Viking VCWB301R User manual

F20903 EN (013112)
Viking Use & Care Manual
Viking Range Corporation
111 Front Street
Greenwood Mississippi 38930 USA
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Built-In Full Height Wine Cellar

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Congratulations
Congratulations and welcome to the elite world of Viking ownership.
We hope you will enjoy and appreciate the care and attention we have
put into every detail of your new state-of-the-art wine cellar.
Your Viking appliance is designed to offer years of reliable service. This
Use and Care Guide will provide you with the information you need to
become familiar with your wine cellar’s care and operation.
Your complete satisfaction is our ultimate goal. If you have any
questions or comments about this product please contact the dealer
from whom you purchased it or contact Viking Range Corporation.
We appreciate your choice of a Viking wine cellar and hope that you
will again select our products for your other major appliance needs.
For more information about the complete and growing selection of
Viking products contact your dealer or visit us online at
vikingrange.com.
WARNING
To reduce the r sk of f re, electr c shock, or njury when us ng
your un t, follow these bas c precaut ons:
• Re d ll instructions before using the unit.
• Never llow children to oper te, pl y with, or cr wl inside the
unit.
• Never cle n unit p rts with fl mm ble fluids. The fumes c n
cre te fire h z rd or explosion.
• Alw ys turn the power on/off switch (loc ted behind the ir
grille on top right side) to the OFF position before ttempting
to ch nge light bulbs, cle n, or service the unit.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF
THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN
CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.
Warnings
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Plug into grounded 3-prong outlet.
If 2-prong w ll recept cle is encountered,
cont ct qu lified electrici n.
Do not remove ground prong.
Unit must be grounded t ll times.
Do not use n d pter.
Do not use n extension cord.
F ilure to follow these instructions c n result in de th, fire, or
electric l shock.
Your safety is important to us. This use and care manual
contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special
attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given.
This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire
electrical shock or other injuries.

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WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Disconnect power or turn power
disconnect switch to OFF position before
removing top grille. Failure to do so can
result in death or electrical shock.
WARNING
Burn Hazar
Do not touch con enser coils near
efrost pan.
Doing so can result in burns.
WARNING
During normal use of the wine cellar the kick plate must be
always installed for your own safety.
Warnings
WARNING
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are
still dangerous... even if they will sit for “just a few days.”
DANGER
Risk of Chil Entrapment
Before You Throw Away Your Ol Unit:
• Take off the doors.
• Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily
climb inside.
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Table of Contents
Getting Starte
Warnings __________________________________________ 33
Important Safety Instructions _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 66
Proper Disposal (of old product) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 77
Features _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 88
Pro uct Controls
Settings and Functions _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 99
Electronic Control Center _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1122
Operation
Wine Storage System _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1144
Shelf Removal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1155
Convertible Display Shelves _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1166
Changing Light Tube (top zone) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1177
Changing Light Tube (middle zone) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1188
Home Security System Connection _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1199
Door Stop Adjustment _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1199
Wine Storage Guidelines _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2200
Pro uct Care
Cleaning and Maintenance _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2211
Troubleshooting _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2222
Service Information _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2233
Warranty _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2244

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Important Safety Instructions
• Install and level the wine cellar on a floor that will hold its weight and
in an area suitable for its size and use.
• Do not install a wine cellar near a heat source nor in a location
where the surrounding temperature will fall below 60° F (16° C).
• Do not allow your wine cellar to be exposed to the weather or
outdoor elements.
• Connect the wine cellar only to the appropriate kind of electrical
outlet with the correct power supply and grounding. (Refer to the
Electrical Requirements section of the Installation Instructions.)
• Properly maintain the wine cellar.
• Be sure the wine cellar is not used by anyone unable to operate it
properly.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a
flammable propellant in this appliance.
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Proper Disposal (of old product)
DANGER
Risk of Chil Entrapment
Before You Throw Away Your Ol Refrigerator Unit:
• Take off the doors.
• Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily
climb inside.
IMPORTANT:
Now that you have a new wine cellar it is extremely important
that you dispose of your old appliance in a way that minimizes
the possibility that children will find it. There have been many
cases in years past of children crawling inside junked and
abandoned refigerators and becoming trapped or suffocated.
Contact your municipal waste disposal authority to find out
the best and safest way to dispose of your old product.
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Features
1. TriTemp™ Storage System
Condenser (150 bottle capacity)
2. Electronic Control Center
3. Convertible Display Shelves (2)
4. Extendable Shelves (13)
5. Energy Efficient/UV Resistant
Glass
6. Low Intensity Lighting
7. Black Interior
8. High Temperature Alarm (behind
grille)
9. Open Door Alarm (behind grille)
10.Home Security System
Connection (behind grille)
11.Door Stop Settings - 90° 110°
120°
12.Door Lock (on front of door)
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Product Controls
Settings and Functions
TriTemp™ Storage System
Your wine cellar has three independent temperature zones separated by
gaskets and tempered glass shelves to seal the zones. This allows you to
set the temperatures in your wine cellar to match your wine storage needs.
Each zone has its own fan allowing for true air circulation within the zone.
One control conveniently located at the top of the unit allows you to
precisely control the temperature in each zone separately.
Bottom Zone - The bottom zone is designed for longer term wine storage
with no lighting and raised wood facings to add further UV protection. This
is the perfect place to store your most delicate and precious wine.
150 Bottle Capacity
Your wine cellar will accommodate 150 bottles of wine on the 15 shelves.
Each shelf has a 10 bottle capacity.
Electronic Control Center
The electronic control center allows you to set and monitor the operations
of the wine cellar easily and accurately.
Versatile Shelving System
Your wine cellar's shelving system is designed for optimal wine storage.
This system includes two convertible display shelves that lay flat for normal
storage or convert to display shelves to beautifully display your wine. All
shelves are coated to absorb vibration and prevent unnecessary movement.
Shelves pull forward on roller bearing glides and remain level at full
extension allowing for easy loading and unloading and are fully removable
for easy cleaning. Shelves are designed to accommodate different bottles
sizes and shapes including standard bottle half-size bottles and magnums.
Shelves may need to be removed to store some bottles.
Energy Efficient an UV Resistant Glass Doors
Glass door units are energy efficient and UV resistant. The doors are
insulated and coated to protect against UV rays.
Low Intensity Lighting
The low intensity lighting system allows wines to be displayed without
compromising wine integrity. Lights can be set so that they stay on for
display purposes or to only come on when the door is opened.
Black Interior
The wine cellar's black interior not only provides a stylish backdrop for your
prized wines but absorbs harmful light and protects your wines.

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Settings and Functions
Product Controls
High Temperature Alarm
Your wine cellar has a high temperature alarm feature that will sound if
temperatures within your wine cellar fluctuate outside of your set point by 5
degrees for an extended period of time.
Open Door Alarm
The door alarm feature alerts you if you have left the wine cellar's door
open for more than 3 minutes.
Connection to Home Security System
For added peace of mind your wine cellar can be connected to your home
security system to alert you while away from home if the temperatures
within your wine cellar fluctuate outside of your set point by 5 degrees for
an extended period of time.
Door Stop Settings
For utmost flexibility the wine cellar door stop can easily be set to 90 110
or 120 degrees allowing it to be used in many different applications.
Door Lock
A keyed door lock comes standard with the wine cellar. The door lock
provides added protection for your wine collection.
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Before Using Your Wine Cellar
To obtain the best possible results from your wine cellar it is important that
you operate it properly.
Product Controls
Power
On/Off
Switch
Showroom
Switch
IMPORTANT:
Be sure the power on/off switch is in the ON position after cleaning the
wine cellar or changing the light tubes.
Power ON/OFF Switch
The power on/off switch is used to turn the power off to the wine cellar
when cleaning it or changing the light tubes. The wine cellar is shipped
with the power on/off switch in the on position. To turn the power off
remove the center grille assembly by grasping the three center louvers
lifting up and pulling outward. Press the power on/off switch to the “Off”
position. To turn the power back on press the power on/off switch to the
“On” position. Replace the center grille assembly by aligning the hooks in
the assembly with the slots in the brackets which are attached to the grille.
Push in over the hooks and slide grille assembly downward.
Showroom Switch
The showroom switch allows electronic controls and interior lights to
function independently of the refrigeration system. Your wine cellar is
shipped with the showroom switch in the “Off” position. To use the
showroom mode remove center grille assembly and turn the showroom
switch to the “On” position. Showroom mode will be engaged.

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Electronic Control Center
Product Controls
Product Controls
Electronic Control Center
With the TriTemp™ Storage System you can set the temperature in each of
the three zones within a range of 43°F to 65°F (6°C to 18°C). The unit is
factory set at 43° F (6°C) in the top two zones and 55°F (13°C) in the bottom
zone. Select the zone you wish to adjust by pressing the "ZONE" key. The
lighted bar on the control center will toggle between the upper middle
and lower zones. When the bar above the zone you wish to adjust is lit
press the lower temp or higher temp key to select the desired temperature.
The set temperature will flash on the control center. After 7 seconds the
temperature displayed will revert to the ACTUAL zone temperature and will
no longer flash. To again view the set temperature press the "ZONE" key.
Refer to the Wine Storage Guidelines section and the Suggested Serving
Temperatures section.
Lower Temp
The lower temp key allows you to decrease the temperature in the selected
zone in one degree increments.
Higher Temp
The higher temp key allows you to increase the temperature in the selected
zone by one degree increments.
Lights
The lights key allows you to turn the lighting on independent of the door
opening for displaying the contents of the upper and middle zones. To turn
the lights on press the button once. Lights should not be left on for
extended periods of time as long term light exposure will affect the quality
of your wine.
Display
The display key will turn the power to the display off. Press this button if
you do not wish for the control panel to be illuminated. To turn the display
on press the display key.
TriTemp™ Wine Storage
150 Bottle Capacity
Three Independent Temperature Areas
Electronic Control Center
ZONE LIGHTS DISPLAY ALARM
LOWER
TEMP
HIGHER
TEMP
UPPER MIDDLE LOWER
Alarm
Your wine cellar is equipped with two alarms: High Temperature alarm and
Open Door alarm. The High Temperature alarm will signal if the
temperature in any zone fluctuates 5 degrees from your set point for an
extended period of time. To set this alarm press and hold the alarm key for
two seconds. A bell will appear on the display when the alarm has been
successfully enabled. When the alarm is triggered a beeping noise will be
heard and the wine cellar’s display will flash and show an alarm message. To
turn the alarm off press the alarm key. To completely disengage the alarm
press and hold the alarm key for two seconds. The Open Door alarm is set
automatically. The Open Door alarm will signal if the wine cellar’s door has
been left open for three minutes. A beeping noise will be heard and an
alarm message will appear on the display. The wine cellar’s door must be
closed in order to turn the alarm off.
Temperature Unit Conversion
Your wine cellar is factory set to display degrees Farenheit. If you prefer
Celsius press and hold the alarm key and display key for 5 seconds.
Holi ay Mo e for Sabbath Observance
Pressing and holding the display button continuously for 10 seconds
accesses this mode. The display will continue to be on as long as the
button is pressed and at the end of 10 seconds the display will turn off and
holiday mode will be engaged. NOTE: To enter Holiday Mode the display
must be on prior to initiating the Holiday Mode. To cancel Holiday Mode
press and hold the display button continuously for 10 seconds. At the end
of 10 seconds the display will turn on. When Holiday Mode is selected: a
random time delay will be applied to the compressor relay start and stop.
The chamber lights relay will remain de-energized. The display will not be
illuminated. Audible sound (beep) from the control will be disabled. Fan
outputs will not be affected by opening or closing of the door switch. All
front panel buttons will be inoperative except a 10 second press of the
display button causing the control to exit Holiday Mode. All other functions
will continue as in normal cooling.

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Wine Storage System
CAUTION
To store magnum or oversized bottles the shelf directly above must
be removed. Failure to do so could result in bottle breakage. See
“Shelf Removal” section for proper shelf removal.
Versatile Shelving System
Your wine cellar's shelving system makes it easy to store standard magnum
and half-size bottles easily. There are a total of fifteen wine shelves which
will each accommodate 10 standard bottles of wine alternately displayed.
Two convertible wine shelves adjust to allow bottles to be displayed.
Loa ing the Shelves
To load a shelf pull the shelf forward and place the bottles on the shelf
with the neck in the center of the shelf. Alternate the direction of the next
bottle. Note the illustration below for maximum bottle storage. Shelves
may need to be removed to store some bottles.
Operat on
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Shelf Removal
CAUTION
Remove wine bottles from shelves before removing shelves. Failure
to do so could result in bottle breakage.
To remove a wine shelf:
1) Pull the shelf forward until it is fully extended.
2) Lift up the front of the shelf.
To replace the shelf line shelf up with glide lower into place and push shelf
back.
Operat on
Wood
Front
3) Remove from the glide.

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Convertible Display Shelves
Operat on
Your wine cellar has two convertible display shelves - one in each of the top
two compartments. To use the display shelf first remove any wine bottles
stored on the shelf. Next remove the wine shelf directly above (see Shelf
Removal section). Lift the shelf up rotate the shelf support up and lock
shelf into place with legs (see illustration below).
Shelf
Support
Woo Facings
Maple wood facings are included with each shelf. These facings may be left
unfinished finished and sealed or replaced with other wood to match your
cabinetry. Refer to the wine cellar installation instructions on how to replace
the wood facings.
NOTE: Some finishes may cause undesirable odors. The recommended
procedure is to test a sample in the wine cellar on scrap material before
making permanent changes to wine cellar fronts.
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Changing Light Tube (top zone)
Operat on
To change the light tube first remove the center grille assembly and turn
the power ON/OFF switch to the OFF position (see the Before Using Your
Wine Cellar section).
Control Panel
1. Remove the four screws from the lamp holder attaching the lamp holder
to the underside of the control panel.
2. Rotate the rear of the lamp holder down and forward then pull the front
tabs that engage into the control out of the control panel.
3. Set the lamp holder and screws to the side.
4. Pull the wires attached to the lamp tube through the hole in the control
panel and disconnect the wires attaching the lamp to the cabinet wire
harness.
5. The lamp tube is to be connected to one white wire and one yellow/red
wire.
6. Place tubes in lamp holder. Feed wires back into control panel and
reassemble in reverse order.
NOTE: Please contact your Viking Range Corporation parts distributor or
dealer to order new light tubes.

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Changing Light Tube (middle zone)
Operat on
To change the light tube first remove the center grille assembly and turn
the power ON/OFF switch to the OFF position (see the Before Using Your
Wine Cellar section).
1. Remove the lamp wire cover by removing the two screws located on the
upper left side of the middle zone. (NOTE: ONLY REMOVE THE TWO
SCREWS HOLDING THE WIRE COVER; DO NOT REMOVE SHELF
MOUNTING SCREWS).
2. Set the wire cover and screws to the side.
3. Disconnect the lamp by disconnecting one yellow and one white wire
from each lamp.
4. Remove the clamp and screw located at the end of the lamp. The lamp
is located on the underside of the middle mullion shelf.
5. Carefully unsnap light tube from shelf and snap new light tube into
place.
6. Reassemble in reverse order.
Light
Clamps
Wire
Cover
Screws
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Operat on
90˚ stop
(farthest from unit)
120˚ stop
(closest to unit)
Home Security System Connection
The wine cellar may be connected to your home security system to protect
your wine while away from home. Contact a qualified technician or your
home security system representative and refer to the wine cellar installation
instructions.
Door Stop A justment
Your wine cellar is factory set at 110° door stop position. To change to
either the 90° or 120° position remove door stop pin located in the
bottom hinge using a 3/16” allen wrench. For 120° swing move pin to
utmost forward stop hole. For 90° swing move pin to utmost rear stop
hole.
Home Security System Connection