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  • Page 1 Viking Use & Care Manual 100 Series Built-In Dishwasher...
  • Page 2 With your purchase of the world’s most powerful and intelligent dishwasher, you have joined the elite world of Viking ownership. Your Viking dishwasher is designed to offer years of reliable service. This Use & Care Guide will provide you with the information you need to become familiar with your dishwasher’s operation and care.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Warnings & Safety ____________________________________________4 Important Safety Instructions ___________________________________5 Installation ___________________________________________________8 Features ____________________________________________________10 Operation Loading the Dishwasher ______________________________________11 Rack Adjustments ___________________________________________13 Proper and Improper Loading_________________________________17 Operating Instructions _______________________________________20 Program Table ______________________________________________21 Function Buttons ____________________________________________22 Detergent and Rinse Agent Dispenser _________________________27 Product Care Care and Maintenance _______________________________________34 Cleaning the Filters __________________________________________36...

  • Page 4: Warnings & Safety

    Warnings & Safety Please read this user manual and particularly the safety instructions completely and carefully. They will save you time and effort and help to ensure optimum dishwasher performance. Be sure to observe all listed warnings and cautions. Look particularly for the icons with exclamation marks inside.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions When using the dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before using the dishwasher! Save these operating instructions and pass them on to any future user. • Use the dishwasher only for its intended purpose as described in this user manual.
  • Page 6 Important Safety Instructions • Dishwasher detergents are alkaline. They can be dangerous if inhaled or swallowed. Avoid contact with skin and eyes and keep children and people in poor health away from the dishwasher when the door is opened. Consult a doctor immediately if detergent has been swallowed or inhaled.
  • Page 7 Important Safety Instructions • This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.

  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation When using the dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following: • The dishwasher installation must be performed in accordance with the installation guide. If you did not receive an installation guide, order it by calling 1-888-VIKING1 (1-888-845-4641) or you may also download it from our website at www.vikingrange.com.
  • Page 9 Installation DANGER OF SUFFOCATION! Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, small pieces, etc., are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children. • Remove the dishwasher door when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it. Ensure that the dishwasher presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal.

  • Page 10: Features

    Features 11. Upper rack 12. Upper spray arm 13. Salt container (select models) 14. Cutlery basket 15. Detergent dispenser 16. Door 17. Control panel 18. Guiding track for the upper rack 19. Lower spray arm 10. Filters 11. Lower rack 12.

  • Page 11: Loading The Dishwasher

    Loading the Dishwasher • Pull the handle to open the door. If the door is opened during operation, the dishwasher will stop running. Once the door is closed, the program will continue. Upper Rack Lower Rack Top rack load pattern Bottom rack load pattern for 12 place settings for 12 place settings...
  • Page 12 Loading the Dishwasher • Your dishwasher holds a maximum of 12 place settings. • Place all containers such as cups, glasses, and pots into the dishwasher with the opening facing downwards (so that no water can collect). • Small and light items can go into the upper rack. •...

  • Page 13: Rack Adjustments

    Rack Adjustments Variable Height Setting The upper rack is equipped with a lifting mechanism which enables you to change the height of the rack even if it is fully loaded, and without having to remove it from the dishwasher. Lift Upper Rack •...
  • Page 14 Rack Adjustments Folding Tines There are “folding tines” in the upper rack to allow you more space to accommodate glasses or cups. • Simply pull in the first front folding tine, move it to left A and right B to place in another position. The tines will also lay flat. Adjustable Shelves Depending on the size of the glasses and cups, the shelf height setting may be adjusted.
  • Page 15 Rack Adjustments Lower Rack Use the lower rack for plates, bowls, pots, etc. • Fold the shelf upwards A. • Positioning at the desired height B. • Fold the shelf again downwards C. Four Folding Plate Support Tines There are four separate “folding plate support tines” in the lower rack of your dishwasher designed to allow you more space to accommodate saucepans, pots, and large bowls in the lower rack.
  • Page 16 Rack Adjustments Sliding Cutlery Basket Designed to allow free placement of the dishes according to their size; the Sliding Cutlery Basket can slide over the tines to the left A and right B side. Use the basket inset C for your cutlery so that all items in the basket are surrounded by a sufficient water flow.

  • Page 17: Proper And Improper Loading

    Proper and Improper Loading • Place all large and very dirty items in the lower rack. • Place all containers such as cups, glasses, and pots into the dishwasher with the opening facing downwards (so that no water can collect). •...
  • Page 18 Proper and Improper Loading What Should Not be Washed in Your Dishwasher • Rust-sensitive steel parts like iron and cast iron that can rust and stain other utensils and damage the interior stainless steel liner of the dishwasher and void the warranty. DO NOT wash copper, brass, pewter, bronze, or tin.
  • Page 19 Proper and Improper Loading • If in doubt, wash by hand or follow the instructions from the manufacturer of utensils, dishes, glasses, or pots and pans. • Do not wash items soiled with cigarette ash, candle wax, varnish, paints, or chemicals since they can damage your dishwasher. We recommend when buying new dishware, try to choose ones that are suitable for machine washing (marked as dishwasher safe).

  • Page 20: Operating Instructions

    Operating the Dishwasher 1: On/Off Button 2: Half Load Indicator LED* 3: Salt Level Indicator LED 4: Start/Pause/Cancel Indicator LED 5: Start/Pause/Cancel Button 10: Tablet Detergent Indicator 11: Program Indicator 6: Time Delay Button 7: Time Delay Indicator LED 12: Half Load/Tablet Button 13: Program Selection Button 8: Rinse Level Indicator LED 9: Remaining Time Indicator/...

  • Page 21: Program Table

    Operating the Dishwasher...

  • Page 22: Function Buttons

    Operating the Dishwasher Avoid opening the door during the wash cycle. This interrupts the washing process, and hot steam will escape. Hot steam can cause burns and other serious injuries. When the door is closed, the program will continue. Function Buttons The combination of high temperatures and dishwasher detergent may cause damage to some items if they are washed in the dishwasher.
  • Page 23 Operating the Dishwasher Tablet Detergent Function Depending on the hardness level of the tap water, the Tablet Detergent function allows obtaining a better drying performance from the multi-purpose detergents such as 2in1, 3in1, 4in1, 5in1, etc., called as all-in-one detergents. Tablet Detergent Indicator lights when the Tablet Detergent function is selected.
  • Page 24 Operating the Dishwasher Delay Start Button This option enables you to start the selected program with a delay of .5 to 9.5 hours. • Delay time is adjusted by pressing the Time Delay button (press several times). • After adjusting the delay time, press the Start/Pause/Cancel button.
  • Page 25 Operating the Dishwasher Cancellation of a Function To cancel a program while the dishwasher is running: • Open the door gently. • Press and hold Start/Pause/Cancel button for 3 seconds. The indicator light will start flashing. • Close the door. •...
  • Page 26 Operating the Dishwasher Rinse Agent Level Indicator LED If this indicator light comes on, you need to refill rinse agent. You can also tell whether rinse agent must be refilled by looking at the rinse agent dispenser. when the visual fill indicator is dark, there is enough rinse agent in the dispenser.

  • Page 27: Detergent And Rinse Agent Dispenser

    Operating the Dishwasher Detergent & Rinse Agent Dispenser Filling the Detergent Dispenser • Always store your detergent in locations which are cool, dry, and out of the reach of children. • Check that the detergent dispenser is empty after the completion of each wash program.
  • Page 28 Operating the Dishwasher • Open the detergent container by pushing the lock to the right • Pour/put the detergent into the dispenser. • Close the lid until it clicks in. • The detergent container holds a total of 40 ml/8 tsp. of detergent •...
  • Page 29 Operating the Dishwasher Filling Rinse Agent Dispenser Keep your rinse agents out of the reach of children. Ingestion or inhalation of rinse agent may cause serious injury. Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and keep children and people in poor health away from rinse agents. •...
  • Page 30 Operating the Dishwasher Setting the Water Softener • Press the Program Selection button before you switch the appliance on and keep this button pressed down. • Switch the appliance on using the On/Off button; then release the switch. • Release the Program Selection button when the water hardness level stored on your machine is displayed in “r..”...
  • Page 31 Operating the Dishwasher...
  • Page 32 Operating the Dishwasher • If the water hardness level is less than 7 degrees of hardness, you do not need any special softening salt. In this case, the “salt” control indicator lights up continually. • If your local hardness level exceeds 47 degrees of hardness, you should consider getting a water softening device for your dishwasher.
  • Page 33 Operating the Dishwasher • Remove the lower rack from the machine. • Open the screw-in cap of the salt container by turning it counter- clockwise (Fig. A, B). • When operating for the first time: Pour 1 liter of water into the salt container (Fig C).

  • Page 34: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance • Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance, switch off the appliance, disconnect the mains plug, and turn off the water tap. • repair or replace any part of the dishwasher or attempt any DO NOT servicing unless specifically recommended by this manual. we recommend that the dishwasher only be repaired by an authorized service agent.
  • Page 35 Care and Maintenance Caring for Your Dishwasher Exterior Possible dishwasher damage: Abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, abrasive cloths (paper towels) can damage the dishwasher door. Cleaning the Control Panel Use only soft cloth that is lightly dampened with mild detergent. Clean the control panel only with a moist cloth and clear water.

  • Page 36: Cleaning The Filters

    Care and Maintenance Caring for Your Dishwasher Interior Cleaning your dishwasher at regular intervals ensures longer product life and reduces the risk of recurring problems. Always disconnect the power to machine before cleaning. When cleaning the underside of the main filter, care must be taken on the sharp outer edge to avoid the risk of cut type injuries.
  • Page 37 Care and Maintenance • Remove the lower rack from the machine. • Turn the coarse filter counterclockwise to the left and pull it out in an upward direction A. • Pull out the main filter B. • Press on the two tabs of the coarse filter and remove the micro filter •...

  • Page 38: Cleaning The Spray Arms

    Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Spray Arms Dirt and/or calcium residue may block the nozzles on the spray arms. for this reason, regularly check the spray nozzles. 1 Lower spray arm 2 Upper spray arm • Remove the lower rack from the machine. •...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Poor wash results may not always be caused by the dishwasher. Please review the following Troubleshooting Charts for possible remedies. You may find the proper solution without having to call a service provider. Poor Dishwashing Results Problem Possible Cause and/or Remedy Is the machine plugged in? Dishwasher does not Are all fuses operative?
  • Page 40 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and/or Remedy Improper loading: Dishes are not clean Load the dishwasher as suggested in this manual. Wrong program selection: Select a program that washes at a higher temperature or takes a longer amount of time. Spray arms are not turning: Check if the spray arms are blocked from moving freely.
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and/or Remedy Calcium streaks, Insufficient rinse agent supply: misty appearance Increase the dosage amount of rinse agent and/or refill the rinse agent dispenser. The hardness is not selected properly; too little salt is being used: Call water supplier and ask for local hardness in grains per gallon or ppm.
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and/or Remedy Rust stains, The lid of the salt container is not closed securely. Salt destruction loss (models with salt container): of the surface • Salt can destroy metal surfaces and cause rust damage. • Check whether the lid of the salt container is firmly closed.
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and/or Remedy Calcium streaks, Insufficient rinse agent supply: misty appearance Increase the dosage amount of rinse agent and/or refill the rinse agent dispenser. The hardness is not selected properly; too little salt is being used: Call water supplier and ask for local hardness in grains per gallon or ppm.
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and/or Remedy Scratched dishes Dish items/parts made from aluminum: Dishes and cutlery of this type are not suited for the dishwasher. The lid of the salt container is not closed securely. Salt loss (models with salt container): Check whether the lid of the salt container is firmly closed.

  • Page 45: Service Information

    Clearly describe the problem that you are having. If you are unable to obtain the name of an authorized service agency, or if you continue to have service problems, contact Viking Range Corporation at 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641), or write to: VIKING RANGE CORPORATION...

  • Page 46: Warranty

    (3) years from the date of original retail purchase or closing date for new construction, whichever period is longer. 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.
  • Page 47 Viking Range Corporation service agency or representative. This warranty does not apply to commercial usage.
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  • Page 52 Viking Range Corporation 111 Front Street Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA (662) 455-1200 For product information, call 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641) or visit the Viking Web site at vikingrange.com F21042 (112612)

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