Viking Poor Drying / Vent or Heater Issue

Dishes remain wet at the end of the cycle; poor drying performance.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Rinse aid empty or set too low, Failed Viking drying fan or vent, Heater not energizing, Opening door too soon after cycle

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Disconnect power before accessing the door or base for heater/fan checks.

  • Use rinse aid: Ensure the rinse aid dispenser is full and set to a higher dose.
  • Select heated dry: Confirm that a heated dry or extra dry option is selected on the Viking control.
  • Check vent and fan: Inspect the door vent for obstructions and verify the fan (if equipped) runs during drying. Replace the Viking drying fan if inoperative.
  • Test heater: If dishes are cold at the end of the cycle, test the heater and thermostat as described in heating fault procedures.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Viking Dishwasher Drying Fan and Heater Assembly
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