Care And Cleaning; Long Term Storage / Winterization; Stainless Steel Maintenance - Viking VRUO5240 Install / Use & Care Manual

WARNING
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Electrocution Hazard
• Never attempt to repair or perform maintenance on
the appliance until the main electrical power has been
disconnected. Turning the appliance control "OFF"
does not remove electrical power from the unit's wiring.
• Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Front Grille
Be sure that nothing obstructs the required air fl ow
openings in front of the cabinet. At least once or twice a
year, brush or vacuum lint and dirt from the front grille area
(see page 4).
CAUTION
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SHOCK HAZARD: Disconnect electrical power from the
appliance before cleaning with soap and water.
Cabinet
The stainless steel cabinet can be washed with either a
mild soap and water and thoroughly rinsed with clear water.
See "Stainless Steel Maintenance" on page 16.
Interior
Wash interior compartment with mild soap and water. Do
NOT use an abrasive cleaner, solvent, polish cleaner or
undiluted detergent.
Care of Appliance
1. Avoid leaning on the door, you may bend the door
hinges or tip the appliance.
2. Exercise caution when sweeping, vacuuming or
mopping near the front of the appliance. Damage to the
grille can occur.
3. Periodically clean the interior of the appliance as
needed.
In the Event of a Power Failure
If a power failure occurs, try to correct it as soon as
possible. Minimize the number of door openings while the
power is off so as not to adversely affect the appliance's
temperature.
Light assembly replacement
All models use LED lamps to illuminate the interior of the
appliance. This component is very reliable, but should one
fail, contact a qualifi ed service technician for replacement
of the LED.

CARE AND CLEANING

Outdoor Product Long-Term Storage / Winter-
ization:
1. Time to Winterize, when the daily low ambient
temperature is at or below 38°F (3.3°C).
Operation of the unit at ambient temperatures below the
recommended Winterization temperature will void your
warranty.
2. Turn unit off, (see page 10)
3. Remove all contents.
4. If necessary, move the unit so you can gain access to
the rear of the product.
5. Unplug the unit from the power outlet.
6. It is also recommended that the power to the outlet be
turned-off if the circuit is not required for other items
during the Winter season.
7. When cleaning unit pay particular attention to any
cracks and crevices that may have accumulated dirt
and debris.
8. Remove the front toe-grille, (see Figure 19), and use
a brush and vacuum to clean dirt and debris from
beneath the unit.
9. Thoroughly clean the toe-grille and re-install on the
unit. (See Figure 19).
10. Remove the rear access cover, (see Figure 20), and
use a brush and vacuum to clean dirt and debris from
the machine compartment.
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11. Thoroughly clean the rear access cover and re-install
on the unit.
12. Wipe down all interior surfaces with anti-bacterial
cleaner to be followed with clean rinse water to remove
any residual chemicals which could cause staining. Do
not use any abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.
13. Leave the door open and allow to completely dry out
before closing the door.
14. Thoroughly clean the door gasket with anti-bacterial
cleaner to be followed with clean rinse water to remove
any residual chemicals.
15. Thoroughly clean the exterior with a cleaner approved
for stainless steel. Do not use any abrasive cleaners or
scouring pads. See "Stainless Steel Maintenance" on
page 14.
16. Any mounting hardware / fasteners that are showing
signs of corrosion should be replaced.
17. Once the exterior has been thoroughly cleaned,
you may want to apply a coating of car wax to help
protect against spotting from moisture, dirt, and debris
that may accumulate on the surfaces during the
Winterization period.
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CAUTION
!
If the plastic defrost drain pan located under the
compressor contains water, use a sponge to
remove as much water as possible.