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CON G IBbU\TU ILATIION S,,, Your purchase of this product attests to the importance you place upon the quality and performance of the major appliances you use. With minimal care, as outlined in this guide, this product is designed to provide you with years of dependable service. Please take the few minutes necessary to learn the proper and efficient use and care of this quality product.
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'WHAT CAN IBIE'WASHED Most household goods such as plates, saucepans, and flatware can be machine washed. If you are unsure, check with the manufacturer or, if this is not possible, wash one item of a set over an extended period and then compare it with the rest of the set. The user is responsible for what is washed in the dishwasher. MATERIAL Aluminum DISHWASHER SAFE Yes, with caution Cast Iron No China Yes, with caution Stoneware Crystal INFORMATION Anodized aluminum may fade or darken.
IPIKIEIPAIKIING DIISHIES It is not necessary particles, to rinse normal such as Bones, If you are not going seeds, food soils off the dishes skins, pits and toothpicks to run the dishwasher immediately Before should putting them in the dishwasher although larger solid Be removed. after loading, it is best to rinse salty and highly stainless steel, silver and silverplate flatware.
THE SILVERWARE/CUTLERY BASKET AND LARGE CUTLERY/UTENSIL CRADLE Arrange flatware in the silverware basket with handles down. Sharp or pointed items, such as knives, should be put in with the point down to protect your hands. Distribute items evenly and mix knives, forks and spoons so that items will avoid nesting. FOR BEST CLEANING RESULTS,ALWAYS PLACE FORKS AND SPOONS WITH EATING PORTION UP AND HANDLES DOWN. In the center of the basket is a small items lid.
DIISH'WASHIEIK DETEIKGENT (USE ONLY AUITOMAT]IC DIISH'WASH1ER DETEIKGENT/ Use only a detergent designed for an automatic dishwasher. Never use soap, laundry detergent or handwashing detergent in your dishwasher, as they are too mild and will cause severe over-sudsing. The foam product prevents the dishwasher from working properly and may cause the dishwasher to leak. WARNING: Dishwasher detergent is corrosive. Keep out of reach of children. water or milk. Do not induce vomiting.
RIINSEAIIDS A rinse aid causes water to flow off: the dishes quicker, preventing droplets that dry as spots and making drying performance better. Rinse aids come in solid and liquid forms. Your dishwasher's rinse aid dispenser uses the liquid form. For the best results, use a liquid rinse aid only if you have moderately hard to hard water. Rinse aids used with soft water can cause a cloudy film on dishes. FILLING THE RINSE AID DISPENSER Drying will usually be better if you use a rinse aid.
IENIEROYSAVIING TIIIPS 1. Only start a wash when the machine is completely full. 2. Make sure that for normal clay-to-day washing the low temp setting 3. Select the cycle without the Extra Dry option. 4. If you plan to wash dishes right away, there is no need to prewash. 5. Use the Pots/Pans and Heavy programs only for heavily soiled is selected. Simply scrape, load, and wash. dishes. IHIO'W TO OIPIERATIE BEFORE OPERATION REVIEW 1. Load the dishes properly. 2.
CHANGING A PROGRAM AFTER THE UNIT HAS STARTED The dishwasher is programmed to stop operating if the door is opened during a cycle. If you want to change a program or option after starting the machine, open the door slightly to let the spray arms stop rotating and avoid getting sprayed with water. Press and hold START for three seconds to cancel the current selection then press the touchpad(s) for your desired selection. Press START again and close the door.
SAFETY DOOR SWITCH The machine is equipped with a door switch, breaking the current and interrupting cycle if the door is opened while the machine is in operation. LEVEL CONTROL Furthermore, the dishwasher is equipped with a level control (overflow), automatically starting the drain pump should the water level reach a level higher than normal. This level control functions only if the dishwasher is in operation.
HOW TO CLEAN THE DRAIN PUMP Pump wing You can reach the drain pump from the inside of the machine. First remove the coarse strainer and the horizontal filter. Then, remove the small cover in the bottom left of the hole. There you can reach the pump wing and remove the dirt. Replace the cover, strainer and fine filter. HOW TO CLEAN THE DOOR To clean the edge of the door, use only a soft damp cloth. WINTER STORING IN UNHEATED Do not use any type of spray cleaner.
FAULT ]INIDIICATIIONS Display Type of Fault 1>1> Action Flashes Too much water in the dishwasher Phone Service Flashes Fault with water inlet Check open that the water tap is Flashes Valve leakage Shut off the water tap and contact service Flashes Blocked drain See "Possible Troubleshooting m To remove page the fault indications from the display, turn 12, off the main switch and then turn it back on again.
POOR DIISIHI'WASIHIII NG RIESUILTS Try the following before contacting remedies, PROBLEM Spotting Poor results may not always be caused by the dishwasher, Read through the chart below your servicer, and filming POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY Hard water Use the maximum recommended amount (3 tablespoons) dishwasher detergent. To remove hard water spots, try a vinegar rinse: •Wash and rinse load as usual. • Remove all metal items from dishwasher. of • Do not add detergent.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Marks and discoloration Aluminum against utensils SUGGESTED REMEDY rubbing items during To remove Wash arm or arms not rotating utensils, pans, do not touch washing Small particles deposited on items Be sure aluminum spots, Be sure a utensil especially light weight foil-type dishes. use a non-abrasive or handle cleaner. has not prevented their turning. freely Detergent Use only fresh detergent, store in a tightly closed container in a cool dry place.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY Cloudy film on glasswareetching of glass Too much detergent, especially in soft water If vinegar or citric acid rinse doesn't remove film, the cloudiness is "etching". This is permanent. To prevent etching, use the least amount (one teaspoon) of recommended dishwasher detergent if you have soft water. Use a good quality of dishwashing detergent and rinse aid. Do not overload the machine. Water should circulate freely to assure adequate rinsing and draining.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY Water backs up in sink when dishwasher Food waste disposer and trap Check disposer and trap at sink for blockage or food particles. Dishwashing complete Allow dishwasher to complete cycle. drains Water left in bottom near filters Some cycle not is normal Water left in removable coarse strainer is normal.
IDIESIIGNIERSIERIIIES U[NDIEIPdZXOUNqFIERDI[SIHWASHIER WAIP,JP,.ANTY ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY Undercounter dishwashers and all of their component parts, except as detailed below*, are warranted to be free from defective materials or workmanship in normal household use for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of original retail purchase. Viking Range Corporation, warrantor, agrees to repair or replace, at its option, any part which fails or is found to be defective during the warranty period.
