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VIKING RANGE CORPORATION
111 Front Street • Greenwood, Mississippi
38930 USA • (662) 455-1200
Viking Quick Reference Guide
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 manufacturer’s
recommendations before washing. You are responsible for what is washed in the dishwasher.
451 Series Built-In Dishwashers
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.
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.
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
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 replace any part of the appliance
unless specifically recommended in the manual. All
other servicing should be referred to a qualified
authorized technician.
•
When discarding an old dishwasher, always remove
the door to prevent accidental entrapment.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
