Viking Range Corporation
111 Front Street
Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA (662)
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Viking Installation Guide
All Refrigerator/Freezer
Viking Range Corporation
111 Front Street
Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA (662)
For product information,
call
UL C UL
Viking Installation Guide
All Refrigerator/Freezer
Table of Contents
Warnings & Important Information _________________________________________________________ 4 Professional
Dimensions (30??? and 36???)________________________________________________________ 5 Specifications (30??? and 36???)______________________________________________________ 6 Cutout Dimensions (30???)_________________________________________________________ 7
Designer
Dimensions (30???and 36???) ________________________________________________________ 23 Specifications (30??? and 36???)______________________________________________________ 24 Cutout Dimensions (30???)_________________________________________________________ 25
General Information ________________________________________________________________ 41 Unpacking & Moving _______________________________________________________________ 43 Installation_________________________________________________________________________ 44 Hinge Adjustment __________________________________________________________________ 45 Kickplate Installation _______________________________________________________________ 47 Door Stop Adjustment ______________________________________________________________ 48 Final Installation ____________________________________________________________________ 48 Performance Checklist ______________________________________________________________ 50
???Make sure that incoming voltage is the same as unit rating. An electric rating plate specifying voltage, frequency, wattage, amperage, and phase 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
???The installer should leave these instructions with the consumer who should retain them for local inspector???s use and for future reference.
It is your responsibility to:
???Comply with installation specifications and dimensions
???Properly install unit
???Remove any moldings or decorative panels that prevent the unit from being serviced
???Make sure that you have these materials (not provided with your unit), which are necessary for proper installation:
???1/4??? (6 mm) copper tubing with shutoff valve
???6??? #8 x 3??? (7.6 cm) wood screws (longer screws may be required)
???1??? Saddle valve (do not use
???Assure that floor will support unit, door panels and contents (approximately 1200 pounds [540 kg])
???Provide a properly grounded electrical outlet
???Assure that location will permit appliance doors to open 90?? minimum
WARNI NG
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.
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word???DANGER??? or ???WARNING.???These words mean:
DA NG ER
You will be killed or seriously injured if you don???t follow instructions.
WARNING
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don???t follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
WARNING
TIP OVER HAZARD
Appliance is top heavy and tips easily when not completely 
installed. Keep doors closed until appliance is completely installed
and secured per installation instructions.
Use two or more people to move and install appliance. Failure to do so can result in death or serious injury.
Control Panels _____________________________________________________________________ 51 Service & Registration_______________________________________________________________ 52
Most of the unit???s weight is at the top. Extra care is needed when moving the unit to prevent tipping. Use cardboard shipping material or plywood under unit until it is installed in the operating position to protect floor surface.
4
Dimensions (Professional All Refrigerator/Freezer)
30??? Professional
Specifications (Professional All Refrigerator/Freezer)
30??? All Refrigerator/Freezer
36??? Professional
36??? All Refrigerator/Freezer
Cutout Dimensions (Professional All Refrigerator/Freezer)
30??? Professional
30??? Professional
See
9??? 
(22.9 cm)
Electric Outlet Location
6??? (15.2 cm)
9??? (22.9 cm)
Water Line Entry Area
Note: Shown for All Freezer Only
Two 2???x 4??? Mounting Boards 3??? (7.6 cm) x 3 1/2??? (8.9 cm)
Note: If unit is installed deeper than 24??? (61.0 cm), then shim behind the mounting boards by the difference.
Bottom of
Note: Top of unit must be placed firmly under
Cutout Dimensions (Professional All Refrigerator/Freezer)
36??? Professional
Water Line Entry Area
Note: Shown for All Freezer Only
Two 2???x 4??? Mounting Boards 3??? (7.6 cm) x 3 1/2??? (8.9 cm)
Note: If unit is installed deeper than 24??? (61.0 cm), then shim behind the mounting boards by the difference.
Bottom of
Note: Top of unit must be placed firmly under
Dimensions (Professional All Refrigerator/Freezer)
Dual 30??? Professional
Dimensions (Professional All Refrigerator/Freezer)
Dual 30??? and 36??? Professional
Dimensions (Professional All Refrigerator/Freezer)
Specifications (Professional All Refrigerator/Freezer)
Dual 36??? Professional
Dual All Refrigerator/Freezer
Cutout Dimensions (Professional All Refrigerator/Freezer)
Dual 30??? Professional
Dual 30??? Professional
Water Line Entry Area
Note: Cutout opening shown with All Freezer model on left. Reverse water line entry if All Freezer model is on right.
Two 2???x 4??? Mounting Boards Per Unit 3??? (7.6 cm) x 3 1/2??? (8.9 cm)
Note: If unit is installed deeper than 24??? (61.0 cm), then shim behind the
Bottom of
Note: Top of unit must be placed firmly under
Cutout Dimensions (Professional All Refrigerator/Freezer)
Dual 30??? and 36??? Professional
Dual 30??? and 36??? Professional
Water Line Entry Area
Note: Cutout opening shown with All Freezer model on left. Reverse water line entry if All Freezer model is on right.
Two 2???x 4??? Mounting Boards Per Unit 3??? (7.6 cm) x 3 1/2??? (8.9 cm)
Note: If unit is installed deeper than 24??? (61.0 cm), then shim behind the mounting boards by the difference.
Bottom of
Note: Top of unit must be placed firmly under
Note: Dimensions shown for 36??? AF/AR model on the left. Reverse mounting boards if units are installed on the right.
Cutout Dimensions (Professional All Refrigerator/Freezer)
See
Dual 36??? Professional
Dual 36??? Professional
Water Line Entry Area
Note: Cutout opening shown with All Freezer model on left.
Reverse water line entry if All Freezer model is on right.
Two 2???x 4??? Mounting Boards Per Unit 3??? (7.6 cm) x 3 1/2??? (8.9 cm)
Note: If unit is installed deeper than 24??? (61.0 cm), then shim behind the mounting boards by the difference.
Bottom of
Note: Top of unit must be placed firmly under
Cabinet Information (Professional)
Professional models fit
Cabinet Information (Professional)
Professional models fit
Top View
(0.8 cm)
Door
(6.4 cm) Offset
Top View
Wall
Door
(6.4 cm) Offset
Top View
Wall
Door
(6.4 cm) Offset
Dimensions (Designer All Refrigerator/Freezer)
30??? Designer
Specifications (Designer All Refrigerator/Freezer)
30??? All Refrigerator/Freezer
36??? Designer
9 cm) 
36??? All Refrigerator/Freezer
Cutout Dimensions (Designer All Refrigerator/Freezer)
30??? Designer
30??? Designer
Electric Outlet Location
(1 6???
9??? 
(22.9 cm)
5.2 cm)
9??? (22.9 cm)
Water Line Entry Area
Note: Shown for All Freezer Only
One 2???x 4??? Mounting Board
Note: If unit is installed deeper than 24??? (61.0 cm), then shim behind the mounting boards by the difference.
Bottom of
Note: Top of unit must be placed firmly under
Cutout Dimensions (Designer All Refrigerator/Freezer)
36??? Designer
See
9???
(22.9 cm)
Electric Outlet Location
6??? (15.2 cm)
9??? (22.9 cm)
36??? Designer
Note: Shown for All Freezer Only
One 2???x 4??? Mounting Board
Note: If unit is installed deeper than 24??? (61.0 cm), then shim behind the mounting boards by the difference.
Bottom of
Note: Top of unit must be placed firmly under
Dimensions (Designer All Refrigerator/Freezer)
Dual 30??? Designer
Dimensions (Designer All Refrigerator/Freezer)
Dual 30??? and 36??? Designer
Dimensions (Designer All Refrigerator/Freezer)
Dual 36??? Designer
Specifications (Designer All Refrigerator/Freezer)
Dual All Refrigerator/Freezer
Cutout Dimensions (Designer All Refrigerator/Freezer)
Dual 30??? Designer
Water Line Entry Area
Note: Cutout opening shown with All Freezer model on left.
Reverse water line entry if All Freezer model is on right.
Dual 30??? Designer
One 2???x 4??? Mounting Board Per Unit
Note: If unit is installed deeper than 24??? (61.0 cm), then shim behind the mounting boards by the difference.
Bottom of
Note: Top of unit must be placed firmly under
Cutout Dimensions (Designer All Refrigerator/Freezer)
Dual 30??? and 36??? Designer
Dual 30??? and 36??? Designer
Electric Outlet Location
Water Line Entry Area
Note: Cutout opening shown with All Freezer model on left. Reverse water line entry if All Freezer model is on right.
One 2???x 4??? Mounting Board Per Unit
Note: If unit is installed deeper than 24??? (61.0 cm), then shim behind the mounting boards by the difference.
Bottom of
Note: Top of unit must be placed firmly under
Note: Dimensions shown for 36??? AF/AR model on the left. Reverse mounting boards if units are installed on the right.
Cutout Dimensions (Designer All Refrigerator/Freezer)
Dual 36??? Designer
Water Line Entry Area
Note: Cutout opening shown with All Freezer model on left.
Reverse water line entry if All Freezer model is on right.
Dual 36??? Designer
One 2???x 4??? Mounting Board Per Unit
Note: If unit is installed deeper than 24??? (61.0 cm), then shim behind the mounting boards by the difference.
Bottom of
Note: Top of unit must be placed firmly under
Designer models fit flush in standard 24??? (61.0 cm) deep cabinet openings with no protrusion into the room except 2???(5.1 cm) curved handle depth.
Flush 
Top View
Wall
1???
(2.5 cm) If standard 25??? (63.5 cm) standard cabinet depth is used
25???3/4???
Door
Flush 
Designer models fit flush in standard 24??? (61.0 cm) deep cabinet openings with no protrusion into the room except 2???(5.1 cm) curved handle depth.
Top View
Overlapping cabinet doors
Flush 
Top View
Flush mount cabinet doors
Wall
(1.9 cm) Full End Panel
Cabinet
Door
Door
Flush 
General Information
General Information
Area Requirements
Verify the following:
???Unit can fit into residence and can be moved around corners and through doorways.
???Floors can support unit???s weight plus food weight (approximately 1200 pounds [540 kg] per unit).
???Rear wall is solid and is able to support two (2) horizontally mounted 2X4s (included) bolted to 2 wall studs. The 2X4 board bolt heads must be flush with 2X4 to prevent obstruction.
???Remove anything attached to rear or side walls that can obstruct unit installation.
???Cutout dimensions are accurate.
???Electrical outlet is in correct location.
???Water line is in correct location.
???Do not install a refrigeration unit near a heat source, nor in a location where the surrounding temperature will fall below 60?? F (16?? C).
Electrical Requirements
It is the customer???s responsibility to:
???contact a qualified electrical installer.
???assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70- latest edition or Canadian Electrical Code
ordinances. A 115 volt,
Do not use an extension cord.
If codes permit a separate grounding wire to be used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the grounding path is adequate.
DO NOT ground to a gas pipe. Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the appliance is properly grounded. DO NOT have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit.
The
Note: Additional mounting boards may be required if the unit does not touch the back wall of the enclosure. To prevent unit from tipping forward, it must be secured in place with a solid soffit or wood block.
WARNI NG
To avoid serious illness or death, do not use unit where water is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts. The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by this water treatment system are not necessarily in you water.
Water Supply Requirements
Use only 1/4??? (6 mm) copper tubing for water line. Do Not install copper tubing in area where temperatures drop below
35?? F (1.7?? C). Before attaching copper tubing to the unit, flush at least 2 quarts (1.9 L) of water through the copper tubing and into a bucket to remove any particles in the water line.
???Viking Range Corporation is not responsible for property damage due to improper installation or water connection.
???Connect 1/4??? (6mm) flexible copper tubing to household plumbing in compliance with local codes and ordinances.
???Length of copper tubing must reach from water supply connection to the unit connection with an additional length to facilitate moving the unit out of enclosure for cleaning or service. Tubing should be soft instead of rigid and ends should be free of burrs.
???Copper tubing route must be above 35?? F (1.7?? C) to prevent water line from freezing.
???Do not use plastic water lines from the household plumbing to the water inlet valve connection on the refrigeration unit.
???Do not use the
???If saddle valve is not used, place a separate
???The installation of Viking units with a reverse osmosis system is acceptable as long as the water pressure remains
within the allowable PSI as stated below.
It is important to note that with many reverse osmosis systems, the pressure starts off high, but then it decreases as the water level of the reverse osmosis storage area drops. This must be considered when checking the water pressure coming into the unit.
???Connect a vertical or horizontal 1/2??? (1.2 cm) to 1 1/4??? (3.2 cm) COLD water line near water area.
???Run water line through the floor, back, or side wall. Tubing should lay flat on floor underneath the unit. Clamp tubing to wall or floor.
???Water pressure must be greater than 20 psi and less than 120 psi on
General Information
Installation
1
2a
???Most of the unit???s weight is at the top. Extra care is needed when moving the unit to prevent tipping.
???Do Not remove protective film until unit is in operating position.
???All four leveling legs must contact the floor to support and stabilize the full weight.
???Do not drop unit.
???Remove exterior shipping materials prior to moving unit into home.
???Use two or more people to move and install unit. Failure to follow this instruction can result in back or other injury.
???To avoid personal injury, wear gloves when performing any installation procedure and wear eye protection when cutting metal straps.
TIP OVER HAZARD
Appliance is top heavy and tips easily when not completely installed. Keep doors closed until appliance is completely installed and secured per installation instructions. Use two or more people to move and install appliance. Failure to do so can result in death or serious injury.
Unpacking unit
1.Remove top and bottom strap.
2.Remove top cap.
3.Cut carton rear approximately 1/4???
(0.6 cm) to 1??? (2.5 cm) from right corner with a utility knife extended 1/4??? (0.6 cm).
4.Remove carton and exterior packaging. Save cardboard shipping material to protect floor surface when installing unit. Remove
Place unit in front of cutout.
2b
(Professional) Lift center grille louver up and pull out.
3
Moving Unit
(Designer) Pull the center grille louver up at an angle and pull out.
4
Remove grille assembly.
Using an 8??? magnetic nut driver, remove the two 1/4??? screws.
Hinge Adjustment
5
2
1
Remove four side screws and remove unit top.
7
1
2
Replace unit top. Replace four side screws.
6
Front of unit
2
Loosen the four hinge screws. Adjust door. Retighten four hinge screws.
8a
Attach one 2x4 to wall stud (refer to dimensions page for exact location).
8b
If needed, depending on cabinet and depth, attach second 2x4 to first 2x4.
Door Stop Adjustment
16
Screw Wall
2 x 4
Refrigerator
Attach positive secure
Kickplate Installation
18
1
17
Verify that drain pan is installed and aligned.
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Performance Checklist
h Verify cabinet size.
h Verify electrical supply and water supply (if applicable).
h Install
h Position unit in cutout, level at desired height, and secure unit.
h
h Connect water supply (if applicable).
???Verify icemaker fill tube is properly inserted.
???Verify icemaker bailarm is down.
???Verify dispenser operation (if applicable).
h Align/square door(s).
h Verify drain pan is properly installed and there are no leaks in water connection.
h Install kickplate.
h Remove internal packaging and labels and wipe unit down.
Installer???s information:
Installer???s Name:_____________________________
Installer???s Company:_________________________
Date: ________________________________________
Verify Operations
Service & Registration
Control Panels
All Refrigerator
Service & Parts
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
DOOR OPEN
All Freezer
DOOR OPEN
1.Press ???Display On??? or ???Activate Controls??? pad
2.Verify unit is not in Sabbath Mode
If in Sabbath Mode:
A.The Sabbath Mode will disable the interior lights, display (except 3 blue squares) and alarm. (See picture below for visual indication of Sabbath Mode)
DOOR OPEN
To exit the Sabbath Mode:
B.Press & Hold ???Display On??? or ???Activate Controls??? and then ???Display Off??? for 3 seconds. (The control will beep 3 times to alert the user the Sabbath Mode has been exited)
3.Verify unit is not in Showroom Mode
If in Showroom Mode:
A.The Showroom Mode will disable the refrigerator system but all other functions are normal. These include lights and control. (See picture below for visual indication of Showroom Mode)
DOOR OPEN
To exit Showroom Mode:
B.Press & Hold ???Display On??? or ???Activate Controls???; while holding, press and hold ???Higher Temp??? and ???Alarm Off??? together. (The control will beep 3 times to alert the user that Showroom Mode has been exited)
4.Press ???Max Frz??? & ???Display Off??? at the same time and hold until beeps (force start compressor).
5.All models need to be set at the 5th bar for Refrigerator & Freezer - factory setting.
the manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
Record the following information indicated below. Youwill need it if service is ever required. The serial number and model number for your appliance are located on the identification plate mounted behind the top light.
Model Number
_________________________________________
Serial Number
_________________________________________
Date of Purchase
_________________________________________
Date Installed
_________________________________________
Dealer's Name
_________________________________________
Address
_________________________________________