Viking Dishwasher User Manual
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Your purchase of this product attests to the importance you place upon the quality and performance of the
major appliances you use. With minimal care, as outlined in this guide, this product is designed to provide you with
years of dependable service. Please take the few minutes necessary to learn the proper and efficient use and care of
this quality product.
We appreciate your choosing a Viking Range Corporation product, and hope that you will again select our
products for your other major appliance needs.
TABILIEOIF CONTENTS
Page
Important Safety Instructions ................................................................ 2
Dishwasher Features ...................................................................... 3
What Can Be Washed ..................................................................... 4
Preparing Dishes ......................................................................... 5
Loading the Dishwasher .................................................................... 5
Water Temperature ....................................................................... 6
Dishwasher Detergents .................................................................... 7
Water Softener ........................................................................... 7
Rinse Aids ............................................................................... 8
Energy Saving Tips ........................................................................ 9
How to Operate .......................................................................... 9
Safety .................................................................................. 11
Maintenance ............................................................................. 11
Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 12
Poor Dishwashing Results .................................................................. 13
Service Information ....................................................................... 16
IIMPORTANT SAIFIETYIINSTRUCTIIONS
'_X/ARNIING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your dishwasher, follow basic
precautions including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.
2. This dishwasher must be properly connected to electricity and water.
3. Use the dishwasher only for its intended function.
4. Use only detergents and rinse agents recommended for use in dishwasher, and keep them out of reach of children.
5. When loading items to be washed locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal and load
sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.
6. DO NOT wash plastic items unless marked "dishwasher safe" or the equivalent.
7. DO NOT operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.
8. DO NOT tamper with the controls.
9. DO NOT abuse, sit on or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher.
10. To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or on a dishwasher.
11. If hot water has not been used recently (usually two weeks or longer), hydrogen gases may buildup in the water
heater and the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or damage, before using your
dishwasher, turn on all hot water faucets and allow water to run for several minutes. This will allow gases to
escape. Do not smoke or use any open flames near the faucet while it is open.
12. When discarding an old dishwasher, always remove the door to prevent accidental entrapment.
13. To prevent electrical shock, disconnect electrical power supply to dishwasher before attempting to service.
14. It is your responsibility to be sure your dishwasher:
Has been properly electrically grounded and installed by a qualified installer.
Has been installed where it is protected from the elements.
Has been installed on a floor strong enough to support its weight.
Has been properly connected to electricity, water and drain and is properly maintained.
Has had all hang tags and temporary labels removed.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CONTROL IPANIEIL
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DFUD142
IDIISH_ASHIEI_ IFIEATURIES
Cutlery/utensil cradle
(DFUD142 onl
Dual level cup rack with stemware
Upper rack
Silverware/cutlery
Detergent
dispenser
Interior light
(DFUD142 only)..................
Lower
basket
guard
j wash
arms
Removable fine
filter
coarse strainer
---Rinse aid dispenser
(for details see p, 7)
'WHAT CAN IBIE'WASHED
Most household goods such as plates, saucepans, and flatware can be machine washed. If you are unsure, check with
the manufacturer or, if this is not possible, wash one item of a set over an extended period and then compare it with
the rest of the set. The user is responsible for what is washed in the dishwasher.
MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE INFORMATION
Aluminum Yes, Anodized aluminum may fade or darken. Patches and discoloration may appear, but these can
with caution be removed with steel wool. Remember not to position aluminum utensils so that they can
come in direct contact with the dishwasher detergent since this may result in black spots and
small erosion holes.
Cast Iron
China
Stoneware
Crystal
Dirilyte
Glass
Flatware with
bonded
handles
Sharp kitchen
carving knives
Pewter
No
Yes,
with caution
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
The seasoning is lost and the iron rusts. Should be handwashed.
China without decor or with decor protected by glaze is dishwasher safe. Remember,
however, to place the objects so they are not in contact with each other. If they come in
contact, they could be damaged. China with a pattern on top of the glaze, or with gold leaf
decor may fade. Check with the manufacturer. If this is not possible, wash one item of a set
over an extended period and then compare it with the rest of the set.
Antiques and very delicate china should not be washed in the dishwasher.
Place the items so that they cannot fall over or knock against each other while being washed.
Certain types of lead crystal may etch if they are machine washed. Check with your supplier.
Refer to china above for colored patterns or gold leaf decon Use a low wash temperature.
Antiques and very delicate china should not be washed in the dishwashen
Gold-colored flatware can become discolored.
Milk-glass may become discolored.
Certain types of adhesives cannot withstand machine washing and may loosen.
May become dull if washed in very hot water or allowed to contact other items during
the washing process. Wood handles may also warp, crack or loosen.
Pewter tarnishes.
Plastic
(disposable)
Plasticware
Stainless steel
Silver and
silver plate
Non-stick
coatings
Tin
Wood
No
Yes
Cannot withstand machine washing.
If the item is not marked "Dishwasher safe", test one of the items before the whole set is
washed. Place plastic items in the upper rack. Use drying without heat.
Yes,
with caution
Rinse the items if they are not going to be washed immediately. Salty or acidic foods can stain
left on. Dry dishwasher detergent can also produce black marks which are difficult to remove.
Do not let copper items come in contact with stainless steel. Do not mix different types of
stainless steel.
YeS,
with caution
Rinse the items if they are not going to be washed immediately. Salty or acidic foods
can stain if left on. Dry dishwasher detergent can also produce black marks which are difficult to
remove. Do not put in same basket with stainless steel. Contact between the metals can
damage silver. Do not wash copper utensils in the same load. Silver may get a brown film.
Adhesive used to attach some hollow-handle knives can loosen.
Yes After washing, wipe the non-stick coating with vegetable oil to keep if from losing non-stick
quality.
Can rust.No
No
Check manufacturer's recommendation. Wood can warp, crack or loose its shape with any kind
of washing
IPIKIEIPAIKIINGDIISHIES
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).
If dishes have baked on or burned on foods, they may need to be soaked in a solution of one tablespoon dishwasher
detergent per quart of hot water. (Do not soak silver items, it will cause black spots on silver.)
ILOADIING TIHIIEDIISFtrWASHIEIK
THE UPPER RACK
The upper rack is best for glasses, cups, bowls, small plates and saucers. To provide best results, load all items so that
the force of the water and detergent reaches soiled surfaces. The upper rack of the DFUD142 has two dual level cup
racks with stemware cradle. Arrange stemware between prongs so that it cannot move easily. The DFUD142 also has
adjustable tines and a divided cup shelf. Do not let china, crystal, and other delicate items touch each other during
dishwasher operation. Make sure small plastic items are held firmly in place. Small bowls, pans and other utensils can
also be placed in the top rack. Make sure the movement of the wash arm is not blocked by items hanging below the
rack. Long utensils may also be placed in the upper rack. Make sure knives do not touch other items or they may
become dull. Also, make sure the sharp edges do not damage the graphite nylon coating of the rack.
Dual level cup rack with
stemware cradle
guard
(keeps knives inside rack)
THE LOWER RACK
Place dinner plates, smaller plates, serving plates, larger bowls and pans in the lower rack. The lower wash arm sprays
up with a more powerful pressure to clean more heavily soiled items. Make sure pot handles and other items do not
stop rotation of either wash arm by hanging below the rack or by sticking up too far. The fold clown tines in the
DFUD142 provide space for large items such as pots and pans. Securely place heavily soiled cookware face clown in
the rack.
THE SILVERWARE/CUTLERY BASKET AND LARGE CUTLERY/UTENSIL CRADLE
Arrange flatware in the silverware basket with handles down. Sharp or pointed items, such as knives, should be put in
with the point down to protect your hands. Distribute items evenly and mix knives, forks and spoons so that items will
avoid nesting. FOR BEST CLEANING RESULTS,ALWAYS PLACE FORKS AND SPOONS WITH EATING PORTION UP
AND HANDLES DOWN. In the center of the basket is a small items lid. It can be used to cover either compartment
on each side of the handle. When not use, the small items lid is hidden in the middle of the silverware basket. Do not
put sterling silver or silverplate flatware in the same compartment with stainless steel. Contact between the metals can
damage silver. It is also not advisable to place stainless steel of different qualities close to each other. Load sharp
knives so that they are not likely to damage the door seal. The separate cutlery/utensil cradle at the top of the tank is
used for long knives or spatulas that might fall or extend through the bottom of the basket.
cutlery/utensil cradle
(DFUD142 only)
Silverware/cutlery basket
INTERIOR LIGHT (DFUD142 only)
For lighted random loading, there is an interior halogen light on the left side of the tank. Lighted loading allows better
visibility and comes on when door isopened provided the power switch has been turned on. Light bulb replacement
should not be necessary, but if the need should arise, please contact an authorized service agent.
EXTRA QUIET OPERATION HINTS
Your dishwasher has been designed and engineered to not only give superior cleaning results, but also to operate
extremely quiet. To avoid any extra clattering or thumping noises during operation:
*Keep sink drain plugs inserted during dishwasher operation to prevent noise transfer through drains.
*Load dishes so they do not touch each other.
*Make sure light weight items are secured in the rack.
*Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie sheets, etc., do not touch interior walls or interfere with
either of the wash arm's rotation.
WASH TIEMIr>IEIRATUIKIE
DFUD042 / DFUD142
Watts 1200
Heated Water Temp. 8S°F (29°C) to 170°F (77°C)
Hot water dissolves and activates dishwashing detergents, dissolves grease on dishes and helps glasses dry spot free.
If the incoming water is extremely cold due to unusually cold temperatures outside, if you have recently done laundry
or run hot water for showers, or if your water travels a long distance from the hot water heater to the dishwasher, the
running time of the dishwasher may be longer to allow for heating the water.
CHECKING THE WASH TEMPERATURE
To get the best possible results, the water is recommended to be at least 120°F (49°C) . However, it does not matter if
temperature of the incoming water is lower since the dishwasher has an element which heats the water to the required
temperature. You can, however, check that the temperature of the incoming water is not too high as follows:
1. Turn on the water faucet to the highest temperature possible, and let the water run into the sink.
2. Place a dish or other object in the sink and let the water fill it and run over for at least a minute.
3. Measure the temperature with a meat thermometer or similar device. The temperature should not be
higher than 140°F (60°C).
4. If the temperature is too high, adjust the setting on the hot water heater.
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