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U NDIERCOUINT}ER DIISIH_@'ASHIERS
VIIIKIING J_A, NGIE CORPOIR_&,TIION
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CON GIBbU\TU ILATIION S,,, 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 product
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CONTROL IPANIEIL DFUD042 I PAN_ _AV¥ _RMAL C_A Q_tC_ HO_ TF_P _tA¥ EXTr[A {'_Y DFUD142 IDIISH_ASHIEI_ IFIEATURIES Cutlery/utensil cradle (DFUD142 onl Dual level cup rack with stemware Upper rack Interior light guard (DFUD142 only) .................. Lower j wash Silverware/cutlery arms basket Removable fine filter coarse strainer Detergent dispenser ---Rinse aid dispenser (for details see p, 7)
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'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 remov
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IPIKIEIPAIKIING DIISHIES 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 dres
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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 compart
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DIISH'WASHIEIK DETEIKGENT (USE ONLY AUITOMAT]IC DIISH'WASH1ERDETEIKGENT/ Use only a detergent designed for an automatic dishwasher. Never use soap, laundry detergent or handwashing detergent in your dishwasher, as they are too mild and will cause severe over-sudsing. The foam product prevents the dishwasher from working properly and may cause the dishwasher to leak. WARNING: Dishwasher detergent is corrosive. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, drink plenty of water or milk. Do not indu
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RIINSEAIIDS A rinse aid causes water to flow off: the dishes quicker, preventing droplets that dry as spots and making drying performance better. Rinse aids come in solid and liquid forms. Your dishwasher's rinse aid dispenser uses the liquid form. For the best results, use a liquid rinse aid only if you have moderately hard to hard water. Rinse aids used with soft water can cause a cloudy film on dishes. FILLING THE RINSE AID DISPENSER Drying will usually be better if you use a rinse aid. There
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IENIEROYSAVIING TIIIPS 1. Only start a wash when the machine is completely full. 2. Make sure that for normal clay-to-day washing the low temp setting is selected. 3. Select the cycle without the Extra Dry option. 4. If you plan to wash dishes right away, there is no need to prewash. Simply scrape, load, and wash. 5. Use the Pots/Pans and Heavy programs only for heavily soiled dishes. IHIO'W TO OIPIERATIE BEFORE OPERATION REVIEW 1. Load the dishes properly. 2. After pushing the baskets back insi
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CHANGING A PROGRAM AFTER THE UNIT HAS STARTED The dishwasher is programmed to stop operating if the door is opened during a cycle. If you want to change a program or option after starting the machine, open the door slightly to let the spray arms stop rotating and avoid getting sprayed with water. Press and hold START for three seconds to cancel the current selection then press the touchpad(s) for your desired selection. Press START again and close the door. The drain pump will run to remove any
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SAFETY DOOR SWITCH The machine is equipped with a door switch, breaking the current and interrupting the wash cycle if the door is opened while the machine is in operation. LEVEL CONTROL Furthermore, the dishwasher is equipped with a level control (overflow), automatically starting the drain pump should the water level reach a level higher than normal. This level control functions only if the dishwasher is in operation. The tank and inner door of the dishwasher is manufactured of stainless steel
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HOW TO CLEAN THE DRAIN PUMP Pump wing You can reach the drain pump from the inside of the machine. First remove the coarse strainer and the horizontal filter. Then, remove the small cover in the bottom left of the hole. There you can reach the pump wing and remove the dirt. Replace the cover, strainer and fine filter. HOW TO CLEAN THE DOOR To clean the edge of the door, use only a soft damp cloth. Do not use any type of spray cleaner. WINTER STORING IN UNHEATED PLACES If the dishwasher is kept i
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FAULT ]INIDIICATIIONS Display Type of Fault Action Flashes Too much water Phone Service in the dishwasher Flashes Fault with water inlet Check that the water tap is open 1>1> Flashes Valve leakage Shut off the water tap and contact service Flashes Blocked drain See "Possible Causes" in Troubleshooting Section on m page 12, To remove the fault indications from the display, turn off the main switch and then turn it back on again. 13
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POOR DIISIHI'WASIHIII NG RIESU ILTS Try the following remedies, Poor results may not always be caused by the dishwasher, Read through the chart below before contacting your servicer, PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY Hard water Spotting and filming Use the maximum recommended amount (3 tablespoons) of dishwasher detergent. To remove hard water spots, try a vinegar rinse: •Wash and rinse load as usual. • Remove all metal items from dishwasher. • Do not add detergent. • Pour two cups of vine
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY Marks and Aluminum utensils rubbing Be sure aluminum utensils, especially light weight foil-type discoloration against items during pans, do not touch dishes. washing To remove spots, use a non-abrasive cleaner. Wash arm or arms not Small particles Be sure a utensil or handle has not prevented their turning. deposited on items rotating freely Detergent Use only fresh detergent, store in a tightly closed container in a cool dry place. Fill dispenser only wh
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY Cloudy film on Too much detergent, If vinegar or citric acid rinse doesn't remove film, the glassware- especially in soft water cloudiness is "etching". This is permanent. To prevent etching of glass etching, use the least amount (one teaspoon) of recommended dishwasher detergent if you have soft water. Use a good quality of dishwashing detergent and rinse aid. Do not overload the machine. Water should circulate freely to assure adequate rinsing and draini
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY Water backs up in Food waste disposer Check disposer and trap at sink for blockage or food particles. sink when dishwasher and trap drains Water left in bottom Dishwashing cycle not Allow dishwasher to complete cycle. near filters complete Some is normal Water left in removable coarse strainer is normal. SIERVIIOEIINFORMATIION It is assumed that your dishwasher has been properly installed in accordance with all specifications and local codes and that the a
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IDIESIIGNIERSIERIIIES U[NDIEIPdZXOUNqFIER DI[SIHWASHIER WAIP, JP,.ANTY ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY Undercounter dishwashers and all of their component parts, except as detailed below*, are warranted to be free from defective materials or workmanship in normal household use for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of original retail purchase. Viking Range Corporation, warrantor, agrees to repair or replace, at its option, any part which fails or is found to be defective during the warranty per
