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Error code reference
Viking Refrigerator Error Codes
41 error codes documented with diagnostic procedures.
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1 Blink and pauseShorted or open thermistor.1 FlashNo failure detected by the VCC3 inverter; compressor operating normally or no signal from…1 Flash (every 15 sec) - Compressor OFFVCC3 Inverter1 Flash (every 15 sec) - Compressor ONVCC3 Inverter2 Blink and pauseDisconnected Display Board.2 FlashNo signal from the control board to the inverter; compressor is OFF.2 FlashesNo signal from the control board to the inverter; inverter is not receiving frequency…2 Flashes (every 5 sec)VCC3 Inverter3 Blink and pauseCompressor is locked out.3 FlashInverter failure3 FlashesInverter failure3 Flashes (every 5 sec)VCC3 Inverter4 FlashCompressor failure4 FlashesCompressor failure4 Flashes (every 5 sec)VCC3 Inverter4-5-6-7Open thermistor detected on freezer or refrigerator thermistor circuit; temperature…4-7 sequentialThermistor alarmDADoor alarmdEFForced defrost cycle is activeDOOR OPENDoor has been open longer than the set delay time (factory default 3 minutes); three…Door Open AlarmAlarm tone sounds and indicator lights blink if either refrigerator or freezer door is…E1Compressor error due to high/low amps detected by the microprocessor monitoring system.E2Condenser fan motor fault due to high or low amp draw detected by the microprocessor…E3Evaporator thermistor (sensor B) fault indicating an out-of-range condition; all loads…E4Display thermistor (sensor A) fault indicating an out-of-range condition (open or…EEController data or memory failureHAMaximum temperature alarmHigh TempAlarm sounds and indicator light shows if freezer or refrigerator temperature has gone…High Temperature AlarmAlarm sounds and indicator light shows if freezer or refrigerator temperature has…LLocked out-the unit will not run until the lock-out mode is complete (2 minutes)…LAMinimum temperature alarmLED OFFNo input power signal to inverter or inverter is damaged; compressor is OFF and no LED…No FlashVCC3 Inverter diagnosticOpen ThermistorEither the freezer or refrigerator thermistor circuit has opened, causing alarm sounds…oPnOpen thermistor detectedOROut of RangeP1Thermostat probe failurePOWERPower loss detected; three dashes display in center along with flashing POWER indicator…Power Up AlarmAll temperature indicator lights flash after power is initially plugged in, after a power…ShrShorted thermistor detectedThermistor AlarmAlarm sounds and freezer or refrigerator indicator light shows with temperature…
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