Viking Installation Guide 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.
Table of Contents IMPORTANT–Please Read and Follow! Warnings & Important Information____________________________________________________________3 Professional Dimensions (36” Bottom-Mount & French Door Bottom-Mount) __________________________6 Specifications (36” Bottom-Mount & French Door Bottom-Mount) ________________________7 Dimensions (36” Side-By-Side & Side-By-Side with Dispenser) ____________________________8 Specifications (36” Side-By-Side & Side-By-Side with Dispenser) _________________________
IMPORTANT–Please Read and Follow! WARNING Your safety and the safety of others is very important. IMPORTANT–Please Read and Follow! WARNING WARNING Suffocation Hazard We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. Remove doors from your old refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
Dimensions Specifications (Professional Bottom-Mount) 36” Bottom-Mount 36” Professional Description 35 w/ sid (91-7/8 e p .1 ” an cm els ) ac ce sso ry 35 w/ sid (91-7/8 e p .1 ” an cm els ) ac ce ) (17 -1/8 8.1 ” mi cm) n. sso ry (18 -5/8 4.5 ” ma cm) x. 2 .0 (73 2 (61 4” .0 cm ) To front edge of side trim: 23-1/2” (59.7 cm) To front edge of top grille: 26-3/4” (67.9 cm) To front of handle endcap: 28-3/4” (73.0 cm) 70-1/2” (179.0 cm) Addition of top grilles: 72” (182.
Dimensions Specifications (Professional Side-By-Side) 36” Side-By-Side 36” Professional Description VCSF036D Addition of side panels: s so ry 36” Professional with Dispenser 70-1/2” (179.0 cm) min. to 71-1/4” (181.0 cm) max. Addition of top grilles: 71-7/8” (182.6 cm) min. to 72-5/8” (184.5 cm) max. Overall depth from rear To front edge of side trim: 23-1/2” (59.7 cm) To front edge of top grille: 26-3/4” (67.9 cm) To front of handle endcap: 28-3/4” (73.0 cm) 70-1/2” (179.
Dimensions Specifications (Designer Bottom-Mount) 36” Bottom-Mount 36” Designer Description 35 w/ sid (91-7/8 e p .1 ” an cm els ) ac ce Overall height sso ry 41 70 35 w/ sid (91-7/8 e p .1 ” an c m els ) ac ce ) 71 (18 -7/8 2.6 ” mi cm) n. t 72 o (18 5/8 4.5 ” ma cm) x. 4” -3/ ) 28 cm t 70 o (73 (18 -7/8 0.0 ” ma cm) x. .0 2 (61 4” .0 cm ) Cutout height sso ry 70 24” (61.
Dimensions Specifications (Designer Side-By-Side) 36” Side-By-Side 36” Designer Description 35 36” Designer with Dispenser ry 71 70 (18 -7/8 2.6 ” mi cm) n. t 72 o (18 5/8 4.5 ” ma cm) x. (17 -1/8 8.1 ” mi cm) n. ” 3/8 ) 28.1 cm (72 To front edge of side trim: 23-1/2” (59.7 cm) To front edge of top grille: 26-3/4” (67.9 cm) To front of handle endcap: 28-3/8” (72.1 cm) 70-1/2” (179.0 cm) Addition of top grilles: 72” (182.9 cm) Cutout width 36” (91.4 cm) Cutout depth 24” (61.
Water Line & Electrical Location Important Safety Instructions WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the refrigerator, follow basic precautions, including the following: 36” • Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. (91.4 cm) • Do not remove ground prong. • Do not use an adapter. 20” (50.8 cm) • Do not use an extension cord. • Disconnect power before servicing. 26” Recommended receptacle location (66.0 cm) 36” 14” (35.6 cm) (91.
Proper Disposal (of old refrigerator) WARNING Suffocation Hazard Remove doors from your old refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage. General Information Unpacking Unit • Do not install where the temperature falls below 55°F (13°C) or rises above 110°F (43°C). Malfunctions can occur at these temperatures. • Refrigerator is designed for indoor household application only. Your refrigerator was packed carefully for shipment. Remove and discard all packaging and tape.
General Information General Information Electrical Requirements Moving Unit • NEVER transport the refrigerator on its side. If an upright position is not possible, lay the refrigerator on its back. Allow refrigerator to sit upright for approximately 30 minutes before plugging it in to assure oil returns to the compressor. Plugging the refrigerator in immediately may cause damage to internal parts. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Door and Drawer Removal 5 Door Removal (Bottom-Mount) WARNING Some installations require door/drawer removal to transport the refrigerator to its final location. Make sure power cord is disconnected from power source. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing doors. Remove screws to remove center hinge. Retain screws for later use Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
Freezer Drawer Removal 4 3 1 Lift right side refrigerator door from center hinge pin. Remove door closure from center hinge pin on the right side. Retain for later use. Unscrew 5/16” hex head screws from right top hinge and remove hinge. Retain all screws for later use. 6 5 Disconnect wire harness on top of left side refrigerator door top hinge. Release two-pin connector by pressing junction point with a flat blade screwdriver or fingernail. Green ground wire remains attached to the hinge.
Door Removal (Side-By-Side) WARNING 5 6 Some installations require door/drawer removal to transport the refrigerator to its final location. Make sure power cord is disconnected from power source. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing doors. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. Remove top hinge covers by removing Phillips screws. 2 1 7 Open both doors 180°, or as wide as possible. Remove toe grille. Grasp firmly and pull outward to unclip.
Door Reinstallation (Bottom-Mount) 2 1 11 Install top hinge loosely with 5/16” hex head screws. Remove screws to remove right and left hinges. Retain all screws for later use. Install center hinge with Phillips screws. 3 4 Place hinge side of refrigerator door on center hinge pin. While holding refrigerator door upright, tighten down top hinge with 5/16” hex head drive. 6 5 Replace toe grille. Replace hinge cover.
Door Reinstallation (French Door Bottom-Mount) 1 2 Install center hinges with Phillips screws. Freezer Drawer Reinstallation (Bottom-Mount) Place hinge side of refrigerator doors on center hinge pins. 3 4 Install top hinges loosely with 5/16” hex head screws. 6 Reconnect two-pin connector. Insert the screws in the top of the drawer front into the slots in the drawer brackets. 4 Pull the drawer brackets toward you to position the screw in the bottom of the drawer front into the brackets.
Door Reinstallation (Side-By-Side) 1 2 Install hinges with Phillips screws. Open doors as wide as possible. Place hinge side of refrigerator doors on hinge pins. 3 While holding refrigerator doors upright, tighten down top hinges with 5/16” hex head driver. 5 Firmly push tube 5/8” into the connector. Use lines on the tube as a guide for full insertion. NOTE: If water line tube end is damaged, cut off 5/8” before reconnecting. If leaking occurs, reconnect the line.
5 Installation 6 Connect to Water Supply Materials Needed • 1/4” outer diameter flexible copper tubing • Shut-off valve (requires a 1/4” hole to be drilled into water supply line before valve attachment) • 2 adjustable wrenches • 1/4” hex nut driver NOTE: Use copper tubing only for installation. Plastic is less durable and can cause damage. Add 8 feet to tubing length needed to reach water supply for creation of service loop.
Leveling Leveling (Bottom-Mount & French Door Bottom-Mount) To protect property and refrigerator from damage, observe the following: • Protect vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material. • Do not use power tools when performing leveling procedure. To protect property and refrigerator from damage, observe the following: • Protect vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material. • Do not use power tools when performing leveling procedure.
5 3 6 Check that refrigerator is level from side to side. Check with level to verify 1/4” tilt to the back for proper door closure. Turn stabilizing legs clockwise until firmly against floor. 7 Complete the Installation 8 WARNING A A Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Turn adjustment screws “A” counter clockwise to allow the full weight of the refrigerator to rest on the stabilizing legs. Door Leveling Replace the toe grille.
Water Filter Installation (If Applicable) 1 Performance Checklist 2 2 1 Locate water filter compartment. The compartment is located in the upper right corner of the refrigerator. Push tab on compartment to release latch and pull downward. Unscrew and remove cover. 3 4 2 1 Installer’s information: h Plug-in unit and verify operation. Bottom-Mount Insert filter cartridge into filter housing. Rotate clockwise gently until filter stops. Close water filter door.
Service & Registration Only authorized replacement parts may be used in performing service on the appliance. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician. Record the following information indicated below. You will need it if service is ever required.
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