
Viking Range Corporation
111 Front Street
Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA
(662) 455-1200
For product information,
call 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641)
or visit the Viking Web site at
vikingrange.com
F20408B
(092308J)
Professional & Designer 450 Series
Built-In Dishwashers
Viking Installation Guide

IMPORTANT–Please Read and Follow!
3
Site Preparation
It is recommended that a thorough site inspection be
conducted PRIOR to unpacking and moving this appliance.
Make sure that incoming voltage is the
same as unit rating. An electric rating
plate specifying voltage, hertz, an d
amps is attached to the product. Wiring
the dishwasher with more voltage than
it is rated for may cause severe damage.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
or injury to persons, installation work
and electrical wiring must be done by
qualified technician in accordance with
all applicable codes and s tandards,
including fire-rated conditions.
The dishwasher door may not stay open
by itself until the door panel is installed.
Be aware of this when fastening the
dishwasher to the cabinet.
Plumbing connections must comply with
applicable sanitary, safety and plumbing
codes.
Electrical power must be turned off at
circuit breaker or fuse box before making
electri cal conn ections. Disconn ect the
electrical power supply and place a tag at
the disconnect switch indicating that you
are working on the circuit.
Failure to provide (20” [50.8 cm] above
floor level) a 20” (50.8 cm) high loop may
result in impro per oper ation of th e
dishwasher.
• Before beginni ng–please read these
instructions completely and carefully.
• Do not remove permanently affixed labels,
warnin gs, or rati ng p lates from th e
dishwash er. This may void warran ty or
create an unsafe product.
• Please observe all national and local codes.
• Please ensure that this product is properly
grounded.
• The installer should leave these instructions
with the consumer who should retain for
local inspec tor’s use and for future
reference.
The dishwasher has a factory installed
backflow preventer. Do Not add an
additional check valve.
Table of Contents
Warnings & Important Information ______________________________________ 3
Dimensions & Cutout Dimensions ______________________________________ 4
Specifications ________________________________________________________ 5
Custom Door Panel Specifications ______________________________________ 6
Custom Door Panel Installation Option _________________________________ 7
General Information __________________________________________________ 8
Site Preparation ___________________________________________________ 8
Water Supply _____________________________________________________ 8
Drain_____________________________________________________________ 8
Electrical Connections _____________________________________________ 9
Hardwire Conduit Option _____________________________________________ 10
Trim Installation Options _____________________________________________ 11
Counter Balance Spring Adjustment ___________________________________ 14
Installation Procedure_________________________________________________ 15
Performance Checklist _______________________________________________ 18
Testing for Leaks _________________________________________________ 18
Final Preparation _________________________________________________ 18
Service & Registration ________________________________________________ 18
2

Dimensions & Cutout Dimensions
4 5
2
3
-
7
/8
”
(60
.6
c
m
)
20
-
1/4”
(
5
1
.
4
cm
)
33
-
7/
8”
(8
6
.0
cm
)
4
9”
(12
4.5
c
m
)
2
6-3/8”
2
3-3/4”
2
-5/8”
2
6-3/8”
2
3-1/8”
3-3/16”
Cabinet Flush
Panel Flush
25-15/16”
23-1/8”
2-7/8”
26”
23-3/4”
2-1/4”
Panel FlushCabinet Flush
23-1/8”
23-3/4”
Panel FlushCabinet Flush
Designer Series
Professional Series
Custom Panel
2
4”
(
61
.
0
c
m
)
24”
(
6
1
.
0 c
m
)
34”
m
i
n.
(
86
.4
cm
)
3
5”
max
.
(89
.
0
cm
)
Note: A 2”
(5.1 cm) cut-out is
required for
water supply and
discharge lines.
(59.0 cm)
(
60.3 cm)
(6.7 cm)
(
8.1 cm)
(67.0 cm)
(67.0 cm)
(66.0 cm)
(60.3 cm)
(60.3 cm)
(65.9 cm)
(59.0 cm)
(7.3 cm)
(5.7 cm)
(59.0 cm)
Specifications
Built-In Dishwasher
Description 450 Model
Overall width 23-7/8” (60.6 cm)
Overall height from floor 33-7/8” (86.0 cm) min.
35” (89.0 cm) max.
Overall depth from rear–Professional To edge of side - 24” (61.0 cm) - includes door panel
With door open - 49” (124.5 cm)
Overall depth from rear–Designer To edge of side - 24” (61.0 cm) - includes door panel
With door open - 49” (124.5 cm)
Cutout width 24” (61.0 cm)
Cutout height 34” (86.4 cm) min.
35” (89.0 cm) max.
Cutout depth 24” (61.0 cm)
Electrical requirements 15.0 amps, 120VAC/60 Hz;
5’ (1.8 m) electrical cord 3 prong plug supplied with unit
Water-heating element rating 1400 watts
Inlet water temperature 120˚F (49˚C) recommended;
Dishwasher will perform properly with cold water
Note: Cycle times will vary
Inlet water pressure operating range 10 to 125 psi (.69 to 8.62 bar)
Inlet water hose 5’ (1.5 m) braided stainless steel water line with 3/8” (0.95 cm) compression
fitting connected to dishwasher
Drain hose 7’ (2.13 m) 1/2” (1.3 cm) ID “crimp-proof” flexible drain hose
attached to dishwasher, connections provided for 5/8” (1.6 cm),
3/4” (1.9 cm) or 1” (2.5 cm), cut as required
Drain hose high loop required Height from floor - 20” (51.0 cm) min.
Approximateshipping weight 157 lbs.(70.7 kg)