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VDW302WS

Viking VDW302WS Softener Dishwasher

Most common issues on this model

  1. Scale from a softener running empty
  2. Door springs tired from the panel
  3. Filters filling quickly
  4. Standing water after the cycle

Listed as a retired 300 Series 24-inch dishwasher with a water softener and an installed Professional stainless steel panel, the VDW302WS has three wash arms, triple filtration, a turbidity sensor and Quiet Clean insulation. Its racks hold up to 14 place settings.

Big capacity, hard water and a heavy door are a demanding mix. The filters collect fast, the softener must be kept in salt, and the springs wear from lifting a stainless panel hundreds of times. We check the softener and the door first, then clean the filters and arms, test the sensor, and look at drain speed. A machine that stops with water in the base also gets a float switch and leak check.

The estimate is written in advance, and repairs are backed by a 30-day warranty.

Key features

  • 24-inch dishwasher, softener
  • Installed Professional stainless panel
  • 300 Series
  • Three wash arms
  • Up to 14 place settings
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VDW302WSVDW302WS questions
Does a larger load cause more wear?

A full 14-setting load asks more of the pump and filter. Regular filter cleaning keeps the strain down, and we check drain speed at each visit to catch slowdowns early.

How do I know the springs are wearing out?

The door drops open quickly instead of lowering gently, or it feels very heavy to lift. We measure the tension and replace the springs in matched sets.

Why did the dishwasher stop mid-cycle with water in the base?

A leak can trip the base-pan float switch and halt the cycle. We find the leak at the door seal, hose or pump and fix it before resetting the switch.

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