaces with a soft, clean cloth.
Care and Cleaning Replacing Light Bulbs CAUTION WARNING To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before replacing light bulb. After replacing light bulb, connect power. To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following: • Allow light bulb to cool • Wear gloves when replacing light bulb Lower Freezer Compartment • Pinch both sides of light cover to remove. • Remove light bulb.
Care and Cleaning Operating Sounds Upon Your Return Improvements in refrigeration design may produce sounds in your new refrigerator that are different or were not present in an older model. These improvements were made to create a refrigerator that is better at preserving food, is more energy efficient, and is quieter overall. Because new refrigerators run quieter, sounds may be detected that were present in older refrigerators, but were masked by higher sound levels. Many of these sounds are normal.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause What To Do Problem Possible Cause What To Do Freezer control and lights are on, but compressor is not operating MeatSavor drawer temperature is too warm Refrigerator does not operate Refrigerator is in defrost mode. Normal operation Wait 40 minutes to see if compressor restarts. Food temperature is too warm Control settings are too low. See p 5 to properly adjust controls. Refrigerator has an odor Reduce time door is open.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause What To Do Refrigerator runs too frequently Condenser coils are dirty Controls need to be adjusted. Door is not closing properly. Clean coils. See p. 29. See p. 5 to adjust controls. Check for internal obstructions that are keeping door from closing properly. Refrigerator is not level. See installation instructions for details on how to level your refrigerator. Check gaskets for proper seal, clean if necessary. See p. 29.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ICE and WATER ICE and WATER Problem Possible Cause Ice forms in inlet tube to ice maker Water pressure is low Ice Maker is not producing ice Water filter indicator What To Do Water pressure must be between 35 - 100 pounds per square inch. A minimum pressure of 35 pounds per square inch is recommended for refrigerators with water filters. Freezer temperature is Adjust freezer controls. too high.
Warranty Service Information If service is required after checking the troubleshooting guide: 1. Call your dealer or authorized service agency. The name of the authorized service agency can be obtained from the dealer or distributor in your area. 2. Have the following information readily available: Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Name of dealer from whom purchased 3. Clearly describe the problem that you are having.