Viking VDB451BK - Manual

11 Features: Cycles 10 Wash Cycles POTS/PANS Heavily soiled pots, pans and casserole dishes. Long heated prewashloosens up encrusted food. High temperature main wash and final rinse. NORMAL WASH Normally soiled dishes. Energy-usage label is based on this cycle. LIGHT/CHINA Lightly soiled items, chin...

13 Preparing Dishes It is not necessary to rinse normal food soils off the dishes beforeputting them in the dishwasher, although larger solid particles, such asbones, seeds, skins, pits, and toothpicks should be removed. If you are not going to run the dishwasher immediately after loading, itis best...

15 14 Changing a Program Washing Recommendations OperationOperation Operation Changing a Program After the Unit has Started The dishwasher is programmed to stop operating if the door is openedduring a cycle. To change a program or option after starting themachine, open the door slightly to let the s...

Operation 17 16 Rack Adjustments Operation Washing Recommendations Materials Dishwasher safe? Comments Knives Yes Position knives in large items tray so that blades are not touching. Knives may become dull if theblades contact other items. Non-stickcoatings Not recommended Coating may wear off with ...

Operation 19 18 Operation Two-Piece Silverware Basket 3 2 1 Grasp the basket as shown and pushthe two halves in opposite directions to release the locking tabs. Repeat step 1 on opposite end of basket. Pull the two halves apart. The silverware basket is designed with flexibility in mind. It can bepo...

21 A A AA A A A A A A A B C C C C CC C C C C C D B B B B B B B B B B B BB BB B B B B B F F F G G E E E E E E E E E E E 20 Loading Two-Piece Silverware Basket (10 Place Setting) Operation Operation Sliding Side Utensil Basket Sliding side utensil basket Shipping plugs Note: Dishwasher shown with top ...

Operation 23 22 Operation • 12 coffee cups • 15 glasses • 11 bowls • 11 saucers • 3 bread and butterplates • 4 saucers • 15 dinner plates • 12 bread and butterplates • 4 bowls • 3 coffee cups Loading Racks (15 International Place Setting) Upper Rack Lower Rack Loading Racks (10 Place Setting) • 10 g...

Operation 25 Rinse Agent A rinse agent causes water to flow off the dishes more quickly,preventing droplets that dry as spots and improving dryingperformance. Rinse agent come in solid and liquid forms. Yourdishwasher’s rinse agent dispenser uses the liquid form. Rinse agentused with soft water can ...

Operation 27 Water Hardness Hardness of Water Water has a different “hardness,” or mineral content, in differentlocations. The hardness is measured in grains per gallon (gpg). Findout your water’s hardness by asking your local water department,county extension agent, or water softening company. Ask ...

29 28 Maintenance Pr oduct Care Pr oduct Car e Your new dishwasher is designed to give you years of dependableservice. In order to maintain a high level of performance, you need tomake sure your dishwasher is properly cared for and cleaned. Here area few things you can do to make sure your dishwashe...

31 Pr oduct Care 30 Pr oduct Car e Troubleshooting Poor wash results may not always be caused by the dishwasher. Pleasereview the following Troubleshooting Charts for possible remedies. Youmay find the proper solution without having to call a service provider. If the cycle buttons are flashing, plea...

37 Pr oduct Care 36 Pr oduct Car e Flash Pots/Pans Normal Wash Fault Action 1 1 Pan Flood Sensor Disconnect Reset Unit and try again. If problem persists, contact service. 1 2 Motor Control Status Error Reset Unit and try again. If problem persists, contact service. 1 3 Motor Control Comms Error Res...