20 Most Recent Viking VCSB483 Side by Side Refrigerator Questions & Answers

freezer fan runs when freezer calls for cooling ref fan runs when fridge calls for cooling condenser fan up top runs with compressor lower unit condensate fan runs with compressor fans should not be noisy control monitors temp and will give alarm if temp rise please contact viking as your fridge may have a safety recall on door hinges

you have to remove the float that hangs from ceiling on rh side (depending on age) also if your tray has foil heater under it this has to be removed first (depending on age and service history)

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Check out these tips...they can help you figure out what is going wrong withyour refrigerator and why it is not cooling

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heatman101

im not sure if still is the case.but there used to be a timer that shuts off the refridge so it self defrost. it is set to do this 1ce a day so the ice or frost does not build up.it is called a defrost timer. if it fails it will not shut down the fridge.most of them are near the front behind the grate.

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heatman101

Hi,

Many times a freezer and/or refrigeratordo not work right because of a dirty condenser coil...there are also many otherthings that can go wrong. If you are hearing a clicking or buzzing thencheck out the last two tips.

If your refrigerator is running but warm, then...

Check out these tips that I wrote about that... it is a great place to starttrouble shooting your unit...and something that you can do rather then callinga repair person to do a simple thing for you...

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heatman101

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It should start automatically when plugged in. If it doesn't test the outlet to make sure it's providing power.

You are not getting enough air flow. Make sure all dust bunnies are cleaned-off on your coils on the
back and underneather and clean any filter's.

There is no turn-off switch on a refrigerator, you have to unplug it from your outlet. The tech. will
know this.

are you getting any display codes or warning lights?? It may just need the cond coil cleaned up top.
Find the switch that the door hits to shut off the lights. push it to see if the lights go out. It could be a bad lite switch

Hi,

Many times a freezer and/or refrigerator do not work right because of a dirty condenser coil...there are also many other things that can go wrong.

If you are hearing a clicking or buzzing then check out the last two tips.

If your refrigerator is running but warm, then...

Check out these tips that I wrote about that... it is a great place to start trouble shooting your unit...and something that you can do rather then calling a repair person to do a simple thing for you...

Refrigerator Condenser Coil Cleaning Refrigerator Repair

Refrigerator Troubleshooting Refrigerator Compressor

Refrigerator Compressor Start Capacitor and Start Relay

Refrigerator or Freezer not Cooling or Getting Cold

heatman101

Hi,

Check out these tips...they can help you figure out whats going wrong with yourrefrigerator and why it is not cooling

Refrigerator not Cooling or Fridge not Cooling

How to Defrost Refrigerator Defrost Timer Problem

Water Running in refrigerator from Freezer

Refrigerator or Freezer not Cooling or Getting Cold
heatman101


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if you remove the center part of the grill you will then find four 1/4" screws on the black back section remove them then loosen the bolts one on the right and left and the switch is going to be on the right side. The reason I am telling you to take off the whole grill vs just the center is that you are going to need to clean the condensor that is going to be on the left side at the top. IMPORTANT ONLY CLEAN THE CONDENSOR IN AN UP DOWN MOTION DO NOT GO ACROSS AS THIS WILL DAMAGE THE FINS.

Thank you and have a great day,
Sabastian