Care And Cleaning; Long Term Storage / Winterization - Viking Range 5 Series Use & Care / Installation Manual

WARNING
!
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.
Care of Appliance
1. Avoid leaning on the drawer, you may bend the drawer
hinges or tip the appliance.
2. Exercise caution when sweeping, vacuuming or mop-
ping near the front of the appliance. Damage to the
grille can occur.
3. Periodically clean the interior of the appliance as
needed.
Front Grille
Be sure that nothing obstructs the required air fl ow open-
ings 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
!
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 13.
Interior
Wash interior compartment with mild soap and water. Do
NOT use an abrasive cleaner, solvent, polish cleaner or
undiluted detergent.
In the Event of a Power Failure
If a power failure occurs, try to correct it as soon as pos-
sible. Minimize the number of drawer openings while the
power is off so as not to adversely affect the appliance's
temperature.
Light assembly replacement
All models use an LED to illuminate the interior of the ap-
pliance. This component is very reliable, but should it 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 tempera-
ture is at or below 38°F (3.3°C).
Operation of the unit at ambient temperatures below the
recommended Winterization temperature will void your war-
ranty.
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 dur-
ing 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 14), 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 14).
10. Remove the rear access cover, (see Figure 15), 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 re-
sidual chemicals which could cause staining. Do not use
any abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.
13. Leave the drawers open and allow to completely dry out
before closing the drawers.
14. Thoroughly clean the drawer gaskets 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 13.
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 accumu-
late on the surfaces during the Winterization period.
18. Do not place a cover on the unit, as this can trap conden-
sation.
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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.