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) or visit the Viking Web site at vikingrange.
Important Safety Instructions Congratulations 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 Old Refrigerator Temperature Controls Initial Temperature Setting Temperatures are preset at the factory at 38° F (3° C) in the refrigerator compartment and 0° F (-18° C) in the freezer compartment. Adjusting the Control Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. 24 hours after adding food, you may decide that one or both compartments should be colder or warmer.
Temperature Controls Temperature Controls ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL - French Door Bottom-Mount ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Bottom-Mount 6 7
Temperature Controls Temperature Controls Max Ice Max Cold 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. When activated, Max Cold causes the refrigerator and freezer temperatures to drop to the minimum settings on the control.
Refrigerator Features Important information to know about glass shelves and covers: Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping. For your protection, tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small, pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers are heavy. Use special care when removing them to avoid impact from dropping.
Refrigerator Features MeatSavor™/Produce Drawer The MeatSavor™ drawer is a full-width drawer with adjustable temperature control. This drawer can be used for large party trays, deli items, beverages or miscellaneous items. There is a divider to organize the drawer into sections if desired. Refrigerator Features Water Dispenser The Water Dispenser is located on the left side wall of the refrigerator section. This is designed for cold water dispensing only.
Freezer Features Freezer Features Lower Freezer Basket Automatic Ice Maker To Remove: • Pull drawer open to full extension. • Tilt the lower basket forward and lift to remove. To Install: • Tilt the lower basket front down and set it down into the basket cradles. Accessories Ice Bin The Ice Bin provides storage for ice. To Remove the Ice Bin: • Pull it forward, away from the ice maker. To avoid the ice maker dumping ice while the bin is removed, turn the ice maker off by raising the icemaker arm.
Water Filter Water Filter Removal and Installation Standard No. 42: Aesthetic Effects Parameter USEPA MCL Chlorine __ T&O __ Particulate** __ Initial Installation The water filter is located in the upper right hand corner of the fresh food compartment. • Remove sealing label from end of filter and insert into filter head. • Rotate gently clockwise until filter stops. Snap filter cover closed. IMPORTANT: • After connecting the refrigerator to a water source, flush the water system.
Water Filter Water Filter Tested and certified by NSF International against ANSI/NSF Standards 42 & 53 in models RWFFR for the reduction of: Standard No. 42 Standard No.
Food Storage Tips Food Storage Tips Fresh Food Storage Frozen Food Storage • The refrigerator should be kept between 34°-40° F (3.1°-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. • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves.
Food Storage Tips Food Storage Tips Food Storage Chart Storage times are approximate and may vary depending on type of packaging, storage temperature, and the quality of the food when purchased. Foods DAIRY PRODUCTS Butter Milk and cream Refrigerator 1 month 1 week Freezer 6 to 9 months Not recommended. Cream cheese, cheese spread, and cheese food Cottage cheese 1 to 2 weeks Not recommended. 3 to 5 days Not recommended. Sour cream 10 days Not recommended.
Care & Cleaning Care & Cleaning Removing Odors From Refrigerator Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Care & Cleaning Care & Cleaning Energy Saving Tips (con’t) Preparing for Vacation • Be sure your doors are closing securely by leveling refrigerator as instructed in your installation instructions. • Clean condenser coils as indicated in the cleaning instructions every three months. This will increase energy efficiency and cooling performance. Replacing Light Bulbs Refrigerator Compartment • Slide clear light shield toward back of compartment to release from light assembly. • Remove light bulbs.
Care & 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 Electrical Shock Hazard Explosion Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use adapter. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ICE and WATER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Refrigerator runs too frequently Condenser coils are dirty. Controls need to be adjusted. Door is not closing properly. WHAT TO DO Clean coils. See page 24. See page 5 to adjust controls. Check for internal obstructions that are keep ing door from closing properly. Refrigerator is not level. See Installation Instructions for details on how to level refrigerator. Check gaskets for proper seal, clean if necessary. See page 24.
Service Information Warranty If service is required, 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. Freestanding Bottom Mount/French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator/Freezer Warranty TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY Have the following information readily available. • Model number • Serial number • Date purchased • Name of dealer from whom purchased Clearly describe the problem that you are having.