Viking Designer Dishwasher Code Quick Flashing: valve leakage

What Quick Flashing means

On Viking Designer undercounter dishwashers DFUD042, DFUD142 and DFUD142P, quick flashing of the indicator reports valve leakage. These European-built models show codes as icon patterns, and this one means the inlet valve is letting water through when it should be closed. Shut off the water tap and contact service. You can clear the display by turning the main switch off and on.

Common causes of Quick Flashing

Water inlet valve not closing fully
Leak at the valve or its connections
Water entering the tub when the machine is idle

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Close the water tap under the sink right away. 2. Switch the dishwasher off with the main switch and switch off its breaker. 3. Dry the floor and the cabinet base. 4. Leave the tap closed and call us. Do not run the dishwasher again until the valve has been checked.

! Why to stop there

A leaking valve can flood the kitchen
Valve replacement involves both water and power
Written price first, 30-day warranty on 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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Quick FlashingQuick Flashing questions

Why must I close the tap?

If the valve is leaking, the water supply is still feeding it. Closing the tap stops the leak while you wait for service, and it protects the cabinet and floor.

Will turning the main switch off and on fix it?

It clears the display but not the leak. The leakage returns as soon as the valve is under pressure again, so the display will flash quickly once more.

Can I use the dishwasher on a timer?

No. Leave it off with the tap closed until we have checked the valve, because a failure while you are out of the house could flood the room.