Viking VDB450SS Quick Reference Guide - Page 2

Washing Recommendations 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. Materials Aluminum Cast iron Dishwasher safe? Yes Exceptions: anodized and disposable aluminum Not recommended China/stoneware Yes Exceptions: antique, hand-painted, or gold leaf Crystal Yes Exceptions: antique, some lead crystal Comments Anodized aluminum may fade or darken. Disposable aluminum may contact other dishes and cause dark spots. Seasoning will be removed and the cast iron will rust. China without decoration or with glaze covered patterns is usually dishwasher safe. Antique, hand-painted and gold-leaf china may discolor or fade. 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 Glass Gold-plated flatware Knives Not recommended Yes Exceptions: milk glass (not recommended) Not recommended Yes Non-stick coatings Pewter/brass/ bronze Plastic Not recommended Not recommended Yes Stainless steel Yes Silver/ Yes silverplate Tin Wood Not recommended Not recommended Certain adhesives may loosen and cause the handles to come off. Milk glass may discolor with repeated washing. Gold-plated flatware may discolor. Position knives in large items tray so that blades are not touching. Knives may become dull if the blades contact other items. Coating may wear off with repeated washing. Pewter, brass, and bronze may tarnish or pit. Disposable plastic cannot withstand high water temperature or dishwasher detergent. 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. 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 may rust. Wash wood items by hand. Wood may warp, crack, or lose its shape or finish in the dishwasher. Important Safety Instructions (Please Read and Save these Instructions) 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 DANGER Hazards or unsafe practices which WILL result in severe personal injury or death WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in death severe personal injury or death CAUTION 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. Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. WARNING To avoid the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following. • 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. WARNING 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. WARNING 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. WARNING NEVER operate the dishwasher without the filters in place. WARNING To avoid the risk of personal injury due to steam burns, open door slowly to allow steam to escape before opening completely 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 F20830 EN ® VIKING RANGE CORPORATION 111 Front Street • Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA • (662) 455-1200 Viking Quick Reference Guide (041311) Professional & Designer 325E & 450E Series Built-In Dishwashers 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).