Viking Built-In Dishwasher Code Low Level Error (2-3): water level sensor reading low

What Low Level Error means

Low Level Error is flash pattern 2-3 on Viking Professional VDB450 and Designer DDB325 built-in dishwashers: two flashes of the Pots/Pans light, three of the Normal Wash light. The official name is Low Level Sensor Error. The control cannot confirm that the tub holds enough water, so it stops the cycle with the lights flashing and the dishes unwashed. Check the tub for a short fill.

Common causes of Low Level Error

Water supply restricted or turned off
Level sensor reading incorrectly
Level sensor connection loose

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Open the shut-off valve under the sink fully and check that the faucet has water. 2. Hold START for four seconds to reset the dishwasher. 3. Start a cycle and look in the tub after a few minutes to see whether water has collected. 4. If 2-3 returns, call us.

! Why to stop there

The level sensor is inside the unit
Water supply problems and sensor problems both cause this pattern
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Low Level ErrorLow Level Error questions

Does 2-3 mean not enough water?

It means the control cannot confirm enough water. The cause may be the supply or the sensor itself, so we check both before we replace anything.

How does this differ from Fill Error?

Fill Error is about how long the fill took. Low Level Error, pattern 2-3, is about the level sensor's reading, which is a separate check inside the control.

Could my water pressure be low?

Yes, weak pressure can leave the level short. Check other faucets in the house; if they are weak too, the problem is the supply and not the dishwasher.