DCS 36" Downdraft will not elevate

We have a Viking VIPR101 30" downdraft ventilator. We've learned that the ON-OFF switch on the side of the ventilator can overheat and burn out when it is held down continuously (poor design). Best to push and quickly release it. First time we had the switch professionally replaced--it's modular and very simple to swap out. Next time we fixed it ourselves with switch part # PV300182 from allvikingparts.com. They had replacement guidance on-line. Hope this is useful.

in that burner something is short check it out

this error has 2 alternatives: proceed according God bless you
E7- 1) Alternative Elevation Motor
1)Cause: Elevation Motor not moving Solution:Check Elevation Motor connection
2)Cause: Elevation Elevation Motor screw binding Solution: Clean screw and lubricate
3)Cause: Elevation Motor Motor out of Range Solution: Check motor out of elevation
4)Cause: E-Motor Potentiometer: Solution: Replace Elevation Motor
2)Alternative:
Display Doesn't Light Up: a)Cause: On/Off switch Solution: Test unit is turned on b)Cause: Insufficient Power Source Solution: Plug dedicated120V, 20Amp Outlet
c) Cause: Line Cord Damaged Solution: Replace Line Cord
d)Cause: Fuse Solution: Check Fuse on MCB

see this error has 2 alternatives. proceed according. God bless you
E7- 1) Alternative Elevation Motor
1)Cause: Elevation Motor not moving Solution:Check Elevation Motor connection
2)Cause: Elevation Elevation Motor screw binding Solution: Clean screw and lubricate
3)Cause: Elevation Motor Motor out of Range Solution: Check motor out of elevation
4)Cause: E-Motor Potentiometer: Solution: Replace Elevation Motor
2)Alternative:
Display Doesn't Light Up: a)Cause: On/Off switch Solution: Test unit is turned on b)Cause: Insufficient Power Source Solution: Plug dedicated120V, 20Amp Outlet
c) Cause: Line Cord Damaged Solution: Replace Line Cord
d)Cause: Fuse Solution: Check Fuse on MCB

see the next causes and remedy and fix it. God bless you

ERROR CODE # 7

E7- 1) Alternative Elevation Motor

1)Cause: Elevation Motor not moving Solution:Check Elevation Motor connection

2)Cause: Elevation Elevation Motor screw binding Solution: Clean screw and lubricate

3)Cause: Elevation Motor Motor out of Range Solution: Check motor out of elevation

4)Cause: E-Motor Potentiometer: Solution: Replace Elevation Motor

2)Alternative:

Display Doesn't Light Up: a)Cause: On/Off switch Solution: Test unit is turned on b)Cause: Insufficient Power Source Solution: Plug dedicated120V, 20Amp Outlet

c) Cause: Line Cord Damaged Solution: Replace Line Cord

d)Cause: Fuse Solution: Check Fuse on MCB

1) this means 2 alternatives.

E7- 1) Alternative Elevation Motor

1)Cause: Elevation Motor not moving Solution:Check Elevation Motor connection

2)Cause: Elevation Elevation Motor screw binding Solution: Clean screw and lubricate

3)Cause: Elevation Motor Motor out of Range Solution: Check motor out of elevation

4)Cause: E-Motor Potentiometer: Solution: Replace Elevation Motor

2)Alternative:

Display Doesn't Light Up: a)Cause: On/Off switch Solution: Test unit is turned on b)Cause: Insufficient Power Source Solution: Plug dedicated120V, 20Amp Outlet

c) Cause: Line Cord Damaged Solution: Replace Line Cord

d)Cause: Fuse Solution: Check Fuse on MCB
God bless you

could have serveral problems / if under counter or in back of range . the last two i had the control buttons w wire harness needed replacement /another required the pc board in connevtion box ( under counter in right cornor. also look for poor connections in the power box .

maybe a lizard is die inside and shock your power supply circuit

I am using it on an island... it has a 6" high backsplash with a counter on top. How can we make the downdraft work with it?

There are several reasons for that:

check travel path of the print head. Any obstacles there?

Does the purge station work well?

Is your power outlet fit enough, or did you had some lighting strikes the days before? It could be another indicator for a weak power supply (ac or dc!)