Viking F21168 manual Troubleshooting, Refrigerator Operation

Troubleshooting

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

DO NOT remove ground prong.

DO NOT use an adapter.

DO NOT use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

Refrigerator Operation

	Problem	Cause	Solution
	The refrigerator	Power cord unplugged?	Plug into a grounded
	will not operate		3-prong outlet.
		Is outlet working?	Plug in a lamp to see if the
			outlet is working.
		Household fuse blown or	Replace the fuse or reset
		circuit breaker tripped?	the circuit breaker. If the
			problem continues, call an
			electrician.
		Are controls on?	Make sure the refrigerator
			controls are on. See “Using
			the Controls”.
		New installation?	Allow 24 hours following
			installation for the
			refrigerator to cool
			completely.
			Note: Adjusting the
			temperature controls to
			coldest setting will not cool
			either compartment more
			quickly.
	The motor seems	Normal operation	Your new refrigerator may
	to run too much		run longer than your old one
Care			due to its high-efficiency
			compressor and fans. The
			refrigerator may run even
Product			longer if the room is warm, a
			large food load is added,
			doors are opened often, or
			if the doors have been left
			open.

Troubleshooting (cont.)

Refrigerator Operation

Problem	Cause	Solution
The refrigerator	Refrigerator noise has been	Buzzing—heard when the
seems noisy	reduced over the years.	water valve opens to fill the
	Due to this reduction, you	ice maker
	may hear intermittent	Pulsating—fans/compressor
	noises from your new	adjusting to optimize
	refrigerator that you did	performance
	not notice from your old	Hissing/Rattling—flow of
	model. Listed on the right	refrigerant, movement of
	are some normal sounds	water lines, or from items
	with explanations.	placed on top of the
		refrigerator
		Sizzling/Gurgling—water
		dripping on the heater
		during defrost cycle
		Popping—contraction/
		expansion of inside walls,
		especially during initial
		cool-down
		Water running—may be
		heard when water melts
		during the defrost cycle
		and runs into the drain pan
		Creaking/Cracking—occurs
		as ice is being ejected from
		the ice maker mold.
The doors	Door blocked open?	Move food packages away
will not close		from door.
completely	Bin or shelf in the way?	Push bin or shelf back in
		the correct position.

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Use nonflammable cleaner.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Problem	Cause	Solution	Product
The doors are	Gaskets dirty or sticky?	Clean gaskets and contact
difficult to open		surfaces with mild soap
		and warm water. Rinse and	Care
		dry with soft cloth.

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