Viking Designer Dishwasher Code Pots/Pans + Heavy Flashing: blocked drain

What Pots/Pans + Heavy Flashing means

On Viking Designer undercounter dishwashers DFUD042, DFUD142 and DFUD142P, the Pots/Pans indicator together with heavy flashing signals a blocked drain. These European-built models use an icon display, so the combination of lit and flashing icons is the message. Water is not leaving the tub as it should. After you deal with the cause, turn the main switch off and on to clear the display.

Common causes of Pots/Pans + Heavy Flashing

Clogged filter or debris in the sump
Kinked or blocked drain hose
Blocked drain connection at the sink or disposal

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Switch the dishwasher off with the main switch. 2. Take out the lower rack and clean the filter at the bottom of the tub. 3. Check the drain hose behind the machine for kinks if it is reachable, and run the disposal empty if you have one. 4. Switch the main switch on again. If the icons flash again, call us.

! Why to stop there

A blockage can sit deep in the drain line
A pump that is not moving water looks the same from the front
You get a written price first, and a 30-day warranty comes with our work

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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Pots/Pans + Heavy FlashingPots/Pans + Heavy Flashing questions

How do I clear the display?

Turn the main switch off and on once the blockage is cleared. If the drain is still blocked, the icons come back right away, so the display will tell you whether the cleaning worked.

Is this the same as heavy flashing alone?

No. Heavy flashing by itself means too much water in the dishwasher. Combined with the Pots/Pans icon, the message is a blocked drain, so check the filter and hose first.

Can I leave the water in the tub?

Not for long. Standing water smells and can overflow onto the floor if the machine is started again. Scoop it out with a cup and call us if the filter was clean.