Viking RVRF336SS User Manual
Use & Care Guide
Guia de Uso y Cuidado
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
3 Series
French Door Bottom Freezer/Refrigerator
Refrigerador con congelador inferior de puerta doble
Réfrigérateur à portes françaises/Congélateur en bas
Finding Information
Please read and save this guide
We hope you will enjoy and appreciate the care and
attention we have put into every detail of your new, state-ofthe-art refrigerator.
Your 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.
We appreciate your choice of our refrigerator and hope
that you will again select our products for your other major
appliance needs.
NOTE
Registering your product with Viking Range, LLC enhances
our ability to serve you. You can register online at www.
vikingrange.com or by sending your Product Registration
Card in the mail.
Questions?
Table of contents
Finding Information .............................................................. 2
Safety..................................................................................... 3
Feature Overview .................................................................. 5
Installation ............................................................................. 6
Removing the Doors ........................................................... 10
Connecting the Water Supply ............................................12
Controls ............................................................................... 13
Automatic Ice & Water Maker/Dispenser ........................... 15
Storage Features ................................................................. 16
Storing Food and Saving Energy ........................................ 20
Normal Operating Sounds & Sights ................................... 21
Changing the Water and Air Filters .................................... 22
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 1-888-845-4641.
For online support and product information visit www.
vikingrange.com in the US or brigade.ca in Canada
Installation Checklist
Doors
Handles are secure and tight
Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides
Freezer drawer is level across the top
Leveling
Refrigerator is level, side-to-side and tilted ¼” (6
mm) front-to-back
Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator
Cabinet is sitting solid on all corners
Electrical Power
House power turned on
Refrigerator plugged in
Care and Cleaning .............................................................. 24
Solutions to Common Problems ......................................... 27
Warranty .............................................................................. 31
Ice Maker
House water supply connected to refrigerator
No water leaks present at all connections - recheck
in 24 hours
Ice maker is turned ON
Front fi lter must be fl ush with fi lter housing (select
models)
Final Checks
Shipping material removed
Fresh food and freezer temperatures set
Crisper humidity controls set
Registration card sent in
2
Important safety instructions
Safety
Safety Precautions
Do not attempt to install or operate your unit until you have
read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items
throughout this manual are labeled with a Danger, Warning,
or Caution based on the risk type.
Defi nitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
Child Safety
Packing Materials:
• Packing cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic
sheets, or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers
and can quickly cause suffocation.
• Destroy or recycle the product’s carton, plastic bags,
and any other exterior wrapping material immediately
after the refrigerator is unpacked. Children should
never play with these items.
Child Entrapment and Suffocation:
• These problems are not limited to the past. Whether
junked, abandoned, or temporarily stored (even for a
few hours), unattended refrigerators and freezers are
dangerous. Please take the precautions listed below.
Proper Disposal of Refrigerators/Freezers
We strongly encourage responsible appliance recycling/
disposal methods. Check with your utility company or
visit www.energystar.gov/recycle for more information on
recycling your old refrigerator.
Before you recycle or dispose of your old refrigerator/freezer:
• Remove the doors.
• Leave the shelves and baskets in place so children
may not easily climb inside.
• Have refrigerant and compressor oil removed by a
qualifi ed service technician.
IMPORTANT
Indicates installation, operation, or maintenance
information which is important but not hazard-related.
General Safety
WARNING
Please read all safety instructions before using your
new refrigerator.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable
liquids near this or any other appliance. Read product
labels for warnings regarding fl ammability and other
hazards.
• Do not operate the refrigerator in the presence of
explosive fumes.
• Avoid contact with any moving parts of the automatic
ice maker.
• Remove all staples from the carton to avoid injury.
Staples can also damage fi nishes if they come in
contact with other appliances or furniture.
3
Safety
IMPORTANT
CFC/HCFC DISPOSAL
Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system
that used CFCs or HCFCs (chlorofl uorocarbons or
hydrochlorofl uorocarbons). CFCs and HCFCs are believed
to harm stratospheric ozone if released to the atmosphere.
Other refrigerants may also cause harm to the environment
if released to the atmosphere.
If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make
sure the refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a
qualifi ed technician. If you intentionally release refrigerant,
you may be subject to fi nes and imprisonment under
provisions of environmental legislation.
Electrical information
WARNING
You must follow these guidelines to ensure that
your refrigerator’s safety mechanisms are operating
correctly.
• The refrigerator must be plugged into its own
dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC-only non-GFCI
electric outlet. The power cord of the appliance is
equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for your
protection against electrical shock hazards. It must
be plugged directly into a properly grounded threeprong receptacle. The receptacle must be installed in
accordance with local codes and ordinances. Consult
a qualifi ed electrician.
cord or adapter plug.
• If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced
by the manufacturer, service technician, or a qualifi ed
person.
• Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the power
cord. Always grip the plug fi rmly and pull straight out
from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power
cord.
• To avoid electrical shock, unplug the refrigerator
before cleaning and before replacing a light bulb or
LED light.
• Performance may be affected if the voltage varies
by 10% or more. Operating the refrigerator with
insuffi cient power can damage the compressor. Such
damage is not covered under your warranty.
• Do not plug the unit into an outlet controlled by a wall
switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from
being turned off accidentally.
Do not use an extension
IMPORTANT
To turn off power to your refrigerator, unplug the power
cord from the wall outlet.
4
Feature Overview
Understanding features and terms
Your refrigerator is designed for optimal convenience and storage fl exibility. The illustration below is provided to assist you
with familiarizing yourself with product features and terminology.
NOTE
Features may vary according to model. Model is shown without freezer drawer cover.
Adjustable
Spill-Proof
Shelves
Crisper
Drawer
Special Items
Rack (inside CTD)
(select models)
LED Light
Water
Filter
Adjustable
Hinges
(select models)
Flipper Guide
Ice
Maker
Ice
Bucket
Incandescent Light
(select models)
LED Light
(select models)
Covered Door Bin
LED Light
Temperature
Adjustable Cold
Zone Drawer
Freezer Baskets
Toe Grille
Flipper
Mullion
Air Filter
Adjustable
Spill-Proof
Shelves
Crisper
Drawer
Tilt-Out
Bin
Wire Tilt-Out Shelf
(inside freezer drawer)
IMPORTANT
Features not included with your refrigerator can be purchased at www.vikingrange.com in the US or
brigade.ca in Canada or by calling 1-888-845-4641.
5
Installation
Required Tools
You will need the following tools:
This Use & Care Guide provides general installation and
operating instructions for your model. We recommend using
a service or kitchen contracting professional to install your
refrigerator. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use
& Care Guide.
these important fi rst steps.
Before starting the refrigerator, follow
Location
• Choose a place that is near a grounded, non-GFCI,
electrical outlet.
adapter plug.
• If possible, place the refrigerator out of direct sunlight
and away from the range, dishwasher, or other heat
sources.
• The refrigerator must be installed on a fl oor that is
level and strong enough to support a fully loaded
refrigerator.
• Consider water supply availability for models
equipped with an automatic ice maker.
Do Not use an extension cord or an
Installation
CAUTION
DO NOT install the refrigerator where the
temperature will drop below 55°F (13°C) or rise
above 110°F (43°C). The compressor will not be
able to maintain proper temperatures inside the
refrigerator.
DO NOT block the toe grille on the lower front
of your refrigerator. Suffi cient air circulation
is essential for the proper operation of your
refrigerator.
• Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:
Sides & Top
Back 1 inch (25.4 mm)
⅜ inch (9.5 mm)
Door opening
NOTE
If your refrigerator is placed with the door hinge against a
wall, you may have to allow additional space so the door
can be opened wider.
NOTE
The refrigerator doors are designed to shut by themselves
within a 20 degree opening.
Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to
a counter when removing food. For best use of refrigerator
drawers and freezer baskets, the refrigerator should be in a
position where both can be fully opened.
Guidelines for fi nal positioning of
your refrigerator
• All four corners of the cabinet must rest fi rmly on the
fl oor.
• The cabinet should be level at the front and rear.
• The sides should tilt ¼ inch (6 mm) from front to back
(to ensure that doors close and seal properly).
• Doors should align with each other and be level.
Most of these conditions can be met by raising or
lowering the adjustable front rollers.
6
Installation
Leveling Freezer Drawer (if necessary)
1 Check gasket seal around top, bottom, and sides of
freezer drawer.
2 If gasket is not sealed, open drawer and slightly
loosen four drawer screws (two on each side) to allow
drawer to rotate (see illustration).
3 Close drawer and recheck the seal on the gasket (A).
Open the drawer grabbing by the sides in the center
(B). Be careful not to rotate the drawer.
Remove Hex
Head drawer
Screw
DO NOT REMOVE
OTHER SCREWS
Remove Hex
Head drawer
Screw
4 Tighten four drawer screws.
5 Recheck gasket seal.
Push Against
Freezer Drawer
Remove Hex
Head drawer
Remove Hex
Head drawer
Grab Drawer
At Center
From Both Sides
Then
Pull Drawer Out
Screw
Screw
Figure 1: Remove screws and then gently pull forward.
Remove
Mounting
Screws
Figure 2: Lift the toe grille and gently pull forward.
Shoulder
Screws
Clip
Shoulder
Screw
Toe
Grille
3 You can raise or lower each door. Use a ⅜ inch socket
wrench to turn the adjustment screws (one per side).
To raise: turn adjustment screw clockwise.
To lower: turn adjustment screw counterclockwise.
4 Ensure both doors are bind-free with their seals touching
the cabinet on all four sides and that cabinet is stable.
5 After unit is leveled, lower anti-tip leg until it contacts the
fl oor.
Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors (if
necessary)
Guidelines for fi nal positioning of your refrigerator:
• All four corners of the cabinet must rest fi rmly on the
fl oor.
• The sides should tilt
(to ensure that doors close and seal properly).
• Doors should align with each other and be level.
Most of these conditions can be met by raising or
lowering the adjustable front rollers.
To level the cabinet using the front rollers:
1 Slightly open freezer drawer.
2 Remove the toe grille (following the illustrations below
for the toe grille on your model).
¼ inch (6 mm) from front to back
Door
Anti-tip
Leg
6 Install the toe grille by fi tting into place (replacing screws
Door
Raise
Lower
on some models).
7
Installation
To adjust the door stop:
Door stop is adjustable between 85 to 145 degrees.
NOTE
View shown is looking up at the bottom of the refrigerator
door.
Adjustable Door Stop
1 Open door to provide access to screw.
2 Loosen screw.
3 Adjust door to desired location.
5 Re-tighten screw.
Re-tighten Screw
6 Ensure door stops in desired location before resuming
normal use.
To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge
(select models):
1 Remove all food items from door bins on door being
adjusted.
2 Open doors to 90 degrees.
Adjusting Door
4 Rotate door stop until it makes contact with the lower
hinge.
Open
Door
90
Degrees
Bottom of Door
NOTE
Adjustable hinge should only be used after doors have
been leveled with rollers.
8
Installation
3 Lift the door while adjusting the washer. To raise the
door, rotate washer clockwise (when viewed from
the bottom). To lower door, rotate washer counterclockwise (when viewed from the bottom).
Door
Lower
Door
Hinge
Washer
Raising/Lowering Door
Raise
Door
To adjust the fl ipper mullion:
1
Loosen the screw located on the fl ipper mullion hinge.
Adjusting Flipper Mullion Screw
2 Adjust fl ipper mullion height. For proper connection
with the fl ipper mullion guide, there should be a
separation about the thickness of a coin (0.060 inches,
or 1.5 mm) between the guide and fl ipper mullion.
3 Re-tighten screw.
Adjusting Flipper Mullion Height
9
Removing the Doors
Getting through narrow spaces
If your refrigerator will not fi t through an entrance area,
before installing the door handles, you can remove the
doors. Check fi rst by measuring the entrance.
To prepare for removing the doors:
1 Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged
from the wall outlet.
2 Open the freezer drawer and remove the toe grille
(see “Installation” section).
3 Remove any food from the door shelves and close the
doors.
To remove the top hinge covers:
1 Remove the two screws from each cover over the top
door hinges.
2 Lift inside edge of hinge cover and tilt back.
2 Disconnect the harness by grasping both sides of the
connector fi rmly, depress the latch, and pull apart.
Remove the two screws from the top hinge. Lift the
door off of the bottom hinge and set it aside.
3 Unscrew the three lower hinge screws and hinge if
necessary.
To reinstall the right door, reverse the above steps.
Lower Hinge Removal
NOTE
DO NOT remove the ground screw from hinge.
To remove the refrigerator doors:
1 Trace lightly around the door’s top hinges with a
pencil. This makes reinstallation easier.
Once both doors are in place, ensure they are aligned with
each other and level (please see the “Installation” section for
more details), and replace the top hinge cover.
CAUTION
Be sure doors are set aside in a secure position
where they cannot fall and cause personal injury, or
damage to the doors or handles.
Removing Freezer Drawer
1 Open freezer drawer.
2 Remove drawer screws on right and left sides (two
screws on each side).
Remove Hex
Head drawer
Screw
DO NOT REMOVE
OTHER SCREWS
Remove Hex
Head drawer
Screw
3 Lift drawer up and out to remove.
Remove Hex
Head drawer
Screw
Remove Hex
Head drawer
Screw
10
Loading...