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Viking Oven Error Codes
36 error codes documented with diagnostic procedures.
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Cooling ErrorThe cooling fan RPMs are below minimum speed.DESCALE NOWThe boiler has accumulated lime scale and requires descaling.doorLock status is not sensed within 60 seconds of energizing the door lock relay (one full…EE01Oven thermistor failureEE02AH sensor failureEE05High temperature engine errorEE12Engine thermistor failureEE14EEPROM failureF01Door latch errorF02RTD sensor is open or shorted; cancels any cook or clean cycle and EOC4 will be…F03Cooling fan Hall Effect sensor errorF04Meat probe input is shorted; cancels any cook-by-probe operation.F06Invalid model headerF07Door switch errorF08Clock mode errorF09Runaway oven temperatureF1Shorted probe-the RTD temperature sensor circuit is shorted.F10Improper program selectionF2Open probe-the RTD temperature sensor circuit is open.F21Shorted keyF3Controller malfunction-the thermostat timer controller has a malfunction.F4Shorted sensor or shorted sensor circuit detected.F7Shorted input key detected on control panel.F9Failure of door lock switch sensing with door lockedFFFailure of door lock switch sensing with door unlockedHIGH LIMIT ERRORThe high limit safety thermostat switch has tripped.Hot waterAfter completing cooking, the boiler water temperature is above 175°F (80°C) and water is…KEYBOARD ERRORNo connection exists between the keyboard and the main control board.LATCH ERRORThe control is unable to lock or unlock the door latch.LockedThe child safety lock is activated and the oven cannot be operated.MODEL ERRORAn incorrect model number has been installed or the control board model select connector…PROBE ERRORThe meat probe is open or shorted, or the wiring to the probe is shorted or broken.Refill waterThe water tank is empty or the water filter is blocked, preventing water from being…RELAY ERRORNo relay board connection detected by the main control board.RTD ERRORThe RTD (resistance temperature detector) sensor is open or shorted.SEE MANUALVarious system errors have occurred requiring user intervention or service.
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How do I find the error code on my Viking Oven?
Most Viking ovens show the code directly on the control panel display. If your model has no display, it can be read by entering diagnostic mode with the key sequence for your model. The full procedures include model-specific instructions for reading codes.
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