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Service Information

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 information indicated below. You will need it if
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 __________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________

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

Keep this manual for future reference.

BUILT-IN BOTTOM-MOUNTS/SIDE-BY-SIDES/ALL REFRIGERATORS AND ALL FREEZERS WARRANTY

THREE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

Built-in bottom-mounts/side-by-sides/all refrigerator and all 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 three (3) years 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 fourth 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,
improper 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.

Warranty

Summary of Contents for F20841 EN

Page 1: ...t 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 F20841 EN 120211 Viking Use Care Manual Professional Custom Panel Built In Refrigerator Freezer ...

Page 2: ...ire or electrical shock Your safety is important to us This use and care manual contains safety symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire electrical shock or other injuries Congratulations and welcome to the elite world of Viking ownership We hope you will enjoy and appreciate the care and a...

Page 3: ...ld entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous even if they will sit for just a few days Table of Contents Getting Started Important Safety Instructions ______________________6 Proper Disposal of old refrigerator ________________7 Features __________________________________________8 Product Controls Settings and Functions __________...

Page 4: ...Instructions Use the refrigerator only for the uses described in this manual Properly maintain the refrigerator Be sure the refrigerator is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly Getting Started DANGER 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 may not easily climb inside IMPORTANT Now tha...

Page 5: ... Humidity Zone Drawer s all models except all freezer 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 Super Clog Resistant Condenser The pin and tube design of the condenser coil prevents dust and other airborne particles from clogging the condenser Under norma...

Page 6: ... Drawers 2 9 Lights 3 4 6 5 7 8 1 2 9 1 2 3 4 15 6 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Features built in side by side non dispenser 1 Variable Speed DC Overdrive Compressor and Super Clog Resistant Condenser 2 Plasmacluster Ion Air Purifier 3 Electronic Controls with digital temperature readouts 4 Spillproof Shelves 4 5 Dairy Compartments 2 6 Adjustable Door Bins 4 Patent Pending 7 Deli Compartment s 42 W Full...

Page 7: ...er 1 15 Ice and Storage Bucket 1 16 Adjustable Freezer Door Bins 3 17 Lights 18 Built In Ice and Water w Motorized Ice Dispenser Patent Pending 1 2 3 4 17 6 5 7 8 9 10 12 13 15 14 16 11 18 Features built in side by side dispenser Getting Started Getting Started Features built in bottom mount 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 11 1 Variable Speed DC Overdrive Compressor and Super Clog Resistant Condenser 2 Plasm...

Page 8: ...F 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 may adjust controls as desired T...

Page 9: ...rature 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 display does not return to showing the temperature contact an authorized Viking Range Corporation technician immediat...

Page 10: ...p at the front releasing the hooks from the shelf support then pull the shelf straight out To replace shelves guide the rear hooks of the shelf into the slots in the shelf supports Then tilt the shelf up at the front until the hooks drop into the slots and lower the front of shelf to level position Operation Refrigerator all units Door Bin Adjustment Your refrigerator s door bins hold two liter bo...

Page 11: ...eplace the drawer extend the glides out to the stop Next place the drawer onto the glides and push it back until the drawer engages the hook Lower the front part of the drawer grasp the glides drawer and lightly squeeze until the drawer snaps onto the glides Then slide the drawer back until it stops MOIS TURE CONT ROL LOW HIGH MOISTURE CONTROL LOW HIGH Refrigerator all units Adjustable Cold Zone D...

Page 12: ...ce drawer slides forward for easy access to ice After the refrigerator reaches normal temperature the ice maker fills with water and begins operating Under normal conditions the 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 ...

Page 13: ... ice dispenser allows you to select either cubed or crushed ice by sliding the lever on the ice dispenser panel A slight delay occurs when switching between cubed and crushed modes and pieces of crushed ice will vary in size and shape Once you have made your selection dispense ice by pressing a sturdy wide mouth drinking glass or container against the ice dispenser pad You should release pressure ...

Page 14: ...apped in your refrigerator s water filtration system may cause water and the cartridge to eject Use caution when removing the filter Locate water filter door The door is located under the Adjustable Cold Zone drawer handle Push the upper left corner of the door to release the door latch Pull the door downward Turn filter cartridge counterclockwise until it releases from filter head Drain water fro...

Page 15: ...r Recommended storage times Chicken 1 2 days Bacon 5 7 days 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 Food Storage Guide 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 mois...

Page 16: ...sconnect switch to OFF before cleaning After cleaning return power disconnect switch to ON position Product Care Cleaning Chart Part What to Use How to Clean Removable parts Sponge or cloth with mild Hand wash shelves drawers detergent and warm water rinse and dry thoroughly Front door panels Stainless steel Stainless steel cleaner Wipe with soft cloth Painted Sponge or cloth with mild Hand wash d...

Page 17: ...lves may break suddenly if nicked scratched or exposed to sudden temperature changes 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 condensation fro...

Page 18: ...or so door stop and shoulder screw are accessible Remove shoulder screw and place in 90 or 120 position Bottom Mount Cleaning and Maintenance 3 1 2 1 1 2 2 110 120 90 Open refrigerator door so door stop and shoulder screw are accessible Remove shoulder screw and place in 90 or 120 position All Refrigerator All Freezer ...

Page 19: ...eler on each side until drawer disengages from glide Lightly grasp light cover on the underneath side and pull up Replace with an incandescent medium base tubular bulb with a maximum of 40 watts Replace cover by engaging the top of the light cover over the light bracket Once engaged snap the bottom of the light cover over the light bracket with light pressure Replace center freezer basket and fram...

Page 20: ...ric service to your refrigerator will be interrupted for 24 hours or less keep the doors to the freezer closed This helps food stay frozen If service will be interrupted longer than 24 hours remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker or place two pounds of dry ice inside the freezer for every cubic foot of interior volume This will keep food frozen for two to four days Be sure to ...

Page 21: ...e water valve turned on Is water getting to the water valve Check water line for leaks Lights do not work Has a household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Is a bulb burned out 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...

Page 22: ...chts 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 WARRAN...

Page 23: ...ARTICULAR 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 R...

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