Viking Freestanding User Manual

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

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VIKING

USE AND CARE MANUAL

Freestanding Side-by-Side

Refrigerator/Freezers

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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Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Temperature Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Refrigerator Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Freezer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Ice and Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Water Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Food Storage Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Operating Sounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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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.

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•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.

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WARNING

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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.

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•Take off the doors.

•Leave the shelves in place so

that children may not easily climb inside.

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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.”

DANGER

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IInniittiiaall TTeemmppeerraattuurree SSeettttiinngg Temperatures are preset at the factory at 38° F (3° C) in the refrigerator compartment and 0° F (-18° C) in the freezer compartment.

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• The first touch of the UP or DOWN 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.

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Set the refrigerator control to next higher number by pressing the UP pad.

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Set the refrigerator control to next lower number by pressing the DOWN pad

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Set the freezer control to next higher number by pressing the UP pad.

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Set the freezer control to next lower number by pressing the DOWN pad.

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Press the freezer UPpad until OFF appears in the display. Press either the freezer or refrigerator DOWN pad to turn back on.

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WARNING

VIKIN

FREEZER

TEMP

REFRIGERATOR

TEMP

DOWN

MAX

ICE

HIGH TEMP

ALARM

MAX

COLD

DOOR OPEN

ALARM

VACATION

MODE

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REFRIGERATOR

TEMP

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REPLACE

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MAX

ICE

HIGH TEMP

ALARM

MAX

COLD

DOOR OPEN

ALARM

WATER

FILTER

INDICATOR

VACATION

MODE

HOLD 3 SECONDS

TO RESET

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MMaaxx IIccee When activated, Max Ice reduces the freezer temperature to the optimum setting for 24 hours in order to produce more ice. Note: When the Max Ice feature is in operation, the UP and DOWN pads for the freezer control will not operate.

WWaatteerr FFiilltteerr IInnddiiccaattoorr ((DDiissppeennsseerr MMooddeellss OOnnllyy)) 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.

VVaaccaattiioonn MMooddee 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. NNOOTTEE::

Door openings will not deactivate the Vacation Mode for approximately one hour after activation. If vacationing for more than a few days, see the Preparing for Vacation section, page 33.

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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.

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DDoooorr OOppeenn AAllaarrmm 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.

MMaaxx CCoolldd 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 the Max Cold feature is in operation, the UP and DOWN pads for 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.

UUsseerr PPrreeffeerreenncceess Access the User Preferences menu to:

• Change the temperature display from °F to °C

• Enable or disable audible alarms

• Adjust the light level at which the Dispenser Auto Light will illuminate (when this feature is activated on the ice and water dispenser) (select models)

• 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.

1. Use the freezer UP and DOWN pads to scroll through the features.

2. When the desired feature is displayed, use the refrigerator UP and

DOWN pads to change the status.

3. When changes are complete, press the Door Open Alarm pad for

three seconds OR close the refrigerator door.

TTeemmppeerraattuurree DDiissppllaayy ((FF__CC)) Change the display to show temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius.

AAllaarrmm ((AALL)) When the Alarm mode is OFF, all audible alarms will be disabled until the feature is turned on.

AAuuttoo LLiigghhtt LLeevveell SSeelleeccttiioonn ((LLLL)) ((SSeelleecctt MMooddeellss)) This setting adjusts the light level at which the dispenser light will illuminate when the sensor detects that the light levels in the room are low. Setting 1 is the darkest light level setting, setting 9 is the lightest light level setting.

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The Auto Light (select models) must be activated on the ice and water dispenser control to take advantage of this option.

SSaabbbbaatthh MMooddee ((SSAABB)) When the Sabbath Mode is ON, all control lights and the night light 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.

WWaarrmm CCaabbiinneett SSuurrffaacceess 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.

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CAUTION

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.

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• Slightly tilt up the front and lift up the rear of the shelf, then pull the shelf straight out.

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• 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 and lifts out for easy cleaning.

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Spillproof shelves have a spill retainer edge which allows for easier clean up and some are equipped with a slide out feature. To slide out, grasp the front of the shelf and pull forward. Push in the shelf to return to the original position.

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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.

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• Raise the cover, pull upward and tilt out.

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• Reverse above procedure.

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Door Bins can be moved to meet storage needs.

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• Slide bin up and pull straight out.

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• Slide bin in and down until firmly seated in the door liner.

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The Produce Drawers provide a higher humidity environment for fresh fruit and vegetable storage.

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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.

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• Pull drawer out to full extension. Tilt up front of drawer and pull straight out.

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• Insert drawer into frame rails and push back into place.

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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.

MMeeaattSSaavvoorr CCoonnttrrooll The control, located on the left wall next to 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.

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• 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.

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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.

When the egg tray is removed, the bin will accept items such as a standard egg carton, ice, etc.

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The glass butter tray holds two sticks of butter for storage in the dairy compartment.

Lid

Egg Tray

Bin

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Shelves can be removed to meet individual storage needs.

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•Snap right side of shelf up from cabinet railing and slide to right.

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•Replace shelf in left side cabinet railing. Snap shelf into right side

cabinet railing.

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Baskets and drawers slide out for easy access to items in back.

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•Pull out to its full extension. Lift up front of

basket and remove.

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•Slide basket or drawer into cabinet railing.

Lift up front of basket or drawer, and slide to the back of the refrigerator.

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The Ice Storage bin is located below the automatic ice maker.

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•Raise ice maker arm to deactivate ice maker. Lift front of bin and pull

out to its full extension. Lift up front of bin and remove.

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•Slide bin into railing below ice maker until bin locks into place. Drop

ice maker arm to activate ice maker.

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Ice bin must be locked in place for proper ice dispensing. If the ice bin does not lock in place, turn auger driver behind bin counterclockwise to properly align ice bin with auger driver.

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•Lift shelf from the right side wall mounting clips and pull left side of shelf out of wall mounting holes.

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•Place left side of shelf in mounting holes and press down into wall mounting clips.

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