Viking SHOWN 450E - Manual (Page 2)

F20830 EN (041311)
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VIKING RANGE CORPORATION
111 Front Street • Greenwood, Mississippi
38930 USA • (662) 455-1200
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.
• This dishwasher must be properly connected to an
appropriate electrical supply, water supply, and
drain.
• The dishwasher must be securely mounted to the
cabinet.
• Use the dishwasher only for its intended function.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• When discarding an old dishwasher, ALWAYS
remove the door to prevent accidental entrapment.
• To prevent electrical shock, disconnect
electrical power supply to dishwasher before
attempting to service.
• For Grounding Instructions, please refer to
Installation Instructions or Installation Summary.
• DO NOT use door to push racks in.
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 electricity, water
and drain lines
• is properly maintained
• has had all shipping materials, packaging and
temporary labels removed.
Viking Quick Reference Guide
Professional & Designer 325E & 450E 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
To avoid the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury
when using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions
including the following.
W A R N I N G
Depending on cycles/options selected, the dishwasher
operates at very high water temperatures 155°F
(68°C). Use extreme caution when opening unit or
handling dishes.
W A R N I N G
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.
W A R N I N G
NEVER
operate the dishwasher without the filters
in place.
W A R N I N G
To avoid the risk of personal injury due to steam
burns, open door slowly to allow steam to escape
before opening completely
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.
Important Safety Instructions
(Please Read and Save these Instructions)
Note: In the event electronic capabilities or internet access is not available, please HALT the installation
process until printed documents are available. You will receive, free of charge, a complete set of printed
documents by contacting Viking Customer Service at 1-888-Viking1 (845-4641).
A GFI shall be used if required by NFPA-70 (National
Electric Code), federal/state/local laws, or local
ordinances.
•
The required use of a GFI is normally related to the
location of a receptacle with respect to any
significant sources of water or moisture.
• Viking Range Corporation will NOT warranty any
problems resulting from GFI outlets which are not
installed properly or do not meet the requirements
below.
If the use of a GFI is required, it should be:
•
Of the receptacle type (breaker type or portable
type NOT recommended)
• Used with permanent wiring only (temporary or
portable wiring NOT recommended)
• On a dedicated circuit (no other receptacles,
switches or loads in the circuit)
• Connected to a standard breaker of appropriate size
(GFI breaker of the same size NOT recommended)
• Rated for Class A (5 mA +/- 1 mA trip current) as per
UL 943 standard)
• In good condition and free from any loose-fitting
gaskets (if applicable in outdoor situations)
• Protected from moisture (water, steam, high
humidity) as much as reasonably possible