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Viking Error Code Library

Find what your Viking appliance's error code means, how serious it is, and exactly what to do next — covering ranges, wall ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers, cooktops, wine coolers, freezers, and vent hoods.

120 Error Codes

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Viking cooktop fault indicators relate to ignition module failures, spark electrode faults, surface element failures on electric models, or induction coil issues. Most cooktop faults are diagnosed by observing which zone or burner is affected.

Error Code	Fault Description	Severity
Burner Cap Misalignment	Viking Cooktop Burner Cap Misalignment Viking Professional gas cooktop burners require the burner cap to be correctly seate…	Low	View →
Control Panel Fault	Viking Cooktop Control Panel Fault Viking induction and electric cooktop control panels can develop faults that prevent…	High	View →
Burner Ignition Fault	Viking Cooktop Gas Burner Not Igniting Viking Professional gas cooktops use spark ignition with individual electrodes at ea…	High	View →
Gas Pressure Fault	Viking Cooktop Gas Pressure Fault A Viking gas cooktop that produces uniformly low or weak flames across all burners —…	Critical	View →
Burner Valve Fault	Viking Cooktop Knob Valve Fault Viking Professional gas cooktop burner valves control gas flow to each individual bu…	High	View →
Yellow Flame Fault	Viking Cooktop Yellow or Orange Flame A healthy Viking gas cooktop burner produces a blue flame with small orange tips at …	High	View →
Surface Element Failure	Viking Electric Cooktop Surface Element Failure Viking electric and radiant cooktops use surface heating elements beneath a ceramic …	High	View →
Flame Hold Fault	Viking Gas Cooktop Burner Flame Not Holding Some Viking professional rangetop and cooktop models use thermocouples or thermopile…	Critical	View →
Gas Pressure Regulator Fault	Viking Gas Cooktop Gas Pressure Regulator Fault Viking Professional gas cooktops are calibrated to operate at a specific gas supply …	High	View →
Ignition Module Failure	Viking Gas Cooktop Ignition Module Failure When no burner on a Viking gas cooktop produces a spark when the knob is turned to t…	High	View →
Spark Electrode Failure	Viking Gas Cooktop Spark Electrode Failure When a single Viking gas cooktop burner does not spark while all other burners spark…	Medium	View →
Thermocouple Fault	Viking Gas Cooktop Thermocouple Fault Viking Professional gas cooktops use a thermocouple at each burner position as a fla…	High	View →
Pan Detection Failure	Viking Induction Cooktop Pan Detection Failure Viking induction cooktops use the induction coil itself to detect the presence of co…	Medium	View →
Induction Power Board Fault	Viking Induction Cooktop Power Board Fault Viking induction cooktops use dedicated power board assemblies (also called inverter…	High	View →
Induction Zone Fault	Viking Induction Cooktop Zone Not Heating An induction zone fault on a Viking induction cooktop occurs when a zone fails to he…	High	View →

Viking dishwasher error codes point to water fill, drain, heating element, door latch, or circulation pump failures. Most codes prevent the appliance from completing a cycle to protect the kitchen from water damage.

Error Code	Fault Description	Severity
Control Panel Fault	Viking Dishwasher Control Panel Fault A Viking dishwasher control panel fault presents as buttons that do not respond when…	High	View →
Cycle Interruption	Viking Dishwasher Cycle Not Completing A Viking dishwasher that stops mid-cycle has a fault condition that interrupted the …	High	View →
Detergent Dispenser Fault	Viking Dishwasher Detergent Dispenser Failure A Viking dishwasher detergent dispenser that fails to open during the main wash cycl…	Low	View →
Door Gasket Leak	Viking Dishwasher Door Gasket Leak Water leaking from the front edge of a Viking dishwasher door during a wash cycle in…	Medium	View →
Door Latch Fault	Viking Dishwasher Door Latch Fault A Viking dishwasher will not start a wash cycle unless the control board confirms th…	Medium	View →
Drain Fault	Viking Dishwasher Drain Fault A Viking dishwasher drain fault occurs when standing water remains in the tub after …	High	View →
Float Switch Fault	Viking Dishwasher Float Switch Overfill Fault Viking dishwashers use a float switch at the bottom of the tub as an overfill safety…	High	View →
Heating Element Fault	Viking Dishwasher Heating Element Failure Viking Professional dishwashers use a heating element to heat wash water to the requ…	Medium	View →
Main Control Board Failure	Viking Dishwasher Main Control Board Failure The main control board (PCB) in a Viking dishwasher manages all cycle programming, s…	High	View →
Overflow Protection / Base Pan Float Fault	Viking Dishwasher Overflow Protection Float Fault Viking Professional dishwashers are equipped with an overflow protection system in t…	High	View →
Spray Arm Obstruction	Viking Dishwasher Spray Arm Obstruction Viking Professional dishwashers use multi-level spray arms to distribute wash water …	Low	View →
Turbidity Sensor Fault	Viking Dishwasher Turbidity Sensor Fault Viking Professional dishwashers equipped with automatic soil sensing use a turbidity…	Low	View →
Wash Motor Fault	Viking Dishwasher Wash Motor Fault A Viking dishwasher wash motor (circulation pump) fault occurs when the pump that ci…	High	View →
Wash Water Temperature Sensor Fault	Viking Dishwasher Wash Water Temperature Sensor Fault Viking dishwashers use a water temperature sensor (NTC thermistor) to monitor wash w…	Medium	View →
Water Inlet Fault	Viking Dishwasher Water Inlet Valve Fault A Viking dishwasher water inlet valve fault occurs when the solenoid valve that cont…	High	View →

Viking freezer faults include defrost system failures, evaporator and condenser fan failures, temperature sensor faults, and door gasket deterioration. A freezer fault left unresolved risks complete food loss — schedule service at the first sign of temperature inconsistency.

Error Code	Fault Description	Severity
Compressor Thermal Overload	Viking Freezer Compressor Thermal Overload Fault Viking freezer compressors are protected by an internal thermal overload device (als…	High	View →
Condenser Fan Fault	Viking Freezer Condenser Fan Motor Failure The condenser fan motor in a Viking freezer draws air over the condenser coil to dis…	High	View →
Defrost Drain Blocked	Viking Freezer Defrost Drain Blockage During each defrost cycle in a Viking No Frost freezer, meltwater from the evaporato…	Medium	View →
Defrost Fault	Viking Freezer Defrost System Fault Visible frost or ice buildup inside a Viking No Frost freezer means the automatic de…	High	View →
Door Gasket Failure	Viking Freezer Door Gasket Failure A worn or damaged door gasket on a Viking freezer allows warm, humid room air to con…	Medium	View →
Evaporator Fan Fault	Viking Freezer Evaporator Fan Motor Failure The evaporator fan motor circulates cold air from the evaporator coil throughout the…	High	View →
Door Frame Ice Buildup	Viking Freezer Ice Buildup Around Door Frame Ice forming around the door frame or door opening of a Viking No Frost freezer indic…	Medium	View →
Ice Maker Module Fault	Viking Freezer Ice Maker Module Fault Viking built-in column freezers with integrated ice production use an ice maker modu…	Medium	View →
Main Control Board Failure	Viking Freezer Main Control Board Fault The main control board in a Viking column or upright freezer coordinates all operati…	High	View →
Overcooling Fault	Viking Freezer Overcooling A Viking freezer that runs significantly below the set temperature — dropping to -20…	Medium	View →
Power Interruption Alarm	Viking Freezer Power Interruption Temperature Alarm Viking freezers with temperature monitoring will activate a temperature alarm when a…	Low	View →
Start Relay Failure	Viking Freezer Start Relay Failure The compressor start relay is a small component that plugs directly into the compres…	High	View →
Temperature Alarm	Viking Freezer Temperature Alarm A Viking freezer temperature alarm indicates the internal temperature has risen abov…	High	View →
Temperature Sensor Fault	Viking Freezer Temperature Sensor Fault The temperature sensor (thermistor) in a Viking freezer monitors internal temperatur…	Medium	View →
Thermistor Failure	Viking Freezer Thermistor Failure Viking column and upright freezers use precision thermistors to monitor cabinet temp…	Medium	View →

Viking range error codes (F1–F9) indicate specific failures in the oven temperature control system, control board, or door lock mechanism. These codes are documented in Viking service literature and allow precise diagnosis. F2 and F3 codes relate to temperature sensor faults; F4 indicates temperature runaway; F9 signals a self-clean door lock failure.

Error Code	Fault Description	Severity
Bake Element Failure	Viking Range Bake Element Failure In Viking dual-fuel ranges (gas cooktop, electric oven) and Viking electric ranges, …	High	View →
Broil Element Failure	Viking Range Broil Element Failure In Viking dual-fuel and electric ranges, the broil element at the top of the oven ca…	High	View →
Convection Fan Fault	Viking Range Convection Fan Motor Failure Viking ranges equipped with TruConvec convection use a dedicated fan and third eleme…	Medium	View →
F1	Viking Range F1 Fault Code F1 on a Viking range or wall oven indicates the main Electronic Range Control (ERC) …	High	View →
F2	Viking Range F2 Fault Code F2 on a Viking range or wall oven indicates the oven temperature sensor (RTD probe) …	Medium	View →
F3	Viking Range F3 Fault Code F3 on a Viking range or wall oven indicates the oven temperature sensor (RTD probe) …	Medium	View →
F4	Viking Range F4 Fault Code F4 on a Viking range or wall oven triggers when the oven temperature exceeds the set…	Critical	View →
F5	Viking Range F5 Fault Code F5 on a Viking range or wall oven indicates the door latch motor circuit failed to c…	High	View →
F6	Viking Range F6 Fault Code F6 on a Viking range or wall oven indicates the door latch position switch has faile…	Medium	View →
F7	Viking Range F7 Fault Code F7 on a Viking range or wall oven means the ERC has detected a keypad button registe…	Medium	View →
F8	Viking Range F8 Fault Code F8 on a Viking range indicates a relay board fault. Viking dual-fuel and electric ra…	High	View →
F9	Viking Range F9 Fault Code F9 on a Viking range or wall oven indicates the self-clean door lock mechanism faile…	High	View →
Burner Ignition Fault	Viking Range Gas Burner Not Igniting Viking Professional gas ranges use spark ignition with individual electrodes at each…	High	View →
Igniter Failure	Viking Range Hot Surface Igniter Failure Viking gas ranges use a hot surface igniter to open the gas safety valve and light t…	High	View →
Gas Safety Valve Failure	Viking Range Oven Gas Safety Valve Failure The gas safety valve in a Viking range oven is a solenoid-operated valve that opens …	High	View →

Viking refrigerator error codes signal problems with the defrost system, evaporator fan, ice maker assembly, or temperature sensing. Early diagnosis prevents food spoilage and prevents more costly compressor or sealed system failures.

Error Code	Fault Description	Severity
Compressor Fault	Viking Refrigerator Compressor Not Running A Viking refrigerator compressor fault occurs when the compressor is not running — b…	Critical	View →
Condenser Fan Fault	Viking Refrigerator Condenser Fan Motor Failure The condenser fan motor draws air over the condenser coil at the bottom rear of the …	High	View →
Defrost Fault	Viking Refrigerator Defrost System Fault A defrost system fault in a Viking refrigerator occurs when the automatic defrost cy…	High	View →
Door Alarm Sensor Fault	Viking Refrigerator Door Alarm Sensor Fault Viking built-in refrigerators include a door ajar alarm system that activates an aud…	Low	View →
Door Gasket Failure	Viking Refrigerator Door Gasket Failure A worn, torn, or deformed door gasket on a Viking refrigerator or freezer door allow…	Medium	View →
Evaporator Fan Fault	Viking Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor Failure The evaporator fan motor circulates cold air from the evaporator coil through both t…	High	View →
Excessive Noise	Viking Refrigerator Excessive Noise Unusual noise from a Viking refrigerator is a diagnostic indicator pointing to a spe…	Medium	View →
Ice Dispenser Fault	Viking Refrigerator Ice Maker Not Dispensing Ice A Viking refrigerator ice maker that produces ice but will not dispense through the …	Low	View →
Ice Maker No Production	Viking Refrigerator Ice Maker Not Producing Ice A Viking refrigerator ice maker that stops producing ice is one of the most common s…	Medium	View →
Main Control Board Failure	Viking Refrigerator Main Control Board Fault The main control board (PCB) in a Viking built-in refrigerator is the central proces…	High	View →
Overcooling Fault	Viking Refrigerator Overcooling — Too Cold A Viking refrigerator that is too cold in the fresh food section — causing food to f…	Medium	View →
Thermistor Fault	Viking Refrigerator Thermistor Fault Viking built-in refrigerators use multiple thermistors (negative temperature coeffic…	Medium	View →
Water Dispenser Fault	Viking Refrigerator Water Dispenser Not Working A Viking refrigerator water dispenser that stops working despite the ice maker conti…	Low	View →
Water Inlet Valve Failure	Viking Refrigerator Water Inlet Valve Failure The water inlet valve in a Viking built-in refrigerator is an electrically controlle…	Medium	View →
Internal Water Leak	Viking Refrigerator Water Leaking Inside Water pooling inside a Viking refrigerator — typically in the crisper drawer area or…	High	View →

Viking Professional Series vent hood faults include blower motor failures, fan speed control issues, damper problems, and thermal cutout trips from clogged grease filters. Prompt service prevents motor burnout and maintains kitchen ventilation safety.

Error Code	Fault Description	Severity
Blower Motor Failure	Viking Vent Hood Blower Motor Not Running The blower motor is the core component of a Viking professional range hood — it draw…	High	View →
Blower Motor Overtemperature / Thermal Cutout	Viking Vent Hood Blower Motor Overtemperature Shutdown Viking Professional Series blower motors include thermal overload protection that sh…	Medium	View →
Control Panel Failure	Viking Vent Hood Control Panel Unresponsive Viking Professional Series hoods use either push-button or touch-sensitive control p…	High	View →
Damper Malfunction	Viking Vent Hood Damper Not Opening or Closing Viking professional range hoods duct to the exterior through a damper (also called a…	High	View →
Delay-Off / Auto-Shutoff Failure	Viking Vent Hood Delay-Off Not Working Viking Professional Series range hoods include a delay-off (keep-on) function that k…	Low	View →
Excessive Noise / Vibration	Viking Vent Hood Excessive Noise or Vibration Viking Professional Series range hoods are designed for relatively quiet operation d…	Medium	View →
Fan Speed Control Failure	Viking Vent Hood Fan Speed Control Not Working Viking Professional Series range hoods offer multiple fan speeds (typically 4 speeds…	Medium	View →
Grease Dripping	Viking Vent Hood Grease Dripping From Hood Grease dripping from the bottom of a Viking Professional Series range hood indicates…	Critical	View →
Grease Filter Clog	Viking Vent Hood Grease Filter Clogged — Reduced Airflow Viking Professional Series range hoods use stainless-steel mesh or baffle grease fil…	Medium	View →
No Power	Viking Vent Hood Has No Power A Viking Professional Series range hood with no power — no lights, no fan response, …	High	View →
Lighting System Failure	Viking Vent Hood Lights Not Working Viking Professional Series range hoods use halogen or LED cooktop lighting, with som…	Low	View →
Low CFM / Airflow Restriction	Viking Vent Hood Low CFM — Ductwork Restriction Fault Viking Professional Series range hoods are rated for specific cubic feet per minute …	Medium	View →
Main Control Board / PCB Failure	Viking Vent Hood Main Control Board Failure The main control PCB in a Viking Professional Series vent hood manages all electroni…	High	View →
Ventilation Effectiveness Failure	Viking Vent Hood Not Venting to Exterior Viking Professional Series hoods are designed as ducted exhaust systems for exterior…	High	View →
Thermal Cutout Tripped	Viking Vent Hood Thermal Cutout Tripped — Fan Shuts Off Viking Professional Series range hoods incorporate a thermal cutout (thermal fuse or…	High	View →

Viking wall oven error codes use the same F-series architecture as Viking ranges. F2 and F3 indicate temperature sensor faults; F4 signals temperature runaway; F9 is a self-clean door lock failure. F1 indicates a main control board fault.

Error Code	Fault Description	Severity
Bake Element Failure	Viking Wall Oven Bake Element Failure In Viking electric and dual-power wall ovens, the bake element at the bottom of the …	High	View →
Broil Element Failure	Viking Wall Oven Broil Element Failure In Viking electric and dual-power wall ovens, the broil element at the top of the ov…	High	View →
Convection Fan Fault	Viking Wall Oven Convection Fan Motor Failure Viking wall ovens with TruConvec convection use a fan and third heating element at t…	Medium	View →
Door Seal Failure	Viking Wall Oven Door Not Sealing Properly A Viking wall oven door that does not seal properly allows heat to escape, resulting…	Medium	View →
F1	Viking Wall Oven F1 Fault Code F1 on a Viking wall oven indicates the main Electronic Range Control (ERC) board has…	High	View →
F2	Viking Wall Oven F2 Fault Code F2 on a Viking wall oven indicates the oven temperature sensor (RTD probe) is readin…	Medium	View →
F3	Viking Wall Oven F3 Fault Code F3 on a Viking wall oven indicates the oven temperature sensor (RTD probe) circuit i…	Medium	View →
F4	Viking Wall Oven F4 Fault Code F4 on a Viking wall oven triggers when the oven cavity temperature exceeds the progr…	Critical	View →
F5	Viking Wall Oven F5 Fault Code F5 on a Viking wall oven indicates the door latch motor circuit failed to complete a…	High	View →
F6	Viking Wall Oven F6 Fault Code F6 on a Viking wall oven indicates the door latch position switch has failed to conf…	Medium	View →
F7	Viking Wall Oven F7 Fault Code F7 on a Viking wall oven means the ERC has detected a keypad button registering as c…	Medium	View →
F8	Viking Wall Oven F8 Fault Code F8 on a Viking wall oven indicates a relay board fault. Viking electric and dual-pow…	High	View →
F9	Viking Wall Oven F9 Fault Code F9 on a Viking wall oven indicates the self-clean door lock mechanism failed to comp…	High	View →
Oven Light Circuit Fault	Viking Wall Oven Interior Light Circuit Fault Viking wall ovens use a halogen or LED interior lighting assembly activated by the d…	Low	View →
Self-Clean Start Fault	Viking Wall Oven Self-Clean Cycle Not Starting A Viking wall oven self-clean cycle that will not start can be caused by several con…	Medium	View →

Viking wine cooler fault displays indicate temperature sensing failures, compressor issues, or fan motor faults. Temperature inconsistency in a wine cooler risks wine quality — schedule service promptly when a error code appears.

Error Code	Fault Description	Severity
Compressor Fault	Viking Wine Cooler Compressor Not Starting A Viking wine cooler with no compressor sound that is warm throughout has a compress…	Critical	View →
Condenser Coil Clog	Viking Wine Cooler Condenser Coil Clogged A gradually deteriorating Viking wine cooler that requires longer and longer times t…	Medium	View →
Condenser Fan Fault	Viking Wine Cooler Condenser Fan Failure The condenser fan in a Viking wine cooler draws air over the condenser coil to dissi…	High	View →
Control Panel Fault	Viking Wine Cooler Control Panel Unresponsive A Viking wine cooler control panel that does not respond to button presses, shows a …	High	View →
Door Ajar Alarm / Door Switch Fault	Viking Wine Cooler Door Ajar Alarm Fault Viking wine cellars and wine coolers include a door ajar monitoring system that trig…	Low	View →
Door Seal Failure	Viking Wine Cooler Door Seal Failure A worn, torn, or deformed door gasket on a Viking wine cooler allows warm, humid roo…	Medium	View →
Dual-Zone Fault	Viking Wine Cooler Dual-Zone Temperature Inconsistency Viking dual-zone wine coolers maintain separate temperature zones for different wine…	Medium	View →
Condensation Fault	Viking Wine Cooler Excessive Condensation Inside Visible condensation inside a Viking wine cooler — water droplets on the interior wa…	Low	View →
Overtemperature Protection Shutdown	Viking Wine Cooler High Temperature Protection Shutdown Viking wine coolers include an overtemperature protection system that shuts down the…	High	View →
Lighting Fault	Viking Wine Cooler Interior Lighting Failure Viking wine coolers use LED interior lighting to illuminate the wine storage shelves…	Low	View →
Temperature Fault	Viking Wine Cooler Not Maintaining Temperature A Viking wine cooler that cannot maintain the set storage temperature is a serious f…	High	View →
Zone Thermistor Fault	Viking Wine Cooler Primary Zone Thermistor Fault Viking wine cellars use dedicated thermistors in each temperature zone to provide co…	Medium	View →
Refrigerant System / Sealed System Fault	Viking Wine Cooler Refrigerant System Fault Viking wine coolers use a sealed refrigeration system containing refrigerant, a comp…	Critical	View →
Temperature Sensor Fault	Viking Wine Cooler Temperature Sensor Fault The temperature sensor (thermistor) in a Viking wine cooler monitors internal temper…	Medium	View →
Vibration Issue	Viking Wine Cooler Vibration Issue Viking wine coolers are designed with vibration-dampening features because excessive…	Low	View →

Complete Error Code Directory

120 codes — click any row to view full diagnosis

Error Code	Appliance	Fault Description	Severity
Burner Cap Misalignment	Cooktop	Viking Cooktop Burner Cap Misalignment Viking Professional gas cooktop burners require the burner cap to be correctly seated on …	Low	View →
Control Panel Fault	Cooktop	Viking Cooktop Control Panel Fault Viking induction and electric cooktop control panels can develop faults that prevent norm…	High	View →
Burner Ignition Fault	Cooktop	Viking Cooktop Gas Burner Not Igniting Viking Professional gas cooktops use spark ignition with individual electrodes at each bu…	High	View →
Gas Pressure Fault	Cooktop	Viking Cooktop Gas Pressure Fault A Viking gas cooktop that produces uniformly low or weak flames across all burners — part…	Critical	View →
Burner Valve Fault	Cooktop	Viking Cooktop Knob Valve Fault Viking Professional gas cooktop burner valves control gas flow to each individual burner.…	High	View →
Yellow Flame Fault	Cooktop	Viking Cooktop Yellow or Orange Flame A healthy Viking gas cooktop burner produces a blue flame with small orange tips at the o…	High	View →
Control Panel Fault	Dishwasher	Viking Dishwasher Control Panel Fault A Viking dishwasher control panel fault presents as buttons that do not respond when pres…	High	View →
Cycle Interruption	Dishwasher	Viking Dishwasher Cycle Not Completing A Viking dishwasher that stops mid-cycle has a fault condition that interrupted the autom…	High	View →
Detergent Dispenser Fault	Dishwasher	Viking Dishwasher Detergent Dispenser Failure A Viking dishwasher detergent dispenser that fails to open during the main wash cycle res…	Low	View →
Door Gasket Leak	Dishwasher	Viking Dishwasher Door Gasket Leak Water leaking from the front edge of a Viking dishwasher door during a wash cycle indicat…	Medium	View →
Door Latch Fault	Dishwasher	Viking Dishwasher Door Latch Fault A Viking dishwasher will not start a wash cycle unless the control board confirms the doo…	Medium	View →
Drain Fault	Dishwasher	Viking Dishwasher Drain Fault A Viking dishwasher drain fault occurs when standing water remains in the tub after a cyc…	High	View →
Float Switch Fault	Dishwasher	Viking Dishwasher Float Switch Overfill Fault Viking dishwashers use a float switch at the bottom of the tub as an overfill safety devi…	High	View →
Heating Element Fault	Dishwasher	Viking Dishwasher Heating Element Failure Viking Professional dishwashers use a heating element to heat wash water to the required …	Medium	View →
Main Control Board Failure	Dishwasher	Viking Dishwasher Main Control Board Failure The main control board (PCB) in a Viking dishwasher manages all cycle programming, sensor…	High	View →
Overflow Protection / Base Pan Float Fault	Dishwasher	Viking Dishwasher Overflow Protection Float Fault Viking Professional dishwashers are equipped with an overflow protection system in the ba…	High	View →
Spray Arm Obstruction	Dishwasher	Viking Dishwasher Spray Arm Obstruction Viking Professional dishwashers use multi-level spray arms to distribute wash water throu…	Low	View →
Turbidity Sensor Fault	Dishwasher	Viking Dishwasher Turbidity Sensor Fault Viking Professional dishwashers equipped with automatic soil sensing use a turbidity sens…	Low	View →
Wash Motor Fault	Dishwasher	Viking Dishwasher Wash Motor Fault A Viking dishwasher wash motor (circulation pump) fault occurs when the pump that circula…	High	View →
Wash Water Temperature Sensor Fault	Dishwasher	Viking Dishwasher Wash Water Temperature Sensor Fault Viking dishwashers use a water temperature sensor (NTC thermistor) to monitor wash water …	Medium	View →
Water Inlet Fault	Dishwasher	Viking Dishwasher Water Inlet Valve Fault A Viking dishwasher water inlet valve fault occurs when the solenoid valve that controls …	High	View →
Surface Element Failure	Cooktop	Viking Electric Cooktop Surface Element Failure Viking electric and radiant cooktops use surface heating elements beneath a ceramic glass…	High	View →
Compressor Thermal Overload	Freezer	Viking Freezer Compressor Thermal Overload Fault Viking freezer compressors are protected by an internal thermal overload device (also cal…	High	View →
Condenser Fan Fault	Freezer	Viking Freezer Condenser Fan Motor Failure The condenser fan motor in a Viking freezer draws air over the condenser coil to dissipat…	High	View →
Defrost Drain Blocked	Freezer	Viking Freezer Defrost Drain Blockage During each defrost cycle in a Viking No Frost freezer, meltwater from the evaporator coi…	Medium	View →
Defrost Fault	Freezer	Viking Freezer Defrost System Fault Visible frost or ice buildup inside a Viking No Frost freezer means the automatic defrost…	High	View →
Door Gasket Failure	Freezer	Viking Freezer Door Gasket Failure A worn or damaged door gasket on a Viking freezer allows warm, humid room air to continuo…	Medium	View →
Evaporator Fan Fault	Freezer	Viking Freezer Evaporator Fan Motor Failure The evaporator fan motor circulates cold air from the evaporator coil throughout the free…	High	View →
Door Frame Ice Buildup	Freezer	Viking Freezer Ice Buildup Around Door Frame Ice forming around the door frame or door opening of a Viking No Frost freezer indicates …	Medium	View →
Ice Maker Module Fault	Freezer	Viking Freezer Ice Maker Module Fault Viking built-in column freezers with integrated ice production use an ice maker module as…	Medium	View →
Main Control Board Failure	Freezer	Viking Freezer Main Control Board Fault The main control board in a Viking column or upright freezer coordinates all operational …	High	View →
Overcooling Fault	Freezer	Viking Freezer Overcooling A Viking freezer that runs significantly below the set temperature — dropping to -20°F or…	Medium	View →
Power Interruption Alarm	Freezer	Viking Freezer Power Interruption Temperature Alarm Viking freezers with temperature monitoring will activate a temperature alarm when a powe…	Low	View →
Start Relay Failure	Freezer	Viking Freezer Start Relay Failure The compressor start relay is a small component that plugs directly into the compressor a…	High	View →
Temperature Alarm	Freezer	Viking Freezer Temperature Alarm A Viking freezer temperature alarm indicates the internal temperature has risen above the…	High	View →
Temperature Sensor Fault	Freezer	Viking Freezer Temperature Sensor Fault The temperature sensor (thermistor) in a Viking freezer monitors internal temperature and…	Medium	View →
Thermistor Failure	Freezer	Viking Freezer Thermistor Failure Viking column and upright freezers use precision thermistors to monitor cabinet temperatu…	Medium	View →
Flame Hold Fault	Cooktop	Viking Gas Cooktop Burner Flame Not Holding Some Viking professional rangetop and cooktop models use thermocouples or thermopiles as …	Critical	View →
Gas Pressure Regulator Fault	Cooktop	Viking Gas Cooktop Gas Pressure Regulator Fault Viking Professional gas cooktops are calibrated to operate at a specific gas supply press…	High	View →
Ignition Module Failure	Cooktop	Viking Gas Cooktop Ignition Module Failure When no burner on a Viking gas cooktop produces a spark when the knob is turned to the ig…	High	View →
Spark Electrode Failure	Cooktop	Viking Gas Cooktop Spark Electrode Failure When a single Viking gas cooktop burner does not spark while all other burners spark norm…	Medium	View →
Thermocouple Fault	Cooktop	Viking Gas Cooktop Thermocouple Fault Viking Professional gas cooktops use a thermocouple at each burner position as a flame sa…	High	View →
Pan Detection Failure	Cooktop	Viking Induction Cooktop Pan Detection Failure Viking induction cooktops use the induction coil itself to detect the presence of compati…	Medium	View →
Induction Power Board Fault	Cooktop	Viking Induction Cooktop Power Board Fault Viking induction cooktops use dedicated power board assemblies (also called inverter boar…	High	View →
Induction Zone Fault	Cooktop	Viking Induction Cooktop Zone Not Heating An induction zone fault on a Viking induction cooktop occurs when a zone fails to heat de…	High	View →
Bake Element Failure	Range	Viking Range Bake Element Failure In Viking dual-fuel ranges (gas cooktop, electric oven) and Viking electric ranges, the b…	High	View →
Broil Element Failure	Range	Viking Range Broil Element Failure In Viking dual-fuel and electric ranges, the broil element at the top of the oven cavity …	High	View →
Convection Fan Fault	Range	Viking Range Convection Fan Motor Failure Viking ranges equipped with TruConvec convection use a dedicated fan and third element at…	Medium	View →
F1	Range	Viking Range F1 Fault Code F1 on a Viking range or wall oven indicates the main Electronic Range Control (ERC) board…	High	View →
F2	Range	Viking Range F2 Fault Code F2 on a Viking range or wall oven indicates the oven temperature sensor (RTD probe) is re…	Medium	View →
F3	Range	Viking Range F3 Fault Code F3 on a Viking range or wall oven indicates the oven temperature sensor (RTD probe) circu…	Medium	View →
F4	Range	Viking Range F4 Fault Code F4 on a Viking range or wall oven triggers when the oven temperature exceeds the set poin…	Critical	View →
F5	Range	Viking Range F5 Fault Code F5 on a Viking range or wall oven indicates the door latch motor circuit failed to comple…	High	View →
F6	Range	Viking Range F6 Fault Code F6 on a Viking range or wall oven indicates the door latch position switch has failed to …	Medium	View →
F7	Range	Viking Range F7 Fault Code F7 on a Viking range or wall oven means the ERC has detected a keypad button registering …	Medium	View →
F8	Range	Viking Range F8 Fault Code F8 on a Viking range indicates a relay board fault. Viking dual-fuel and electric ranges …	High	View →
F9	Range	Viking Range F9 Fault Code F9 on a Viking range or wall oven indicates the self-clean door lock mechanism failed to …	High	View →
Burner Ignition Fault	Range	Viking Range Gas Burner Not Igniting Viking Professional gas ranges use spark ignition with individual electrodes at each burn…	High	View →
Igniter Failure	Range	Viking Range Hot Surface Igniter Failure Viking gas ranges use a hot surface igniter to open the gas safety valve and light the ov…	High	View →
Gas Safety Valve Failure	Range	Viking Range Oven Gas Safety Valve Failure The gas safety valve in a Viking range oven is a solenoid-operated valve that opens only …	High	View →
Compressor Fault	Refrigerator	Viking Refrigerator Compressor Not Running A Viking refrigerator compressor fault occurs when the compressor is not running — both t…	Critical	View →
Condenser Fan Fault	Refrigerator	Viking Refrigerator Condenser Fan Motor Failure The condenser fan motor draws air over the condenser coil at the bottom rear of the refri…	High	View →
Defrost Fault	Refrigerator	Viking Refrigerator Defrost System Fault A defrost system fault in a Viking refrigerator occurs when the automatic defrost cycle f…	High	View →
Door Alarm Sensor Fault	Refrigerator	Viking Refrigerator Door Alarm Sensor Fault Viking built-in refrigerators include a door ajar alarm system that activates an audible …	Low	View →
Door Gasket Failure	Refrigerator	Viking Refrigerator Door Gasket Failure A worn, torn, or deformed door gasket on a Viking refrigerator or freezer door allows war…	Medium	View →
Evaporator Fan Fault	Refrigerator	Viking Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor Failure The evaporator fan motor circulates cold air from the evaporator coil through both the fr…	High	View →
Excessive Noise	Refrigerator	Viking Refrigerator Excessive Noise Unusual noise from a Viking refrigerator is a diagnostic indicator pointing to a specific…	Medium	View →
Ice Dispenser Fault	Refrigerator	Viking Refrigerator Ice Maker Not Dispensing Ice A Viking refrigerator ice maker that produces ice but will not dispense through the door …	Low	View →
Ice Maker No Production	Refrigerator	Viking Refrigerator Ice Maker Not Producing Ice A Viking refrigerator ice maker that stops producing ice is one of the most common servic…	Medium	View →
Main Control Board Failure	Refrigerator	Viking Refrigerator Main Control Board Fault The main control board (PCB) in a Viking built-in refrigerator is the central processor t…	High	View →
Overcooling Fault	Refrigerator	Viking Refrigerator Overcooling — Too Cold A Viking refrigerator that is too cold in the fresh food section — causing food to freeze…	Medium	View →
Thermistor Fault	Refrigerator	Viking Refrigerator Thermistor Fault Viking built-in refrigerators use multiple thermistors (negative temperature coefficient …	Medium	View →
Water Dispenser Fault	Refrigerator	Viking Refrigerator Water Dispenser Not Working A Viking refrigerator water dispenser that stops working despite the ice maker continuing…	Low	View →
Water Inlet Valve Failure	Refrigerator	Viking Refrigerator Water Inlet Valve Failure The water inlet valve in a Viking built-in refrigerator is an electrically controlled sol…	Medium	View →
Internal Water Leak	Refrigerator	Viking Refrigerator Water Leaking Inside Water pooling inside a Viking refrigerator — typically in the crisper drawer area or at t…	High	View →
Blower Motor Failure	Vent Hood	Viking Vent Hood Blower Motor Not Running The blower motor is the core component of a Viking professional range hood — it draws air…	High	View →
Blower Motor Overtemperature / Thermal Cutout	Vent Hood	Viking Vent Hood Blower Motor Overtemperature Shutdown Viking Professional Series blower motors include thermal overload protection that shuts t…	Medium	View →
Control Panel Failure	Vent Hood	Viking Vent Hood Control Panel Unresponsive Viking Professional Series hoods use either push-button or touch-sensitive control panels…	High	View →
Damper Malfunction	Vent Hood	Viking Vent Hood Damper Not Opening or Closing Viking professional range hoods duct to the exterior through a damper (also called a back…	High	View →
Delay-Off / Auto-Shutoff Failure	Vent Hood	Viking Vent Hood Delay-Off Not Working Viking Professional Series range hoods include a delay-off (keep-on) function that keeps …	Low	View →
Excessive Noise / Vibration	Vent Hood	Viking Vent Hood Excessive Noise or Vibration Viking Professional Series range hoods are designed for relatively quiet operation despit…	Medium	View →
Fan Speed Control Failure	Vent Hood	Viking Vent Hood Fan Speed Control Not Working Viking Professional Series range hoods offer multiple fan speeds (typically 4 speeds plus…	Medium	View →
Grease Dripping	Vent Hood	Viking Vent Hood Grease Dripping From Hood Grease dripping from the bottom of a Viking Professional Series range hood indicates that…	Critical	View →
Grease Filter Clog	Vent Hood	Viking Vent Hood Grease Filter Clogged — Reduced Airflow Viking Professional Series range hoods use stainless-steel mesh or baffle grease filters …	Medium	View →
No Power	Vent Hood	Viking Vent Hood Has No Power A Viking Professional Series range hood with no power — no lights, no fan response, no co…	High	View →
Lighting System Failure	Vent Hood	Viking Vent Hood Lights Not Working Viking Professional Series range hoods use halogen or LED cooktop lighting, with some mod…	Low	View →
Low CFM / Airflow Restriction	Vent Hood	Viking Vent Hood Low CFM — Ductwork Restriction Fault Viking Professional Series range hoods are rated for specific cubic feet per minute (CFM)…	Medium	View →
Main Control Board / PCB Failure	Vent Hood	Viking Vent Hood Main Control Board Failure The main control PCB in a Viking Professional Series vent hood manages all electronic fun…	High	View →
Ventilation Effectiveness Failure	Vent Hood	Viking Vent Hood Not Venting to Exterior Viking Professional Series hoods are designed as ducted exhaust systems for exterior vent…	High	View →
Thermal Cutout Tripped	Vent Hood	Viking Vent Hood Thermal Cutout Tripped — Fan Shuts Off Viking Professional Series range hoods incorporate a thermal cutout (thermal fuse or over…	High	View →
Bake Element Failure	Wall Oven	Viking Wall Oven Bake Element Failure In Viking electric and dual-power wall ovens, the bake element at the bottom of the oven …	High	View →
Broil Element Failure	Wall Oven	Viking Wall Oven Broil Element Failure In Viking electric and dual-power wall ovens, the broil element at the top of the oven ca…	High	View →
Convection Fan Fault	Wall Oven	Viking Wall Oven Convection Fan Motor Failure Viking wall ovens with TruConvec convection use a fan and third heating element at the ba…	Medium	View →
Door Seal Failure	Wall Oven	Viking Wall Oven Door Not Sealing Properly A Viking wall oven door that does not seal properly allows heat to escape, resulting in e…	Medium	View →
F1	Wall Oven	Viking Wall Oven F1 Fault Code F1 on a Viking wall oven indicates the main Electronic Range Control (ERC) board has dete…	High	View →
F2	Wall Oven	Viking Wall Oven F2 Fault Code F2 on a Viking wall oven indicates the oven temperature sensor (RTD probe) is reading a s…	Medium	View →
F3	Wall Oven	Viking Wall Oven F3 Fault Code F3 on a Viking wall oven indicates the oven temperature sensor (RTD probe) circuit is ope…	Medium	View →
F4	Wall Oven	Viking Wall Oven F4 Fault Code F4 on a Viking wall oven triggers when the oven cavity temperature exceeds the programmed…	Critical	View →
F5	Wall Oven	Viking Wall Oven F5 Fault Code F5 on a Viking wall oven indicates the door latch motor circuit failed to complete a latc…	High	View →
F6	Wall Oven	Viking Wall Oven F6 Fault Code F6 on a Viking wall oven indicates the door latch position switch has failed to confirm l…	Medium	View →
F7	Wall Oven	Viking Wall Oven F7 Fault Code F7 on a Viking wall oven means the ERC has detected a keypad button registering as contin…	Medium	View →
F8	Wall Oven	Viking Wall Oven F8 Fault Code F8 on a Viking wall oven indicates a relay board fault. Viking electric and dual-power wa…	High	View →
F9	Wall Oven	Viking Wall Oven F9 Fault Code F9 on a Viking wall oven indicates the self-clean door lock mechanism failed to complete …	High	View →
Oven Light Circuit Fault	Wall Oven	Viking Wall Oven Interior Light Circuit Fault Viking wall ovens use a halogen or LED interior lighting assembly activated by the door s…	Low	View →
Self-Clean Start Fault	Wall Oven	Viking Wall Oven Self-Clean Cycle Not Starting A Viking wall oven self-clean cycle that will not start can be caused by several conditio…	Medium	View →
Compressor Fault	Wine Cooler	Viking Wine Cooler Compressor Not Starting A Viking wine cooler with no compressor sound that is warm throughout has a compressor, s…	Critical	View →
Condenser Coil Clog	Wine Cooler	Viking Wine Cooler Condenser Coil Clogged A gradually deteriorating Viking wine cooler that requires longer and longer times to rea…	Medium	View →
Condenser Fan Fault	Wine Cooler	Viking Wine Cooler Condenser Fan Failure The condenser fan in a Viking wine cooler draws air over the condenser coil to dissipate …	High	View →
Control Panel Fault	Wine Cooler	Viking Wine Cooler Control Panel Unresponsive A Viking wine cooler control panel that does not respond to button presses, shows a blank…	High	View →
Door Ajar Alarm / Door Switch Fault	Wine Cooler	Viking Wine Cooler Door Ajar Alarm Fault Viking wine cellars and wine coolers include a door ajar monitoring system that triggers …	Low	View →
Door Seal Failure	Wine Cooler	Viking Wine Cooler Door Seal Failure A worn, torn, or deformed door gasket on a Viking wine cooler allows warm, humid room air…	Medium	View →
Dual-Zone Fault	Wine Cooler	Viking Wine Cooler Dual-Zone Temperature Inconsistency Viking dual-zone wine coolers maintain separate temperature zones for different wine type…	Medium	View →
Condensation Fault	Wine Cooler	Viking Wine Cooler Excessive Condensation Inside Visible condensation inside a Viking wine cooler — water droplets on the interior walls, …	Low	View →
Overtemperature Protection Shutdown	Wine Cooler	Viking Wine Cooler High Temperature Protection Shutdown Viking wine coolers include an overtemperature protection system that shuts down the comp…	High	View →
Lighting Fault	Wine Cooler	Viking Wine Cooler Interior Lighting Failure Viking wine coolers use LED interior lighting to illuminate the wine storage shelves when…	Low	View →
Temperature Fault	Wine Cooler	Viking Wine Cooler Not Maintaining Temperature A Viking wine cooler that cannot maintain the set storage temperature is a serious fault …	High	View →
Zone Thermistor Fault	Wine Cooler	Viking Wine Cooler Primary Zone Thermistor Fault Viking wine cellars use dedicated thermistors in each temperature zone to provide continu…	Medium	View →
Refrigerant System / Sealed System Fault	Wine Cooler	Viking Wine Cooler Refrigerant System Fault Viking wine coolers use a sealed refrigeration system containing refrigerant, a compresso…	Critical	View →
Temperature Sensor Fault	Wine Cooler	Viking Wine Cooler Temperature Sensor Fault The temperature sensor (thermistor) in a Viking wine cooler monitors internal temperature…	Medium	View →
Vibration Issue	Wine Cooler	Viking Wine Cooler Vibration Issue Viking wine coolers are designed with vibration-dampening features because excessive vibr…	Low	View →

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