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Error Code

Viking Dishwasher PF Error Code

PF on a Viking dishwasher is a control diagnostic worth photographing before any reset. Start with the safe checks below, then confirm the wording in your model manual.

Content status: Reviewed — wording follows cited Viking service literature; confirm decode on your exact model.

Fault decode from Viking dishwasher troubleshooting / ManualsLib index.

Error code PF
Appliance Dishwasher
Affected model series Viking built-in dishwashers (450 series and similar; confirm serial date code on rating plate)
Quick answer

PF on Viking dishwasher controls: photograph it, try one reset, book Simply Iconic if it persists.

Model compatibility: Viking reuses codes across series and model years, so PF may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.

Plain language

What this code means

Power failure (PF) — the dishwasher lost power during a cycle. Check the breaker and outlet, then restart the cycle. Reset the unit by pressing and holding the START button for four seconds, then try the cycle again. Persistent codes are a booking signal for Simply Iconic; approve any repair only after a written estimate.

Signs

Symptoms you may notice

  • PF displayed after outage
  • Cycle aborted mid-run
  • May need to restart program
Why it happens

Possible causes

  • Household power interruption
  • Tripped breaker
  • Loose plug or supply connection
Before you call

Safe checks you can make

These are simple, non-hazardous checks only. If anything is unclear, stop and contact a technician.

  • Verify breaker and outlet
  • Inspect dishes for incomplete wash after outage
  • Reset the unit by pressing and holding the START button for four seconds, then try the cycle again.

Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.

Please avoid

What not to attempt

  • Do not open internal panels or access high-voltage components
  • Do not bypass door locks, safety switches or interlocks
Get help

When to call a technician

When PF keeps returning, stop DIY inside panels and schedule Simply Iconic — bring photos of the display and rating label.

Book a visit

Seeing this code on your Viking appliance?

Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair. Independent service — not an official Viking service center.

Where it points

Likely related component

Power supply / memory

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

References

Sources & references

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