Viking DFC180 Installation Manual

Viking Installation Guide

Viking Range Corporation

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

Designer Series

Undercounter Trash Compactor

F20178I EN

(061109J)

1/4” (.6 cm)

Min. clearance

from

compactor

top to

underneath

side of

countertop

24”

(61.0 cm)

Min.

18” Min. (45.7 cm)

12” (30.5 cm)

Min.

34-1/4”

(

87.0 cm) M

in.

25” (63.5 cm) clearance needed to fully open or remove compactor drawer

6” (15.2 cm) c

learance right side of d

rawer for

bag removal

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW

FFRROONNTT

17-13/16” (45.2 cm)

Min.

34-1/8”

(86.7 cm)

Max.

35-1/2”

(90.2 cm)

3-1/2” (8.9 cm)

RREEAARR

Electric/Cord Data

•2-wire with ground/ 3 prong plug

•bracket to end 54” (137.2 cm)

•total length 72” (182.9 cm)

•115 VAC/60 hz

•separate 15 amp min.

SSIIDDEE

26-3/16” (66.5 cm)

23-7/8” (60.6 cm)

2-7/8” (7.3 cm)

21-7/8” (49.2 cm)

3-prong

grounding-type

wall receptacle

grounding prong

3-prong grounding plug

power supply cord

•Before beginning, please read these instructions completely and carefully.

•Do not remove permanently affixed labels, warnings, or plates from the product. This may void the warranty.

•Please observe all local and national codes and ordinances.

•Please ensure that this product is properly grounded.

•The installer should leave these instructions with the consumer who should retain for local inspector’s use and for future reference.

A GFI shall be used if required by NFPA-70 (National Electric Code), federal/state/local laws, or local ordinances.

The required use of a GFI is normally related to the location of a receptacle with respect to any significant sources of water or

• moisture.

• Viking Range Corporation will NOT warranty any problems resulting from GFI outlets which are not installed properly or do not meet the requirements below.

If the use of a GFI is required

• Of the receptacle type (breaker type or portable type NOT recommended)

• Used with permanent wiring only (temporary or portable wiring NOT recommended)

• On a dedicated circuit (no other receptacles, switches or loads in the circuit)

• Connected to a standard breaker of appropriate size (GFI breaker of the same size NOT recommended)

• Rated for Class A (5 mA +/- 1 mA trip current) as per UL 943 standard)

• In good condition and free from any loose-fitting gaskets (if applicable in outdoor situations)

• Protected from moisture (water, steam, high humidity) as much as reasonably possible

, it should be:

BEFORE YOU START INSTALLATION

Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation. It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified installer to assure that electrical installation meets all local and national codes and ordinances.

Grounded electrical outlet is required. (See “Electrical Requirements”)

Check the location where the compactor will be installed. Compactor is designed for recessed installation. Cabinet opening should be square. You should be able to fully open the compactor drawer. Allow 25” (63.5 cm) in front of compactor to remove drawer. Six inches of clearance is needed on the right side of the compactor drawer to be able to remove basket/bag.

WARNING: FIRE HAZARD

Do not let any item fall or collect behind the compactor. To do so may result in a fire.

CUTOUT CLEARANCES

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances

WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

•Electrical ground is required on this appliance.

•Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in electric shock.

•Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

•Do Not modify the plug on the power supply cord. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

•Do Not use an extension cord with this appliance. Such use may result in a fire, electrical shock or other personal injury.

•Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit. A fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit could result in electrical shock.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire, electrical shock or other personal injury.

A 115 volt, 60 Hz fused electrical supply is required. (Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended). It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD

Do Not, under any circumstances, remove the power supply cord grounding prong.

For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded. This appliance is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3-prong grounding plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong, grounding type, wall receptacle, grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall receptacle is not available, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded, 3-prong, wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

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