Viking Installation Guide Listed Freestanding Side-By-Side Refrigerator/Freezer Viking Range Corporation 111 Front Street Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA
GENERAL INFORMATION IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW Make sure that incoming voltage is the same as unit rating. An electric rating plate specifying voltage, frequency and wattage amperage is attached to the product. 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 construction.
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.” WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. DO NOT remove ground plug. DO NOT use an adapter. DO NOT use an extension cord.
INSTALLATION Your refrigerator was packed carefully for shipment. Remove and discard all packaging and tape. Do not remove the model/serial number label. Location •Do not install refrigerator near oven, radiator or other heat source. If not possible, shield refrigerator with cabinet material. •Do not install where the temperature falls below 55oF (13oC) or rises above 110oF (43oC). Malfunction may occur at these temperatures. •Refrigerator is designed for indoor household application only.
INSTALLATION 3. Close doors. 4. Remove top hinge covers by removing Phillips screws. 5. Unscrew 5/16” hex head screws from top hinges. (See figure 2.) Figure 2 6. For ice and water dispensing models only: Detach main wire connector harness. Do not remove screw connecting green ground wire. (See figure 3). Figure 3 To detach main wire harness, use a flat blade tool or fingernail to press junction point between two connectors to release. (See figure 4). Figure 4 7. Remove top hinges along with doors.
INSTALLATION Connecting the Water Supply CAUTION WARNING To reduce the risk of injury or death, follow basic precautions including the following: •Do not attempt installation if instructions are not understood or if they are beyond personal skill level. •Do not service ice maker. •Observe all local codes and ordinances. •Water damage due to an improper water connection may cause mold/mildew growth. Clean up spills or leakage immediately.
INSTALLATION Connecting the Water Supply 5. Slide brass nut over sleeve and screw nut into inlet port. Place adjustable wrench on nut “1” attached to plastic waterline and maintain position. Using second adjustable wrench, turn the lower nut “2” counterclockwise and fully tighten the upper nut in place. IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten. Cross threading may occur. See figure 5 Figure 5 Figure 6 1 2 6. Pull on tubing to confirm connection is secure.
INSTALLATION Leveling (con’t) 4. Using hex head driver, turn the front adjustment screws “A” clockwise to raise or counterclockwise to lower the front of the refrigerator. 5. Using the hex head driver, turn each of the adjustment screws “B” to raise or lower the rear of the refrigerator. 6. Using the carpenter’s level, make sure front of refrigerator is 1/4” or approximately 1/2 bubble higher than back of refrigerator and that the refrigerator is level from side to side. A B B A Figure 9 7.
OPERATING SOUNDS SOUND POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Clicking • Freezer control clicks when starting or stopping compressor. • Normal operation Air rushing or whirring • Freezer fan and condenser fan make this noise while operating. • Freezer fan slows to a stop while operating. • Normal operation • Normal operation Gurgling or boiling sound Thumping • Evaporator and heat exchanger refrigerant makes this noise when flowing. • Ice cubes from ice maker (select models) drop into ice bucket.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause What To Do Refrigerator has an odor Odor producing foods should be covered. The interior needs cleaning. Door gaskets are not sealing properly. Humidity levels are high. Controls require adjustment. Humidity levels are high or door has been opened frequently.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause What To Do Ice maker is not producing Ice maker arm is up ice. Water supply is not reaching water valve. Copper tubing has kinks Water pressure is too low Check freezer tempertaure Ice bin is not installed properly Improper water valve was installed. Water filter indicator light is red Refrigerator is leaking water Water filter needs to be replaced.
WIRING DIAGRAM FREESTANDING SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER (Dispenser Model) WARNING All electrical work must be performed by a qualified technician 12
WIRING DIAGRAM FREESTANDING SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER (Non-Dispenser Model) WARNING All electrical work must be performed by a qualified technician 13
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.
