Viking F20394 User Manual
Viking Use & Care Manual
Viking Range Corporation
111 Front Street
Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA
(662) 455-1200
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F20394A
12929167
Freestanding Bottom-Mount/French Door
Bottom-Mount Refrigerator/Freezers
(091207J)
Congratulations
Your purchase of this product attests to the importance you
place upon the quality and performance of the major appliances you
use. With minimal care, as outlined in this guide, this product is
designed to provide you with years of dependable service. Please take
the few minutes necessary to learn the proper and efficient use and
care of this quality product.
We appreciate your choosing a Viking Range Corporation
product, and hope that you will again select our products for your
other major appliance needs.
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Refrigerator Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Freezer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Water Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Food Storage Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Operating Sounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
our safety is important to us.
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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.
This use and care manual contains
Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric
WARNING
•Read all instructions before using the refrigerator.
•Observe all local codes and ordinances. Install refrigerator according
to Installation Instructions. All connections for water, electrical power
and grounding must comply with local codes and be made by
licensed personnel when required.
•Do not modify plug on power cord. If plug does not fit electrical
outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified technician. Replace
worn power cords and/or loose plugs.
•Do not ground to a gas line or cold-water pipe.
•Do not remove 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 refrigerator unless specifically
recommended in Use & Care or Installation Instructions. Do not
attempt service if instructions are not understood or if they are
beyond personal skill level.
•Always disconnect refrigerator from electrical supply before
attempting to change light bulbs, clean, or service the refrigerator.
Disconnect the power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord.
•Always read and follow manufacturer’s storage and ideal environment
instructions for items being stored in refrigerator.
•Never allow children to operate, play with, crawl inside or stand on
any part the refrigerator.
•Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can
create a fire hazard or explosion.
•Clean up spills or water leakage associated with water installation.
•Keep your refrigerator in good condition. Bumping or dropping
refrigerator can damage refrigerator or cause refrigerator to
malfunction or leak. If damage occurs, have refrigerator checked by
qualified service technician.
shock, or injury when using your
refrigerator, follow these basic
precautions:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS-
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3
Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator
Temperature Controls
•FOR YOUR SAFETY•
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE
VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR
EXPLOSION.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
WARNING
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. If a
2-prong wall receptacle is encountered,
contact a qualified electrician.
Do not remove ground prong. Unit must
be grounded at all times. Do not use an
adapter. Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
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:
suffocation are not problems of the
past. Junked or abandoned
refrigerators are still dangerous...
even if they will sit for “just a few
days.”
Child entrapment and
ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL
DOWN
FREEZER
UP
TEMP
MAX
ICE
ORDER REPLACE
WATER
FILTER
INDICATOR
HOLD 3 SECONDS
TO RESET
VACATION
MODE
VIKIN
HIGH
TEMP
ALARM
G
DOOR
OPEN
ALARM
MAX
COLD
REFRIGERATOR
TEMP
UP
DOWN
Initial Temperature Setting
Temperatures are preset at the factory at 38° F (3° C) in the refrigerator
compartment and 0° F (-18° C) in the freezer compartment.
djusting the Control
A
24 hours after adding food, you may decide that one or both
compartments should be colder or warmer. If so, adjust the control as
indicated in the Temperature Control Guide below.
D
P
• The first touch of the
U
or
OWN
pads shows the current
temperature setting.
• The display will show the new setting for approximately three
seconds, and then return to the actual temperature currently within
that compartment.
• Do not change either control more than one degree at a time. Allow
temperature to stabilize for 24 hours before making a new
temperature adjustment.
Temperature Control Guide
R
efrigerator too cold
Set the refrigerator control
to next higher number by
U
P
pad.
R
efrigerator too warm
pressing the
Set the refrigerator control
to next lower number by
D
OWN
pad
F
reezer too cold
pressing the
Set the freezer control to
next higher number by
U
P
pad.
F
reezer too warm
pressing the
Set the freezer control to
next lower number by
D
OWN
U
P
pad.
pad
T
urn refrigerator OFF
pressing the
Press the freezer
until OFF appears in the
display. Press either the
freezer or refrigerator
D
OWN
pad to turn back on.
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Temperature Controls
M
ax Ice
When activated, Max Ice reduces the freezer temperature to the
optimum setting for 24 hours in order to produce more ice. Note:
U
P
When the Max Ice feature is in operation, the
for the freezer control will not operate.
Water Filter Indicator
When a water filter has been installed in the refrigerator, the yellow
Order light will illuminate when 90 percent of the volume of water for
which the filter is rated has passed through the filter OR 11 months
have elapsed since the filter has been installed.
The red Replace light will illuminate when the rated volume of water
has passed through the filter OR 12 months have elapsed since the
filter was installed. A new filter should be installed immediately when
the Replace light is illuminated. After replacing the filter, press and
hold the Water Filter Indicator button for three seconds. The Order and
Replace lights will go off.
acation Mode
V
The Vacation Mode feature causes the freezer to defrost less frequently,
conserving energy. The Vacation Mode indicator light will illuminate
when the feature is activated. To deactivate, press the Vacation Mode
pad again OR open either door. The indicator light will go out.
OTE:
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approximately one hour after activation. If vacationing for more than a
few days, see the Preparing for Vacation section, page 27.
igh Temp Alarm
H
The High Temp Alarm system will alert you if the freezer or refrigerator
temperatures exceed normal operating temperatures due to a power
outage or other event. When activated, the High Temp Alarm light
will illuminate. If the freezer or refrigerator temperatures have
exceeded these limits, the display will alternately show the current
compartment temperatures and the highest compartment temperatures
reached when the power was out. An audible alarm will sound
repeatedly. Press the High Temp Alarm pad once to stop the audible
alarm. The High Temp Alarm light will continue to flash and the
temperatures will alternate until the temperatures have stabilized. To
turn off High Temp Alarm, press and hold the High Temp Alarm pad for
three seconds. The indicator light will go off.
Door openings will not deactivate the Vacation Mode for
and
DOWN
pads
Temperature Controls
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 closed OR press
the Door Open Alarm pad to deactivate the feature.
ax Cold
M
When activated, Max Cold causes the refrigerator and freezer
temperatures to drop to the minimum settings on the control. This
cools down the refrigerator and freezer after extended door openings
or when loading the refrigerator or freezer with warm food. Note: When
P
the Max Cold feature is in operation, the
refrigerator and freezer controls will not operate.
To activate, press the Max Cold pad. Max Cold will deactivate
automatically after 12 hours, OR press the Max Cold pad to deactivate
the feature.
ser Preferences
U
Access the User Preferences menu to:
• Change the temperature display from °F to °C
• Enable or disable audible alarms
• Activate the Sabbath Mode
To access the User Preferences menu, press and hold the Door Open
Alarm pad for three seconds. When in the User Preferences mode, a
short title for the feature will appear in the Freezer temperature display
and the feature status will appear in the Refrigerator display.
D
P
1. Use the freezer
2. When the desired feature is displayed, use the refrigerator
OWN
D
3. When changes are complete, press the Door Open Alarm pad for
three seconds OR close the refrigerator door.
emperature Display (F_C)
T
Change the display to show temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit or
degrees Celsius.
larm (AL)
A
When the Alarm mode is OFF, all audible alarms will be disabled until
the feature is turned on.
control to change the status.
U
and
OWN
control to scroll through the features.
U
and
OWN
D
pads for the
P
U
and
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Sabbath Mode (SAB)
When the Sabbath Mode is ON, all control lights will be disabled until
the feature is turned OFF. This feature does not disable the interior
lights. Press any pad to restore the control lights.
arm Cabinet Surfaces
W
At times, the front of the refrigerator cabinet may be warm to the
touch. This is a normal occurrence that helps prevent moisture from
condensing on the cabinet. This condition will be more noticeable
when the refrigerator is first started, during hot weather and after
excessive or lengthy door openings.
Refrigerator Features
CAUTION
Refrigerator Features
Door Storage
Dairy Compartment
The Dairy Compartment provides convenient
door storage for spreadable items such as
butter and margarine. This compartment can
be moved to different locations to
accommodate storage needs. To use the dairy
compartment, raise the cover.
o Remove:
T
• Raise the cover, pull upward and tilt out.
T
o Install:
• Reverse above procedure.
To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following:
• Never attempt to adjust a shelf that is loaded with foods.
• Confirm shelf is secure before placing items on shelf.
• Handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break suddenly
if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature change.
Shelves
To Remove a Shelf:
• Slightly tilt up the front and lift up the rear of
the shelf, then pull the shelf straight out.
o Lock the Shelf Into Another Position:
T
• Tilt up the front edge of the shelf.
• Insert the hooks into the desired frame
openings and let the shelf settle into place.
• Be sure the shelf is securely locked at the rear.
The Produce Drawer Top serves as the lower fresh food shelf.
T
o Remove the Produce Drawer Top:
• Remove produce drawers as indicated on page 9.
• Place hand under the frame to push up the glass. Lift glass out.
• Lift frame from refrigerator liner rails.
• To install, repeat above instructions in reverse order.
Door Bins
Door Bins can be moved to meet storage needs.
o Remove:
T
• Slide bin up and pull straight out.
o Install:
T
• Slide bin in and down until firmly seated in the door liner.
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 storing produce with
outer skins. Slide the control towards the HIGH setting when storing
leafy produce.
T
o Remove:
• Pull drawer out to full extension. Tilt up front of drawer and pull
straight out.
o Install:
T
• Insert drawer into frame rails and push back into place.
N
OTE: For best results, keep the Produce drawers tightly closed.
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Refrigerator Features
Refrigerator Features
MeatSavor™/Produce Drawer
The MeatSavor drawer is a full-width drawer with adjustable
temperature control. This drawer can be used for large party trays, deli
items, beverages or miscellaneous items. There is a divider to organize
the drawer into sections if desired.
eatSavor Control
M
The control, located on the right of the drawer, regulates the air
temperature inside the drawer. Set control to “cold” to provide normal
refrigerator 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.
o Remove:
T
• Lift lid. Pull drawer out to full extension. Tilt the drawer front up and
pull straight out.
o Install:
T
• Push metal glide rails to the back of the refrigerator. Place drawer
onto rails and slide drawer back until it falls into place.
Water Dispenser
The Water Dispenser is located on the left side
wall of the refrigerator section. This is designed
for cold water dispensing only.
o Dispense Water:
T
• Hold container under spout and press dispenser
pad.
Accessories
Egg Bin
The egg bin has three pieces - the lid, the
egg tray, and the bin. Use the egg bin to
hold one, or two dozen eggs.
To hold one dozen eggs:
Place a dozen eggs into the egg carrier.
Then place the egg carrier into the bin
and cover with the lid.
To hold two dozen eggs:
Place two dozen eggs loose in the bin
and cover them with the lid. Use the
carrier to transport eggs between the bin and your cooking area.
Lid
Egg
Tray
Bin
o Remove Divider:
T
• Pull drawer completely out and raise the front of the divider to
unhook it from rear wall of the drawer and lift it out.
o Install Divider:
T
• Hook back of divider over rear wall of drawer and lower into place.
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When the egg tray is removed, the bin will accept items such as a
standard egg carton, ice, etc.
Glass Butter Tray
The glass butter tray holds two sticks of butter for storage in the dairy
compartment.
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