Viking VUBD140TRSS Use and Care Manual - Page 10

Cleaning & Maintenance 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 painted cabinet can be washed with mild soap and water and thoroughly rinsed with clear water. NEVER use abrasive scouring powders. Interior and Door Gaskets Wash interior compartment with mild soap and water. Mix 2 tablespoons baking soda with 1 quart warm water. Do not use an abrasive powder, solvent, polish cleaner or undiluted detergent. 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. Minimize use of display lighting option on glass door products, (light stays on with door closed). 12. When on vacation or away from home for extended periods, set the appliance to warmest acceptable temperature for the stored contents. 13. Set the control to the "OFF" position if cleaning the unit requires the door to be open for an extended period of time. 14. Annually clean condenser heat exchange coil located in machine compartment underneath unit, (see Cleaning and Maintenance section). 18 Troubleshooting PROBLEM WILD BEER Beer, when drawn, is all foam or too much foam and not enough liquid beer. CLOUDY BEER When beer in glass appears hazy, not clear FLAT BEER Foamy head disappears quickly; beer lacks usual, zestful, breweryfresh flavor FALSE HEAD Large soap-like bubbles, head dissolves very quickly UNPALATABLE BEER Off-taste POSSIBLE CAUSE AND/OR REMEDY Beer drawn improperly Creeping regulator Applied pressure is set too high Hot spots in line Use of non-insulated beer line Beer runs are too long for proper cooling Tapped into a warm keg Cooler malfunctioning Kinks, dents, twists or other obstructions in line Faucets in bad, dirty or worn condition Frozen or nearly frozen beer Old beer Beer that has been unrefrigerated for long periods of time Dirty glass Dirty faucet Unrefrigerated foods placed on top of cold keg Contaminated air source Dirty glasses Sluggish regulator Applied pressure is set too low CO2 is turned off at night Contaminated air source (associated with compressed air) Moisture in air system Beer too cold Loose tap or vent connections Applied pressure required does not correspond to beer temperature Small beer line into a large faucet shank Beer lines warmer than beer in keg Dry glasses Improper pour Dirty or old beer lines Dirty faucet Contaminated air source or unfiltered Unsanitary bar conditions 19