Viking Designer 450 Series Use & Care Manual
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- Page 1 Viking Use & Care Manual ® 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 Professional & Designer 450 Series Built-In Dishwashers F20407D EN (092308J)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ______________________ 4 ownership. Features ___________________________________________ 6 Your Viking dishwasher is designed to offer years of reliable service. This Use & Care Guide will provide you with the Product Controls information you need to become familiar with your dishwasher’s operation and care. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions • When discarding an old dishwasher, always remove the door WARNING to prevent accidental entrapment. To avoid the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using • To prevent electrical shock, disconnect electrical power your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following. -
Page 4: Features
Features Features • Five-Stage Filtration and Waste Removal System Prevents redepositing of food particles by assuring 100% filtered water is delivered to dishes in all cycles resulting in clean spot-free dishes. The system includes a removable coarse strainer, exclusive Triple-Clean™ filtration with self-cleaning jets, and an exclusive ultra hard food waste disposer. -
Page 5: Cycle Data
Features Cycle Data Total wash time (minutes) Recommended Total Cycle dish types/ Wash water 120°F name soil level temp. gal. (L) (49°C) Pressure Pots/ Heavily soiled Intense Prewash- 130° F Pans pots, pans and (54.4° C) (min.) casserole dishes Main- 150° F (66° C) Rinse- 150°... -
Page 6: Wash Cycles
Features: Cycles Features: Cycles Cycles Options Wash Cycles Options Pots/Pans Top Wash Only Heavily soiled pots, pans and casserole dishes. Long heated prewash Washes dishes on top rack only. Uses less water. Conserves energy. loosens up encrusted food. High temperature and intense pressure long Available on Normal Cycle. -
Page 7: Preparing Dishes
Preparing Dishes Changing a Program It is not necessary to rinse normal food soils off the dishes Changing a Program After the Unit has Started before putting them in the dishwasher, although larger solid The dishwasher is programmed to stop operating if the door is particles, such as bones, seeds, skins, pits, and toothpicks opened during a cycle. -
Page 8: Washing Recommendations
Washing Recommendations Washing Recommendations Most household dishes such as plates, saucepans, and flatware are Materials Diswasher safe? Comments dishwasher safe. If you are unsure, check the manufacturer’s Knives Position knives in large items tray recommendations before washing. You are responsible for what is so that blades are not touching. -
Page 9: Rack Adjustments
Rack Adjustments Silverware Basket The silverware basket is designed with flexibility in mind. It can The Lower Rack be positioned on the lower rack and also in the upper rack. The The lower rack is best design also allows the basket to be divided into two separate, for dinner plates, smaller baskets for additional loading options. -
Page 10: Loading Dishwasher
Loading the Dishwasher Loading Silverware Basket General Loading Guidelines • Load all items so that the force of the water and the detergent reach soiled surfaces. • Do not let china, crystal, and other delicate items touch each other during dishwasher operation. •... -
Page 11: Loading Racks
Loading Racks Loading Racks (10 Place Setting) (15 International Place Setting) Upper Rack Upper Rack • 10 bread and butter plates • 15 coffee cups • 10 glasses • 15 glasses • 10 coffee cups • 15 bowls • 8 saucers •... -
Page 12: Dishwasher Detergent
Dishwasher Detergent Rinse Agent Use only a detergent designed for an automatic dishwasher. A rinse agent causes water to flow off the dishes more quickly, Never use oven cleaners or other caustic cleaners not designed preventing droplets that dry as spots and improving drying for dishwashers. -
Page 13: Wash Temperature
Wash Temperature Water Hardness Hot water dissolves and activates dishwashing detergents, Hardness of Water dissolves grease on dishes, and helps glasses dry spot free. If Water has a different “hardness,” or mineral content, in the incoming water is extremely cold due to unusually cold different locations. -
Page 14: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Your new dishwasher is designed to give you years of dependable service. In order to maintain a high level of performance, you need to make sure your dishwasher is Coarse strainer properly cared for and cleaned. Here are a few things you can (lift to remove) do to make sure your dishwasher performs at its highest level. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Poor wash results may not always be caused by the dishwasher. Please Poor Dishwashing Results review the following Troubleshooting Charts for possible remedies. You PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND/OR REMEDY may find the proper solution without having to call a service provider. The dishwasher Door is ajar: does not start... - Page 16 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND/OR REMEDY PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND/OR REMEDY Spotting and filming No rinse agent: Small particles Improper loading of dishes: Does the rinse agent dispenser need to be filled? deposited on items Load dishes to prevent water and detergent from being trapped in or between Dishwasher detergent: items.
- Page 17 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND/OR REMEDY PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND/OR REMEDY Detergent left in Compartment cover blocked: Dishwasher will not fill Door open: detergent compartment The cover may not be opening because of Check that door is firmly closed. improperly loaded items.
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Page 18: Troubleshooting Fault Codes
Troubleshooting/Fault Codes FLASH FAULT ACTION 1. Turn water on at the sink and run garbage disposal to verify that sink is not clogged. Drain Timeout 2. Verify that dishwasher drain hose is not clogged or kinked. 3. If draining into disposal, verify that plug has been removed from disposal. 4. -
Page 19: Service Information
(12) months from the date of original retail purchase. Viking Range Corporation, warrantor, agrees to repair or If Service is Required replace, at its option, any part which fails or is found to be Call your dealer or authorized service agency. -
Page 20: Warranty
Under the terms of this warranty, service must be performed by Any stainless steel tank or inner door liner which develops a water a factory authorized Viking Range Corporation service agent or leak due to defective materials or workmanship in normal household representative.
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