Viking FDW100 Review: New D3 Series Dishwasher

Viking D3 Series Dishwasher Open and Loaded
Viking’s new FDW100 dishwasher accommodates up to 12 place settings in its adjustable racks.

The Thanksgiving holiday has come to a close, and many of us are still making our way through the rest of the leftovers as we return to our normal schedules this week – the last of the turkey and cranberry sauce combined to make delicious sandwiches and a lingering slice or two of pumpkin pie will be calling our names this evening. Most of the casserole and baking dishes have been washed and returned to their shelves by now, awaiting the next major holiday around the corner.

As we reflect over the newly made family memories and the menu of old and new recipes, we might already be thinking ahead to next year. Which of the family favorites will be repeated next year, and which experimental recipes went awry and will be left out?

Others of us might consider how much time we spent doing dishes and how we can minimize this for next year or next holiday so we can spend more time relaxing with our families. If you spent too much time standing over the sink washing platters and casserole dishes that wouldn’t fit in your dishwasher, or if you spent too much time pre-scrubbing dishes before loading the dishwasher, perhaps it’s time to reconsider the purpose of the dishwasher and determine whether a different model might better serve your needs.

Viking D3 Series Dishwasher Dishrack Side View
The two position upper rack can be lowered for tall glasses in upper rack or raised for larger pans in bottom rack.

There’s no need to break the bank to reduce your dishwashing demands. Here at Elite Appliance, we can point you to some of the best and most affordable dishwashers available.

Those looking for the best price for a Viking dishwasher need look no farther than the new Viking D3 Series dishwasher. The FDW100 is the most affordable Viking dishwasher ever made.

In addition to its affordability, Viking does not disappoint when it comes to functionality. Three spray arms at multiple levels guarantee dishes on all racks and all locations get completely clean, while a turbidity sensor observes the soil level of each load of dishes to make sure heavily soiled loads get the extra cleaning they require.

Top View of Viking D3 Series Dishwasher Control Panel
The dishwashers controls are concealed on the top of the door and feature an LCD screen with remaining time indicator.

When you load your dishes, you may choose from five cycle options, including pots/pans plus, normal wash, light/China, fast wash and rinse/hold. A delay option allows you to postpone the start for up to 9.5 hours, but with Viking’s Quiet Clean, this usually isn’t necessary. Three layers of heavy insulation allow you to carry on a conversation right next to the dishwasher without having to adjust your speaking volume.

The Viking D3 dishwasher can hold up to 12 place settings and has adjustable racks and tines for larger items. The upper rack can accommodate large glasses or stemware, and the lower rack can accommodate large pots and pans with its adjustable tines. In order to assimilate into your kitchen, the dishwasher is available in 24 door colors or a custom panel to match existing cabinetry.

In addition to all its stellar features, Viking recently added and upgraded version of the Viking FDW100 with the addition of a water softener. If you are interested in this feature, look for the Viking FDW100WS.

Viking D3 Series Dishwasher Open and Loaded
Viking’s new FDW100 dishwasher accommodates up to 12 place settings in its adjustable racks.
Viking D3 Series Dishwasher Dishrack Side View
The two position upper rack can be lowered for tall glasses in upper rack or raised for larger pans in bottom rack.
Top View of Viking D3 Series Dishwasher Control Panel
The dishwashers controls are concealed on the top of the door and feature an LCD screen with remaining time indicator.

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