Code 2-3 says the sump holds less water than it should.
Model compatibility: Viking reuses codes across series and model years, so 2-3 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
The pressure sensor indicates a water level below the low-level threshold.
What the code says
Normal Wash blinking three times after two Pots/Pans blinks is 2-3. Too little water sits in the sump for the control to run the machine safely.
Try these first
See that everything in the racks is held in place. That is the opening line of the service table.
Look at the drain hose for its high loop, the raised stretch the installation guide specifies.
Reload, keep the spray arms clear, and start another cycle.
When the code comes back
Next in Viking’s table are the pressure sensor and then the main control. Because that sensor also drives the 2-1 and 2-4 messages, seeing all three on a single dishwasher implies one sensor circuit, not three unrelated faults. Neither a resistance figure nor a reset is published. 2-3 appears only in the VDB451/FDB451 and VDB325/VDB450 manuals; the VDB200 and FDB301 group do not have it.
Where owners stop
Sensor and control tests are run on a live machine with panels removed. Leave them to a technician, and do not keep cycling the dishwasher if 2-3 persists.
1-5: a drain code that brings up the high loop as well.
Viking dishwasher repair in Los Angeles
Call (310) 692-1112 in Los Angeles and tell us the model number and whether 2-3 appeared on a normal load. The dishwasher repair page gives more detail.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
Seeing this code on your Viking appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
