Viking Dishwasher Error Code POTS PANS + LED1

The POTS PANS + LED1 code on a Viking dishwasher is a drain error indicating that water is not draining from the wash tub as expected. The control system detected standing water remaining in the tub at a point in the cycle when it should be empty. The cause can range from a simple kinked drain hose to a failed drain pump.

You should not run the dishwasher while this error is present. Standing water in the tub from a failed drain cycle can become unsanitary and may cause odors or mold growth. Running additional cycles without resolving the drain issue can also stress the pump and other components.

If the fix is a simple drain hose unkinking, filter cleaning, or clearing a blocked garbage disposal connection, there may be no parts cost at all. If the drain pump has failed, parts and labor for a pump replacement on a Viking dishwasher typically range from around 150 to 400 dollars depending on your location and service provider.

Start by checking for standing water in the tub and inspecting the drain hose for any kinking or compression along its full length. Next, remove and clean the filter and sump area at the bottom of the tub. Also check the external drain connection at the garbage disposal or sink drain for blockages, and inspect any air gap fitting on the sink if one is installed. If all of those checks pass, the drain pump may need to be tested and replaced.

A reset may clear the error code temporarily, but if the underlying drainage problem has not been resolved, the error will return during the next drain cycle. Address the root cause first, such as clearing any blockage or kink in the drain path, before attempting a reset.