Viking DDB200SS, VDB200SS, Designer 200 Series Quick Reference Manual

Start/Cancel Switch

Automatic detergent
dispenser/Automatic
rinse agent dispenser

Automatic detergent
dispenser/Automatic
rinse agent dispenser

Topof door
hidden control
panel

Topof door
hidden control
panel

Upper rack

• One-piece cup shelf (1 row)

Upper rack

• One-piece cup shelf (1 row)

Stainless steel
wash arms

Stainless steel
wash arms

Fine filterFine filter

Removable
coarse
strainer

Removable
coarse
strainer

Lower rack

• One-piece fold down tines (4 rows)

• Silverware basket

Lower rack

• One-piece fold down tines (4 rows)

• Silverware basket

Wash Cycles

POTS/PANS

Heavily soiledpots, pans and casseroledishes.
Long heatedprewash loosens up encrusted
food. Hightemperature main wash andfinal
rinse.

NORMAL WASH

Normally soiledplates, glasses, bowls, and
lightly soiledpots and pans. Energyusage
label isbased on this cycle.

ECONO/CHINA

Normally soileddishware, china and crystal.
Lower temperaturewash cycle.

RINSE/HOLD

All dishware.Short rinse with noheat.

Wash Options

HI TEMP WASH

Increases thetemperature of the mainwash
and finalrinse portions of thecycle. May add
extra waterfor improved cleaning
performance. Availableon Pots/Pans and
Normal cycles.

DELAY START

Lets youdelay running the dishwasherfor up
to fourhours. To set“DELAY START”, select
the desiredwash cycle and option(s).Press the
“DELAYSTART” button once andthe number
“2” willlight, indicating a twohour delay. If
you desirea longer delay,continue pressing
the “DELAYSTART” button toa four hour
delay.The corresponding number onthe
button willlight. Once you haveset the desired
delay time,press the “START”button and
close thedoor. “DELAYSTART” is not available
with theRinse/Hold cycle.

AUDIBLE SOUND SIGNAL

A singlebeep will occur whenyou select
cycles, optionsand press the “START”key.
The end-of-cyclesignal consists of 2long
beeps. Ifthe “START” button isnot pressed or
if thedoor is not closedwithin four seconds of
pressing the“START” button, 3short beeps
will occur.For all othererror messages and
to deselectaudible signal, see the
Troubleshooting/FaultCodes section.

Cycle
name

Recommended

dish types/

soil level Temperatures

Total
water
(gal.)

Cycle time

(minutes)

Pots/Pans

Heavilysoiled pots,pans
andcasserole anddishware

Prewash& rinse – 130°F(54.4°C)

Main –145°F (62.8°C)

Last rinse– 150°F (65.6°C)

8.4 120

Normal Wash

Normally soiled,glasses,
dishes, andlightly soiled
pots andpans

Main –120°F (48.9°C)

Last rinse– 135°F (57°C)

4.6 85

Econo/China

Normally soileddishware,
china, andcrystal

Main –120°F (48.9°C)

Last rinse– 135°F (57°C)

5.3 80

Rinse/Hold

All dishware Rinse 1.4 9

Cycle Data

Changing a program after the unit has
started

T

he dishwasheris programmed to stopoperating if
the dooris opened during acycle. To changea
program oroption after starting themachine, open
the doorslightly to let thespray arms stop rotating
and avoidgetting sprayed with water.Press and hold
“

START”for four seconds to cancelthe current
s

election, thenpress the touchpad(s) foryour desired
s

election.

Press “START”again and closethe door. The drain
pump willrun to remove anydirty water from the
dishwasher beforestarting the newly selectedcycle.
Check tomake sure there isstill detergent in the
detergent dispenser.

Opening the door after Cycle has
started

I

f thedoor is opened afterthe cycle has started, the
”START”button will flash to indicatethat the
dishwasher isin Standby Mode. Pressthe “START”
button andclose the door securelywithin four
seconds torestart the cycle.

•

Load allitems so that theforce of the waterand
t

he detergentreach soiled surfaces.

•

DO NOT let china, crystal,and other delicate items
touch eachother during dishwasher operation.

• DO NOT use doorto push racks in.

• DO NOT put stainlesssteel of different qualities

close toeach other. Contactcan damage metals.

•

Rinse stainlesssteel items if theywill not be
w

ashed immediately.Prolonged contact withsalty

o

r acidicfoods will cause stains.

Note: DO NOT load dishes ina manner that would
block the detergent dispenser lid from completely
opening. The detergentdispenser lid could be
damaged.

Note: DO NOT put sterling silveror silver-plated
flatware in the same compartment with stainless steel.
Contact between the metalscan damage silver.

Extra Quiet Operation Hints

Y

our dishwasherhas been designed andengineered

t

o givesuperior cleaning results andto operate very
quietly.To avoid anyextra clattering or thumping
noises duringoperation:

• Keepsink drain plugs inserted duringdishwasher

operation toprevent noise transfer throughdrains.

•

Load dishesso they DO NOT touch each other.

•

Make surelightweight items are securedin
t

he rack.

• Makesure pot lids andhandles, pizza pans, cookie

sheets, etc.,DO NOT touch interior walls.

The Silverware/Cutlery Basket

Tips forbest cleaning results:

• Distributeitems evenly and mix knives,forks, and

spoons sothat items will avoidnesting.

• ALWAYSplace forks andspoons with eating

portions upand handles down.

• IMPORTANT: Sharp orpointed items, such as

knives, shouldalways be put inwith the point
down toprotect your hands.

Adjusting Racks

The Lower Rack

The lowerrack is best fordinner plates, smaller
plates, servingplates, larger bowls, pots,and pans.

• Securelyplace heavily soiled cookwareface down in
the rack.

• Usethe fold-down tines toprovide space for large
items suchas
pots andpans.

• Makesure pot
handles andother
items DONOT
stop rotationof
lower washarm
by hangingbelow
the rack.

The Upper Rack

The upperrack is best forglasses, cups, bowls, small
plates, andsaucers and can accomodatefull sized
plates upto 10-1/4”.

• Makesure items hanging belowthe rack DO NOT
block therotation of the washarm.

Changing a Program

General Loading Guidelines

Dishwasher Controls/Wash Cycles/Wash Options

fold-down tines

Note: All cycle times,temperatures and fills are approximate and are dependent on installation and environmental

conditions.

Note: Heating delays tomeet set temperatures may extend the cycle times.

F20829 EN (033011)

VIKING RANGE CORPORATION

111 FrontStreet • Greenwood,Mississippi

38930 USA• [phone]

Warnings

W

arningand Important SafetyInstructions appearing

i

n thisguide are not meant tocover all possible
c

onditionsand situationsthat may occur.Common
sense,caution, and care mustbe exercised when
installing,maintaining,or operating the appliance.

ALWAYScontactthe manufacturerabout problemsor

c

onditionsyou donot understand.

RecognizeSafety Symbols, Words, Labels

Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.

• It is your responsibilityto be sure yourdishwasher:

°

Has beeninstalled by a qualifiedinstaller.

°

Has beenproperly grounded.

°

Has beenproperly connected to anappropriate
electrical supply,water supply anddrain.

°

Has beensecurely mounted to thecabinet.

°

Is properlymaintained.

°

Has hadall shipping materials, packagingand
temporary labelsremoved.

• Install dishwasher so thatit is protected fromthe
elements. Protectdishwasher from freezing to
avoid possiblefill valve damage.

• DO NOT use an extension cordto connect the
dishwasher toelectricity.

• Use the dishwasher onlyfor its intended function.

• To avoid therisk of personal injurydue to steam
burns, opendoor slowly to allow steamto escape
before openingcompletely.

• Use only detergents andrinse agents
recommended foruse in household dishwashers,
and storethem in a safeand dry environment
away fromthe access of children.

• When loading items tobe washed, place sharp
items sothat they are notlikely to damage the
door sealand load sharp kniveswith the handles
up toavoid the risk ofpersonal injury.

• DO NOT wash plastic items unlessmarked
“dishwasher safe”or the equivalent.

• DO NOT operate the dishwasher withoutthe
filters inplace.

• DO NOT operate your dishwasher unlessall
enclosure panelsare properly in place.

• DO NOT abuse, sit on orstand on the dooror
dish rackof the dishwasher.

• DO NOT tamper with controls.

Viking Quick Reference Guide

Professional & Designer 200 Series

Built-In Dishwashers

D A N G E R

Hazards or unsafe practices which WILL result in

severe personal injury or death

W A R N I N G

Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result

in death severe personal injury or death

C A U T I O N

Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD

result in minor personal injury.

Allsafety messageswill identifythe hazard,tell you

howto reducethe chanceof injury,and tellyou what

canhappen ifthe instructions are not followed.

W A R N I N G

NEVER operate thedishwasher without thefilters in
place.

Washing Recommendations

Materials Dishwasher safe? Comments

Aluminum

Y

es

E

xceptions: anodizedand

d

isposable aluminum

Anodized aluminummay fade or darken.Disposable
a

luminum maycontact other dishes andcause dark spots.

C

ast ironNot recommendedSeasoning willbe removed and thecast iron will rust.

China/stoneware Yes

Exceptions: antique,
hand-painted, orgold leaf

China withoutdecoration or with glazecovered patterns is
usually dishwashersafe. Antique, hand-painted andgold-leaf
china maydiscolor or fade.

Crystal Yes

Exceptions: antique,some
lead crystal

Position crystalso that it willnot fall over or knockagainst
other dishes.Some types of leadcrystal may etch
in dishwasher.

Flatware with
glued handles

Notrecommended Certain adhesivesmay loosen and causethe handles to

come off.

Glass Yes

Exceptions: milkglass
(notrecommended)

Milk glassmay discolor with repeatedwashing.

Gold-plated
flatware

Not recommended Gold-plated flatwaremay discolor.

Knives

Yes

Position knivesin large items trayso that blades arenot
touching. Knivesmay become dull ifthe blades contact
other items.

Non-stick
coatings

Notrecommended

Coating maywear off with repeatedwashing.

Pewter/brass/
bronze

Notrecommended Pewter,brass, and bronze maytarnish or pit.

Plastic Yes Disposable plasticcannot withstand high watertemperature

or dishwasherdetergent.

Stainless steel Yes Rinse stainlesssteel items if theywill not be washed

immediately.Prolonged contact with saltyor acidic foods
will stain.Position stainless steel piecesso they do not
contact dissimilarmetals.

Silver/
silverplate

Yes Rinse silver/silverplate itemsif they will notbe washed

immediately.Prolonged contact with saltyor acidic foods
and foodscontaining sulfur will stain.Position stainless steel
pieces sothey do not contactdissimilar metals.

Tin Notrecommended Tin mayrust.

Wood Not recommended

Wash wooditems by hand. Woodmay warp, crack, orlose
its shapeor finish in thedishwasher.

M

ost householdplates, saucepans, and flatwareare dishwasher safe. Ifyou are unsure, checkthe manufacturer’s

r

ecommendations beforewashing. You areresponsible for what iswashed in the dishwasher.

W A R N I N G

ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD

• Electricallyground dishwasher.

• Connectground wireto green ground
connector interminal box.

• DO NOT use anextension cord.

• Failureto followthese instructions, can
result indeath, fire or electrical shock.

W A R N I N G

TIP OVER HAZARD

• DO NOT use dishwasheruntil

completely installed.

• DO NOTpush downon opendoor.

• Doingso can result in serious injuryor cuts.

W A R N I N G

EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD

Use twoor more people to move andinstall
dishwasher. Failureto doso can resultin back
or otherinjury.

•

Toreduce the risk ofinjury, do notallow children to
p

lay inor on a dishwasher.

•

If hotwater has not beenused recently (usually two
weeks orlonger), hydrogen gases maybuildup in the
water heaterand the hot waterpipes. HYDROGEN
GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To preventinjury or damage,
before usingyour dishwasher, turnon all hot water
f

aucets andallow water to runfor several minutes

b

efore usingyour dishwasher. Thiswill allow gases to

e

scape. Donot smoke or useany open flames near

the faucetwhile it is open.

• Depending on cycles/options selected,the
dishwasher operatesat very high watertemperatures
155°F (68°C)on some models. Useextreme caution
when openingunit or handling dishes.

• DO NOT use door to pushracks in. Close the
dishwasher doorwhen not in use.

• DO NOT repair or replace anypart of the appliance
unless specificallyrecommended in the manual.All
other servicingshould be referred toa qualified
authorized technician.

• When discarding an olddishwasher, always remove
the doorto prevent accidental entrapment.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!