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Viking Use & Care Manual
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Viking Range Corporation
111 Front Street
Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA
(662) 455-1200
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Professional & Designer 325 Series
Built-In Dishwashers
F20631E EN (052410)
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Congratulations With your purchase of the world’s most powerful and intelligent This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical dishwasher, you have joined the elite world of Viking shock or other injuries. ownership. Your Viking dishwasher is designed to offer years of reliable service. This Use & Care Guide will provide you with the WARNING 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 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions 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 • Four-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 and exclusive Triple-Clean™ filtration with self-cleaning jets. • Sure-Temp™ Water Heating HydroFlo™ water heater automatically heats water to appropriate/selected temperature, assuring excellent washing performance. • Quie
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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 Pressure temp. gal. (49°C) Pots/ Heavily soiled Intense Prewash- 130° F 8.2 140 Pans pots, pans and (54.4° C) (min.) casserole dishes Main- 150° F (66° C) 1 6 Rinse- 150° F (66° C) Normal Normally soiled Medium Prewash- N/A 4.7 70 Wash Main- 130° F (54.4° C) (min.) 2 plates, glasses, Rinse- 145° F (63° C) bowls, and 7 lightly soiled pots and pans 8 Econo Normally so
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Product Controls Features: Cycles Features: Cycles 325 Model Cycles Options Wash Cycles Options Pots/Pans 155° F (68° C) Final Rinse Heavily soiled pots, pans and casserole dishes. Long heated prewash Increases the temperature of final rinse to 155° F (68° C). Available on loosens up encrusted food. High temperature and intense pressure long Pots and Pans and Normal Cycle. main wash. High temperature rinse. Delay Start Normal Wash Lets you delay running the dishwasher for up to 6 hours. To set “
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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 Loading the Dishwasher General Loading Guidelines The Lower Rack • Load all items so that the force of the water and the The lower rack is best detergent reach soiled surfaces. for dinner plates, • Do not let china, crystal, and other delicate items touch smaller plates, serving each other during dishwasher operation. plates, larger bowls, pots, and pans. • Do not use door to push racks in. • Securely place NOTE: Do not load dishes in a manner that would block the heav
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Operation Loading Silverware Basket Loading Racks (10 Place Setting) The Silverware/Cutlery Basket Upper Rack Tips for Best Cleaning Results: • Distribute items evenly and mix knives, forks, and spoons so that items will avoid nesting. • 10 glasses • Always place forks and spoons with eating portions up and handles down. • 10 coffee cups • Compartments with lids help separate the silverware for the • 10 saucers best cleaning and drying results. The lids also hold small, lightweight items in plac
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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 Rinse Agent Wash Temperature A rinse agent causes water to flow off the dishes more quickly, Hot water dissolves and activates dishwashing detergents, preventing droplets that dry as spots and improving drying dissolves grease on dishes, and helps glasses dry spot free. If performance. Rinse agent come in solid and liquid forms. Your the incoming water is extremely cold due to unusually cold dishwasher’s rinse agent dispenser uses the liquid form. temperatures outside, if you hav
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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 Troubleshooting Maintenance 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. Coarse strainer (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 Doo
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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 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. Water should circulate freely. Use only the correct amount of dishwasher Flatware incorrectly loaded: detergent according to t
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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. Controls: Move dishes that may be blocking it. Check that dishwasher is on. Water feed line: Old detergent: Check to see that the water feed line is not If detergent is hard or ca
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Product Care Troubleshooting/Fault Codes (For Dishwashers built prior to 05/26/10. Date code is listed on serial tag.) FLASH FAULT ACTION 1. Turn water on at the sink and run garbage disposal to verify that sink is not clogged. Drain Timeout X X 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. Verify that hose has a high loop, per installation guide. 5. Verify dishwasher is level front to back and sid
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Product Care Troubleshooting/Fault Codes (For Dishwashers built on or after 05/26/10. Date code is listed on serial tag.) FLASH FAULT ACTION Pots/ Normal Pans 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 pe
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Product Care Service Information Warranty One Year Full Warranty If service is required, call your dealer or authorized service agency. Built-In Dishwashers and all of their component parts, except as The name of the authorized service agency can be obtained from the detailed below*, are warranted to be free from defective dealer or distributor in your area. materials or workmanship in normal household use for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of original retail purchase. Have the fo
