Viking Dishwasher Use & Care Manual page 5

IPIKIEIPAIKIING D IISHIES
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. Prolonged contact of foods, including lemon juice, salt, vinegar, mustard,
mayonnaise and salad dressings with stainless steel can cause corrosion (pitting).
If dishes have baked on or burned on foods, they may need to be soaked in a solution of one tablespoon dishwasher
detergent per quart of hot water. (Do not soak silver items, it will cause black spots on silver.)
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THE UPPER RACK
The upper rack is best for glasses, cups, bowls, small plates and saucers. To provide best results, load all items so that
the force of the water and detergent reaches soiled surfaces. The upper rack of the DFUD142 has two dual level cup
racks with stemware cradle. Arrange stemware between prongs so that it cannot move easily. The DFUD142 also has
adjustable tines and a divided cup shelf. Do not let china, crystal, and other delicate items touch each other during
dishwasher operation. Make sure small plastic items are held firmly in place. Small bowls, pans and other utensils can
also be placed in the top rack. Make sure the movement of the wash arm is not blocked by items hanging below the
rack. Long utensils may also be placed in the upper rack. Make sure knives do not touch other items or they may
become dull. Also, make sure the sharp edges do not damage the graphite nylon coating of the rack.
Dual level cup rack with
stemware cradle
guard
(keeps knives inside rack)
THE LOWER RACK
Place dinner plates, smaller plates, serving plates, larger bowls and pans in the lower rack. The lower wash arm sprays
up with a more powerful pressure to clean more heavily soiled items. Make sure pot handles and other items do not
stop rotation of either wash arm by hanging below the rack or by sticking up too far. The fold clown tines in the
DFUD142 provide space for large items such as pots and pans. Securely place heavily soiled cookware face clown in
the rack.