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Viking DFUD042 Use And Care Manual

Designer series undercounter dishwashers
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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    8. D D O O N N O O T T tamper with the controls. 9. D D O O N N O O T T abuse, sit on or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher.

  • Page 3: Dishwasher Features

    D D F F U U D D 0 0 4 4 2 2 POTS HEAVY PANS D D F F U U D D 1 1 4 4 2 2 POTS HEAVY PANS DISHWASHER FEATURES Cutlery/utensil cradle (DFUD142 only) Dual level cup rack with stemware cradle Upper rack Interior light (DFUD142 only)

  • Page 4: What Can Be Washed

    Pewter tarnishes. Cannot withstand machine washing. If the item is not marked “Dishwasher safe”, test one of the items before the whole set is washed. Place plastic items in the upper rack. Use drying without heat. Rinse the items if they are not going to be washed immediately. Salty or acidic foods can stain if left on.

  • Page 5: Preparing Dishes

    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).

  • Page 6: Water Temperature

    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.

  • Page 7: Dishwasher Detergents

    Dishwasher tablets Halve the tablet if it is difficult to close the dispenser cover. There is a risk that the dishwasher detergent will not break down properly to give the correct dosage if the cover is tight and cannot be opened correctly.

  • Page 8: Rinse Aids

    N N O O T T E E : : The dishwasher has an indicator on the control panel that displays when the rinse aid dispenser is almost empty. After refilling the dispenser, there may be a small delay before the indicator goes out.

  • Page 9: Energy Saving Tips

    7. Press start. The start symbol will flash to indicate the unit is ready. 8. Close the door tightly until you hear a click. Otherwise, the dishwasher will not start. WHICH CYCLE / OPTION TO SELECT ( ( R R e e f f e e r r t t o o C C o o n n t t r r o o l l P P a a n n e e l l - - p p . . 3 3 ) )
  • Page 10 The dishwasher is programmed to stop operating if the door is opened during a cycle. If you want to change a program or option after starting the machine, open the door slightly to let the spray arms stop rotating and avoid getting sprayed with water.

  • Page 11: Safety

    To prevent dirty water from siphoning back into the dishwasher, certain local plumbing codes demand that you install an air gap. This is not part of the dishwasher however, it is part of the plumbing. It is very important to keep the air gap clean.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    WINTER STORING IN UNHEATED PLACES If the dishwasher is kept in a place that is not heated, the draining and circulation as well as the inlet valve must be emptied of water. For further information, contact your dealer. Freezing ruptures are not covered by warranty.

  • Page 13: Fault Indications

    Display To remove the fault indications from the display, turn off the main switch and then turn it back on again. Type of Fault Flashes Too much water in the dishwasher Flashes Fault with water inlet Flashes Valve leakage Flashes...

  • Page 14: Poor Dishwashing Results

    POOR DISHWASHING RESULTS Try the following remedies. Poor results may not always be caused by the dishwasher. Read through the chart below before contacting your servicer. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Spotting and filming Hard water Filter system No rinse aid Too little water...
  • Page 15 Do not use abrasives on stainless steel or silver. Plastics vary in their ability to tolerate heat. Check washing instructions for all plastic items to be sure they are dishwasher safe. If they are, place in upper rack away from the heating element.
  • Page 16 If the door is opened during the heated dry cycle, the heating element comes back on after the door is closed. If the dishwasher door is opened immediately after the dry cycle is completed and then shut again, the vent door is closed, trapping warm humid air.

  • Page 17: Service Information

    SERVICE INFORMATION It is assumed that your dishwasher has been properly installed in accordance with all specifications and local codes and that the appliance has been properly grounded. If your dishwasher should fail to operate, check the troubleshooting section of this manual.
  • Page 18 Undercounter dishwashers and all of their component parts, except as detailed below*, are warranted to be free from defective materials or workmanship in normal household use for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of original retail purchase. Viking Range Corporation, warrantor, agrees to repair or replace, at its option, any part which fails or is found to be defective during the warranty period.

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