Viking VIRECTWODWRH141 User Manual

Use & Care

MANUAL

3 & 5 SERIES

VDWU524SS
VDWU524WSSS
FDWU524WS
FDWU524
VDWU324SS
FDWU324

To prevent accidents, which could cause serious injury or death, as well
as machine damage read these instructions before installation and / or
use.

CONTENTS

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1

2. RECYCLING 3

3. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DISHWASHER 4

4. LOADING THE DISHWASHER 5

4.1 UPPER RACK 7

4.2 LOWER RACK 10

4.3 PROPER AND IMPROPER LOADING OF DISHWARE 14

5. WHAT SHOULD NOT BE WASHED IN YOUR DISHWASHER 15
OPERATING THE PRODUCT 16

PROGRAM SELECTION / PROGRAMME CANCEL KEY 5 SERIES 17
FUNCTION KEYS 17
PREP ARING THE MACHINE 17
PROGRAM SELECTION 17
PROGRAMME SELECTION / PROGRAMME CANCEL KEY 3 SERIES 19
FUNCTION KEYS 19
PREP ARING THE MACHINE 19
PROGRAM SELECTION 19

6.4 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS 23

6.5 SCHEDULING THE WASHING TIME 25

6.6 STARTING THE PROGRAM 26

6.7 CANCELLING THE PROGRAM 27

6.8 SALT INDICATOR (

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6.9 RINSE AID INDICATOR (

6.10 END OF PROGRAM 27

6.11 WATER CUT-OFF WARNING 28

6.12 OVERFLOWING WARNING 28

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7. DETERGENT 29

7.1 ADDING DETERGENT 29

7.2 T ABLET DETERGENTS 30

7.3 RINSE AID 31

8. ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM 32

9. FILLING THE DISHWASHER SALT DISPENSER 33

10. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 34

10.1 CARING FOR YOUR DISHWASHER EXTERIOR 35

10.2 CARING FOR YOUR DISHWASHER INTERIOR 35

10.3 CLEANING THE FILTERS 36

10.4 CLEANING THE HOSE FILTER 37

10.5 CLEANING THE WASH ARMS 37

11. TROUBLESHOOTING 38

12. TECHNICAL FEATURES 43

INTRODUCTION

Please read this user manual and
particularly the safety instructions
completely and carefully. They will save
you time and effort and help to ensure
optimum dishwasher performance.
Be sure to observe all listed warnings
and cautions. Look particularly for the
icons with exclamation marks inside.
The information icon will also provide
important references.

WARNING: Indicates a
potentially hazardous

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situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.

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“This device complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept
any interference received,
including interference
that may cause undesired
operation.”
“No changes shall be made
to the equipment without the
manufacturer’s permission
as this may void the
warranty”

CAUTION: Indicates a
potentially hazardous

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situation which, if not
avoided, may result in injury.
It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.

NOTICE: Indicates a
potentially hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, may result in
damage to the dishwasher,
the dishware, the equipment
or the environment.

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:When using the

dishwasher, follow basic

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precautions, including the
following:
Read all instructions before
using the dishwasher! Save
these operating instructions
and pass them on to any
future user.

• Use the dishwasher only for its
intended purpose as described in
this user manual. This appliance
is intended for normal household
use only.

• The manufacturer disclaims

responsibility for damage or
injury caused by improper use
of this appliance.

• The information in this user
manual must be followed to
minimize the risk of fire or
explosion and to prevent property
damage, personal injury or loss of
life.

• Do not operate your dishwasher
unless all the enclosure panels are
properly in place.

• Do not tamper with the controls.

• Do not abuse, sit on, stand in or
on the door or dish rack of the
dishwasher.

• The cup racks are designed to
support cups, glasses and kitchen
utensils. When the cup racks are
in the dishwasher do not lean on
or use the cup racks to support
your body weight.

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• To reduce the risk of injury, do not
allow children to play in, on or near
the dishwasher.

• Use only detergents or rinse
aids recommended for use in a
household dishwasher and keep
them in a dry place out of the
reach of children. Check that the
detergent dispenser is empty
after the completion of each wash
program.

• Dishwasher detergents contain
chemicals that can cause sickness
and may be if they are inhaled or
swallowed. Also, be careful when
opening the door due to hot steam
that is produced during operation.
Consult a doctor immediately if
detergent has been swallowed or
inhaled.

• if the hot water has not been used
in several weeks, we recommend
running the hot water taps to
remove any built up hydrogen
gases.

• Do not store or use flammable
liquids or vapors in the area of the
dishwasher.

• When loading items to be washed,
position 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.

• Do not wash plastic items unless
they are marked “dishwasher
safe” or the equivalent. For plastic
items not so marked, check the
manufacturer’s recommendations.

• If a malfunction occurs, switch
off the appliance and turn off the
water supply to the dishwasher.

• Please do not attempt to carry the
dishwasher by yourself in order
to avoid potential injuries. Two or
more people are needed to move
a dishwasher.

• Before cleaning or carrying out
maintenance, switch off the
appliance, disconnect the power
plug and turn off the water supply.

• Repairs and technical modifications
must be carried out exclusively by
an Authorized technician.

• If the dishwasher is not in use for
an extended period of time (i.e.
vacation home), we recommend
removing all items from the
dishwasher, leave the door cracked
open to allow air to circulate and
turn off both the power and water
supply to the dishwasher.

• This appliance comes with a
three prong NEMA 5-15P 15A
power cord. It must be connected
to a Grounded and Polarized
wall receptacle that has been
installed and tested by an licensed
electrician and that it has been
installed based on all Local, State
and Federal Electrical codes.

WARNING:Improper
connection of the equipment-

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• This appliance produces ozone
within the washing compartment
during normal operation. Long-term
exposure to ozone or exposure
at elevated levels may result in
respiratory problems, especially for
the elderly and children.

grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electric
shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or service
representative if you are in
doubt whether the appliance
is properly grounded. Do not
modify the plug provided with
the appliance, if it will not
fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.

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• Chidren should not operate this
machine without adult supervision.

• Be careful to not leave the door
fully open when not being loaded
or unloaded to prevent someone
from tripping on the unit.

WARNING:If your
dishwasher is equipped with

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• Service should be performed
by a qualified installer. Work by
unqualified persons could be
dangerous and may void the
warranty.

• Do not operate the appliance if
damaged, malfunctioning, partially
disassembled or if it has missing
or broken parts.

• Before installation or service,
disconnect the power supply to the
work area by unplugging the unit,
“tripping” the circuit breaker or
removing the fuse.

internal illumination, lamp
should only be replaced by
the Authorized Service Agent
in case of failures that may
occur on the lamp.
WARNING: This product
can expose you to chemicals
including Nickel (Metallic)
which is known to the State
of California to cause cancer.

For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Note: Nickel is a component
in all stainless steel
and some other metal
components.

• For safety reasons, dishwasher
must be secured to adjacent
cabinetry using the brackets
provided. Failure to do this may
cause damage to property or
bodily injury.

• Do not use any extension cord or
portable outlet device to connect
the dishwasher to a power supply.

2. RECYCLING

• Remove the door to the washing
compartment when removing
an old dishwasher from service
or discarding it. Ensure that the
appliance presents no danger to
children while being stored for
disposal.

• Remove the door lock or door of
the washing compartment before
disposing dishwasher so that
children or small animals can not
trapped inside.

• Old appliances may contain
materials that can be recycled.
Please contact your local recycling
authority about the possibility of
recycling these materials.

• Please check the water supply
line periodically. It is susceptible
to breakage. It becomes less
flexible as time goes by.Replace
it immediately when it is torn, cut,
swollen or there is water leakage.

• Please keep the dishwasher
package out of the reach of
children after unpacking it.

WARNING:Danger of
suffocation! Ensure that

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any plastic wrappings,
bags, small pieces etc. are
disposed of safely and kept
out of the reach of children.

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3. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DISHWASHER

1. Upper basket

2. Upper impeller

3. Lower impeller

4. Removable cutlery basket

5. Door

6. Model and Serial Tag

7. Control panel

8. Detergent and rinse agent dispenser

9. Lower basket

10. Filters

11. Salt container (Select Models)

12. Upper basket rail

13. Upper cutlery basket (Select Models)

14. Tabletop (Select Models)

15. Turbo fan heat drying system (Select Models)

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4. LOADING THE
DISHWASHER

1. Pull the handle to open the door.
If the door is opened during
operation, the dishwasher will stop
running. Once the door is closed
the program will continue.

2. Remove coarse food leftovers
from tableware.

3. Now you can load the dishwasher.

Upper rack (Standard Pattern)

Upper rack (International Pattern)

International Loading Pattern – Top
rack (12 place settings)

Lower rack (International Pattern)

Top rack load pattern for 12 place
settings according to the AHAM DW-1
Standards

Lower rack (Standard Pattern)

International Loading Pattern – Bottom
rack (12 place settings)

Bottom rack load pattern for 12 place
settings according to the AHAM DW-1
Standards

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Upper cutlery basket (Select

Models)

International Loading Pattern – Upper
cutlery basket (12 place settings)

Lower rack (Select Models)

Additional Loading Pattern – Bottom
rack (10 place settings)

Upper cutlery basket (Select

Upper rack (Select Models)

Additional Loading Pattern – Top rack
(10 place settings)

Models)

Upper cutlery basket (MODEL

DEPENDING)

International Loading Pattern – Upper
cutlery basket (10 place settings)

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CAUTION:Large knives and
other utensils with sharp tips
and edges must be placed
horizontally into the upper
rack due to risk of injury.
Other smaller knives and
sharp utensils should be
placed with sharp side down
in the cutlery basket.

• Do not overload your dishwasher
and pay attention to manufacturer
instructions regarding dishes
which are appropriate for use in for
a dishwasher. Only with suitable
dishes (mentioned in section 5)
will you obtain optimal washing
results with a sensible use of
energy.

CAUTION:Use extreme
caution when removing

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• Your dishwasher holds a maximum
of 12 place settings.

• Place all containers such as
cups, glasses and pots into the
dishwasher with the opening
facing downwards (so that no
water can collect).

• Small and light items can go into
the upper rack.

• Long and narrow items are placed
in the middle of the racks.

• Place all large and very dirty items
in the lower rack.

• Load dishes accordingly and be
careful when loading glasses so
they do not hit each other during
the wash cycle. Also, make sure
that both wash arms are not in
contact with any dishware.

knives and other sharp
utensils from the dishwasher.
These items may have
shifted position during the
wash program, and may be
wet or slippery.

CAUTION:Hot steam can
escape! Danger of serious
burns or other injury.

NOTICE: Lower basket
should be removed out of the
dishwasher during the tests
according to AHAM DW-1.

4.1 UPPER RACK

Load the upper rack with dessert
plates, cups, glasses etc.

ADJUSTABLE SHELVES

(Select Models)
Depending on the size of the glasses
and cups, the shelf height setting may
be adjusted.

1. Fold the shelf upwards A.

2. Positioning at the desired height B.

3. Fold the shelf again downwards C.

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COLLAPSIBLE UPPER BASKET
WIRES

(Select Models)
You can use collapsible wires when
you need a larger space for your
dishes in the upper basket of your
machine.
To bring the collapsible wires into
horizontal position, grab the wire from
the middle position and push them
in the direction of arrow in the figure.
Place your larger dishes into the area
created. To bring the wires back to
vertical position, just lift them up.

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Bringing the wires to the
horizontal position by
holding them from the
tips may cause them to
bend. Therefore, hold the
wires from their stems
while bringing them to
the horizontal or vertical
positions.

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ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE
UPPER BASKET

(Select Models)
The upper basket height adjustment
mechanism has been designed for
you to create large spaces in the lower
or upper sections of your machine
depending on your needs by adjusting
the height in the upper or lower
direction while your basket is empty or
loaded.

To lower the basket, while it is in the
uppermost position;

1. Hold the upper basket wires with
both hands, slightly lift up the
basket and simultaneously push
and release the latches shown in
the figure (B).

2. Lower the basket from its current
position to the lower one.

3. Release the basket after it has
reached one level down.

Thanks to this mechanism, you can
use your basket in three different
positions lower, middle and upper
positions (1, 2, 3).

1. To raise your basket, hold the
upper basket wires with both hands
while the basket is in the lowermost
position and pull them up (A).

2. You will hear a "Click" from
the right and left mechanisms,
indicating that the basket has
reached the next level. Release the
basket.

Repeat the process if the height is not
sufficient.

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Repeat the process if the height is not
sufficient.

The movement mechanism
may not function properly

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if the upper basket is
overloaded or if the weight
distribution is not balanced.
In heavier conditions, there
is the risk of falling one level
down.

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Make sure that the
adjustment mechanism has
the same positions on the
right and left sides of the
upper basket.

UPPER BASKET MULTIPURPOSE
SERVICE RACK

(Select Models)
This accessory located at the upper
basket of your machine allows you to
easily wash pieces such as extra long
ladles and bread knives.

You can lift up the upper basket
multipurpose service rack to remove it
if you do not want to use it.

4.2 LOWER RACK

Use the lower rack for plates, bowls,
pots etc.

If you want to use the upper basket
multipurpose service rack again, you
can easily attach it to the side section
of your upper basket.

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COLLAPSIBLE LOWER BASKET
TINES

(Select Models)
There are foldable tines (A) located in
the lower basket of the machine that
are designed for an easier placement
of large pieces such as pans, bowls,
etc. You can create larger spaces by
folding each tines individually or all of
them at once.

C

Bringing the tines to the
horizontal position by
holding them from the
tips may cause them to
bend. Therefore, it will be
appropriate to bring the tines
in the middle to horizontal or
vertical position by holding
them from their stems and
pushing in the direction of
arrow.

To bring the collapsible tines into
horizontal position, grab the tines from
mid position and push them in the
directions of arrows (B). To bring the
tines back to vertical position, just lift
them up. Collapsible tines will click into
the latch again (C).

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REMOVABLE CUTLERY BASKET

(Select Models)
Removable cutlery basket is designed
to wash your dishes such as knife, fork,
spoon, etc. in a more efficient manner.
Since the silverware basket can be
moved (A, B), you can create more
space while placing your dishes in the
lower basket and free up space for
your dishes of different sizes.

LOWER BASKET BOTTLE WIRE

(Select Models)
The bottle wire is designed for easier
washing of long pieces with wide
mouths. You may take out the bottle
wire from the basket when not in use
by pulling it out from both sides (H).

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