Preparing Dishes; Changing A Program - Viking Designer 450 Series Use & Care Manual

Preparing Dishes

It is not necessary to rinse normal food soils off the dishes
before putting them in the dishwasher, although larger solid
particles, such as bones, seeds, skins, pits, and toothpicks
should be removed.
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).
Before Operation
1. Load the dishes per recommended loading. See section
on Loading Dishwasher.
2. Make sure there is rinse agent in the dispenser. Add rinse
agent if needed. See section on Rinse Agent.
3. Add proper amount of detergent and pre-wash. See
section on Dishwasher Detergent.
4. Select the desired cycle and option(s).
5. Press "START". The "START" symbol will illuminate to
indicate the unit is ready.
6. Push both top and bottom racks in.
7. Close the door tightly until you hear a click. Otherwise, the
dishwasher will not start.
Option Restrictions
All options are not available for all cycles. Please note the
following:
• The option "155º F (68° C) SANI-SAFE FINAL RINSE" is not
available in the "LIGHT/CHINA" or "ECONO WASH"
cycles.
• No option are available in the "RINSE/HOLD" cycle.
• The options "TOP WASH ONLY" is available for the
"NORMAL WASH" cycle.
After selecting the wash cycle and options, depress "START"
button. The start symbol will flash. This merely means the
machine is ready. Close the door securely to start the
dishwasher.
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Changing a Program

Changing a Program After the Unit has Started
The dishwasher is programmed to stop operating if the door is
opened during a cycle. 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. Press
and hold "START" for four seconds to cancel the current
selection, then press the touchpad(s) for your desired selection.
Press "START" again and close the door. The drain pump will
run to remove any dirty water from the dishwasher before
starting the newly selected cycle. Check to make sure there is
still detergent in the detergent dispenser.
Opening the Door after Cycle has Started
If the door is opened after the cycle has started, the "START"
button will flash to indicate that the dishwasher is in Standby
Mode. Press the "START" button before closing the door and
the cycle will resume.
When the Wash has Completed
The indicator lights will come on for the last wash program and
options selected.
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