Use & Care Manual Viking Range, LLC 111 Front Street Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA (662) 455-1200 For product information call 1-888-(845-4641) or visit our web site at vikingrange.
Congratulations Warnings Congratulations and welcome to the elite world of Viking ownership. We hope you will enjoy and appreciate the care and attention we have put into every detail of your new, state-of-the-art wine cellar. 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 wine cellar’s care and operation. Your complete satisfaction is our ultimate goal.
Warnings Warnings WARNING During normal use of the wine cellar, the kick plate must be always installed for your own safety. WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect power or turn power disconnect switch to OFF position before removing top grille. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
Getting Started • Install and level the wine cellar on a floor that will hold its weight and in an area suitable for its size and use. • Do not install a wine cellar near a heat source, nor in a location where the surrounding temperature will fall below 60° F (16° C). • Do not allow your wine cellar to be exposed to the weather or outdoor elements. • Connect the wine cellar only to the appropriate kind of electrical outlet, with the correct power supply and grounding.
Getting Started Settings and Functions Features TriTemp™ Storage System 8 Your wine cellar has three independent temperature zones separated by gaskets and tempered glass shelves to seal the zones. This allows you to set the temperatures in your wine cellar to match your wine storage needs. Each zone has its own fan, allowing for true air circulation within the zone. One control, conveniently located at the top of the unit, allows you to precisely control the temperature in each zone separately.
Settings and Functions Before Using Your Wine Cellar High Temperature Alarm To obtain the best possible results from your wine cellar, it is important that you operate it properly. Your wine cellar has a high temperature alarm feature that will sound if temperatures within your wine cellar fluctuate outside of your set point by 5 degrees for an extended period of time.
Electronic Control Center UPPER ZONE LOWER TEMP LOWER LIGHTS HIGHER TEMP DISPLAY ALARM Three Independent Temperature Areas Electronic Control Center Electronic Control Center Alarm With the TriTemp™ Storage System, you can set the temperature in each of the three zones within a range of 43°F to 65°F (6°C to 18°C). The unit is factory set at 43°F (6°C) in the top two zones and 55°F (13°C) in the bottom zone. Select the zone you wish to adjust by pressing the "ZONE" key.
Wine Storage System Shelf Removal CAUTION To store magnum or oversized bottles, the shelf directly above must be removed. Failure to do so could result in bottle breakage. See “Shelf Removal” section for proper shelf removal. CAUTION Remove wine bottles from shelves before removing shelves. Failure to do so could result in bottle breakage. To remove a wine shelf: Versatile Shelving System Your wine cellar's shelving system makes it easy to store standard, magnum and half-size bottles easily.
Convertible Display Shelves Changing Light Tube Your wine cellar has two convertible display shelves - one in each of the top two compartments. To use the display shelf, first remove any wine bottles stored on the shelf. Next, remove the wine shelf directly above (see Shelf Removal section). Lift the shelf up, rotate the shelf support up and lock shelf into place with legs (see illustration below).
Changing Light Tube (middle zone) To change the light tube, first remove the center grille assembly and turn the power ON/OFF switch to the OFF position (see the Before Using Your Wine Cellar section). Home Security System Connection The wine cellar may be connected to your home security system to protect your wine while away from home. Contact a qualified technician or your home security system representative and refer to the wine cellar installation instructions.
Wine Storage Guidelines Cleaning and Maintenance Wines that are stored for a long period of time should be stored at a stable temperature in a dark, vibration free environment. Wines stored for a short term (six months) can be stored at 55°F (13°C), or they can be stored at temperatures optimal for serving.
Troubleshooting Service Information Performance problems often result from little things that can be fixed without tools. Listed in the chart below are some of the most common problems consumers run into with their wine cellar. Please read through the troubleshooting chart and "Service Information" on the next page before calling for service on your wine cellar.
Warranty BUILT-IN WINE CELLAR WARRANTY THREE YEAR FULL WARRANTY Built-in wine cellars and all of their component parts, except as detailed below*†, are warranted to be free from defective materials or workmanship in normal residential use for a period of three (3) years from the date of original retail purchase or closing date for new construction, whichever period is longer.
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