Skip to main content
Error code reference
Viking Dishwasher Error Code F3
Thermistor fault: interruption or temperature reading exceeds 176°F; program exits heating stage and continues.
SourceDishwasher Service Manual: Installation, Troubleshooting & Specifications (DFUD/VUD Series)p. 631
Diagnostic procedure
The full F3 procedure
Step 1 is visible so you can confirm you are on the right page. The remaining steps, the ones that tell you whether to actually replace a part, unlock with any pass.
MyPros+ · DiagnosticsStep 1 preview
1
First diagnostic step
Check thermistor, control unit, and wiring.
SourceDishwasher Service Manual: Installation, Troubleshooting & Specifications (DFUD/VUD Series)p. 631
More steps, wiring diagram references, and verified part numbers
Includes expected resistance and voltage values, connector pinouts, and supersession notes for replacement parts.
Unlock F3 procedure $9.95
Or subscribe: $29/month for all codes plus Max diagnostics, with 70 Max messages a day. Plus applicable tax.
75,000+ service documents · 20,000+ error codes · 100+ brands
Get Started$29/month · Cancel anytime · Or $9.95 3-day pass · Plus applicable tax