Viking F20841 EN Use & Care Manual

Viking Range Corporation

111 Front Street

Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA

[phone]

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

3

Warnings

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using
your unit, follow these basic precautions:

• Read all instructions before using the unit.

• Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside
the unit.

• Never clean unit parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can
create a fire hazard or explosion.

• Always turn the power on/off switch (located behind the air
grille on top right side) to the OFF position before
attempting to change light bulbs, clean, or service the unit.

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.

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

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.

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 attention we have put into every detail of your new,
state-of-the-art refrigerator.

Your Viking appliance is designed to offer years of reliable
service. This Use and Care Guide will provide you with the
information you need to become familiar with your
refrigerator’s care and operation.

Your complete satisfaction is our ultimate goal. If you have any
questions or comments about this product, please contact the
dealer from whom you purchased it, or contact our Consumer
Support Center at 1-888-VIKING1.

We appreciate your choice of a Viking refrigerator and hope
that you will again select our products for your other major
appliance needs.

For more information about the complete and growing
selection of Viking products, contact your dealer or visit us
online at vikingrange.com.

Congratulations

2

Warnings

4 5

WARNING

To avoid serious illness or death, do not use unit where water
is unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection
before or after use of filter.

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal
injury or death, turn power disconnect switch to OFF before
cleaning. After cleaning, return power disconnect switch to
ON position.

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.

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: Child 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 ____________________________14

Operation

Refrigerator (all units) _____________________________18

Freezer (all units) __________________________________22

Automatic Ice Maker ______________________________23

Automatic Dispenser ______________________________25

Installing Water Filter ______________________________26

Replacing Water Filter _____________________________27

Food Storage Guide _______________________________28

Product Care

Cleaning and Maintenance ________________________30

Troubleshooting ___________________________________39

Service Information ________________________________42

Warranty __________________________________________43

7

Proper Disposal (of old refrigerator)

Important Safety Instructions

6

• Install and level your refrigerator on a floor that will hold its
weight, plus food weight (approximately 1200 pounds
[540kg]) and in an area suitable for its size and use.

• Do not install a refrigeration unit near a heat source, nor in a
location where the surrounding temperature will fall below
60° F (16° C).

• Do not allow your refrigerator to be exposed to the weather
or outdoor elements.

• Connect your refrigerator only to the appropriate kind of
electrical outlet, with the correct power supply and
grounding. (Refer to the Electrical Requirements section
of the Installation 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 that you have a new refrigerator, it is extremely important
that you dispose of your old appliance in a way that minimizes
the possibility that children will find it. There have been many
cases in years past of children crawling inside junked and
abandoned refrigerators and becoming trapped or suffocated.

Contact your municipal waste disposal authority to find out the
best and safest way to dispose of your old refrigerator.

Getting Started

98

Getting Started

Getting Started

General Features

• ProChill™ Temperature Management System

The variable speed DC Overdrive™ Compressor is
one of the quietest, most technologically advanced
compressors available. Electronic controls with
digital temperature readouts, maintain
temperatures and the multi-channel airflow system
and Odor Eliminator™ Evaporator remove odors
and excess humidity.

• Plasmacluster™* Ion Air Purifier

(all models except all freezer)

The Plasmacluster™ Ion Air Purifier uses ions to
eliminate airborne bacteria and mold spores,
remove odors and enhance food preservation.
Because of the unique technology, the
Plasmacluster™ will continue to keep the
refrigerator bateria and mold free without ever
having to be replaced.

• Adjustable Cold Zone™ Drawer

(all models except all freezer)

Equipped with a separate temperature control, the
Adjustable Cold Zone™ Drawer can be set for
either produce or long-term fresh meat storage.

• Adjustable 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 normal operation,
the condenser is maintenance-free.

• Tru-Flush™ Design
Keeps items in back within easy reach and allows
refrigerator to fit flush into 24” deep installation
cutout (Professional Integrated, Designer and
Custom Panel models).

*Plasmacluster is a trademark of Sharp Corporation.

30” W. Model Shown

1. Variable Speed DC Overdrive™ Compressor and Super Clog-Resistant™
condenser

2. Electronic Controls with digital temperature readouts

3. Wire Shelves (6)

4. Non-Adjusting Freezer Shelf (1)

5. Patented Modular

Storage System

• Gliding Ice Drawer
with 2 Ice Bins

• Gliding Freezer
Baskets (2)

6. Adjustable Door Bins
(Patent Pending)
30” W. Models–

Full-Width Bins (3)

36” W. Models–

Full-Width Bin (1)
Half-Width Bins (4)

7. Lights

1

2

7

3

4

6

5

Features (built-in all freezer)

1110

Getting Started

Getting Started

Features (built-in all refrigerator)

30” W. Model Shown

1. Variable Speed DC
Overdrive™ Compressor
and Super Clog-Resistant™
Condenser

2. Electronic Controls with

digital temperature
readouts

3. Dairy Compartments (2)

4. Adjustable Door Bins

(Patent Pending)
30” W. Models–

Full-Width (4)

36” W. Models–

Half-Width (2)
Full-Width (3)

5. Adjustable Cold Zone

™

Drawer

6. Adjustable Humidity Zone

™

Drawers (2)

7. Spillproof Shelves
30” W. Models–

Full-Width (4)

36” W. Models–

Half-Width (4)
Full-Width (2)

8. Deli Compartment
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-Width (1)
48” W.– Half-Width (2)

8. Adjustable Cold Zone

™ Drawer

9. Adjustable Humidity Zone

™

Drawer(s)
42” W.– Full-Width (1 drawer)

48” W.– Half-Width (2 drawers)

10. Glide-Out Freezer Baskets (2)

11. Ice Bucket (1)

12. Non-Adjusting Freezer
Shelf (1)

13. Adjustable Freezer
Shelves (3)

14. Adjustable Freezer Door

Bins (3)

15. Lights

48” W. Model Shown

1312

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-Width (1)
48” W.– Half-Width (2)

8. Adjustable Cold Zone

™

Drawer

9. Adjustable Humidity Zone

™

Drawer(s)

42” W.– Full-Width
(1 drawer)

48” W.– Half-Width
(2 drawers)

10. Water Filter (1)

11. Glide-Out Freezer
Basket (1)

12. Non-Adjustable Freezer
Shelf (1)

13. Adjustable Freezer Shelves
(3)

14. Ice and Water Dispenser (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. Plasmacluster™ Ion Air
Purifier

3. Electronic Controls with digital
temperature readouts

4. Spillproof Shelves (5)

Half-Width (4)
Full-Width (1)

5. Dairy Compartments (2)

6. Adjustable Door Bins (4)
(Patent Pending)

Half-Width (3)
Full-Width (1)

7. Wire Freezer Baskets (2)

8. Ice Bucket (1)

9. Adjustable Cold Zone

™ Drawer

10. Adjustable Humidity Zone

™

Drawers (2)

11. Lights

36” W. Model Shown

48” W. Model Shown

1514

In order for your new refrigerator to work properly, it is
important that you understand its various features, controls,
and how to use them.

Power On/Off Switch (Power Interruption Switch)

The power on/off switch is located behind your refrigerator's
top grille. It is used to turn the power off when cleaning the
refrigerator or changing the light bulbs. Your refrigerator
arrives from the factory with the power interruption switch on.

To turn power off, remove the center grille blade. Press the
power on/off switch to the off position.

To turn power on, press power on/off switch to the on
position. Replace the center grille blade.

IMPORTANT: Be sure the power on/off switch is in the on
position after cleaning or changing light bulbs.

Showroom Mode Initiation

Showroom mode allows electronic controls and interior lights
to function independently of refrigeraton system.

To enter the showroom mode: Press and hold ”ACTIVATE
CONTROLS” pad; while holding, press and hold the
“HIGHER” and “ALARM OFF” pads together for 3 seconds.
Three beeps will sound and SHOW will be lit. Showroom
mode is entered.

To exit the showroom mode: press and hold “ACTIVATE
CONTROLS” pad; while holding, press and hold the
“HIGHER” and “ALARM OFF” pads together. Three beeps
will sound and control will revert to normal operation and
display.

Product Controls

Power
Switch

Settings and Functions

Product Controls

Settings and Functions

Electronic Temperature Settings

Your refrigerator's electronic controls are located behind the
door above the cabinet interior. To activate the electronic
control panel, press “ACTIVATE CONTROLS” pad. All other
pads, except the “ALARM OFF” 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.

To change from °F to °C, press and hold “ACTIVATE
CONTROLS” then press and hold “ALARM OFF” for 3
seconds. To change back, follow the same steps.

To adjust the refrigerator or freezer temperature, simply press
the ”ACTIVATE CONTROLS” pad, then “REF TEMP” pad or
“FRZ TEMP” pad. Press the “HIGHER” or “LOWER” pad to
adjust temperature setting one degree at a time.

NOTE: Allow 24 hours for temperature to reach desired setting
after any change in set temperature.

Entry Tone

The entry tone is the “beep” you will hear when you press the
control pad. You can deactivate the entry tone by pressing
and holding the ”ACTIVATE CONTROLS” pad for three to
five seconds. You will hear three short beeps to let you know
that the entry tone feature has been deactivated.

To activate the entry tone, simply press and hold the
”ACTIVATE CONTROLS” pad for three to five seconds.

Fast Cool

Fast Cool runs the compressor at high speed for 2 hours to
cool the refrigerator as quickly as possible. After 2 hours, the
refrigerator will return to the previous setting.

To activate fast cool, press ”ACTIVATE CONTROLS” followed
by the “FAST COOL” pad. The fast cool light will be lit.

Max Refrigerator Mode

Max refrigerator mode adjusts the refrigerator temperature to
the coldest setting for four hours, at the end of which the
refrigerator's temperature automatically returns to its previous
setting.

FREEZER

MAX FRZ MAX REF

F

FAST COOL
SAB SHOW

REFRIGERATOR

DOOR OPEN

POWER

HIGH TEMP

C