Viking VCRB5301 User Manual

Service
Manual
Built-In
All Refrigerator
Preferred Service
VCRB5301
VCRB5361
SMR-0022
MAY 2012
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does not assume any responsibility for property damage or personal
injury for improper service procedures done by an unqualied person.
This Base Manual covers general and
specic information including, but not
limited to the following models:

Viking VCRB5301 Specifications

General

Brand	Viking
Model	VCRB5301
Type	Refrigerator
Door Configuration	French Door
Color	Stainless Steel
Energy Star Certified	Yes
Ice Maker	Yes
Water Dispenser	Yes
Defrost Type	Automatic
Temperature Control	Electronic
Reversible Door	No
Door Style	Flat
Door Finish	Stainless Steel
Shelves	4
Width	35.75 inches

Summary

Important Information

Safety Information

Safety alert symbol, warnings, and precautions for safe use of the appliance.

Warnings

Critical hazards like electrical shock, tip-over, and burns with specific precautions.

Operation

Settings and Functions

Overview of refrigerator features, controls, and basic operation.

Electronic Temperature Settings

Guide to activating and adjusting refrigerator temperature controls and display.

Fast Cool and MAX REF Modes

Disassembly

Condenser Fan Access

Service Procedures

Program Modes Overview

Introduction to accessing and navigating the unit's program modes.

Program Mode A Operations

Procedures for setting display temperature and defrost mode selection.

Compressor Low Speed Frequency

Cut-In Hysteresis Adjustment

Cut-Out Hysteresis Adjustment

Exiting Mode A and Program Mode B

How to exit program mode A and enter program mode B for adjustments.

Refrigerator Temperature Offset

Adjusting the refrigerator temperature offset value based on model.

Adjust MAX REF and FAST COOL Durations

Adjust Door Open Alarm Delay

Exiting Mode B and Program Mode C

How to exit program mode B and enter program mode C for advanced settings.

Set Model Type

Refrigerator Temperature Limit Adjustments

ALARMS

High Temp Alarm

Details on the high temperature alarm, its indicators, and how to cancel/clear it.

Open Thermistor Alarm

Description of the open thermistor alarm, its visual/audible cues, and correction.

Shorted Thermistor Alarm

Description of the shorted thermistor alarm, its indicators, and resolution.

Power Loss Alarm

How the power loss alarm is indicated and how to reset it.

Door Open Alarm

Information on the door open alarm, its delay, and how to manage it.

Troubleshooting

VCC3 Inverter Diagnostic Codes

Interpretation of inverter flash codes for fault diagnosis and service actions.

High Voltage Board Testing

Test points and expected voltage readings for the high voltage board components.

Low Voltage Board Pinout

Detailed pin locations, functions, and voltage ranges for the low voltage board.

Troubleshooting Guide

General guide for diagnosing common unit problems and probable causes.