Viking Use & Care Manual Viking Range Corporation 111 Front Street Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA (662) 455-1200 For product information, call 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641) or visit the Viking Web site at vikingrange.
Congratulations Table of Contents With your purchase of the world’s most powerful and intelligent dishwasher, you have joined the elite world of Viking ownership. Getting Started Your Viking dishwasher is designed to offer years of reliable service. This Use & Care Guide will provide you with the information you need to become familiar with your dishwasher’s operation and care. Your complete satisfaction is our ultimate goal.
Getting Started Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. • DO NOT operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place. • It is your responsibility to be sure your dishwasher ° Has been installed by a qualified installer. • DO NOT abuse, sit on or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher. ° Has been properly grounded. • DO NOT tamper with controls.
Getting Started Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating the appliance. ALWAYS contact the manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.
Getting Started Getting Started Features Features • Vari-Pressure Intelli-Wash™ System Customizes water volumes and water pressure to selected cycles and options. The wash system includes multi-level washing with two high quality stainless steel wash arms and an exclusive blockproof Flexible-Fluid™ coupling direct water feed. The exclusive DishGuard™ Protector prevents spray arm blockage from lower rack load while protecting dishes.
Features: Cycles 451 Model Features: Cycles Cycles Options POTS/PANS Heavily soiled pots, pans and casserole dishes. Long heated prewash loosens up encrusted food. High temperature main wash and final rinse. Dishwashers. Certified for residential dishwashers and not intended for licensed food establishments. Available only with POTS/PANS and NORMAL WASH. DELAY START NORMAL WASH Normally soiled plates, glasses, bowls, and lightly soiled pots and pans. Energy-usage label is based on this cycle.
Cycle Data Temperatures Total water (gal.) Total Wash Time (minutes) 120F˚ (49C˚) It is not necessary to rinse normal food soils off the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher, although larger solid particles, such as bones, seeds, skins, pits, and toothpicks should be removed. If you are not going to run the dishwasher immediately after loading, it is best to rinse salty and highly acidic foods off stainless steel, silver, and silverplate flatware.
Changing a Program Washing Recommendations Changing a Program After the Unit has Started Most household dishes such as plates, saucepans, and flatware are dishwasher safe. If you are unsure, check the manufacturer’s recommendations before washing. You are responsible for what is washed in the dishwasher. The dishwasher is programmed to stop operating if the door is opened during a cycle.
Washing Recommendations Materials Dishwasher safe? Knives Yes Comments Position knives in large items tray so that blades are not touching. Knives may become dull if the blades contact other items. Non-stick coatings Not recommended Coating may wear off with repeated washing. Pewter/ brass/ bronze Not recommended Pewter, brass, and bronze may tarnish or pit. Yes Stainless steel Yes Silver/ silverplate Yes Disposable plastic cannot withstand high water temperature or dishwasher detergent.
Two-Piece Silverware Basket Loading the Dishwasher The silverware basket is designed with flexibility in mind. It can be positioned on the lower rack and also in the upper rack. The design also allows the basket to be divided into two separate, smaller baskets for additional loading options. General Loading Guidelines 1 • Load all items so that the force of the water and the detergent reach soiled surfaces.
Loading Two-Piece Silverware Basket (10 Place Setting) Sliding Side Utensil Basket Sliding side utensil basket F E A B A B B A B A A B B B B C C C E E E E E E C C C G E B C B A B B A A B B B B B C E B A C B E A C F Note: Dishwasher shown with top rack removed. Note: Sliding side utensil basket holds long handled items such as spatulas, serving spoons, and knives. Note: Sliding side utensil basket is easy to remove.
Loading Racks Loading Racks (15 International Place Setting) (10 Place Setting) Upper Rack Upper Rack • 10 glasses • 12 coffee cups • 10 coffee cups • 15 glasses • 10 saucers • 11 bowls • 11 saucers • 3 bread and butter plates Note: To load international place setting the sliding side utensil basket must be removed Lower Rack Lower Rack Operation • 4 saucers • 10 dinner plates • 13 dinner plates • 1 serving platter • 12 bread and butter plates • 2 serving bowls • 4 bowls • 10 bread and butt
Dishwasher Detergent Rinse Agent Use only a detergent designed for an automatic dishwasher. Never use oven cleaners or other caustic cleaners not designed for dishwashers. These will damage the stainless steel interior, filters and pump components of your 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 damage to the dishwasher.
Wash Temperature Water Hardness Hot water dissolves and activates dishwashing detergents, dissolves grease on dishes, and helps glasses dry spot free. If the incoming water is extremely cold due to unusually cold temperatures outside, if you have recently done laundry or run hot water for showers, or if your water travels a long distance from the hot water heater to the dishwasher, the running time of the dishwasher may be longer to heat the water to the required temperature.
Maintenance Maintenance Your new dishwasher is designed to give you years of dependable service. In order to maintain a high level of performance, you need to make sure your dishwasher is properly cared for and cleaned. Here are a few things you can do to make sure your dishwasher performs at its highest level.
Troubleshooting Poor wash results may not always be caused by the dishwasher. Please review the following Troubleshooting Charts for possible remedies. You may find the proper solution without having to call a service provider. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and/or Remedy Spotting and filming No rinse agent: Does the rinse agent dispenser need to be filled? If the cycle buttons are flashing, please refer to the Fault Codes Chart in the following pages of this manual for possible remedies.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and/or Remedy Problem Possible Cause and/or Remedy Small particles deposited on items Improper loading of dishes: Load dishes to prevent water and detergent from being trapped in or between items. Water should circulate freely. Detergent left in detergent compartment Compartment cover blocked: The cover may not be opening because of improperly loaded items. Move dishes that may be blocking it.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and/or Remedy Problem Possible Cause and/or Remedy Control panel does not illuminate Cycle and Option buttons will only illuminate after selection. To activate unit, press “START”. The “START” button will illuminate and unit is ready. Close door and cycle will start. Odor in your dishwasher Dishwasher will not drain Door open: Check that door is firmly closed.
Troubleshooting/Fault Codes Flash Fault Action Pots/Pans Normal Wash 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 Pan Flood Sensor Disconnect Motor Control Status Error Motor Control Comms Error Diverter Timeout Drain Error Reset Unit and try again. If problem persists, contact service. Reset Unit and try again. If problem persists, contact service. Reset Unit and try again. If problem persists, contact service. 2 2 1 2 Huba Disconnect Error Fill Timeout Reset Unit and try again. If problem persists, contact service.
Service Information Warranty If service is required, call your dealer or authorized service agency. The name of the authorized service agency can be obtained from the dealer or distributor in your area.
Warranty Notes Owner shall be responsible for proper installation, providing reasonable and necessary maintenance, providing proof of purchase upon request, and making the appliance reasonably accessible for service. The return of the Owner Registration Card is not a condition of warranty coverage. You should, however, return the Owner Registration Card so that Viking Range Corporation can contact you should any question of safety arise which could affect you.
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