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Viking VCBF136 Service Manual

Freestanding bottom-mount and french door bottom-mount refrigerator
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SMR-0013
October, 2011

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  • Page 1: French Door

    Freestanding Bottom-Mount and co er e er French Door ec c , b t ot te to t e o o Bottom-Mount VCBF136 VCFF136 Refrigerator DDFF136 SMR-0013 October, 2011...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    232 Water Filter Days In Use ........23 241 Software Revision Main Control ......23 242 Software Revision Display Board ...... 23 SERVICE DIAGNOSTICS AND PROCEDURES Parts Location–Control Board and Main Control Board ..........24 Component Testing Control Boards ......25 © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 3: Important Information

    “DANGER”, “WARNING” or “CAUTION”. These words mean: CAUTION DANGER VIKING will not be responsible for any injury Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe or property damage from improper service personal injury or death. procedures. If performing service on your...

  • Page 4: General Information

    - 3 / ( 6 7 ( 6 7 ( 6 7 4 ” 4 ” 4 ” - 3 / - 3 / - 3 / ( 7 3 ( 7 3 ( 7 3 © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 5: Warnings

    Failure to follow these instructions can result in wall receptacle. DO NOT use an extension cord. death, fire, or electrical shock. WARNING BURN HAZARD DO NOT touch condenser coils near defrost pan. Doing so can result in burns. © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 6: Model - Serial Number Matrix

    REFRIGERATOR ASSEMBLED IN USA 1665 TYPE BMA200 5.00 oz R134a VCBF136LSS3 148 g de R134a MOD# 115VAC/60Hz KO2404122 7.90 A SER# CODE ENERGY VERIFIED PERFORMANCE EEV109900 MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCE TOP-1/4 INCH ESPACE DE DEGAGEMENT REQUIS-1/4 © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 7: Operation

    If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, the refrigerator or freezer, fi rst check the air your food may spoil. vents to be sure they are not blocked before adjusting the controls. © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 8: Adjusting Controls

    flash and the temperatures will alternate until the temperatures have stabilized. To turn off High Temp Alarm, press and hold the “HIGH TEMP ALARM” pad for three seconds. The indicator light will go off. © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 9: User Settings

    The MeatSavor™ drawer is a full-width drawer with adjustable temperature control. This drawer can be used for large party trays, deli items, beverages or miscellaneous items. There is a divider to organize the drawer into sections if desired. © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 10: Ice Maker And Ice Storage Bin

    DO NOT use anything sharp to break up the ice in the bin. This can cause damage to the ice bin and dispenser mechanism. DO NOT store anything on top of the ice maker or in the ice storage bin. © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 11: Water Filtration System

    Wipe Replacement water filters are available through up spills immediately. your local Viking Range Dealer. You may also order filters by calling 1-888-845-4641 or online at IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both vikingrange.com...

  • Page 12: Diagnostics

    These three numbers are the current programming code for this unit. The example below shows code 010. 0 1 0. Press Note: There is a decimal to the right of the last number. This will be explained later. © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...
  • Page 13 9. Press the freezer temperature “UP” keypad to select the next digit. Using either the refrigerator temperature UP or DOWN keypads, change the second digit. Repeat this process for the third digit. Press Press either button to scroll through the numbers until the proper number © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...
  • Page 14 Programming Mode is exited by pressing any key. If the new code is incorrect, this process should be repeated. Note: The Programming Mode can be exited at any time by pressing “DOOR ALARM” key for three seconds or will exit if unattended for four minutes. © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 15: Defrost Operation

    Hold Press and Hold 3. While still holding the refrigerator temperature “DOWN” keypad, release the door alarm keypad and wait three seconds. Release Hold 4. When entered successfully, Fd will be displayed in freezer display. © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 16: Entering Forced Defrost Mode

    5. Press the refrigerator temperature “DOWN” keypad again. Sh appears in right display. Press 6. Press refrigerator temperature “DOWN” keypad again to force defrost . Press 7. Fd and Sh will fl ash in display indicating unit is in defrost. © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 17: Entering Service Test Mode

    5. Entry is confirmed by pressing the refrigerator temperature “UP” keypad. Freezer temperature screen will display 101. Refrigerator screen will display OFF. Press 1 0 1 O F F 7. To exit Service Test Mode, open and close refrigerator door(s) or hold door alarm for 3 seconds. © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 18: Service Tests

    Press either button to toggle Press either button to cycle through test cycles freezer fan OFF, High or Low speed Note: Display will show 11.0-14.0 volts for HIGH and 7.75-8.25 volts for LOW. When off 0.0 will be displayed. © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 19: Damper Operation

    This test will check the temperature from the freezer thermistor. You will see the actual temperature, OP for open thermistor, or SH for shorted thermistor. 1 4 2 Press either button to toggle Actual temperature in freezer through test cycles compartment, OP or SH © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 20: Machine Compartment Thermistor

    Display shows the state of the internal dispenser (ON or OFF). 1 7 4 O F F Press either button to toggle Press either button to cycle through test cycles Internal Dispenser ON or OFF © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 21: Keypad Operation

    OFF cycle. When set to ON, the heater will operate 100% of the time. 2 0 1 O F F Press either button to toggle Press either button to cycle through test cycles mullion heater On (100%) or OFF (compressor off) © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 22: Default Defrost Operation

    (CAUTION: this will reset all adjustments made prior to this test) Press the refrigerator temperature “UP” keypad to toggle reset to factory default settings dEF. 2 2 1 Press either button to toggle Press either button to reset through test cycles to factory default (dEF) © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 23: Water Filter Usage

    242 Software Revision Display Board The display shows the software revision of the display board. 2 4 2 Press either button to toggle through test cycles Note: Test Mode 301 and above are reserved for engineering use only. © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 24: Service Diagnostics And Procedures

    Service Diagnostics and Procedures Parts Location–Control Board and Main Control Board (J2) (J1) Connector Connector (CN6) (CN8) Connector Connector (CN1) (CN2) Connector Connector (P1) Connector (CH3) Connector (CN4B) Connector © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 25: Component Testing Control Boards

    CN 8-1 Mullion Heater CN 8-2 +14 VDC Display PC Board CN 4B-1 +14VDC Wide Display PC Board CN 4B-2 – Dig Ground PC Board CN 4B-3 – Compound Ground and Base Pan Ground – © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 26: Main Control Board Wiring Connections

    Evaporator Fan, and Defrost Heater CN4B-1 +14 VDC Display PCB Red/Black CN2-3 Neutral Ice Maker and CN4B-2 Neutral Display PCB Yellow/Black Solenoid CN4B-3 Ground Display PCB Black/Green CN2-2 Neutral Water Valve Yellow CN2-1 Damper Motor NC Blue/Red © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 27: Parts Location-Refrigerator

    Service Diagnostics and Procedures Parts Location–Refrigerator Light Switch Water Filter Control Panel Damper Light Assembly Fresh Food Themistor Water Dispenser Water Tank Meat/Vegetable Temperature Control © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 28: Refrigerator Light Bulb

    Screw 2. Replace light bulb. 4. Disconnect wiring. 3. Reverse procedure to reinstall cover 5. Replace or repair as necessary. 6. Reverse procedure to reinstall. © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 29: Control Board

    3. Insert a screwdriver blade into the slots to release the control board housing. Ribbon Slot 6. Replace or repair as necessary. Screwdriver 7. Reverse procedure to reinstall. Blade 4. Drop down the control board housing and disconnect the wiring. © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 30: Refrigerator Temperature Sensor

    Sensor 3. Rotate right tray guide to disengage clip, then 4. Replace or repair as necessary. remove temperature control and right tray guide. 5. Reverse procedure to reinstall. Clip 4. Repair or replace as necessary. © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 31: Refrigerator Light Switch

    3. Disconnect tank and water lines 3. Pull switch into refrigerator compartment and disconnect wiring. Water Line 4. Repair or replace switch. 4. Remove water tank. 5. Reverse procedure to reinstall. 5. Reverse procedure to reinstall. © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 32: Water Dispenser

    Water Dispenser Water Line Screwdriver Blade 4. Replace or repair as necessary. 5. Reverse procedure to reinstall. 2. Remove hex head screw to release dispenser from cabinet. Screw © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 33: Refrigerator Damper

    1. Open door(s), depress filter cover release, and lower filter cover. 3. Remove screws holding housing to rear wall and remove housing. Water Filter Screw Filter Cover 2. Remove filter by turning counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect wiring and remove damper. Wiring Harness © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 34: Water Flow

    Service Diagnostics and Procedures–Disassembly Water Flow Filter Water Dispenser Water Tank Ice Maker Water Line Inlet Water Valve © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 35: Parts Location-Freezer

    Service Diagnostics and Procedures–Disassembly Parts Location–Freezer Light Assembly Light Switch Evaporator Fan Freezer Thermistor Ice Maker Rear Panel © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 36: Freezer Drawer Switch

    1. Remove freezer light bulb (see Freezer Light Bulb section above). 2. Insert a screwdriver blade into light housing to disengage tabs. Wiring Harness 4. Repair or replace switch. Screwdriver Blade 5. Reverse procedure to reinstall. © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 37: Freezer Drawer, Baskets And Glide Adapters

    1. Open freezer drawer fully. Wiring 2. Grasp center bracket on lower basket and lift straight up to remove. 4. Replace or repair as necessary. 5. Reverse procedure to reinstall. Bracket © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...
  • Page 38 Ice Maker Tray 6. Slide upper basket back in. Remove left and right upper basket glide adapter securing screws. 4. Pull door and drawer slides forward to remove. 4. Reverse procedure to reinstall. Screw Screw © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...
  • Page 39 9. Replace or repair as necessary. adapter securing screws. 10. Reverse procedure to reinstall. Screw Screw 8. Lift up release tabs on front upper glide adapters. Pulling forward, remove upper basket, upper and lower glide adapters. © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 40: Ice Maker

    As soon as the ice is loose enough to move, the ejector pushes the ice out of the mold during the second half of the first revolution. During the second revolution, the ejector pushes the ice into the bucket. © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...
  • Page 41 Thermostat connection or hollow ice cubes, flooding of ice container. L1 side of line Mineral content can cause lime build up in the mold, wicking of water over the mold and poor Water valve connection © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...
  • Page 42 Separate from Heater 16,100 Module Voltage Checks with Motor or Test Light Power to Ice maker Test Points Component Line Voltage 0 Volts T-Module Power ON Power OFF Power OFF Bimetal Open Closed Heater Motor Water Valve © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 43: Freezer Thermistor

    Glide Adapters section, pages 39-41). 5. Disconnect wiring. 2. Remove thermistor cover from evaporator cover. Evaporator Cover Wiring Thermistor Cover 3. Remove thermistor from thermistor cover. 6. Repair or replace thermistor. 7. Reverse procedure to reinstall. Thermistor © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 44: Evaporator Cover

    4. Remove securing screws, wiring harness and evaporator cover. Screw Wiring Harness Screw With the evaporator cover removed, the evaporator fan, the freezer thermistor, defrost heater, and defrost thermostat are accessible. 5. Reverse procedure to reinstall. © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 45: Defrost Heater

    Thermistor section, page 45). 3. Remove evaporator cover (see Evaporator Cover section, page 46). 4. Remove securing screws. Defrost Thermostat Wiring Evaporator Fan 5. Repair or replace fan. 6. Reverse procedure to reinstall. Screw Screw © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...
  • Page 46 5. Pull evaporator assembly forward to release 7. Release clips to remove heater. from rear wall connectors. Connector Connector Clip 6. Disconnect wiring on both ends of heater. 8. Repair or replace defrost heater. 9. Reverse procedure to reinstall. Wiring Wiring © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 47: Defrost Thermostat

    (see Freezer Drawer, Baskets, and Glide Adapters section, pages 39-41). 2. Remove evaporator cover (see Evaporator Cover section, page 46). 3. Disconnect wiring and unclip thermostat. Defrost Thermostat 4. Repair or replace defrost thermostat. 5. Reverse procedure to reinstall. © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 48: Parts Location-Rear

    Service Diagnostics and Procedures–Disassembly Parts Location–Rear Control Board Water Valve Condenser Fan Overload Relay © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 49: Main Control Board

    1. Remove securing screws and outer control control board. board cover. Screw Tabs 2. Lift off the clear control board cover. 4. Repair or replace main control board. 5. Reverse procedure to reinstall. Clear Cover © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 50: Overload Relay

    Step 4, page 53). Remove lower panel. 3. Remove metal clip, disconnect wiring and remove relay from bracket. Overload Relay Repair or replace condenser fan. Reverse procedure to reinstall. Bracket 4. Repair or replace overload relay. 5. Reverse procedure to reinstall. © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 51: Water Valve

    Relay section, Step 1, page 52). 2. Remove water valve retaining screw and slide dual tube sweep out of back cover. 3. Repair or replace water valve. Dual Tube Sweep Screw 4. Reverse procedure to reinstall. 3. Disconnect water lines. © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    Look for obstruction in valve Verify valve operation Clogged water valve Water valve Replace water valve Insufficient water to ice Restriction in supply line Remove restriction maker (with correct fill Water Valve Repair or replace water valve time) © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...
  • Page 53 Verify closure, replace if needed Dirty condenser Clean condenser coil Condenser fan Verify operation and no obstructions Control board Verify operation Defrost heater Verify operation Thermistor Verify operation Freezer too cold No continuity Determine discontinuity by tracing power © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...
  • Page 54 Replace ice maker working Won’t cycle test with Ice maker Refer to ice maker test procedures (page 51) power available Won’t eject ice with power Ice maker Refer to ice maker test procedures (page 51) available © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 55: Full Schematic

    Wiring and Schematics Full Schematic © 2010 Viking Preferred Service...

  • Page 56: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring and Schematics Wiring Diagram © 2011 Viking Preferred Service...

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