Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 450 Viking
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F20407K EN (052410) ® Pr ofessional & Designer 450 Series Built-In Dishwashers Viking Use & Car e Manual Viking Range Corporation 111 Front Str eet Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA (662) 455-1200 For product information, call 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641) or visit the Viking Web site at vikingrange.
Congratulations 2 W ARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher . Connect ground wir e to green gr ound connector in terminal box. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions, can r esult in death, fire or electrical shock.
Getting Started 5 4 Important Safety Instructions Re ad al l in str uc tio ns b efo r e us ing t he d ish wa sh er . • It is your responsibility to be sur e your dishwasher ° Has been installed by a qualified installer . ° Has been properly gr ounded.
Getting Started 7 6 Getting Started Important Safety Instructions • When loading items to be washed, place sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal and load sharp knives with the handles up to avoid the risk of personal injury .
Getting Started 8 9 Getting Started Featur es Features • V ari-Pressure Intelli-W ash™ System Customizes water volumes and water pressur e to selected cycles and options. The wash system includes multi-level washing with two high quality stainless steel wash arms and an exclusive blockproof Flexible-Fluid™ coupling dir ect water feed.
Product Contr ols 1 1 Cycle Data NOTE: Will perfor m properly if connected to “cold” water - 50 ° F (10 ° C). Cycle times will be extended. NOTE: All cycle times, temperatures and fills ar e approximate and ar e dependent on installation and environmental conditions.
Featur es: Cycles Product Contr ols 1 3 Featur es: Cycles Product Contr ols 1 2 Cycles Options 450 W ash Cycles Pots/Pans Heavily soiled pots, pans and casserole dishes. Long heated pr ewash loosens up encrusted food. High temperature and intense pr essure long main wash.
1 4 Operation Operation 1 5 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.
Operation 1 7 1 6 Operation W ashing Recommendations Most household dishes such as plates, saucepans, and flatware ar e di s hw a s he r s af e . If y o u a re un s ur e, c h ec k t h e ma n uf a ct u re r’ s recommendations befor e washing. Y ou are responsible for what is washed in the dishwasher .
1 8 19 Operation The Lower Rack The lower rack is best for dinner plates, smaller plates, serving plates, larger bowls, pots, and pans. • Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in the rack. • Use the fold-down tines to provide space for lar ge items such as pots and pans.
A A A A A A A A AA A BC C C C C C C C C C C D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D F F F G G E E E E E E E E E E E Loading Silverwar e Basket 2 1 2 0 Operation Ge ner al Lo adi ng Gu ide li ne s • Loa d al l it ems s o tha t the f or ce o f the w ate r an d the de te r gen t re ac h soi led s urf ace s.
2 3 Loading Racks (15 International Place Setting) • 15 coffee cups • 15 glasses • 15 bowls • 11 saucers • 4 saucers • 15 dinner plates • 15 bread and butter plates Upper Rack Lower Rack.
2 4 Operation Operation 2 5 R i n s e A g e n t A rinse agent causes water to flow off the dishes mor e quickly , preventing dr oplets that dry as spots and improving drying performance. Rinse agent come in solid and liquid for ms. Y our dishwasher’ s rinse agent dispenser uses the liquid for m.
Operation 2 7 2 6 Operation Hardness of W ater W ater has a different “har dness,” or mineral content, in differ ent locations. The hardness is measur ed in grains per gallon (gpg). Find out your water’ s hardness by asking your local water department, county extension agent, or water softening company .
2 9 Product Car e 2 8 Product Car e 3 3 4 1 1 2 (Squeeze tabs to remove coarse strainer) Coarse strainer (lift to remove) M a i n t e n a n c e Fine filter (lift to remove) M a i n t e n a n c e Y o ur n e w di sh w as he r i s de si g ne d to g i ve y ou y ea r s of dependable service.
3 0 Product Car e 3 1 Product Car e T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Poor wash results may not always be caused by the dishwasher . Please review the following T roubleshooting Charts for possible remedies. Y ou may find the proper solution without having to call a service pr ovider .
3 3 Product Car e 3 2 Product Car e T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g P RO BL EM P OS SI BL E CA US E AN D/ OR R EM ED Y Spotting and filming No rinse agent: Does the rinse agent dispenser need to be fill.
3 5 Product Car e 3 4 Product Car e T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g P RO BL EM P OS SI BL E CA US E AN D/ OR R EM ED Y Detergent left in Compartment cover blocked: detergent compartment The cover may not be opening because of improperly loaded items. Move dishes that may be blocking it.
3 7 3 6 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g / F a u l t C o d e s ( F or D i s h wa s h e rs b u i lt p r i o r t o 05 / 2 6 /1 0 . D a te c o d e i s li s t e d on s e r i al t a g . ) Product Car e Product Car e FLASH F AUL T ACTION X X Drain Timeout 1. T urn water on at the sink and run garbage disposal to verify that sink is not clogged.
3 9 Product Care 3 8 Product Care T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g / F a u l t C o d e s ( F o r D i s h wa s h e rs b u il t o n or a f t er 0 5 / 26 / 1 0 . D a t e co d e i s l i s t ed o n s er i a l ta g . ) FLASH F AUL T ACTION 1 1 1 1 Pan Flood Sensor Disconnect Reset Unit and try again.
4 1 Product Care 4 0 Product Care It is assumed that your dishwasher has been properly installed in accor dance with all specifications and local codes and that the appliance has been properly grounded. If your dishwasher should fail to operate, check the troubleshooting section of this manual.
4 3 Product Care 4 2 Product Care Lifetime Limited W arranty Any stainless steel tank or inner door liner which develops a water leak due to defective materials or workmanship in nor mal household use.
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