Dishwasher High Severity
I60 Appliance Error Code

Viking Dishwasher I60 Error: Heating element fault

What Viking Dishwasher i60 Code Means i60 means the heating element isn’t working. The dishwasher will run but with cold water, resulting in poor cleaning. Run hot water at the kitchen tap before starting as a temporary measure, but schedule professional heater replacement (from $200).

Quick Assessment

Answer to continue safely

Is it safe to keep using?

Maybe. The dishwasher will still wash with cold water, but cleaning and sanitizing performance will be poor. Not recommended for heavily soiled dishes.

Can I reset the code?

No. The heating element or sensor must be replaced.

When to stop immediately?

Stop if you notice: If dishes come out greasy or not sanitized, If you need to wash at high temperature for food safety.

Symptoms You May Notice

Water stays cold during wash

The wash cycle runs but water never heats up, leaving dishes greasy and poorly cleaned.

Cold wash cycles

Water doesn't heat during the cycle.

Poor cleaning results

Grease and food not properly dissolved.

Possible Causes

1

Burned out heating element

The element has an open circuit and no longer heats.

Requires Professional
2

Faulty temperature sensor

The NTC sensor reads incorrectly, preventing heater activation.

Requires Professional

Safe Checks You Can Do

These checks are safe for homeowners. No disassembly required. Do not remove panels or access internal components.
  1. 1

    Check hot water supply

    Run the kitchen hot water tap until hot before starting the dishwasher. This ensures hot water enters from the start.

    If the dishwasher still runs cold, the internal heater has failed.

When to Call a Professional

Contact a qualified technician if:

  • Heating element shows open circuit on multimeter
  • Water temperature never rises during cycle
  • NTC sensor resistance is out of spec

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