General Information; Warnings; Water; Drain - Viking FDB451 Service Manual

General Information

Warnings

Read and follow all instructions before using
this appliance to prevent the potential risk of
fire, electric shock, personal injury, or damage
to the appliance as a result of improper usage
of the appliance. Use appliance only for its
intended purpose as described in this manual.
To ensure proper and safe operation: Appliance
must be properly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician. DO NOT attempt to adjust,
repair, service, or replace any part of your
appliance unless it is specifically recommended
in this manual. All other servicing should be
referred to a qualified servicer.

Water

WARNING
Plumbing connections must comply with
applicable sanitary, safety, and plumbing codes.
• Water pressure for the water supply
should be a minimum of 10 to 125 psi. The
dishwasher is supplied with a 5' (1.5 m)
braided stainless steel water line with 3/8"
(0.95 cm) compression fitting connected to
.
dishwasher
•
After determining where the water supply
line will connect to the dishwasher, provide
a 2" (5.1 cm) access hole and run the water
supply line to the approximate fill valve
location.
•
For service convenience, a shut-off valve
(not supplied) should be installed in the
supply line in a readily accessible location
(such as beneath the sink).
•
It is recommended that the dishwasher be
connected to a hot water supply. If a cold
water supply is used, cycle times will vary.
•
It is important that the water supply line
and the shut-off valve have a sufficient
flow volume. Flush the supply line prior
to connecting it to the intake line of the
dishwasher.

DRAIN

• The access hole for the drain line should
be 2" square (5.1 cm). Locate as low
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and as near to the back wall as possible.
•
DO NOT use any fittings anywhere in the
drain line that are less than 1/2" (1.3 cm) ID.
•
If the drain line is going to be connected to
a food waste disposer, be sure to remove
the knockout or plug from the fitting before
connecting drain line
•
Drain connection should be a minimum of
20" (51.0 cm) from the floor. If connection is
lower, siphoning during cycle can occur.
WARNING
The dishwasher has a factory installed back-
flow preventer. DO NOT add an additional
check valve.

Electrical

This appliance must be grounded. In the
event of a malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of electric
shock by providing a path of least
resistance for electric current.
Note: For this model, a power cord will have to be
purchased separately. The plug must be plugged
into an appropriate outlet that is installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
WARNING
Be sure electrical power is turned off at circuit
breaker or fuse box before servicing unit.
DO NOT use an extension cord for this appliance
WARNING
Improper connection of the equipment –
grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician
or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether
the appliance is properly grounded. DO NOT
modify the plug if it will not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician
.
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