Viking VIRECTWODWRH73 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. INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1

2. RECYCLING 4

3. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DISHWASHER 5

4. LOADING THE DISHWASHER 6

4.1 UPPER RACK 8

4.2 LOWER RACK 9

4.3 PROPER AND IMPROPER LOADING OF DISHWARE 11

5. WHAT SHOULD NOT BE WASHED IN YOUR DISHWASHER 12 OPERATING THE PRODUCT 12

PROGRAM SELECTION / PROGRAMME CANCEL KEY 5 SERIES 13 FUNCTION KEYS 13 PREPARING THE MACHINE 13 PROGRAM SELECTION 13 PROGRAMME SELECTION / PROGRAMME CANCEL KEY 3 SERIES 14 FUNCTION KEYS 15 PREPARING THE MACHINE 15 PROGRAM SELECTION 15

6.4 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS 19

6.5 SCHEDULING THE WASHING TIME 20

6.6 STARTING THE PROGRAM 20

6.7 CANCELLING THE PROGRAM 21

6.8 SALT INDICATOR (

6.9 RINSE AID INDICATOR (

6.10 END OF PROGRAM 21

6.11 WATER CUT-OFF WARNING 21

6.12 OVERFLOWING WARNING 21

7. DETERGENT 22

7.1 ADDING DETERGENT 22

7.2 TABLET DETERGENTS 22

7.3 RINSE AID 22

8. ADJUSTING THE WATER SOFTENING SYSTEM 23

9. FILLING THE DISHWASHER SALT DISPENSER 24

10. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 24

10.1 CARING FOR YOUR DISHWASHER EXTERIOR 25

10.2 CARING FOR YOUR DISHWASHER INTERIOR 25

10.3 CLEANING THE FILTERS 25

10.4 CLEANING THE HOSE FILTER 26

10.5 CLEANING THE WASH ARMS 26

11. TROUBLESHOOTING 27

12. TECHNICAL FEATURES 29 SERVICE INFORMATION 30 WARRANTY 31

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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

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

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous 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,

• Use the dishwasher only for its intended purpose

• The manufacturer disclaims responsibility for

• The information in this user manual must be followed

• Do not operate your dishwasher unless all the

• Do not tamper with the controls.

• Do not abuse, sit on, stand in or on the door or dish

• The cup racks are designed to support cups, glasses

• To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to

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

“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”

as described in this user manual. This appliance is intended for normal household use only.

damage or injury caused by improper use of this appliance.

to minimize the risk of fire or explosion and to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

enclosure panels are properly in place.

rack of the dishwasher.

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.

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

• This appliance produces ozone within the washing

• Chidren should not operate this machine without adult

• Be careful to not leave the door fully open when not

equipment-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.

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.

supervision.

being loaded or unloaded to prevent someone from

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tripping on the unit.

WARNING:If your dishwasher is equipped

• Service should be performed by a qualified installer.

• Do not operate the appliance if damaged,

• Before installation or service, disconnect the power

• For safety reasons, dishwasher must be secured to

• Do not use any extension cord or portable outlet

with 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty.

malfunctioning, partially disassembled or if it has missing or broken parts.

supply to the work area by unplugging the unit, “tripping” the circuit breaker or removing the fuse.

adjacent cabinetry using the brackets provided. Failure to do this may cause damage to property or bodily injury.

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 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)

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

Lower rack (Standard Pattern)

Upper rack (International Pattern)

International Loading Pattern – Top rack (12 place settings)

Lower rack (International Pattern)

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

International Loading Pattern – Bottom rack (12 place settings)

Upper cutlery basket (Select Models)

International Loading Pattern – Upper cutlery basket (12

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place settings)

Upper rack (Select Models)

Additional Loading Pattern – Top rack (10 place settings)

Lower rack (Select Models)

Additional Loading Pattern – Bottom rack (10 place settings)

Upper cutlery basket (Select Models)

Upper cutlery basket (MODEL DEPENDING)

CAUTION:Large knives and other

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• Your dishwasher holds a maximum of 12 place

• Place all containers such as cups, glasses and

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

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

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

• Load dishes accordingly and be careful when loading

• Do not overload your dishwasher and pay attention

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.

CAUTION:Use extreme caution when removing 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.

settings.

pots into the dishwasher with the opening facing downwards (so that no water can collect).

racks.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Repeat the process if the height is not sufficient.

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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The movement mechanism may not function properly 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.

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.

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.

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.

4.2 LOWER RACK

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

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).

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.

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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 MULTIPURPOSE / HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE SERVICE RACK

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

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).

You may use the racks as required by

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UPPER CUTLERY BASKET

(Select Models) Upper cutlery basket is designed to wash your cutlery items such as forks, spoons and etc. by placing them between the bars on the basket.

moving them to lower or upper position, or close them to create a wider space in your lower basket.

Make sure that the impeller does not touch the dishes you placed on the racks.

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