VIKING RANGE CORPORATION
111 Front Street • Greenwood, Mississippi
38930 USA • (662) 455-1200
Warning an Important Safety Instructions appearing
in this gui e are not meant to cover all possible
con itions an situations that may occur. Common
sense, caution, an care must be exercise when
installing, maintaining, or operating the appliance.
ALWAYS contact the manufacturer about problems or
conditions you do not understand.
Recognize Safety Symbols, Wor s, Labels
Rea all instructions before using the
ishwasher.
• 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
D A N G E R
Hazar s or unsafe practices which WILL result in
severe personal injury or eath
W A R N I N G
Hazar s or unsafe practices which COULD result
in eath severe personal injury or eath
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices hich 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 ha en if the instructions are not followed.
WARNING
To avoid the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury
when using your dishwasher, follow basic recautions
including the following.
WARNING
De ending on cycles/o tions selected, the dishwasher
o erates at very high water tem eratures 155°F
(68°C). Use extreme caution when o ening unit or
handling dishes.
WARNING
DO NOT re air or re lace any art of the a liance
unless s ecifically recommended in the manual. All
other servicing should be referred to a qualified
authorized technician.
WARNING
NEVER o erate the dishwasher without the filters
in lace.
WARNING
To avoid the risk of ersonal injury due to steam
burns, o en door slowly to allow steam to esca e
before o ening com letely
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)
A GFI shall be used if required by NFPA- 0 (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
451 Series Built-In Dishwashers