Water Temperature; Wash Temperature - Viking DFUD042 Use And Care Manual

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. It can be used to cover either compartment
on each side of the handle. When not use, the small items lid is hidden in the middle of the silverware basket. Do not
put sterling silver or silverplate flatware in the same compartment with stainless steel. Contact between the metals can
damage silver. It is also not advisable to place stainless steel of different qualities close to each other. Load sharp
knives so that they are not likely to damage the door seal. The separate cutlery/utensil cradle at the top of the tank is
used for long knives or spatulas that might fall or extend through the bottom of the basket.
INTERIOR LIGHT (DFUD142 only)
For lighted random loading, there is an interior halogen light on the left side of the tank. Lighted loading allows better
visibility and comes on when door is opened provided the power switch has been turned on. Light bulb replacement
should not be necessary, but if the need should arise, please contact an authorized service agent.
EXTRA QUIET OPERATION HINTS
Your dishwasher has been designed and engineered to not only give superior cleaning results, but also to operate
extremely quiet. To avoid any extra clattering or thumping noises during operation:
•Keep sink drain plugs inserted during dishwasher operation to prevent noise transfer through drains.
•Load dishes so they do not touch each other.
•Make sure light weight items are secured in the rack.
•Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie sheets, etc., do not touch interior walls or interfere with
either of the wash arm's rotation.

WASH TEMPERATURE

Watts
Heated Water Temp.
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 allow for heating the water.
CHECKING THE WASH TEMPERATURE
To get the best possible results, the water is recommended to be at least 120
temperature of the incoming water is lower since the dishwasher has an element which heats the water to the required
temperature. You can, however, check that the temperature of the incoming water is not too high as follows:
1. Turn on the water faucet to the highest temperature possible, and let the water run into the sink.
2. Place a dish or other object in the sink and let the water fill it and run over for at least a minute.
3. Measure the temperature with a meat thermometer or similar device. The temperature should not be
higher than 140
4. If the temperature is too high, adjust the setting on the hot water heater.
Silverware/cutlery basket
D D F F U U D D 0 0 4 4 2 2 / / D D F F U U D D 1 1 4 4 2 2
1200
85 F (29 C) to 170 F (77
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0 F (60 0 C).
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cutlery/utensil cradle
(DFUD142 only)
0 F ( 49 0 C) . However, it does not matter if