Use & Care Manual Viking Range, LLC 111 Front Street Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA (662) 455-1200 For product information, call 1-888-845-4641 or visit our web site in the US at www.vikingrange.com Counter-Depth Freestanding French Door Bottom-Mount Refrigerator/Freezer or in Canada at www.brigade.
Congratulations 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 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 Important Safety Instructions WARNING 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. kill or hurt you This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can 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. Using the Controls The control center is located at the top front of the refrigerator compartment. Temperature 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 as shown.
Using the Controls (cont.) Using the Control (cont.) Temperature Controls (cont.) Additional Control Center Features (cont.) The REFRIGERATOR control adjusts the refrigerator compartment temperature. The FREEZER control adjusts the freezer compartment temperature. • Press Humidity Control when the environment is warm and more humid, or if you notice moisture on the door hinge seal. The indicator light will be lit when humidity control is ON.
Using the Controls (cont.) Additional Control Center Features (cont.) Filter Reset The Filter Reset control allows you to restart the water filter status tracking feature each time you replace your water filter. See “Water Filtration System.” Adjustable Humidity Zone and Adjustable Cold Zone (cont.) Adjustable Humidity Zone™ You can control the amount of humidity in the Adjustable Humidity Zone drawer. Adjust the control to any setting between LOW and HIGH.
Ice Maker Ice Maker IMPORTANT: Flush the water system before turning on the ice maker. See “Water Dispenser” section. Remember • Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches of ice produced. • The quality of your ice will be only as good as the quality of the water supplied to the ice maker. AVOID connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals (such as salt) can damage parts of the ice maker and lead to poor quality ice.
Water Filtration System Water Filtration System (cont.) General Use Conditions Note: DO NOT use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts. Water Filter Status Lights The water filter status lights will help you know when to change the water filter.
Water Filter Certifications Water Filter State of California Department of Public Health Standard No. 42: Aesthetic Effects Parameter USEPA MCL Chlorine — T&O — Particulate** — Influent Influent Challenge Concentration Average 2.0 mg/L + 10% — Effluent Avg. % Reduction Max. Avg. Min. <0.051363 0.06 1.88 mg/L mg/L mg/L >97.26% 96.84% — — at least 10,000 57,000,000 particles/ml #/ml 30,583 #/ml — — — 69,000 #/ml 99.52% 98.94% Water Treatment Device Certificate Number 06 - 1790 Min.
Cleaning Changing the Light Bulb Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both sections about once a month to avoid buildup of odors. Wipe up spills immediately. 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). IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both sections, any odors formed in one section will transfer to the other.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting WARNING (cont.) Refrigerator Operation Problem Cause Solution The refrigerator seems noisy Refrigerator noise has been reduced over the years. Due to this reduction, you may hear intermittent noises from your new refrigerator that you did not notice from your old model. Listed on the right are some normal sounds with explanations.
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 Warranty If service is required after checking the troubleshooting guide, 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.
Warranty Notes (cont.) LIMITATION OF REMEDIES AND DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTY OWNER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR A CLAIM OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE. VIKING RANGE, LLC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FOOD OR MEDICINE LOSS, DUE TO PRODUCT FAILURE, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE.
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