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Service Information

If service is required after checking the troubleshooting guide,
call your Viking dealer or authorized service agency. The
name of the authorized service agency can be obtained from
the dealer or distributor in your area.

When you make a service call, be sure to have the following
information handy:

• Model Number
• Serial Number
• Date of Purchase
• Name of dealer from whom purchased

Be ready to clearly describe the problem that you are having
with your Viking refrigerator.

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 (888) 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 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 with your refrigerator for future

reference.

FREESTANDING FRENCH DOOR BOTTOM MOUNT REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER WARRANTY

THREE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

Freestanding 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 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 RDDFF236SS

Page 1: ...ation 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 com Counter Depth Freestanding French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator Freezer Use Care ...

Page 2: ... Light Bulb _____________________________________19 Troubleshooting _____________________________________________20 Service Information __________________________________________26 Warranty ___________________________________________________27 Table of Contents Congratulations and welcome to the elite world of Viking ownership We hope you will enjoy and appreciate the care and attention we have pu...

Page 3: ...educe the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed DANGER WARNING 4 Refrigerator Safety Getting Started WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury when using your refrigerator follow these basic precautions Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet DO NOT remove ground prong DO NOT use an adapter DO NOT use an extension cord Disconnect power bef...

Page 4: ... any faster If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator or freezer first check the air vents to be sure they are not blocked before adjusting the controls Cooling On Off Cooling On Off turns off cooling for both compartments It does not disconnect power to the refrigerator Press and hold Cooling On Off for 3 seconds The LED will light up to indicate that cooling is Off Press the...

Page 5: ...perature settings Press Max Cool again to return to the normal refrigerator set point Note The Max Cool feature will automatically shut off in approximately 12 hours Product Controls 8 Temperature Controls cont The REFRIGERATOR control adjusts the refrigerator compartment temperature The FREEZER control adjusts the freezer compartment temperature If you need to adjust the temperature in either the...

Page 6: ...ontrol the amount of humidity in the Adjustable Humidity Zone drawer Adjust the control to any setting between LOW and HIGH LOW open for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins HIGH closed for best storage of fresh leafy vegetables Ajustable Cold Zone The Adjustable Cold Zone drawer is a full width drawer with adjustable temperature control This drawer can be used for large party trays de...

Page 7: ...er 5 minutes of continuous dispensing the dispenser will stop dispensing water to avoid flooding To continue dispensing press the dispenser paddle again Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to cool down and chill water Dispense enough water every week to maintain a fresh supply Dispensing Water 1 Hold a container under the dispenser spout while pressing the dispenser pad 2 Release the dispenser pad...

Page 8: ...n o of f S St ta an nd da ar rd d N No o 4 42 2 S St ta an nd da ar rd d N No o 5 53 3 A Ae es st th he et ti ic c E Ef ff fe ec ct ts s H He ea al lt th h E Ef ff fe ec ct ts s Taste and Odor Reduction Chemical Reduction Unit Chlorine Taste Odor Lead Atrazine Lindane Mechanical Filtration Unit Benzene Carbofuran Particulate Reduction Class I p Dichlorobenzene Mercury Toxaphene Reduction Mechanica...

Page 9: ...14 0 005 mg L Carbofuran 0 04 mg L 0 08 mg L 10 0 081 mg L 0 001 mg L 0 001 mg L 98 74 98 46 0 04 mg L p Dichlorob enzene 0 075 mg L 0 225 mg L 10 0 208 mg L 0 005 mg L 0 005 mg L 99 76 99 74 0 075 mg L Lindane 0 0002 mg L 0 002 mg L 10 0 002 mg L 0 000 mg L 0 001 mg L 98 72 96 50 0 0002 mg L Toxaphene 0 003 mg L 0 15 mg L 10 0 015 mg L 0 001 mg L 0 001 mg L 92 97 91 67 0 003 mg L Tested using a f...

Page 10: ...roughly clean both sections to eliminate odors To avoid odor transfer and drying out of food wrap or cover foods tightly To Clean Your Refrigerator Note DO NOT use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window sprays scouring cleansers flammable fluids cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts interior and door liners or gaskets DO NOT ...

Page 11: ...ING 21 20 Product Care Product Care Problem Cause Solution The refrigerator seems noisy Refrigerator noise has been reduced over the years Due to this reduction you may hear intermittent noises from your new refrigerator that you did not notice from your old model Listed on the right are some normal sounds with explanations Buzzing heard when the water valve opens to fill the ice maker Pulsating f...

Page 12: ...ter supply Connect refrigerator to water supply and turn water shutoff valve fully open A kink in the line can reduce water flow Straighten the water source line Make sure wire shutoff arm or switch depending on model is in the ON position Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation for ice production to begin Wait 72 hours for full ice production Firmly close the freezer compartment door If the fr...

Page 13: ... refrigerator Refrigerator door closed completely Recently removed the doors Reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to your cold water supply Remove filter and operate dispenser If water flow increases the filter may be clogged or incorrectly installed Replace filter or reinstall it correctly Close the door firmly If it does not close completely see The doors will not close completely M...

Page 14: ...nder 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 SEAL...

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