Viking VEWD163T Installation Manual

Viking Range Corporation

111 Front Street

Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA

[phone]

For more product information,

call 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641) or

visit the Viking web site

vikingrange.com

F1615N EN

(022608J)

Built-In Electric Warming Drawers

(Indoor and Outdoor Models)

VIKING

Viking Installation Guide

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CABINET CUTOUT

Cavity Assy.

Identification
Label
Location

Drawer
Assy.

Mounting Screws
(4) - #8 x 3/4”

A

Cabinet

9 1/4”
(23.5 cm)

23 1/2”
(59.7 cm)

INDOOR MODELS (VEWD, DEWD)

Model VEWD173 VEWD103 VEWD163

DEWD171 DEWD101

A 25 1/4” 28 1/4” 34”

(64.1 cm) (71.8 cm) (86.4 cm)

OUTDOOR MODELS

Cabinet

Cavity Assy.

Drawer
Assy.

Model VEWD173T VEWD103T VEWD163T

A 25 1/4” 28 1/4” 34”

(64.1 cm) (71.8 cm) (86.4 cm)

23 1/2”
(59.7 cm)

9 1/4”
(23.5 cm)

A

2” (5.1 cm)

min.

Seal all around opening
with silicon caulk that is
provided.

Identification
Label
Location

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW

•Before beginning, please read these instructions completely
and carefully.

•Do not remove permanently affixed labels, warnings, or
plates from the product. This may void the warranty.

•Please observe all local ordinances. If local codes are
applicable, wire in accordance with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition.

•WARNING - To reduce the risk of electric shock and fire,
do not use a flexible power-supply cord with this
appliance.

•WARNING - FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATION, INSTALLER
MUST INSTALL A GROUND FAULT INTERRUPT.

•The installer should leave these instructions with the
consumer who should retain for local inspector’s use and
for future reference.

Make sure that incoming voltage is the same as
unit rating. An electric rating plate specifying
voltage, hertz, wattage, amps, and phase is
attached to the product. Wiring the warming
drawer with more voltage than it is rated for may
cause severe damage to the thermostat,
element, and other components. Wiring the
warming drawer with less voltage than it is rated
for may cause significant decrease in
performance. To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons, installation work and
electrical wiring must be done by qualified
people in accordance with all applicable codes
and standards, including fire-rated conditions.

GENERAL INFORMATION

•When installing this unit directly below other units, only

install with Viking built-in products

•Remove warming drawer carefully from carton. Remove all

loose packaging and accessories.

•It is the responsibility of the installer to comply with local
codes. If no local codes are applicable, wire in accordance
with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest
edition.

•This appliance is not fused. Protect with a proper sized fuse
or circuit breaker and a GFI for outdoor models.

•Line disconnect switch, circuit breaker, GFI (for outdoor
models) or plug/receptacle of power cord connection
should be readily accessible to the operator.

•Ground unit per applicable electrical codes.

•Any installation not matching the specifications discussed in
these instructions will void the manufacturer’s warranty.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION - USE COPPER

CONDUCTORS ONLY.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal,

permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding

conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and

connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead

on the appliance.

With the appliance positioned in front of the cabinet
opening, connect wire leads extending from the power
supply to the terminal block of the unit. Make sure the
colored wires of the terminal block are connected to the
corresponding colored wires extending from the power
supply.

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BASIC SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL VEWD173 VEWD103 VEWD163

VEWD173T VEWD103T VEWD163T
DEWD171 DEWD101
DFWD171 DFWD101

Interior width 17 1/4 (43.8 cm) 20 1/2” (52.1 cm) 25” (63.5 cm)

Interior height 6” (15.2 cm) 6” (15.2 cm) 6” (15.2 cm)

Interior depth 22 3/4” (27.8 cm) 22 3/4” (27.8 cm) 22 3/4” (27.8 cm)

Electrical Hard wire direct with separate 15 amp minimum 2-wire with

Requirements ground circuit; 120 VAC/50-60 Hz

Max. Amp Usage 425 watts 450 watts 550 watts

3.6 amps 3.8 amps 4.6 amps

Approx. shipping Wt. 80 lb. (36 kg) 90 lb. (40.5 kg) 110 lb. (49.5 kg)

WARNING!