Viking 7 Series Use & Care Manual page 20

Rust, discoloration or surface deterioration occurs on dishes
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Salty food remnants have remained on dishes for a long time. >>> If silverware soiled with such foods will be kept waiting in machine, dirt
must be removed by prewash or dishes must be washed without being kept waiting.
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Electric installation is not grounded. >>>Check if your machine is connected to the actual grounding line. Otherwise, the static electric
created in the product causes arcs on the surfaces of metal items creating pores, removing the protective cover on the surface and causing
discoloration.
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Intensive cleansers such as bleaches are used. >>> Protective cover on metal surfaces gets damaged and looses its efficiency in time when
it gets in contact with cleansers such as bleach. Do not wash your dishes with bleach.
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Metal items particularly such as knives are used for purposes other then their intended uses. >>> Protective cover on the edges of knives
may get damaged when they are used for purposes such as opening cans. Do not use metal kitchen utensils out of their intended uses.
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Silverware are made of low quality stainless steel. >>> Corrosion on such items is inevitable; they should not be washed in dishwashers.
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Kitchen utensils that are already corroded are washed in dishwasher. >>> Rust on a corroded item can migrate to other stainless steel
surfaces and cause corrosion on those surfaces as well. Such items should not be washed in dishwashers.
Detergent remains in detergent dispenser.
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Detergent dispenser was damp when adding detergent. >>> Make sure that the detergent dispenser is dried well prior to filling it with
detergent.
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Detergent is added long before the washing process. >>> Pay attention to add detergent shortly before start-up of the washing.
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Opening of the detergent dispenser lid is prevented during washing. >>> Place the dishes in a way that will not prevent the detergent
dispenser lid from opening and the water going into the machine from impellers.
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Detergent is stored under unsuitable conditions. >>> If you are using powder detergent, do not store the detergent package in humid
places. Keep it in a closed container if possible. For ease-of-storing, we recommend you to use tablet detergents.
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Wash Arm holes are clogged. >>> Lower and upper Wash Arm holes might be clogged with food remnants such as lemon pits. Clean the
Wash Arm regularly as illustrated in section "Cleaning and Care".
Decorations and ornaments on kitchen utensils are being erased.
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Decorated glasses and decorated luster porcelains are not suitable for washing in the dishwasher. Manufacturers of glassware
and porcelain tableware items do not recommend washing such kitchen utensils in the dishwasher either.
Dishes are scratched.
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Kitchen utensils that contains or are made of aluminum should not be washed in dishwasher.
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Dishes are not placed orderly in the machine. >>> When placing the glasses and other glassware into the basket lean them not against
other dishes but the edges or racks of the basket or the glass support wire. Striking of the glasses to each other or to other dishes due to
the impact of water during washing can cause breaks, or scratches on their surfaces.
A smear remains on glasses that resembles milk stain which can not be removed when wiped by hand. A bluish / rainbow
appearance occurs when the glass is pointed to light.
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Excessive rinse aid is used. >>>Lower rinse aid setting. Clean the spilled rinse aid when adding rinse aid.
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Corrosion has occurred on glass due to soft water. >>> Measure the hardness of the supply water appropriately and check the water
hardness setting. Choose programs that wash in higher temperatures (140-149 degress Fahrenheit). You can also use glass protective
detergents that are commercially available.
Foam forms in the machine.
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Dishes are washed with hand-wash detergent by hand but not rinsed before placing them into the machine. >>> Hand-wash detergents
do not contain antifoam. There is no need to hand-wash the dishes before placing them into the machine. Removing the coarse soil on the
dishes under tap water, with a sponge or towel.
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Rinse aid has spilled into the machine when adding rinse aid. >>> Take care that rinse aid is not spilled in the machine when you are filling
it. Clean any spilled rinse aid with the help of a tissue paper/towel.
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Lid of the rinse aid reservoir is left open. >>> Make sure that the lid of the rinse aid reservoir is closed after adding rinse aid.
Kitchen utensils are broken.
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Dishes are not placed orderly in the machine. >>> Load the dishes as described in the user manual.
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Baskets are overloaded. >>> Do not overload the baskets in excess of their capacity.
Water remains in the dishwasher at the end of the program.
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Filters are clogged. >>> Check if the filter system is clean. Clean the filter system regularly as illustrated in section "Cleaning and Care".
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Discharge hose is clogged/blocked. >>> Check the discharge hose. If necessary, remove the discharge hose, clear the blockage and insert
is as illustrated in the user manual.
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If you cannot eliminate the problem although you follow the instructions in this
section, consult your dealer or the Authorized Service Agent. Never try to repair a
nonfunctional product yourself.
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