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FREESTANDING FRENCH DOOR BOTTOM MOUNT

REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER WARRANTY

TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY

Freestanding bottom mount/french door bottom mount refrigerator/freezers 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 two (2) year from the date of original retail purchase or closing date for new construction, whichever period is
longer. Viking Range Corporation, 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 Corporation uses high quality processes and materials available to
produce all color finishes. 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, fire 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 third through the sixth year from the date of original retail purchase.
Viking Range Corporation, 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 and
Canada. 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 specified under
the limited warranty. Under the terms of this warranty, service must be performed by a factory authorized Viking Range
Corporation 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 Corporation can contact you should any question of safety arise which could affect you.

This warranty gives you specific 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, imaproper operation, or repair or
service of the product by anyone other than an authorized Viking Range Corporation 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 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 Corporation service agent, or Viking Range
Corporation, 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
Corporation service agency, call Viking Range Corporation. 

IMPORTANT: 

Retain proof of original purchase to establish warranty period..

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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.

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. If you are unable to obtain the name of an
authorized service agency, or if you continue to have service problems, contact Viking Range
Corporation at 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641), or write to:

VIKING RANGE CORPORATION

PREFERRED SERVICE

1803 Hwy 82W

Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA

Record the following information indicated below.  You will need it if service is ever required.
The serial number and model number for your refrigerator is located on the right wall of the
refrigerator section.

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

Date Installed

Dealer’s Name

Address

If service requires installation of parts, use only authorized parts to insure protection under the warranty.

Keep this manual for future reference.

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Page 1: ... Mississippi 38930 USA 662 455 1200 For product information call 1 888 VIKING1 845 4641 or visit the Viking Web site at vikingrange com F20855 EN W10440766 071911 Viking Use Care Manual Designer Freestanding French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator Freezer ...

Page 2: ..._30 Service Information _________________________________________________________________34 Warranty __________________________________________________________________________35 Table of Contents Your safety and the safety of others is very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety aler...

Page 3: ...ze for 24 hours before making a new temperature adjustment 5 4 Proper Disposal of Old Refrigerator Temperature Controls Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors such as gasoline away from refrigerator Failure to do so can result in death explosion or fire Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use adapter Do not use an extension co...

Page 4: ...ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL French Door Bottom Mount Temperature Controls Temperature Controls ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL Bottom Mount 7 6 ...

Page 5: ... energy when moisture control is ON Press Moisture Control to turn the door heater ON Press Moisture Control again to turn the heater OFF The LED will be illuminated when Moisture Control is ON Door Open Alarm The Door Open Alarm will alert you when one of the doors has been left open for five continuous minutes When this happens an audible alarm will sound every few seconds until the door is clos...

Page 6: ...ame to push up the glass Lift glass out Lift frame from refrigerator liner rails To install repeat above instructions in reverse order Shelves Moisture Adjustable Produce Drawers The Produce Drawers provide a higher humidity environment for fresh fruit and vegetable storage Controls The Produce controls regulate the amount of moisture in the drawer Slide the control towards the LOW setting when st...

Page 7: ...temperature Use the coldest setting for meats or other deli items NOTE Cold air directed to the MeatSavor can decrease refrigerator temperature Refrigerator control may need to be adjusted Do not place leafy vegetables in the MeatSavor drawer Colder temperatures could damage leafy produce To Remove Lift lid Pull drawer out to full extension Tilt the drawer front up and pull straight out To Install...

Page 8: ...eard Ice maker will remain in the off position until arm is pushed down The first one or two batches will probably contain undersized and irregular cubes because of air in the supply line When the ice cubes are ejected it is normal for several cubes to be joined together at the ends They can easily be broken apart The ice maker will continue to make ice until the supply of ice cubes raises the ice...

Page 9: ... L min Rated Service Life RWFFR 750 gal Max 750 gal 2838 liters Maximum Operating Temperature 100 F 38 C Minimum Pressure Requirement 35 psi 241 kPA Minimum Operating Temperature 33 F 1 C Maximum Operating Pressure 120 psi 827 kPA 17 16 Water Filter Standard No 42 Aesthetic Effects Parameter USEPA MCL Influent Challenge Concentration Influent Average Effluent Average Maximum Reduction Average Mini...

Page 10: ... general operation maintenance requirements and troubleshooting This system has been tested according to ANSI NSF 42 and 53 for reduction of the substance listed above The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system as specified in ANSI NSF 42 and 53 19 18 Water Filter...

Page 11: ...d appears Dairy Food Most dairy foods such as milk yogurt sour cream and cottage cheese have freshness dates on their cartons for appropriate length of storage Store these foods in the original carton and refrigerate immediately after purchasing and after each use 21 20 Food Storage Tips Food Storage Tips Frozen Food Storage The freezer compartment of a refrigerator should be kept at approximately...

Page 12: ...t room temperature before refrigerating Ripen at room temperature before refrigerating May also store at 60 to 70 F 16 to 21 C If refrigerated store uncovered Will not ripen after purchase Use quickly Refrigerator Freezer Storage Tips Foods VEGETABLES Asparagus Brussel sprouts broccoli cauliflower green peas lima beans onions peppers Cabbage celery Carrots parsnips beets and turnips Lettuce 1 to 2...

Page 13: ...by using a section of cabinet or an added layer of insulation Clean door gaskets every three months according to cleaning instructions This will assure that door seals properly and refrigerator runs efficiently Take time to organize items in refrigerator to reduce time that door is open Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner Failure to do so can result in death explosion or fire 25 24 Care Clea...

Page 14: ... soft cloth four tablespoons of baking soda in one quart of warm water Dry thoroughly Leave the doors open to prevent the formation of mold and mildew Preparing for Vacation Energy Saving Tips con t 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 ...

Page 15: ...g the water filter run water through the dispenser continuously for at least two minutes or until water runs steady Initially you may notice a one to two minute delay in water dispersal as the internal tanks fills Restart the ice maker by lowering the ice maker arm Discard ice produced within the first 12 hours at least the first three harvests Preparing to Move Follow the above instructions for l...

Page 16: ...ge 24 Check the positioning of food items in refrigerator to make sure grille is not blocked Rear air grilles are located under produce drawers PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Food temperature is too warm Doors have been opened frequently or have been opened for long periods of time Reduce time door is open Organize food items efficiently to assure door is open for shortest time possible Refrige...

Page 17: ...dure in Installation Instructions Self piercing and 3 16 saddle valves cause low water pressure and may clog the line over time Ice forms in inlet tube to ice maker Water pressure is low Freezer temperature is too high 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 Adjust freezer contr...

Page 18: ...lacement of a component part includes its free installation except as specified under the limited warranty Under the terms of this warranty service must be performed by a factory authorized Viking Range Corporation 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 ...

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