F20829 EN (033011)
VIKING RANGE CORPORATION
111 Front Street Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA (662) 455-1200
Warnings Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating the appliance.
ALWAYS contact the manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels
Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. It is your responsibility to be sure your dishwasher:
Has been installed by a qualified installer. Has been properly grounded. Has been properly connected to an appropriate electrical supply, water supply and drain.
Has been securely mounted to the cabinet. Is properly maintained. Has had all shipping materials, packaging and temporary labels removed.
Install dishwasher so that it is protected from the elements. Protect dishwasher from freezing to avoid possible fill valve damage.
DO NOT use an extension cord to connect the dishwasher to electricity.
Use the dishwasher only for its intended function. To avoid the risk of personal injury due to steam
burns, open door slowly to allow steam to escape before opening completely.
Use only detergents and rinse agents recommended for use in household dishwashers, and store them in a safe and dry environment away from the access of children.
When loading items to be washed, place sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal and load sharp knives with the handles up to avoid the risk of personal injury.
DO NOT wash plastic items unless marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent.
DO NOT operate the dishwasher without the filters in place.
DO NOT operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.
DO NOT abuse, sit on or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher.
DO NOT tamper with controls.
Viking Quick Reference Guide
Professional & Designer 200 Series Built-In Dishwashers
D A N G E R Hazards or unsafe practices which WILL result in
severe personal injury or death
W A R N I N G Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result
in death severe personal injury or death
C A U T I O N Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD
result in minor personal injury. All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what
can happen if the instructions are not followed.
W A R N I N G NEVER operate the dishwasher without the filters in place.
Washing Recommendations
Materials Dishwasher safe? Comments Aluminum Yes
Exceptions: anodized and disposable aluminum
Anodized aluminum may fade or darken. Disposable aluminum may contact other dishes and cause dark spots.
Cast iron Not recommended Seasoning will be removed and the cast iron will rust.
China/stoneware Yes Exceptions: antique, hand-painted, or gold leaf
China without decoration or with glaze covered patterns is usually dishwasher safe. Antique, hand-painted and gold-leaf china may discolor or fade.
Crystal Yes Exceptions: antique, some lead crystal
Position crystal so that it will not fall over or knock against other dishes. Some types of lead crystal may etch in dishwasher.
Flatware with glued handles
Not recommended Certain adhesives may loosen and cause the handles to come off.
Glass Yes Exceptions: milk glass (not recommended)
Milk glass may discolor with repeated washing.
Gold-plated flatware
Not recommended Gold-plated flatware may discolor.
Knives Yes Position knives in large items tray so that blades are not touching. Knives may become dull if the blades contact other items.
Non-stick coatings
Not recommended Coating may wear off with repeated washing.
Pewter/brass/ bronze
Not recommended Pewter, brass, and bronze may tarnish or pit.
Plastic Yes Disposable plastic cannot withstand high water temperature or dishwasher detergent.
Stainless steel Yes Rinse stainless steel items if they will not be washed immediately. Prolonged contact with salty or acidic foods will stain. Position stainless steel pieces so they do not contact dissimilar metals.
Silver/ silverplate
Yes Rinse silver/silverplate items if they will not be washed immediately. Prolonged contact with salty or acidic foods and foods containing sulfur will stain. Position stainless steel pieces so they do not contact dissimilar metals.
Tin Not recommended Tin may rust.
Wood Not recommended Wash wood items by hand. Wood may warp, crack, or lose its shape or finish in the dishwasher.
Most household plates, saucepans, and flatware are dishwasher safe. If you are unsure, check the manufacturers recommendations before washing. You are responsible for what is washed in the dishwasher.
W A R N I N G
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Electrically ground dishwasher.
Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box.
DO NOT use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions, can result in death, fire or electrical shock.
W A R N I N G TIP OVER HAZARD DO NOT use dishwasher until completely installed.
DO NOT push down on open door. Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts.
W A R N I N G EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD Use two or more people to move and install dishwasher. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or on a dishwasher.
If hot water has not been used recently (usually two weeks or longer), hydrogen gases may buildup in the water heater and the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or damage, before using your dishwasher, turn on all hot water faucets and allow water to run for several minutes before using your dishwasher. This will allow gases to escape. Do not smoke or use any open flames near the faucet while it is open.
Depending on cycles/options selected, the dishwasher operates at very high water temperatures 155F (68C) on some models. Use extreme caution when o
en
