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A dishwasher is designed to perform three functions: 1) fill, 2) circulate and 3) drain. If these
three things are accomplished properly, yet there is some type of performance problem, most
likely it is related to one or more of the following factors:
1.
The water conditions (hardness and temperature).
2.
The detergent and rinse additive usage.
3.
The way the user operates and loads the dishwasher.
For example very hard water (over 15 grains per gallon) will make it practically impossible
to get excellent results from any dishwasher. Similarly, the amount of detergent used will have
an effect on the results as will the loading procedures.
It is relatively easy and always a good idea to check the mechanical operation of the
dishwasher before assuming it is being used incorrectly, if everything is operating properly, then
the source of the problem could be in its usage.
Sometimes it is not easy to isolate the other factors which could contribute to poor
dishwashing performance. Take a close look at each of the elements listed above. In the
dishwasher's usage will yield improved results. The information on the following pages will
help you identify and solve these non-mechanical problems.
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  • Page 1 A dishwasher is designed to perform three functions: 1) fill, 2) circulate and 3) drain. If these three things are accomplished properly, yet there is some type of performance problem, most likely it is related to one or more of the following factors: The water conditions (hardness and temperature).

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    VUD141--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VUD141 Cycle / water usage------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Super Clean System----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Poor Dishwasher Results-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 610 / 613 Troubleshooting Guide----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 614 / 616 Designer Series Dishwasher DFUD140 Fault codes----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 617 DFUD140 Wash Program------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 618 / 619 Troubleshooting Guide To clean pump--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 620 Control (touch) Panels----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 621...

  • Page 7: Drain Supply

    If additional drain hose is needed, please purchase an additional Viking drain hose and join it to the provided hose with a 7/8” copper tube. (Do not use any fittings anywhere in the drain line that are less than 7/8”...

  • Page 8: Undercounter Dishwasher

    UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER (VUD141) Serial stickers are located on the right side of the door. When your serial number has 12 digits you will need to remove the last 4 digits to read the manufactures date code; EXAMPLE: MODEL #VUD141 / SERIAL # 971900216609 97 (year) 19 (week) 0021 (production code)
  • Page 9 VUD 141 DISHWASHER The vent solenoid is adjustable by approximately 1/4 “. Don’t adjust beyond the 1/4". Drying time is 12 minutes; however the heating element doesn’t stay n all the time. The T-stat sets the temperature to 140 degrees or 165 degrees depending on the temperature control setting and will cycle during the drying cycle.

  • Page 10: Super Clean System

    Super clean system: Normal cycle Set Temperature 12) Stops Turn to On 13) Drain Pumps for 30 seconds. Drain Pump will be on for 30 sec. 14) Fill Valve on for 60 seconds (1 minute) Fill Valve will open for 60 sec. 15) Rinses for 4 minutes.
  • Page 11 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 Suggested Remedy Spotting and Hard water Use the maximum recommended amount (3 tablespoons) of dishwasher filming detergent.
  • Page 12 POOR DISHWASHING RESULTS (Con’t) Problem Possible Cause Suggested Remedy Small particles Wash arm or arms Be sure a utensil or handle has not prevented their turning. deposited on not rotating freely items Detergent Use only fresh detergent, store in a tightly closed container in a cool dry place.
  • Page 13 POOR DISHWASHING RESULTS (Con’t) Problem Possible Cause Suggested Remedy Cloudy film on If vinegar or citric acid rinse doesn’t remove film, the cloudiness is Too much detergent especially in soft “etching”. This is permanent. To prevent etching , use the least amount glassware-etching of glass water...
  • Page 14 POOR DISHWASHING RESULTS (Con’t) Problem Possible Cause Suggested Remedy Water left in Dishwashing Allow dishwasher to complete cycle. bottom of cycle not dishwasher complete near filters Some is normal Water left in removable coarse strainer is normal. Dishwasher Air gap Be sure air gap is not blocked or plugged.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ----DISHWASHER ---- PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION Not Filling With Water 1. Water Valve off 1a. Turn water valve on 2. Undercarriage flooded 2a. Clogged air gap, hose, pump (See continuous drain b. Loose waterline connection c. Hole in system hose: pump, drain, washer motor, spray arm 3.
  • Page 16 Continuous Drain 5. Check for leaks: (Con’t) 5a. At door 5a. Plum and square dishwasher 5b. Lens cover for interior light 5b. Replace lens mount and lens 5c. Hoses and loose clamps 5c. Tighten fittings or advise customer to contact installer or plumber.
  • Page 17 To clean pump: • You can reach the drain pump from inside the machine. First remove the coarse strainer and the fine strainer. Then you can remove a small cover in the bottom of the hole. There you can reach the pump impeller and remove the dirt.
  • Page 18 VIKING RANGE DESIGNER SERIES DFUD140 FAULT CODES FAULT TRACING: PRESS 5) PRESS HEATED TEMPERATURE FIVE TIMES AND THEN: INCREASE 150%. 6) PRESS DELAY START 1) PRESS QUICK WASH ONCE FOR INCREASE 200%. INLET VALVE. 2) PRESS RINSE AND HOLD ONCE...
  • Page 19 VIKING RANGE DESIGNER SERIES DFUD140 WASH PROGRAMS # of Main Heated Cycle Time Max. Water Program Prewashes Wash Rinses Drying (Min.) Usage (Gal) Pots & Pans/Sani 2 short, 2 normal Normal 1 short, 1 normal Quick 1 short 1 short, 1normal Rinse &...
  • Page 20 MODEL: DFUD 140 Notes: (1) The LED window displays the temperature in Celsius. The Pots and Pans/Sani and Normal programs can be programmed for an extra rinse. In that case, the temperatures for the extra rinse would be the household water temperature and the final rinse would be the last rinse temperature indicated in the table below.

  • Page 21: To Clean Pump

    To clean pump: You can reach the drain pump from inside the machine. First remove the coarse strainer and the fine strainer. Then you can remove a small cover in the bottom of the hole. There you can reach the pump impeller and re- move the dirt.
  • Page 22 Dishwasher Troubleshooting Information The serial rating plate is located on the right hand side of the inner part of the door. Serial numbers are located in the lower right corner of the rating plate and give you the year and week of manufacture. Use complete serial number when referring for service. The buttons are on the top side of the control unit.
  • Page 23 WASH / CYCLE OPTIONS DFUD040 – DFUD140 CHANGING A PROGRAM AFTER THE UNIT HAS STARTED 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 24 DFUD042 / DFUD142 CHANGING A PROGRAM AFTER THE UNIT HAS STARTED 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 25: Dfud040 Fault Testing

    DFUD040 Fault Testing: Protected Start 1) Press the RINSE cycle button five 1) Press NORMAL cycle button five times within 15 seconds to enter the times within 15 seconds to enter this component test mode. mode. 2) Press the POTS cycle button to test 2) Press CHINA once to obtain a three the inlet valve.
  • Page 26 Fault Tracing: Press TEMP (6) five times Press China (3) to start Inlet Valve 1 and then: 10) Press Rinse (4) to start Press Normal (2) to start Inlet Valve Combination Dispenser 2 (Not on all models) 11) Press Econo (5) to start Heater Press China (3) to start Inlet Valve 1 12) Press Temp (6) to start Circulation Press Rinse (4) to start...
  • Page 27 THE INDICATING LAMPS DFUD140...
  • Page 28 DFUD040/140 Illustrated below is a normal program and the sequence in which the various components are connected. NORMAL WASH Component Comments Outlet pump 25 seconds RINSE/HOLD Inlet valve 540 pulse* 0.7 gal Circulation pump 30 sec High pressure upper arm** Pause 1 sec Circulation pump...
  • Page 29 Drying Selection: 1) Press program button (LED lights when long drying is selected). repeatedly until the desired model is Long and Normal drying (Quick wash; selected. Long and Short drying.) L1 lit: Model without Super rinse option (S7) Washing in both Baskets: L2 lit: Model without Super rinse Both baskets washing (basic setting).

  • Page 30: Child Lock (Dfud142 Only)

    Child lock: (DFUD142only) SERVICE MENU: Activation of setting menu: Turn off main switch Turn off the main switch Wait for at least 5 seconds Wait for at least 5 seconds keep the Program and Start buttons Keep the Temperature and Drying depressed (S1 &...
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING: If you have answered “YES” to the If there are problems with poor washing above questions, and if the machine results, you must observe the following appears to be without a power supply, rules in the first instance: you should first check that a power supply is present as far as the main •...
  • Page 32 • • Is the fine filter securely Inlet valve • attached? Float • • Are you using the correct wash Micro switch program? • Is the machine correctly loaded? FAULT CODES In the fault codes below, “L” denotes If you have answered “YES” to the LED and “F”...
  • Page 33 • CHECK: Wiring • Thermistor L1 + L3 / F8 Blocked filter • The pressure sensor senses excessively Control unit low pressure during the final rinse. Indication after end of program. L4 / F4 Water intake fault <80 pulses within 60 seconds or correct CHECK: number of pulses is not achieved with •...
  • Page 34 This is complicated question because it can vary according to your water, detergent, and how you do your dishes. First, you should not rinse your dishes before you wash then in a Viking or any other dishwasher with the new cleaning...
  • Page 35 Unfortunately, some of these suggestions can be derailed by the water. For example, people living in parts of Nevada have this problem if they use too little detergent. If all else fails, re-read you Use & Care Guide and then call Viking Consumer Center for help and guidance.
  • Page 36 Customer Problem: “Soap cup doesn’t always “open”. Soap doesn’t come out.” Possible Cause: Determine what wash cycle the customer is using. It is possible Dishwasher is functioning properly. Solution: When using the “light” cycle in the dishwasher, detergent is placed on the bottom of the Inner door, not in the soap cup. The detergent cup solenoid is not activated during the light cycle.
  • Page 37 Because the Viking is stainless steel, it is more noticeable than on other finishes. But, the problem is a universal one.
  • Page 38 Storing the detergent: For best results, keep your detergent container tightly closed after each use, out of reach of children and stored in a cool, dry place. Storage under the sink is not advisable for powered detergents, because this area is generally too warm and moist to keep detergent fresh. If your detergent gets old or lumpy, throw it away.

  • Page 39: Washability

    ♦ DISHWASHING using enough dishwasher detergent for the degree of water WASHABILITY hardness or the amount of food soil. A general recommendation is one FOOD SPECKS OR POORLY CLEANED teaspoon of detergent for each grain Occasionally, a few items may have DISHES of water hardness (gpg).

  • Page 40: Cloudy Glassware

    ♦ thoroughly clean items with small Improper fill. Satisfactory results can openings. Such as baby bottles, vases, be achieved if water pressure is certain pitchers or juice containers. If between 18 and 120 psi. After the fill, changing position of item in rack does the water level should be about even not solve the problem, wash these with the heating element in the bottom...

  • Page 41: Hard Water Filming

    HARD WATER FILMING to the light. In advanced stages the glassware appears frosted or cloudy. POSSIBLE CAUSES: Certain types of glass will etch in any dishwasher with the combination of ♦ Hard water and not using enough soft water (especially mechanically dishwasher detergent may leave hard softened), the alkalinity of dishwasher water minerals which dry on the...

  • Page 42: Poor Drying

    ♦ THE DISHWASHER Not using a rinse aid. Use a rinse aid, such as Jet Dry according to the DETERGENT WASHED dishwasher’s User’s Guide. DISPENSER ♦ Low water temperature. Adjust POSSIBLE CAUSES: water temperature so it enters the ♦ Water temperature too low. Make dishwasher at 140°...
  • Page 43 BROWN, BLACK OR RED DISCOLORATION B. Start empty dishwasher on Rinse OF DISHWASHER INTERIOR OR DISHES & Hold or Rinse portion of the cycle. During fill, open door and POSSIBLE CAUSE: add ½ cup white vinegar to water. Allow dishwasher to ♦...

  • Page 44: Suds Or Foaming In Dishwasher

    SUDS OR FOAM IN DISHWASHER the dishwasher by unlatching the door and let stand overnight. After the POSSIBLE CAUSES: standing period, restart the dishwasher by latching the door and let it complete ♦ Use of soap or detergent not the cycle. designed for automatic dishwashers B.
  • Page 45 DISCOLORATION OF SILVERPLATE POSSIBLE CAUSE: ♦ When silverplate takes on a copper or bronze color appearance, silverplate has worn thin and the base metal is showing through. combination of dishwasher detergent and lack of hand toweling may result in discoloration of this base metal. METAL MARKS DISHES...
  • Page 46 STAINLESS STEEL products and butter. If the stainless is washed, rinsed and dried thoroughly, BLUISH DISCOLORATION the oxygen in the air will heal the breaks in the oxide film and return the POSSIBLE CAUSE: stainless property to the steel. But, if ♦...
  • Page 47 DISHWASHER GUIDELINES MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE SPECIAL INFORMATION Yes, except anodized alumi- High water temperature and detergents may ALUMINUM------------------------------ num and some cookware affect finish. Check cleaning instructions. Seasoning will be removed and iron will rust. CAST IRON------------------------------ Yes, except antique or hand Always check manufacturer’s recommendation CHINA/STONEWARE------------------ painted china.

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