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• Freezer control clicks when starting or stopping compressor.

• Freezer fan and condenser fan make this noise while operating.
• Freezer fan slows to a stop while operating.

• Evaporator and heat exchanger refrigerant makes this noise when

flowing.

• Ice cubes from ice maker (select models) drop into ice bucket.
• Compressor makes a pulsating sound while running.
• Refrigerator is not level.

• Compressor makes a pulsating sound while running.
• Ice maker water valve hookup (select models) buzzes when ice maker

fills with water.

• Ice maker is in the ‘on’ position without water connection.
• Ice auger runs as auger agitates ice during dispensing.

• Compressor can make a high-pitched hum while operating.
• Solenoid valve operating ice chute door.

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• See Installation Instructions for

details on how to level your
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• Stop sound by raising ice

maker arm to OFF position. 

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Freezer control and lights

Refrigerator is in defrost mode.

Normal operation.  Wait 40 minutes to see if compressor restarts.

are on, but compressor 
is not operating
Temperature-controlled

Control settings are too low.

See use and care manual to adjust controls.

drawers are too warm

Freezer controls are set too low.

See use and care manual to adjust controls.

Drawer is improperly positioned.

See use and care manual to verify drawer positioning.

Refrigerator does not

Refrigerator is not plugged in.

Plug in refrigerator.

operate

Touch temperature controls are set to “OFF”. See use and care manual to set controls.
Fuse is blown or circuit breaker needs to

Replace any blown fuses.

be reset.

Check circuit breaker and reset, if necessary.

Power outage has occurred .

Call local power company to report outage.

Refrigerator still will not 

Refrigerator is malfunctiong .

Unplug refrigerator and 

operate

transfer food to another refrigerator.  If another refrigerator is not
available, place dry ice in freezer section to preserve food.
Warranty does not cover food loss.  Contact service for
assistance.

Food temperature  

Condenser coils are dirty.

Clean coils according to use and care manual.

is too cold

Refrigerator or freezer controls are set too  

Properly adjust controls.

high.

Food temperature is too

Door is not closing properly.

Check for internal obstructions that are keeping door from is too

warm

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.

Controls need to be adjusted.

See use and care manual to adjust your controls.

Condenser coil is dirty.

Clean coils according to use and care manual.

Rear air grille is blocked.

Check the positioning of food items in refrigerator to make sure
grille is not blocked.  Rear air grilles are located under produce
drawers.

Door has been opened frequently , or has

Reduce the time door is open.  Organize food items efficiently

been opened for long periods of time.

to assure door is open for as short a time as possible.

Food has recently been added.

Allow time for recently added food to reach refrigerator or
freezer temperature.

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Summary of Contents for DDSF

Page 1: ...Viking Installation Guide Viking Range Corporation 111 Front Street Greenwood Mississippi 38930 USA Freestanding Side By Side Refrigerator Freezer Listed...

Page 2: ...ove warning tag from power cord Refrigerator is designed to operate on a separate 115 volt 15 amp 60 cycle line Do not tamper with refrigerator controls Do not service or replace any part of refrigera...

Page 3: ...t i is s t th he e c cu us st to om me er r s s r re es sp po on ns si ib bi il li it ty y t to o contact a qualified electrical installer assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in c...

Page 4: ...wrapping cabinet in blankets or inserting padding between the refrigerator and dolly Secure refrigerator to dolly firmly with straps or bungee cords Thread straps through handles when possible Do not...

Page 5: ...4 Remove top hinge covers by removing Phillips screws 5 Unscrew 5 16 hex head screws from top hinges See figure 2 6 F Fo or r i ic ce e a an nd d w wa at te er r d di is sp pe en ns si in ng g m mo o...

Page 6: ...hours before placing refrigerator into final position to check and correct any water leaks Recheck for leaks after 24 hours Verify the copper tubing under the sleeve is smooth and free from defects D...

Page 7: ...nent location 7 Monitor water connection for 24 hours Correct leaks if necessary CAUTION To protect property and refrigerator from damage observe the following Protect vinyl or other flooring with car...

Page 8: ...vel to verify 1 4 tilt to the back for proper door closure 8 Turn stabilizing legs C clockwise until firmly against floor 9 Turn adjustment screws A counterclockwise to allow the full weight of the re...

Page 9: ...adjust controls drawers are too warm Freezer controls are set too low See use and care manual to adjust controls Drawer is improperly positioned See use and care manual to verify drawer positioning R...

Page 10: ...Controls need to be adjusted See use and care manual to adjust controls Door is not closing properly Check for internal obstructions that are keeping door from closing properly Refrigerator is not lev...

Page 11: ...er water valve installed Check water connection procedure in installation instructions Self piercing and 3 16 saddle valves cause low water pressure and may clog the line over time Copper tubing has k...

Page 12: ...F FR RE EE ES ST TA AN ND DI IN NG G S SI ID DE E B BY Y S SI ID DE E R RE EF FR RI IG GE ER RA AT TO OR R F FR RE EE EZ ZE ER R D Di is sp pe en ns se er r M Mo od de el l All electrical work must be...

Page 13: ...RE EE ES ST TA AN ND DI IN NG G S SI ID DE E B BY Y S SI ID DE E R RE EF FR RI IG GE ER RA AT TO OR R F FR RE EE EZ ZE ER R N No on n D Di is sp pe en ns se er r M Mo od de el l All electrical work mu...

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Page 16: ...ront 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 com Specifications subject to change without no...

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