Viking Designer DDFB304 Installation Manual page 4

I I N N S S T T A A L L L L A A T T I I O O N N
Your refrigerator was packed carefully for shipment. Remove and discard all packaging and tape. Do not remove the
model/serial number label.
L L o o c c a a t t i i o o n n
•Do not install refrigerator near oven, radiator or other heat source. If not possible, shield refrigerator with cabinet
material.
•Do not install where the temperature falls below 55
these temperatures.
•Refrigerator is designed for indoor household application only.
M M e e a a s s u u r r i i n n g g t t h h e e O O p p e e n n i i n n g g
When installing your refrigerator, measure carefully. Allow 1/2" (1.3 cm) space at top and 1/2" (1.3 cm) behind the
machine compartment cover (located in the rear) for proper air circulation. Sub-flooring or floor coverings (i.e. carpet,
tile, wood floors, rugs) may make your opening smaller than anticipated. Some clearance may be gained by using the
leveling procedure under "LEVELING".
T T r r a a n n s s p p o o r r t t i i n n g g Y Y o o u u r r R R e e f f r r i i g g e e r r a a t t o o r r
•N N E E V V E E R R transport refrigerator on its side. If an upright position is not possible, lay refrigerator on its back. Allow
refrigerator to sit upright for approximately 30 minutes before plugging it in to assure oil returns to the compressor.
Plugging the refrigerator in immediately may cause damage to internal parts.
•Use an appliance dolly when moving refrigerator. A A L L W W A A Y Y S S truck refrigerator from its side or back - N N E E V V E E R R from its
front.
•Protect outside finish of refrigerator during transport by wrapping cabinet in blankets or inserting padding between
the refrigerator and dolly.
•Secure refrigerator to dolly firmly with straps or bungee cords. Thread straps through handles when possible. Do not
overtighten. Overtightening restraints may dent or damage outside finish.
D D o o o o r r a a n n d d D D r r a a w w e e r r R R e e m m o o v v a a l l
Some installations require door/drawer removal to transport the refrigerator to its final location.
DANGER
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or
death, observe the following:
•Disconnect power to refrigerator before removing doors or drawer.
Connect power only after replacing doors or drawer.
•Green ground wire must be attached to top hinge while performing
door removal and replacement.
•Tape decorative panels (select models) securely into place before
removing door handles.
B B o o t t t t o o m m M M o o u u n n t t D D o o o o r r R R e e m m o o v v a a l l
1. Unplug power cord from power source.
2. Remove toe grille.
3. Remove top hinge cover from refrigerator door by removing
Phillips screw and retain screw and cover for later use.
4. Unscrew 5/16" hex head screws from top hinge to remove hinge
and retain all screws for later use.
5. Lift refrigerator door from center hinge pin.
6. Remove plastic sleeve, if present.
7. See page 6 for drawer removal instructions
o F (13 o C) or rises above 110
To avoid damage to walls and flooring observe
the following:
•Protect vinyl or other flooring with cardboard,
rugs or other protective material, prior to
moving refrigerator.
•D D o o N N o o t t adjust refrigerator to be any shorter
than 68 1/2" tall (minus hinge and cap). Doing
so may damage underside components.
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o F (43 o C). Malfunction may occur at
CAUTION