Viking DFUW1541CR Installation Instructions - Page 12

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when maintained properly and kept clean. Condenser The condenser underneath the cabinet does not require frequent cleaning; however, satisfactory cooling depends on adequate ventilation over this heat exchanger. It is recommended to annually clean the condenser by vacuuming and brushing. To access the condenser, the unit must be pulled out from the installation and the lower machine compartment access cover removed. WARNING Disconnect the power cord before removing the access cover. Be sure that nothing obstructs the required air flow openings in front of the cabinet. At least once or twice a year, brush or vacuum lint and dirt from the front grille area. Cabinet The cabinet can be washed with mild soap and water and thoroughly rinsed with clear water. NEVER use abrasive scouring powders. Interior Wash interior compartment with mild soap and water. DO NOT USE abrasive powder, solvent, polish cleaner or undiluted detergent. Stainless Steel Parts All stainless steel parts should be wiped regularly with hot soapy water. Use a liquid cleaner designed for stainless steel when soapy water will not do the job. DO NOT USE steel wool, abrasive cloths, cleansers, or powders. DO NOT permit citrus or tomato juice to remain on stainless steel surfaces, as citric acid will permanently discolor stainless steel. Brass Parts CAUTION: All brass parts are coated with an epoxy coating. DO NOT USE BRASS OR ABRASIVE CLEANERS ON THE BRASS PARTS. All brass parts should be wiped regularly with hot soapy water. When hot soapy water will not do the job, use every day non-abrasive household cleaners. Glass Door Use a glass cleaner or mild soap and water with a soft cloth to clean the glass door. DO NOT USE any abrasive powders. On full overlay models, use caution when cleaning near logo area. Painted Surfaces Wash with warm soapy water. DO NOT USE steel wool, abrasive cleansers, ammonia, acids or commercial oven cleaners which may damage the finish. Door Gasket The vinyl gasket may be cleaned with mild soap and water, a baking soda and water solution, or a mild scouring powder. 22 ENERGY SAVING TIPS The following suggestions will minimize the cost of operating your refrigeration appliance. 1. Do not install your appliance next to a hot appliance, (cooker, dishwasher, etc.), heating air duct or other heat sources. 2. Install product out of direct sunlight. 3. Assure the toe grille vents at front of unit beneath door are not obstructed. Keep toe grille vents clean to allow ventilation for the refrigeration system to expel heat. 4. Plug your appliance into a dedicated power circuit. (Not shared with other appliances.) 5. When initially loading your new product, or whenever large quantities of warm contents are placed within refrigerated storage compartment, minimize door openings for the next 12 hours to allow contents to pull down to compartment set- point temperature. 6. Maintaining a relatively full storage compartment will require less appliance run-time than an empty compartment. 7. Assure door closing is not obstructed by contents stored in your appliance. 8. Allow hot items to reach room temperature before placing in product. 9. Minimize door openings and duration of door openings. 10. Use the warmest temperature control set-point that meets your personal preference and provides the proper storage for your stored contents. 11. For wine storage products: a. When serving temperatures are not required, return the compartment(s) set-point to the ideal red and white wine long term storage temperature of 13°C/55°F. b. For Dual-Zone product with two (2) independent temperature controlled compartments, use the lower compartment for the coldest storage/serving temperature, (i.e. - red wines on top, white wines in lower). 12. Minimize use of display lighting option on glass door products, (light stays on with door closed). 13. When on vacation or away from home for extended periods, set the appliance to warmest acceptable temperature for the stored contents. 14. Set the control to the "OFF" position if cleaning the unit requires the door to be open for an extended period of time. 15. Annually clean condenser heat exchange coil located in machine compartment underneath unit, (see Cleaning and Maintenance section). TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Odor in cabinet Possible Cause Unit interior needs cleaning Noisy operation Unit vibrates Interior lighting not working Appliance will not run Unit not level Unit not level Weak floor LED light burned out No power at outlet Control panel tuned "OFF" Appliance runs too long Moisture collects inside of unit Power cord not plugged into power source House fuse blown Prolonged door openings Control panel set too cold Condenser needs cleaning Too many door openings Prolonged door openings Hot, humid weather increases condensation Moisture collects on outside Hot, humid weather increases surface of unit Control improperly set Interior too hot/too cold Control improperly set Faulty thermometer Solution Clean inside of unit Adjust leveling legs Adjust leveling legs Rebuild floor or move to a different location Replace LED light Test outlet with lamp Turn unit on with on/off pad on control panel Plug unit into power source Reset house fuse Reduce number and/or duration of openings Raise temperature of unit via control panel Clean condenser Reduce number of door openings Reduce number of door openings Move unit to cooler location As humidity decreases, moisture will disappear Move unit to cooler location Reset to slightly warmer temperature Reset control to desired temperature Recheck with second thermometer 23