Model reference

Viking VCRB5301

Name: Viking VCRB5301
Brand: Viking

Refrigerator

6 documents11 error codes13 service modes

Available documentation

Service Manual

Service Manual All Refrigerator SMR 0022 A VCRB5301 536148 pg
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Built-In All Refrigerator Service Manual48 pg
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Service Manual Built-In All Refrigerator47 pg
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Tech Sheet

Viking Built-In Refrigeration Programming Features – 2012 Controller12 pg
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Other

Refrigerator All Freezer and All Ref32 pg
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SMR0009 All Freezer All Refrigerator 53053679 pg
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VCC3 Inverter diagnostic: If compressor

From Service Manual 443270, p.42:

1.Access service mode to confirm the active fault code and read stored error history.

2.Disconnect the sensor and measure resistance. Expected: 10 kΩ to 12 kΩ at 77°F (25°C).

3.Check the sensor harness for opens. A reading outside 5 kΩ to 50 kΩ indicates a failed sensor.

Part WP8577274

Temperature thermistor

Error codes (11)

CodeMeaning

1 FlashVCC3 Inverter diagnostic 2 FlashesVCC3 Inverter diagnostic 3 FlashesVCC3 Inverter diagnostic 4 FlashesVCC3 Inverter diagnostic dEFDefrost cycle is in progress (displayed during forced or normal defrost).DOOR OPENDoor has been open longer than the set delay time (factory default 3 minutes)…HIGH TEMPCritical high temperature detected No FlashVCC3 Inverter diagnostic oPnOpen thermistor detected in the indicated compartment (Refrigerator or Freezer).POWERPower loss detected; three dashes display in center along with flashing POWER…ShrShorted thermistor detected on the refrigerator thermistor circuit.

Service modes (13)

Display Software VersionWhile in Mode A, press and hold DISPLAY OFF for 3 seconds. Software version appears on temperature…
Fahrenheit / Celsius Adjust["Press and hold ACTIVATE CONTROLS.","While holding ACTIVATE CONTROLS, press and hold ALARM OFF for…
Forced Compressor Start["With unit in NORMAL operation mode, press and release the ACTIVATE CONTROLS pad.","Press and hold…
Forced Defrost["With unit in NORMAL operation mode, press and release the ACTIVATE CONTROLS pad.","Press and hold…
Forced Pull-Down (Forced compressor start)["Press and release ACTIVATE CONTROLS","Press and hold LOWER pad","While holding LOWER, press and…
Program Mode A["Press and release ACTIVATE CONTROLS","Press and release FAST COOL once","Within five seconds…
Program Mode B["First enter Program Mode A (display shows 'PrA')","Press and release ACTIVATE CONTROLS one…
Program Mode C["First enter Program Mode B (display shows 'Prb')","Press and hold ALARM OFF for three…
Sabbath Mode["Press and HOLD the ACTIVATE CONTROLS pad.","While holding ACTIVATE CONTROLS, press and hold the…
Service Mode A["Press and release ACTIVATE CONTROLS to enable keypad.","Press the FAST COOL pad once.","Within 5…
Service Mode B["While in Service Mode A, press the ACTIVATE CONTROLS pad to toggle to Service Mode B.","Display…
Service Mode C["You MUST be in Service Mode B first.","While in Service Mode B, press and hold ALARM OFF pad for…
Showroom Mode["Press and hold the ACTIVATE CONTROLS pad.","While holding ACTIVATE CONTROLS, press and hold the…

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