Viking FDW301WS Use & Care Manual

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Operating the Dishwasher
Rinse Agent Level Indicator LED (#8)
If this indicator light comes on, you need to refi ll rinse agent. You can also tell
whether rinse agent must be refi lled by looking at the rinse agent dispenser.
when the visual fi ll indicator is dark, there is enough rinse agent in the dispenser.  When 
the color is light, open the dispenser and refi ll rinse agent.
Salt Level Indicator LED (#3)
When this indicator light comes on, you must refi ll special salt. Only use special 
dishwasher salt in your machine to soften the water.
Detergent and Rinse Agent Dispenser
Filling the Detergent Dispenser
•  Always store your detergent in locations which are 
cool, dry, and out of the reach of children.
•  Check that the detergent dispenser is empty after 
the completion of each wash program.
•  Dishwasher detergents can be dangerous if inhaled 
or swallowed. Avoid contact with skin and eyes; 
keep children and people in poor health away 
from the dishwasher when the door is opened. 
Consult a doctor immediately if detergent has been 
swallowed or inhaled.
WARNING
• Only use detergents suitable for dishwashers.
• DO NOT use detergent in Rinse/Hold cycle.
• DO NOT forget to pour/put the detergent into the 
dispenser before turning on the machine.
• Too much detergent may mean that the detergent 
does not dissolve properly and dishes could get 
scratched.
• Too much detergent in soft water may cause glass 
corrosion. DO NOT use too much detergent if your 
water supply is soft.
NOTICE
If you do not know the hardness of your water supply, use 15 ml/3 tsp. detergent. Increase the amount of detergent if you see 
white water marks, especially on the surface of the glassware. Find out the hardness of your water supply by asking your local 
water department, water softener company, or county extension agent.