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 BUILT-IN SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATION WARRANTY

THREE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

 Built-in side-by-side refrigerators and all of their component parts, 

except as detailed below*†

, are warranted to be free from defective 

materials or workmanship in normal residential use for a period of three (3) years from the date of original retail purchase or closing date for 
new construction, whichever period is longer. Viking Range, LLC, warrantor, agrees to repair or replace, at its option, any part which fails or is 
found to be defective during the warranty period.

 * 

FULL NINETY (90) DAY COSMETIC WARRANTY:

  Product is warranted to be free from cosmetic defects in materials or workmanship 

(such as scratches on stainless steel, paint/porcelain blemishes, etc.) for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original retail 
purchase or closing date for new construction, whichever period is longer. Any defects must be reported to the selling dealer within ninety 
(90) days from date of original retail purchase. Viking Range, LLC uses high quality processes and materials available to produce all color 
fi nishes. However, slight color variation may be noticed because of the inherent differences in painted parts and porcelain parts as well as 
differences in kitchen lighting, product locations, and other factors. Therefore, this warranty does not apply to color variation attributable 
to such factors.

 † 

FULL NINETY (90) DAY WARRANTY IN “RESIDENTIAL PLUS” APPLICATIONS:

  This full warranty applies to applications where use 

of the product extends beyond normal residential use, but the warranty period for products used in such applications is ninety (90) days. 
Examples of applications covered by this warranty are bed and breakfasts, fi re stations, private clubs, churches, yachts, etc. Under this 
“Residential Plus” warranty, the product, its components and accessories are warranted to be free from defective material or workmanship 
for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original retail purchase. This warranty excludes use of the product in all commercial 
locations such as restaurants, food service locations and institutional food service locations.

 SIX YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON SEALED REFRIGERATION PARTS AS LISTED

 Any sealed refrigeration system component, as listed below, is warranted to be free from defective materials or workmanship in normal 
household use during the fourth through the sixth year from the date of original retail purchase. Viking Range, LLC, warrantor, agrees to repair 
or replace, at its option, any part which fails or is found to be defective during the warranty period.

Sealed Refrigeration System Components:

 Compressor, Evaporator, Condenser, Connecting Tubing, Dryer/Strainer

TWELVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON SEALED REFRIGERATION PARTS AS LISTED

Any sealed refrigeration system component, as listed above, which fails due to defective materials or workmanship in normal household use 
during the seventh through the twelfth year from the date of original retail purchase will be repaired or replaced, free of charge for the part 
itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

 This warranty extends to the original purchaser of the product warranted hereunder and to each transferee owner of the product during the 
term of the warranty and applies to products purchased and located in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean (excluding Cuba, 
Dominican Republic, and Haiti). Products must be purchased in the country where service is requested. If the product or one of its component 
parts contains a defect or malfunction during the full warranty period after a reasonable number of attempts by the warrantor to remedy the 
defect or malfunction, the owner is entitled to either a refund or replacement of the product or its component part or parts. Replacement of a 
component part includes its free installation, except as specifi ed under the limited warranty. Under the terms of this warranty, service must be 
performed by a factory authorized Viking Range, LLC service agent or representative. Service will be provided during normal business hours, 
and labor performed at overtime or premium rates shall not be covered by this warranty.

Owner shall be responsible for proper installation, providing reasonable and necessary maintenance, providing proof of purchase upon 
request, and making the appliance reasonably accessible for service. The return of the Owner Registration Card is not a condition of warranty 
coverage. You should, however, return the Owner Registration Card so that Viking Range, LLC can contact you should any question of safety 
arise which could affect you.

This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY:

 This warranty shall not apply to damage resulting from abuse, failure to provide reasonable 

and necessary maintenance, accident, delivery, negligence, natural disaster, loss of electrical power to the product for any reason, alteration, 
outdoor use, improper installation, improper operation, or repair or service of the product by anyone other than an authorized Viking Range, 
LLC service agency or representative. This warranty does not apply to commercial usage.

 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.

 Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or 

consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusions may not apply to you. 

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY 

OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF 
COVERAGE OF THE APPLICABLE EXPRESS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE.

 Some states do not allow limitations 

on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

WARRANTY SERVICE

To obtain warranty service, contact an authorized Viking Range, LLC service agent, or Viking Range, LLC, 111 Front Street, Greenwood, 
Mississippi 38930, (888) 845-4641. Provide model and serial number and date of original purchase or closing date for a new construction. For 
the name of your nearest authorized Viking Range, LLC service agency, call Viking Range, LLC. 

  IMPORTANT:

 Retain proof of original purchase 

to establish warranty period.

Specifi cations subject to change without notice.

Summary of Contents for CFDSB5483

Page 1: ...Use Care MANUAL 5 SERIES Side by Side Refrigerator Freezer VCSB5423 VCSB5483 FDSB5423 FDSB5483 CVCSB5423 CVCSB5483 CFDSB5423 CFDSB5483 ...

Page 2: ...oduct please contact the dealer from whom you purchased it or contact our Consumer Support Center at 1 888 845 4641 We appreciate your choice of our refrigerator and hope that you will again select our products for your other major appliance needs For more information about the complete and growing selection of products visit us online at vikingrange com in the US or brigade ca in Canada Your safe...

Page 3: ...dapter DO NOT use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock WARNING To avoid serious illness or death do not use unit where water is unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after use of filter WARNING To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death turn power disconnect switch to OFF be...

Page 4: ...ting __________________________________________________________________________________17 Service Information ________________________________________________________________________________18 Warranty __________________________________________________________________________________________19 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Install and level your refrigerator on a floor that will ...

Page 5: ...e been many cases in years past of children crawling inside junked and abandoned refrigerators and becoming trapped or suffocated Contact your municipal waste disposal authority to find out the best and safest way to dispose of your old refrigerator WARNING RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer Take off the doors Leave the shelves in place so that children...

Page 6: ...e unique technology the Plasmacluster will continue to keep the refrigerator bateria and mold free without ever having to be replaced Adjustable Humidity Zone Drawer s Equipped with an adjustable humidity control the Adjustable Humidity Zone Drawer s can be set on the high setting for leafy greens or the low setting for fruits and vegetables with skins LED Lighting Top and sidewall interior LED li...

Page 7: ... 4 Spillproof Plus Shelves w Nano Technology 2 5 Spillproof Shelves 2 6 Dairy Compartments 2 7 Adjustable Door Bins 4 Patented 8 Deli Drawers 9 Adjustable Humidity Zone Drawer s 10 Glide Out Freezer Baskets 2 11 Ice Bucket 1 12 Non Adjusting Freezer Shelf 1 13 Adjustable Freezer Shelves 3 14 Adjustable Freezer DoorBins 3 15 LED Lighting Features 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ...

Page 8: ... other pads except the ALARM OFF pad will remain inactive until the ACTIVATE CONTROLS pad is pressed Once activated pad remains programmable for at least ten minutes When you first plug your new refrigerator in you will find that the refrigerator is factory set at 38 F in the refrigerator and 0 F in the freezer Wait 24 hours after plug in for the cabinets to reach this setting After 24 hours you m...

Page 9: ...wever the POWER indicator flashes indicating a power loss Press ALARM OFF to clear Temperature Sensor Alarm Temperature sensor alarm is a special feature that electronically senses temperature sensor problems The temperature sensor alarm will sound and the display will show either oPn or Shr The alarm can be deactivated by pressing the Alarm Off pad on your refrigerator s control panel If the disp...

Page 10: ...ooks drop into the slots and lower the front of shelf to level position CAUTION To avoid personal injury and property damage confirm shelf is secure before placing items on shelf CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage handle tempered glass shelves carefully Shelves may break suddenly if nicked scratched or exposed to sudden temperature change 1 2 Door Bin Adjustment Your refrigerator ...

Page 11: ...a drawer without opening it The moisture control is located underneath the front trim Slide the control to a higher setting for storing deli items or produce with leaves such as lettuce spinach or cabbage Slide the control to a lower setting for storing fruits and vegetables with skins such as apples corn or tomatoes See Food Storage Guide pg 30 for more information on storing foods properly To re...

Page 12: ...he ice maker will produce seven to nine batches of ice per 24 hour period Note Allow 24 to 48 hours after installation before looking for ice in your ice drawer You should discard the first three full drawers of ice produced by your refrigerator and should also throw out the first drawer full of ice your refrigerator produces after extended periods of non use During ice production the ice maker ar...

Page 13: ...ays Ground Beef 1 2 days Cold Cuts 3 5 days Steaks Roasts 3 5 days Variety Meats 1 2 days Cured Meats 7 10 days Note Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day as purchased Packaging Food for Freezing The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging the way you close and seal a package of food must not allow air or moisture in or out or the quality of the food will deteriorate while frozen Pac...

Page 14: ...wer disconnect switch to OFF before cleaning After cleaning return power disconnect switch to ON position Cleaning Chart Under normal conditions condenser is maintenance free Part What to Use How to Clean Removable parts shelves drawers Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water Hand wash rinse and dry thoroughly Front door panels stainless steel painted Stainless steel cleaner Sponge or c...

Page 15: ...ly Shelves may break suddenly if nicked scratched or exposed to sudden temperature change WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect power or turn power disconnect switch to OFF position before removing top grille Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock WARNING BURN HAZARD DO NOT touch condenser coils near defrost pan Doing so can result in burns Defrost Pan To prevent condensatio...

Page 16: ...more follow these guidelines Remove all food and ice Turn the power disconnect switch to the off position Clean the unit and door gaskets according to the Cleaning and Maintenance chart on page 29 Prop doors open with rubber or wood blocks so air can circulate inside This will keep odor and mold from building up Raise the signal arm in the automatic ice maker to the off up position and shut off wa...

Page 17: ...low Lights do not work Has a household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Is a bulb burned out For models with LED lighting contact an authorized service agency Motor seems to run too long The motor naturally runs longer on hot days if the room is too warm if a large amount of food has been added or if the doors are opened often Temperature display does not match set point Just plugged in unit ...

Page 18: ...service is ever required The serial number and model numbers for your refrigerator are located on the upper wall behind the lighting Model No _____________________________________________Serial No __________________________________ Date of Purchase ________________________________________Date Installed ______________________________ Dealer s Name ___________________________________________________...

Page 19: ...wner of the product during the term of the warranty and applies to products purchased and located in the United States Canada Mexico and the Caribbean excluding Cuba Dominican Republic and Haiti Products must be purchased in the country where service is requested If the product or one of its component parts contains a defect or malfunction during the full warranty period after a reasonable number ...

Page 20: ... EN 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 at vikingrange com in the US or brigade ca in Canada 120115 ...

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