Viking Undercounter Wine Cellar Code DA: door left ajar

What DA means

On Viking 3 and 5 Series undercounter wine cellars and beverage centers with the electronic controller, such as the VWCI5240G, VWCI5150G, FWCI1240G and VBCI5240G, a flashing DA means the door has been left ajar. The cellar is telling you the door is not fully closed. Other letters on this controller are information: Hi and Lo show stored maximum and minimum temperatures, PoF means the keypad is locked, and rSt resets the stored readings. DA is the one that points at the door.

Common causes of DA

A door that has not closed fully
A bottle or rack keeping the door from closing
A worn or dirty gasket
A cellar that is out of level so the door swings open

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Close the door firmly and watch whether DA stops. 2. Check that bottles or racks are not holding the door open. 3. Wipe the gasket with warm water and dry it. 4. Check that the cellar sits level. 5. If DA stays after the door is clearly shut, call us.

! Why to stop there

DA is almost always a closing problem
The gasket check takes a minute
A visit is needed only if DA stays with a closed door

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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Other Wine & Beverage codes

E2Viking Wine Cellar Code E2: Condenser Fan Amps High or Low E3Viking Dual-Zone Wine Cellar Code E3: Upper Sensor A Out of Range E4Viking Wine Cellar Code E4: Lower Sensor B on Dual-Zone Models Hi/Low Temp LowerViking Wine Cellar Message "Hi/Low Temp Lower": Lower Zone Outside Its Range Hi/Low Temp UpperViking Wine Cellar Message "Hi/Low Temp Upper": The Upper Zone Strays From Its Range Power FailureViking Wine Cellar Message "Power Failure": Flashing Amber Alert LAViking Undercounter Wine Cellar Code LA: low-temperature alarm after 30 minutes LLViking 5 Series Wine Cellar Code LL: cellar temperature too low

DADA questions

Does DA mean something is broken?

No. It says the door was left ajar. Closing it fully ends the message, and the cellar returns to normal cooling without any repair or reset being needed.

The door looks closed, but DA stays.

Check for items holding it slightly open, wipe the gasket and make sure the cellar is level. If DA stays, the door switch or controller needs a look.

What are Hi, Lo and PoF?

Hi and Lo show the stored highest and lowest temperatures, and PoF means the keypad is locked. They are information on this controller, and they are not breakdowns.