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
Burned out heating element
The element has an open circuit and no longer heats.
Requires ProfessionalFaulty temperature sensor
The NTC sensor reads incorrectly, preventing heater activation.
Requires ProfessionalSafe Checks You Can Do
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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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