Installation Guide Viking Range, LLC 111 Front Street Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA (662) 455-1200 For product information, Custom Panel call 1-888-(845-4641) or visit the Viking Web site at vikingrange.com Built-in Bottom-Freezer and Side-By-Side Refrigerator/Freezer F21253 EN (08013)
Table of Contents IMPORTANT — Please Read and Follow Warnings & Important Information ____________________________________________________________________3 • Make sure that incoming voltage is the same as Your safety and the safety of others is Bottom-Freezer unit rating. An electric rating plate specifying Dimensions and Specifications (36”) __________________________________________________________6 very important.
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HAZARD • Viking Range, LLC will NOT warranty any problems resulting from GFI outlets which are not installed properly or do not meet the requirements below. If the use of a GFI is required , it should be: •...
Dimensions Specifications (Side-By-Side) (Side-By-Side) 48” Side-By-Side 42” Side-By-Side Description FDSB FDSB “D” Overall width 42” (106.7 cm) Overall height (from bottom) 82-3/4” (210.2 cm) min. to 84-1/16” (213.5 cm) max. Overall depth (from rear) To front edge of side trim: 23-13/16” (60.5 cm) To front of top grille: 24-3/4”...
Cabinet Information Cabinet Information Custom panel models, (with 3/4” [1.9 cm], thick panels and custom handles locally supplied), Custom panel models can be installed in standard 24” (61.0 cm) deep openings. However, fit flush in 25” (63.5 cm) deep (countertop depth) cabinet openings with no protrusion into the door faces and top ventilation grille will protrude 3/4”...
Custom Side Panel Dimensions Custom Panel General Information Custom finishing options • Panel thickness must not exceed 1” (2.5 cm) • All installations must allow for the refrigerator on hinge side. Thicker panels will interfere with 1” and freezer door to open a minimum of 90˚. door swing and clearance.
Ice and Water Dispenser Bezel Removal Custom Door Panel Installation (if required cont.) (Refrigerator or Freezer) Remove 2 additional screws under Remove handle side cabinet screws Remove all screws from handle side door trim. Remove mounting support. and trim with a phillips screwdriver. Remove two screws from top and bottom door trim.
Custom Door Panel Installation Custom Freezer Door Panel Installation (Refrigerator or Freezer cont.) (Bottom-Freezer Only cont.) Slide custom wood panel to the hinge side, ensuring Reinstall handle side door trim Open freezer door. Remove door trim screws Remove bracket. “Z” bracket engages the door bracket. and door trim screws.
Ice and Water Dispenser Bezel Installation Ice and Water Dispenser Bezel Installation (if required) (if required cont.) Install custom wood panels per product’s Locate opening in door and position bezel. Adjust and reposition bezel Replace spill tray in lower part of bezel. installation instructions.
Bottom-Freezer Custom Panel Hinge Cutout Custom Grille Installation (if required) (cont.) 5 / 8 ” ( 1 . 6 3 ” ( 7 . 6 For a left hinge door, cut 5/8” x 3” in lower left corner. Measure and cut 2-1/16” diagonal in Pull air grille assembly forward.
• Remove anything attached to rear or side walls appliance is properly grounded. DO NOT Use only 1/4” (6 mm) copper tubing for water • The installation of Viking units with a reverse that can obstruct unit installation. have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit.
Installation General Information • Most of the unit’s weight is at the top. Extra Tip Over Hazard care is needed when moving the unit to Appliance is top heavy and tips easily when not prevent tipping. completely installed. Keep doors closed until appliance is completely installed and secured per •...
Hinge Adjustment Installation (cont.) Front of unit Carefully move unit until semi flush with cabinet Remove four side screws and remove unit top. Loosen the four hinge screws. Adjust door. Place unit within 3” of being flush with cabinets. (depending on unit). Retighten four hinge screws.
Hinge Adjustment Door Stop Adjustment (cont.) (Side-by-Side) 120˚ 110˚ Screw Wall 90˚ 2 x 4 Refrigerator Attach positive secure self-tapping bolts Open refrigerator door so door stop and Remove shoulder screw and place in 90˚ Lift unit off rollers to desired height shoulder screw are accessible.
Water Filter Installation (Side-by-Side with Dispenser) Water Filter System Specification and Performance Data Sheet This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 42/53 for reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration of less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as specified in NSF/ANSI 42/53.* (100% safety factors built- in for unmetered usage for health claims only.) NSF Specified...
Final Installation Performance Checklist Replace top air grille. Using an 8” magnetic nut driver, replace the two 1/4” screws. Replace the center grille louver. Open door. The display should flash. □ Verify cabinet size. □ Align/square door(s). □ Verify drain pan is properly installed and □...
FAST COOL POWER SAB SHOW HIGH TEMP authorized service agency, or if you continue to have service problems, contact Viking Range, LLC at 1-888-(845-4641), or write to: 1. Press “Activate Controls” pad. VIKING RANGE, LLC 2. Verify unit is not in Sabbath Mode.