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    F20696A EN (011310J) ® Pr ofessional & Designer 200 Series Built-In Dishwashers Viking Use & Car e Manual Viking Range Corporation 111 Front Str eet 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[...]

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    With your purchase of the world’ s most powerful and intelligent dishwasher , you have joined the elite world of Viking ownership. Y our Viking dishwasher is designed to offer years of reliable service. This Use & Care Guide will pr ovide you with the information you need to become familiar with your dishwasher’ s operation and care. Y our [...]

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    T able of Contents Getting Started Important Safety Instructions _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 5 Features _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 8 Product Contr ols Cycle Data _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 11 General Features: Cycles _ _ _[...]

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    • De pe nd in g on c yc le s/ op ti on s se le ct ed , th e di sh wa sh er operates at very high water temperatures 155°F (68°C) on some models. Use extreme caution when opening unit or handling dishes. • DO NOT use door to push racks in. Close the dishwasher door when not in use. • DO NOT repair or r eplace any part of the appliance unless[...]

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    Getting Started 8 9 Getting Started Featur es Featur es • Five-Stage Filtration and W aste Removal System Prevents r edepositing of food particles by assuring 100% filtered water is deliver ed to dishes in all cycles resulting in clean spot-free dishes. The system includes a r emovable coarse strainer and exclusive T riple-Clean™ filtration wit[...]

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    Product Contr ols 1 1 Cycle Data NOTE: Will perfor m properly if connected to “cold” water - 50 ° F (10 ° C). Cycle times will be extended. NOTE: All cycle times, temperatures and fills ar e approximate and ar e dependent on installation and environmental conditions. NOTE: Heating delays to meet set temperatures may extend the cycle times. 1 [...]

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    Featur es: Cycles Product Contr ols 1 3 Featur es: Cycles Product Contr ols 1 2 Cycles Options 200 Model W ash Cycles POTS/P ANS Heavily soiled pots, pans and casserole dishes. Long heated pr ewash loosens up encrusted food. High temperature main wash and final rinse. NORMAL W ASH Normally soiled plates, glasses, bowls, and lightly soiled pots and [...]

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    1 4 Operation Operation 1 5 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 food[...]

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    Operation 1 7 1 6 Operation W ashing Recommendations Most household dishes such as plates, saucepans, and flatware ar e di s hw a sh e r sa f e. I f yo u a re u ns u re, c h ec k t he m a nu fa c tu re r ’ s recommendations befor e washing. Y ou are respon sible for what is washed in the dishwasher . W ashing Recommendations Materials Diswasher s[...]

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    The Lower Rack The lower rack is best for dinner plates, smaller plates, serving plates, larger bowls, pots, and pans. • Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in the rack. • Use the fold-down tines to provide space for large items such as pots and pans. • Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop r otation of lower wash arm[...]

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    2 1 2 0 Operation Loading Silverwar e Basket Operation Loading Racks (10 Place Setting) The Silverware/Cutlery Basket Tips for Best Cleaning Results: • Distribute items evenly and mix knives, forks, and spoons so that items will avoid nesting. • Always place forks and spoons with eating portions up and handles down. • C om pa rt me nt s wi th[...]

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    2 3 D i s h w a s h e r D e t e r g e n t 2 2 Loading Racks (13 International Place Setting) Operation Operation • 13 coffee cups • 13 glasses • 10 bowls • 9 saucers • 4 saucers • 13 dinner plates • 13 bread and butter plates • 3 bowls Upper Rack Lower Rack Use only a detergent designed for an automatic dishwasher . Never use oven c[...]

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    2 4 Operation Operation 2 5 W ash T emperature A rinse agent causes water to flow off the dishes mor e quickly , preventing dr oplets that dry as spots and improving drying performance. Rinse agent come in solid and liquid for ms. Y our dishwasher’ s rinse agent dispenser uses the liquid for m. For best results, use a liquid rinse agent only if y[...]

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    2 7 2 6 Operation Hardness of W ater W ater has a different “har dness,” or mineral content , in differ ent locations. The hardness is measur ed in grains per gallon (gpg). Find out your water’ s hardness by asking your local water department, county extension agent, or water softening company . Ask how many “grains” of hardness are in yo[...]

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    2 9 Product Car e 2 8 Product Car e T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 3 3 4 1 1 2 (Squeeze tabs to remove coarse strainer) Coarse strainer (lift to remove) Fine filter (lift to remove) (Rotate to remove fine filter) T o Clean Filters Remove the coarse strainer and empty . If necessary , remove the fine filter and clean all surfaces. DO NOT remove prima[...]

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    3 1 Product Car e 3 0 Product Car e T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g P RO BL E M P OS SI B LE C AU S E AN D/ O R R EM ED Y Spotting and filming No rinse agent: Does the rinse agent dispenser need to be filled? Dishwasher detergent: Use only the correct amount of dishwasher detergent accor ding to the hardness of the water and the wash program you have[...]

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    3 3 Product Car e 3 2 Product Car e T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g P RO BL E M P OS SI B LE C AU S E AN D/ O R R EM ED Y Detergent left in Compartment cover blocked: detergent compartment The cover may not be opening because of improperly loaded items. Move dishes that may be blocking it. Old detergent: If detergent is har d or caked in the box, thr[...]

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    3 5 3 4 FLASH F AUL T ACTION 1 1 1 1 Pan Flood Sensor Disconnect Reset Unit and try again. If problem persists, contact service. 1 1 2 2 Motor Control Status Error Reset Unit and try again. If problem persists, contact service. 1 1 3 3 Motor Control Comms Error Reset Unit and try again. If problem persists, contact service. 1 1 4 4 Diverter Timeout[...]

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    3 7 Product Care 3 6 Product Care W a r r a n t y One Y ear Full Warranty Built-In 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, w[...]

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    3 9 Product Care 3 8 Product Care Lifetime Limited W arranty Any stainless steel tank or inner door liner which develops a water leak due to defective materials or workmanship in nor mal household use during the lifetime of the product will be repaired or replaced, free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including[...]