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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
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Professional & Designer 325E & 450E
Series Built-In Dishwashers
F20761 EN (092710)
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Congratulations With your purchase of the world’s most powerful and This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical intelligent dishwasher, you have joined the elite world of shock or other injuries. Viking ownership. Your Viking dishwasher is designed to offer years of reliable WARNING service. This Use & Care Guide will provide you with the information you need to become familiar with your dishwasher’s operation and care. Your complete satisfaction is our ultimate goal. If you have
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Getting Started Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Getting Started Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. Important Safety Instructions ______________________5 Features ___________________________________________8 • It is your responsibility to be sure your dishwasher Product Controls Has been installed by a qualified installer. ° Cycle Data ________________________________________11 Has been properly grounded. General Features: Cycles __________________________12 ° Usin
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Getting Started Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions • When loading items to be washed, place sharp items so that • Depending on cycles/options selected, the dishwasher operates at very high water temperatures 155°F (68°C) on they are not likely to damage the door seal and load sharp some models. Use extreme caution when opening unit or knives with the handles up to avoid the risk of personal handling dishes. injury. • DO NOT use door to push racks in. Close the dishwasher
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Getting Started 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. • Sure-Temp™ Water Heating HydroFlo™ water heater automatically heats water to appropriate/selected temperature,
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Product Controls Features Cycle Data Total wash time (minutes) Recommended Total Cycle dish types/ Wash water 120°F name soil level temp. gal. (L) (49°C) Pots/ Heavily soiled Main- 145° F (63° C) 8.4 126 Pans pots, pans and Rinse- 150° F (66° C) (min.) 1 casserole dishes 6 Normal Normally soiled Main- 120° F (49° C) 4.7 88 2 Wash Rinse- 140° F (60° C) (min.) plates, glasses, bowls, and lightly 7 pots and soiled pans 3/4 8 Econo Normally soiled Main- 125° F (51.7° C) 5.4 101 Wash Rinse- 130° F (5
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Product Controls Features: Cycles Features: Cycles 450E 325E HI TEMP WASH Wash Cycles Increases time, temperatures and may add extra water to improve POTS/PANS cleaning performance. Available with Pots/Pans and Normal cycles. Heavily soiled pots, pans and casserole dishes. Intense pressure, added NOTE: When used with Pots/Pans cycle, periods of soaking will occur to aid in wash time and high temperatures. the removal of baked on soils. NORMAL WASH ECONO DRY (450E model only) Normally soiled plat
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Operation 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. To change a program or option after should be removed. starting the machine, open the door slightly to let the spray arms stop rotating and
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Operation 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 Yes Position knives in large items tray recommendations before washing. You are responsible for what is so that blades are not touching. washed in the dishwasher. Knives may become dull if the blades contact other items. Materials Diswasher safe? Comments Non-stick Not Coa
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Operation Rack Adjustments Two-Piece Silverware Basket (450E models) 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. smaller plates, serving plates, larger bowls, 1 pots, and pans. • Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down Fold-Down Tines i
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Operation Loading the Dishwasher Loading Two-Piece Silverware Basket (10 Place Setting) 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. • Do not use door to push racks in. NOTE: Do not load dishes in a manner that would block the detergent dispenser lid from completely opening. The detergent dispenser lid could be damaged. NOTE: D
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Operation Loading Single-Piece Silverware Loading Racks (10 Place Setting) Basket Upper Rack The Silverware/Cutlery Basket Tips for Best Cleaning Results: • 10 glasses • Distribute items evenly and mix knives, forks, and spoons so that items will avoid nesting. • 10 coffee cups • Always place forks and spoons with eating portions up and handles down. • 10 saucers • Compartments with lids help separate the silverware for the best cleaning and drying results. The lids also hold small, lightweight
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Operation Loading Racks (15 International Place Setting) Dishwasher Detergent Use only a detergent designed for an automatic dishwasher. Never use oven cleaners or other caustic cleaners not designed for dishwashers. These will damage the stainless steel interior, Upper Rack filters and pump components of your dishwasher. Never use soap, laundry detergent or handwashing detergent in your dishwasher, as they are too mild and will cause severe over- sudsing. The foam product prevents the dishwashe
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Operation 1 2 3 Wash Temperature Rinse Agent Hot water dissolves and activates dishwashing detergents, A rinse agent causes water to flow off the dishes more quickly, dissolves grease on dishes, and helps glasses dry spot free. If preventing droplets that dry as spots and improving drying the incoming water is extremely cold due to unusually cold performance. Rinse agent come in solid and liquid forms. Your temperatures outside, if you have recently done laundry or dishwasher’s rinse agent dispe
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Product Care Water Hardness Maintenance Your new dishwasher is designed to give you years of Hardness of Water Water has a different “hardness,” or mineral content, in dependable service. In order to maintain a high level of different locations. The hardness is measured in grains per performance, you need to make sure your dishwasher is gallon (gpg). Find out your water’s hardness by asking your properly cared for and cleaned. Here are a few things you can local water department, county extensio
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Product Care Maintenance Troubleshooting Poor wash results may not always be caused by the dishwasher. Please review the following Troubleshooting Charts for possible remedies. You Coarse strainer may find the proper solution without having to call a service provider. (lift to remove) If the cycle buttons are flashing, please refer to the Fault Codes Chart in the following pages of this manual for possible remedies. Poor Dishwashing Results PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND/OR REMEDY The dishwasher doe
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Product Care Troubleshooting Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND/OR REMEDY PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND/OR REMEDY Spotting and filming No rinse agent: Small particles deposited Improper loading of dishes: Does the rinse agent dispenser need to be filled? Load dishes to prevent water and detergent from on items (cont.) Dishwasher detergent: being trapped in or between items. Water should Use only the correct amount of dishwasher circulate freely. detergent according to the hardness of the wa
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Product Care 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. Move dishes that may Controls: be blocking it. Check that dishwasher is on. Water feed line: Old detergent: Check to see that the water feed line is not crimped. If detergent is h
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Product Care Troubleshooting/Fault Codes FLASH FAULT ACTION Pots/Pans Normal Wash Reset Unit and try again. If problem persists, contact service. 1 1 1 1 Pan Flood Sensor Disconnect Reset Unit and try again. If problem persists, contact service. 1 1 2 2 Motor Control Status Error Reset Unit and try again. If problem persists, contact service. 1 1 3 3 Motor Control Comms Error Reset Unit and try again. If problem persists, contact service. 1 1 4 4 Diverter Timeout 1. Turn water on at sink and run
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Product Care Service Information Warranty It is assumed that your dishwasher has been properly installed One Year Full Warranty in accordance with all specifications and local codes and that Built-In Dishwashers and all of their component parts, except as the appliance has been properly grounded. If your dishwasher detailed below*, are warranted to be free from defective should fail to operate, check the troubleshooting section of this materials or workmanship in normal household use for a perio
