Viking Freestanding User 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

F20398
12842121

(MS0606VR)

VIKING

USE AND CARE MANUAL

Freestanding Side-by-Side

Refrigerator/Freezers

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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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CCoonnggrraattuullaattiioonnss

.. .. ..

•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.

--SSAAVVEE TTHHEESSEE IINNSSTTRRUUCCTTIIOONNSS--

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sshhoocckk,, oorr iinnj

juurryy wwhheenn uussiinngg yyoouurr

rreeffrriiggeerraattoorr,, ffoollllooww tthheessee bbaassiicc
pprreeccaauuttiioonnss::

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WARNING

••FFOORR YYOOUURR SSAAFFEETTYY••

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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BBEEFFOORREE YYOOUU TTHHRROOWW AAWWAAYY
YYOOUURR OOLLDD RREEFFRRIIGGEERRAATTOORR OORR
FFRREEEEZZEERR::

•Take off the doors.

•Leave the shelves in place so

that children may not easily
climb inside.

IIMMPPOORRTTAANNTT::

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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PPlluugg iinnttoo aa ggrroouunnddeedd 33--pprroonngg oouuttlleett.. IIff aa
22--pprroonngg wwaallll rreecceeppttaaccllee iiss eennccoouunntteerreedd,,
ccoonnttaacctt aa qquuaalliiffiieedd eelleeccttrriicciiaann..
DDoo nnoott rreemmoovvee ggrroouunndd pprroonngg.. UUnniitt mmuusstt
bbee ggrroouunnddeedd aatt aallll tti

immeess.. DDoo nnoott uussee aann

aaddaapptteerr.. DDoo nnoott uussee aann eexxtteennssiioonn ccoorrdd..

FFaaiilluurree ttoo ffoollllooww tthheessee iinnssttrruuccttiioonnss ccaann

rreessuulltt iinn ddeeaatthh,, ffiirree,, oorr eelleeccttrriiccaall sshhoocckk..

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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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.

• 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.

FFrreeeezzeerr ttoooo wwaarrmm

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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NNOONN--DDIISSPPEENNSSEERR UUNNIITTSS

WARNING

VIKIN

G

FREEZER

TEMP

REFRIGERATOR

TEMP

UP

DOWN

UP

DOWN

MAX

ICE

HIGH
TEMP

ALARM

MAX

COLD

DOOR
OPEN

ALARM

VACATION

MODE

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EELLEECCTTRROONNIICC TTEEMMPPEERRAATTUURREE CCOONNTTRROOLL

VIKIN

G

FREEZER

TEMP

REFRIGERATOR

TEMP

UP

ORDER

REPLACE

DOWN

UP

DOWN

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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TTeemmppeerraattuurree CCoonnttrroollss

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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.

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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.

NNoottee::

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.

TToo LLoocckk tthhee SShheellff IInnttoo AAnnootthheerr PPoossiittiioonn::

• 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.

SShheellvveess

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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DDaaiirryy CCoommppaarrttmmeenntt

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.

TToo RReemmoovvee::

• Raise the cover, pull upward and tilt out.

TToo IInnssttaallll::

• Reverse above procedure.

DDoooorr BBiinnss

Door Bins can be moved to meet storage
needs.

TToo RReemmoovvee::

• Slide bin up and pull straight out.

TToo IInnssttaallll::

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

MMooiissttuurree AAddjjuussttaabbllee PPrroodduuccee DDrraawweerrss

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

CCoonnttrroollss

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.

TToo RReemmoovvee::

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

TToo IInnssttaallll::

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

NNOOTTEE:: FFoorr bbeesstt rreessuullttss,, kkeeeepp tthhee PPrroodduuccee ddrraawweerrss ttiigghhttllyy cclloosseedd..

MMeeaattSSaavvoorr™™//PPrroodduuccee DDrraawweerr

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.

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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.

NNOOTTEE::

• 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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FFrreeeezzeerr FFeeaattuurreess

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SShheellvveess

Shelves can be removed to meet individual storage needs.

TToo RReemmoovvee SShheellff::

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

TToo IInnssttaallll SShheellff::

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

cabinet railing.

BBaasskkeettss aanndd DDrraawweerrss

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

TToo RReemmoovvee::

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

basket and remove.

TToo IInnssttaallll::

•Slide basket or drawer into cabinet railing.

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

IIccee SSttoorraaggee BBiinn

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

TToo RReemmoovvee::

•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.

TToo IInnssttaallll::

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

ice maker arm to activate ice maker.

IIMMPPOORRTTAANNTT::

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.

FFiixxeedd FFrreeeezzeerr SShheellff

TToo RReemmoovvee CClliipp--mmoouunntteedd SShheellvveess::

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

TToo IInnssttaallll CClliipp--mmoouunntteedd SShheellvveess::

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