Viking DDB325SS, VDB450SS, DFB450, VDB325SS, Professional VDB325 Quick Reference Manual
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dispenser/Automatic
rinse agent dispenser
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dispenser/Automatic
rinse agent dispenser
Topof door
hidden control
panel
Topof door
hidden control
panel
Roller Bearing™ upper rack
• Hold-Tight™ dividers (3)
• One-piece stemware Cradle/cup shelf (1 row)(450E model)
• One-piece cup shelf (1 row)
Roller Bearing™ upper rack
• Hold-Tight™ dividers (3)
• One-piece stemware Cradle/cup shelf (1 row)(450E model)
• One-piece cup shelf (1 row)
DishGuard™
protector
DishGuard™
protector
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)
• Two-piecesilverware basket (450E model)
• Single-piece silverware basket (325E model)
Lower rack
• One-piece fold down tines (4 rows)
• Two-piecesilverware basket (450E model)
• Single-piece silverware basket (325E model)
450E Model Shown
Wash Cycles
POTS/PANS
Heavily soiledpots, pans and casseroledishes.
Intense pressure,added wash time andhigh
temperatures.
NORMAL WASH
Normally soiledplates, glasses, bowls, and
lightly soiledpots and pans. Varyingpressure
levels. Energyusage label is basedon this
cycle.
ECONO WASH
Normally soiledplates, glasses, bowls, and
lightly soiledpots and pans. Lowerslast rinse
temperature andincreases cycle time for
optimum performance.
LIGHT/CHINA
Lightly soileddishes or fine chinaand crystal.
Low temperature,shorter wash and rinse.
Varying pressurelevels to ensurewash
performance andprotect delicate dishes.
RINSE/HOLD
All dishware.Short, non-heated rinse withhigh
pressure.
Wash Options
TOP WASH (450E model)
Washes disheson top rack only.Available on
Normal Cycle.
HI TEMP WASH
Increases time,temperatures and may add
extra waterto improve cleaning performance.
Available withPots/Pans and Normal cycles.
NOTE: Whenused with Pots/Pans cycle,
periods of soaking will occur to aid in the
removal of baked on soils.
ECONO DRY (450E model)
Selects a“no heat” dry.Available on Normal,
Econo Wash,and Light China Cycles.
DELAY START
Lets you delay running the dishwasher. To set
“Delay Start”,select the desiredwash cycle and
option(s). Press the“Delay Start” key once and
the number “2”will light, indicating a twohour
delay. If you desire a longer delay, continue
pressing the “Delay Start” key to the desired
delay time. The corresponding number on the
key will light. Once you have set the desired
delay time,press the “START”button and close
the door.“Delay Start” is not availablewith the
Rinse/Hold cycle. Available delaytimes vary by
models.
Audible Sound Signal
A singlebeep will occur whenyou select
cycles, optionsand press the “START”key. The
end-of-cycle signalconsists of 2 longbeeps. If
the “START”button is not pressedor if the
door isnot closed within 4seconds of pressing
the “START”button, 3 short beepswill occur.
For allother error messages andto deselect
the audiblesound signal, see the
Troubleshooting/FaultCodes section.
NOTE: Option,Cycle and Start keys will only
illuminate after they are selected.
Cycle
name
Recommended
dish types/
soil level
Wash
temperature
Total
water
gal. (L)
Total wash time
(minutes)
120˚ F
(49˚ C)
Pots/
Pans
Heavily soiledpots,
pans andcasserole
dishes
Main- 145°F (63° C)
Rinse- 150°F (66° C)
8.4 126
(min.)
Normal
Wash
Normally soiled
plates, glasses,
bowls, andlightly
soiled
pots and
pans
Main- 120°F (49° C)
Rinse- 140°F (60° C)
4.5 88
(min.)
Econo
Wash
Normally soiled
plates, glasses,
bowls, andlightly
soiled potsand
pans
Main- 125°F (51.7° C)
Rinse- 130°F (54° C)
5.4 101
(min.)
Light/
China
Lightly soileddishes
or finechina and
crystal
Main- 130°F (54° C)
Rinse- 135°F (57° C)
5.8 81
(min.)
Rinse/
Hold
All dishware Rinse 1.4 10
(min.)
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
d
esired selection.
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 forlonger than five seconds,
after thecycle has started, the”START” button will
flash toindicate that the dishwasheris in Standby
Mode. Pressthe “START” buttonbefore closing the
door andthe cycle will resume.
Power On Light
A
blue lightwill illuminate from thebottom right
corner ofthe dishwasher kickplate when acycle is
running.
•
Load allitems so that theforce of the waterand
t
he detergentreach soiled surfaces.
•
DO NOTlet china, crystal, andother delicate items
touch eachother during dishwasher operation.
• DO NOT usedoor to push racksin.
• DO NOT putstainless steel of differentqualities
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: DONOT load dishes in a manner that would
block the detergent dispenser lid from completely
opening. The detergent dispenser could be
damaged.
Note: DONOT put sterling silver or silver-plated
flatware in the same compartment with stainless steel.
Contact between the metals can damage silver.
Extra Quiet Operation Hints
Yourdishwasher has been designedand engineered
to givesuperior cleaning results andto operate very
q
uietly.To avoid anyextra clattering or thumping
n
oises duringoperation:
•
Keep sinkdrain plugs inserted duringdishwasher
operation toprevent noise transfer throughdrains.
• Loaddishes so they do nottouch each other.
• Makesure lightweight items aresecured in
the rack.
•
Make surepot lids and handles,pizza pans, cookie
s
heets, etc.,DO NOT touchinterior 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.
• Eachcompartment has a lid whichwill separate the
silverware forthe best cleaning anddrying results.
The lidsalso hold small, lightweightitems in place.
• IMPORTANT: Sharpor pointed items,such as
knives, shouldalways be put inwith the point
down toprotect your hands.
• Basketcan be moved to upperrack or lower rack.
Adjusting Racks
The Lower Rack
The lowerrack is bestfor dinner plates,smaller plates,
serving plates,larger bowls,pots, and pans.
• Securelyplace heavily soiledcookware face downin
the rack.
• Usethe fold-down tinesto provide spacefor large
items suchas
pots andpans.
• Makesure pot
handles and
other items
DO NOTstop
rotationof lower
wash armby
hanging below
the rack.
The Upper Rack
The upperrack is bestfor glasses, cups,bowls, small
plates, andsaucers andcan accommodatefull-sized
plates upto 10-1/4”.
• Makesure small plasticitems are heldfirmly in
place withHold Tight™ dividers.
• Arrange
stemware
between prongs
of stemware
cradle sothat
the stemware
cannot move
easily.
• Makesure items
hanging below
the rackDO NOTblock the rotationof
the washarm.
Changing a Program
General Loading Guidelines
Dishwasher Controls/Wash Cycles/Wash Options
fold-down tines
fold-downtines
Note: Will perform properly if connected to “cold” water - 50˚F (10˚C). Cycle times will be extended.
Note: Allcycle times, temperatures and fills are approximate and are dependent on installation and
environmental conditions.
Note: Heatingdelays to meet set temperatures may extend cycle times.
Note: AirFlo™Gentle Drying will add approximately one hour to the total cycle time. (450E model)
F20830 EN (041311)
VIKING RANGECORPORATION
111 FrontStreet • Greenwood,Mississippi
38930 USA• (662) 455-1200
W
arningand ImportantSafetyInstructions appearing
i
n thisguide are notmeant to coverall possible
c
onditionsand situationsthat mayoccur.Common
sense,caution, andcare mustbe exercisedwhen
installing,maintaining,or operatingthe appliance.
ALWAYScontactthe manufacturerabout problemsor
c
onditionsyou donot understand.
RecognizeSafety Symbols, Words, Labels
Read all instructions before using the
dishwasher.
• Thisdishwasher must be properlyconnected to an
appropriate electricalsupply, water supply,and
drain.
• Thedishwasher must be securelymounted to the
cabinet.
• Usethe dishwasher only for itsintended function.
• Useonly detergents and rinseagents
recommended foruse in household dishwashers,
and storethem in a safeand dry environment away
from theaccess of children.
• Whenloading items to be 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 NOTwash plastic items unlessmarked
“dishwasher safe”or the equivalent.
•
DO NOToperate your dishwasher unless all
e
nclosure panelsare properly in place.
•
DO NOTabuse, sit on or standon the door ordish
rack ofthe dishwasher.
• DO NOTtamper with controls.
• Toreduce the riskof injury, DO NOTallow children
to playin or on adishwasher.
•
If hotwater has not beenused recently (usually two
w
eeks orlonger), hydrogen gases maybuildup in
t
he waterheater and the hotwater pipes.
HYDROGEN GASIS EXPLOSIVE. Toprevent
injury ordamage, before using yourdishwasher,
turn onall hot water faucets andallow water to run
for severalminutes before using yourdishwasher.
This willallow gases to escape.DO NOT smokeor
use anyopen flames near thefaucet while it is
open.
• Whendiscarding an old dishwasher,ALWAYS
remove thedoor to prevent accidentalentrapment.
• Toprevent electrical shock, disconnect
electrical powersupply to dishwasher before
attempting toservice.
• For GroundingInstructions, please refer to
Installation Instructionsor Installation Summary.
• DO NOTuse door topush racks in.
It isyour responsibility to besure your dishwasher
• hasbeen installed by a qualifiedinstaller
• hasbeen properly grounded
• hasbeen properly connected toelectricity, water
and drainlines
• isproperly maintained
• hashad all shipping materials, packagingand
temporary labelsremoved.
Viking Quick Reference Guide
Professional & Designer 325E & 450E Series
Built-In Dishwashers
D A N G E R
Hazards orunsafe practices whichWILL result in
severe personalinjury or death
W A R N I N G
Hazards orunsafe practices whichCOULD result
in deathsevere personal injuryor death
C A U T I O N
Hazards orunsafe practices which COULD
result inminor personal injury.
Allsafety messageswill identify thehazard, tellyou
howto reducethe chance ofinjury,and tellyou what
canhappen ifthe instructionsare notfollowed.
W A R N I N G
Toavoid the riskof fire,electrical shock, orinjury
when usingyour dishwasher,follow basic precautions
including thefollowing.
W A R N I N G
Depending oncycles/options selected, thedishwasher
operates atvery high watertemperatures 155°F
(68°C). Useextreme caution whenopening unitor
handling dishes.
W A R N I N G
DO NOTrepair orreplace any partof theappliance
unless specificallyrecommended in themanual. All
other servicingshould be referredto aqualified
authorized technician.
W A R N I N G
NEVER operatethe dishwasher withoutthe filters
in place.
W A R N I N G
Toavoid the riskof personalinjury due tosteam
burns, opendoor slowly toallow steamto escape
before openingcompletely
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 Notrecommended
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.
Important Safety Instructions
(Please Read and Save these Instructions)
Note: Inthe event electroniccapabilities or internetaccess is not available, please HALTthe installation
processuntil printed documentsare available. Youwill receive, free of charge,a complete set of printed
documentsby contacting VikingCustomer Service at 1-888-Viking1(845-4641).
A GFIshall be usedif requiredby NFPA-70(National
Electric Code),federal/state/local laws, orlocal
ordinances.
• The required use ofa GFI is normallyrelated to the
location ofa receptacle with respectto any
significant sourcesof water or moisture.
• Viking Range Corporation willNOT warranty any
problems resultingfrom GFI outlets whichare not
installed properlyor do not meetthe requirements
below.
If theuse of aGFI is required
, itshould be:
• Of the receptacle type(breaker type or portable
type NOTrecommended)
• Used with permanent wiring only(temporary or
portable wiringNOT recommended)
• On a dedicated circuit(no other receptacles,
switches orloads in the circuit)
• Connected to a standardbreaker of appropriate size
(GFI breakerof the same sizeNOT recommended)
• Rated for Class A(5 mA +/- 1 mAtrip current) as per
UL 943standard)
• In good condition andfree from any loose-fitting
gaskets (ifapplicable in outdoor situations)
• Protected from moisture (water,steam, high
humidity) asmuch as reasonably possible
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