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Viking DFUD042 Built-in Dishwasher - Page 2 Questions & Answers
Stuck in drain cycle
Hello,
Welcome to FixYa.
Based on your post, the good news...I can fairly confidently tell you It is likely nothing very serious, but the "resolve" requires some investigation on your part.
What the pump running continuous means is the timer has indicated a overfill.
**before proceeding turn the dishwasher power off via the home breaker panel, or unplug it from the wall if that is possible...most are hard wired to the home electrical...safety first**
The first thing to do is remove the toe panel/kick plate and inspect the base for water. There will likely be water present.
With the aid of a sponge, towels, or a wet-dry shop vacuum, absorb the water from the base, that should restore normal operation...it should be known that if you leave the unit for a few days, the water in the base will evaporate hence appearing as everything is fine again...if any other problem/leak does exist it will return.
If the unit works fine after resetting the power/breaker and soaking up any water present, it can likely be chalked up to a drain back-up or obstruction in the drain hose or pump... (it could mean a faulty drain pump so you'll need to pay close attention the next few times you run it)
**The float is primarily the last ditch safety to prevent disaster in the event of a overflow, back-flow, or leak underneath the unit and the continuous pumping is letting you know to service or call for service to the unit**
Hope this helps move you forward, or even better resolves the issue altogether. Let me know of course, I will help you move further if necessary.
Good luck.
Regards,
Macmarkus :)
It doesn't clean well I have bought rinse
Hi
White film
deposits are observed if water is hard or when you are using more detergent
than needed, try filling detergent cup half way. Try using white vinegar after
the wash cycle is complete, run a complete cycle. Also turn down the heat on
the hot water fed to the dishwasher. Try using water softener for better
results.
You can also add vinegar in the final rinse cycle. Make sure that your soap
dispenser drawer is opening and closing fine.
Hope this helps... Please post back if more information is required.
Daniel
Top rack dishes are not getting clean. they
Hi,
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My Viking DFUD042 is stuck in some sort of limbo.
It would be helpful if you can remember what cycle the dishwasher was in when this condition occured.
Was there water left in the base and had the dishes been cleaned when you opened the door?
The motor running could be the pump trying to drain the water out. Check if the drain pump or the kitchen drain is blocked (eg. if you have insinkerator then ensure it is not blocking the drain). Also if the dishwasher is plumbed with the air gap - check it is clear.
The other thing to check is if the float device at the base has been triggered. This could cause the drain pump to run until the float restores to normal position.
I am assuming you have turned the power off and on at some stage to see if that made any difference.
Please post a comment so that I can help you find the fault.
After the dishes have been washed ther is still a
Hi
Thanks
for using FixYa. Dishwasher not draining properly or not draining at all issues
can arise due to different reasons. Usually, these issues are related to
kinked hoses, knocked out disposer unit (if connected with the dishwasher drain
hose) & clogged drain pump & filter. Also note that dishwashers do not
drain completely after a finished cycle and this is normal. Dishwashers are
designed to leave some water in the unit to ensure that the heating element
doesn’t overheat. If you suddenly begin to experience a large amount of water
being retained in your dishwasher, you have a problem. Some of the most common
reasons include that the drain hose isn’t working properly, the drain pump
isn’t working correctly, or possibly there is a plumbing problem in your home’s
drain lines. First check whether the drain is not clogged or blocked and the
line is not kinked. Check all the hoses for blockages & also clean the air
gap. If you have checked the drain hose and can’t locate the problem, then it
is an issue with the drain pump of the dishwasher. Please do accept the
solution if the issue is resolved or post a comment for further assistance.
Thanks
Rylee
Hello, I have a built in Viking dishwasher and
It sounds like one of two things: Inside the door are simple micro switches on the latch assembly it could be that one of these is not making a good contact or is misaligned. Secondly the latch on the top of the dishwasher could be loose meaning that it is not engaging the latch mechanism inside the door itself. Hope this helps. Let me know if you get anywhere with that!
The bottom washer arm does not turn or squirt water
Hi Matt.
The lower housing underneath the lower wash arm may still have something blocking the water passages.
If the spray arm is clean and it freely rotates try lightly pressing down on the wash arm and then rotate it. Your checking to see that when water is applied to the spray arm it forces the arm down against the lower housing tower and hopefully does not lock up. If it does lock up while pressing down and rotating obviously you need to find out what the cause is.
You may have to remove the lower wash arm housing and clear the debris from the water passages. Once the passages are clear it should work fine.
Thanks for using FixYa,
Kelly
Greetings,
My Viking disk washer Model
this dw is a digital so any clicking must be in the pump or motor ./ I would ck the sump and inlet t o pump for glass/ tooth pick / ect . with no water draining /ck pump first . if it can not drain its pre wash water the prosser will stop the cycle . / leavin soap in dispenser .. hopt this helps **** ..
MODEL#DFUD042PSS STAYING ON DRAINING CYCLE
The draining cycle remaining on is an indication that the anti flood sysyem (polystireen float / micro switch) at the bottom has been activated via a water leak. This anti flood system puts the pump motor on and shuts the inlet water. Dry the water at the base / find the leak or blocked pipe causing the water and this should rectify your problem.
Viking dishwaser turns on, but I can tell that it is not cycling.
Check the following to address this issue.
1. Air gap / Drain hoses
If there is an air gap (located in the sink, near the faucet), check to
see if it is clogged. Unscrew the top cap and see if there is anything
blocking inside. Note: If there is no air gap installed, the dishwasher
might not drain properly.
If the drain hose is clogged, the dishwasher would not drain. If there
is an air gap installed, it is very common that a hose going from the
air gap into the garbage disposer is clogged. Remove and clean the
hose. Make sure to reattach the hose before starting the dishwasher.
Note: If you recently had a garbage disposer installed, it is common to overlook removing the drain plug.
2. Broken belt
Some dishwasher models use a belt to drive the pump. Replace the belt if found broken.
Note: Sometimes the belt would just come off the pump. Even though it
might not be broken, it is recommended that you replace the belt,
because it is probably too stretched out.
3. Pump
Some models have two impellers inside the pump - one, wash impeller,
takes care of the wash cycles, the other, drain impeller, drains the
water out. If the drain impeller is broken (broken blades, shaft), the
dishwasher would not drain. Replace any broken pump components.
4. Drain solenoid
Some models (for example most GE dishwashers) use a drain solenoid to
drain water out. Sometimes the solenoid gets stuck, preventing the
water from draining out. Try to free up the solenoid. If unsuccessful,
you might have to replace the pump assembly.
5. Motor
If the motor is stuck, it is sometimes possible to free it up by manually spinning the motor.
Replace the motor if defective.
6. Timer
Replace if defective (note: uncommon problem).
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