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Care and Use Manual
Dishwasher
Models DW44ZB, DW44ZW, DW44ZS, DW44ZP, DW44ZSB
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A Special Message to Our Customers ® Thank you for buying a Thermador dishwasher. We recommend that you take the time to read this entire booklet before using your new appliance. We hope that the information in this manual will help you easily operate and care for your dishwasher for years of satisfaction. Please contact us if you have any questions or comments. Phone 1-800-735-4328 or write to us at: Thermador Customer Support Call Center 5551 McFadden Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Our we
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EN- GLISH Thermador Dishwasher Model DW44Z www.thermador.com Unique Features of Your Thermador Dishwasher STAINLESS STEEL INTERIOR • Improves drying performance. • Resists staining/odors. • Lifetime warranty (see details on last page of manual). TRIPLE FILTER SYSTEM • 100% of the wash water is filtered before it touches your dishes. • “Large Object Trap” prevents undesirable objects from damaging the pump system. IN LINE FLOW THROUGH WATER HEATER • Temperatures in excess of 160°F kills harmful
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Thermador Dishwasher Model DW44Z www.thermador.com Important Safety Instructions WARNING When using your dishwasher, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following: 1. Thermador dishwashers are provided with two 7. Do not operate your dishwasher unless all the manuals: an Installation Instruction Manual and a enclosure panels are properly in place. Care and Use Manual. Read all instructions before 8
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EN- GLISH Thermador Dishwasher Model DW44Z www.thermador.com Instructions de Sécurité Importantes AVERTISSEMENT Lorsque l’on utilise le lave-vaisselle, il faut prendre les précautions de sécurité suivantes afin de réduire les risques d’incendie, de choc électrique et/ou de blessures. Ceci comprend: 1. Les lave-vaisselle Thermador sont livrés avec deux 6. Ne pas faire fonctionner le lave-vaisselle à moins guides; un pour les instructions d’installation et que tous les panneaux internes soient en
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Thermador Dishwasher Model DW44Z www.thermador.com Dishwasher Components Figure 1, below, identifies the components of your dishwasher and shows the page number(s) in this manual on which more information about the component is available. Familiarize yourself with the various parts of your dishwasher before you attempt to wash the first load of dishes. 8 1 10 9 5 6 3 2 7 4 Data Label Figure 1 Item # Components: Page Number: 1. Door gasket ...................................................21
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EN- GLISH Thermador Dishwasher Model DW44Z www.thermador.com Materials Chart Important Before you wash anything in the dishwasher, check the materials chart shown in the table below. Some materials are not dishwasher-safe and should be hand-washed. Others require special load- ing considerations. Before washing any dishware or cookware, contact the manufacturer of the material to confirm that it is dishwasher-safe. COMMENTS AND/OR MATERIAL DISHWASHER USE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS ACRYLIC NOT RECOMM
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AHAM DW-1 -12 Place Setting AHAM DW-1 -12 Place Setting Thermador Dishwasher Model DW44Z www.thermador.com Loading the Dishwasher Pre-Load Preparation Figure 2 • Remove large particles of food from the dishes before food has a chance to dry but rinsing is not necessary. Food soils will actually enhance the detergent’s performance. • Use the Rinse Only cycle if waiting an extended period of time before washing. • Pre-soak and hand-scour pots and pans with Bottom Rack burned-on or blackened food.
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EN- GLISH Thermador Dishwasher Model DW44Z www.thermador.com Loading the Dishwasher Figure 6 Figure 5 Figure 7 Loading the Top Rack Top Rack Adjustment The top rack height of the Thermador dishwashers is Figure 8 adjustable. There is an upper and lower position for the top rack which is used to accomodate items with different heights. 8" 10" Cup Shelves • Flip down cup shelves. • Place glasses upside down with stem resting in the “V” of the 14" 12" shelves. How to Adjust the Top Rack 1. Pull
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Thermador Dishwasher Model DW44Z www.thermador.com Loading the Dishwasher Figure 11a Figure 9 Large Small Loading the Silverware Basket(s) Figure 11b – Below is an example The Thermador dishwasher Model DW44Z has a large of a silverware loading pattern silverware basket in the bottom rack. An additional that prevents nesting. upper small silverware basket for use with the Upper Wash feature is also included (See Figure 9). For personal safety and a top quality clean, place the silverware in the
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EN- GLISH Thermador Dishwasher Model DW44Z www.thermador.com Adding Detergent Selecting the Right Detergent For the best washing results it Use only fresh dishwashing detergent (powder is rec- is important to use the correct ommended). Use of other types of detergents can re- type and amount of detergent sult in excessive suds. Concentrated detergents usu- and rinse agent. ally call for lower usage than standard detergents. Detergent Dispenser Cover Filling the Detergent Dispenser 1. Locate t
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Thermador Dishwasher Model DW44Z www.thermador.com Adding Rinse Agent Rinse Agent To adjust Rinse Rinse agent or a rinse aid is used to provide optimum Agent Regulator drying results and diminish water spotting. Always Setting: use a rinse agent with the Thermador dishwasher to insure proper drying results. It rinses the dishware and 1. Open the cover also rinses the internal parts of the dishwasher. of the rinse agent dispenser. To Fill the Rinse Agent Reservoir: 2.Turn the setting 1. Open the
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EN- GLISH Thermador Dishwasher Model DW44Z www.thermador.com Thermador Dishwasher Control Figure 18. Control panel for the Thermador dishwasher Model DW44Z Refill Upper Heavy Normal Light Rinse Clean Rinse Wash Wash Wash Wash Only Agent • — Cancel Clean — • Wash Cycle Selection Chart TYPE OF NON- DISHWARE MIXED DELICATE MIXED DELICATE AMOUNT OF A VERY A A LOT A LOT FOOD REMAINS LITTLE LITTLE LITTLE CONDITION OF STUCK ON HARD LOOSELY ATTACHED FOOD REMAINS WASH CYCLE HEAVY NORMAL LIGHT RINSE WAS
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Thermador Dishwasher Model DW44Z www.thermador.com Selecting a Wash Cycle The dishwasher will wash and dry the contents based NOTE: All indicator lights will on cycle selection made. Refer to Wash Cycle Selec- remain illuminated until the tion Chart on Page 11 to select the most appropriate on/off switch is pressed or the cycle for the wash load. door is opened. Follow these steps to select a cycle and start the dish- washer: 1. Open dishwasher door. Refill Upper Heavy Normal Light Rinse Clean
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EN- GLISH Thermador Dishwasher Model DW44Z www.thermador.com Interrupting, Changing or Canceling a Cycle Cycle Interruption WARNING As a safety feature the dishwasher will automatically turn itself off whenever the door is opened. However, DO NOT PULL DOOR FULLY if the door is opened quickly while in a wash or rinse OPEN WHILE DISHWASHER IS cycle some water may splash out of the dishwasher. IN OPERATION. QUICKLY For this reason it is recommended that the machine OPENING THE DOOR WHILE always be
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Thermador Dishwasher Model DW44Z www.thermador.com Unloading the Dishwasher Unloading Figure 23 When unloading the dishwasher always unload the lower rack first and then unload the upper rack. This will minimize the chance of water drops from the up- per rack falling on the dishes in the lower rack. The silverware basket(s) of the Thermador dishwasher can be removed for easy unloading. Dishware tends to get hot immediately following a completed cycle. If the door is opened slightly for a few mi
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EN- GLISH Thermador Dishwasher Model DW44Z www.thermador.com Cycle Completion Signal At the end of a wash cycle, the beeper will sound off two times, and again every 15 minutes until the dish- washer is turned off. To Enable or Disable the Cycle Completion Signal 1. Open the door, hold down the “Light Wash” button and simultaneously turn the Dishwasher on. The “Light Wash” light will blink (program mode). 2. While the light is still blinking, push the “Light Wash” button. • If the machine beeps
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Thermador Dishwasher Model DW44Z www.thermador.com Care and Cleaning General Maintenance Figure 27. Triple Filter System Certain areas of your Thermador Dishwasher require periodic owner inspection. The following maintenance tasks can be performed to help assure top performance: 1. Large Object Trap • Check the Large Object Trap* • Check the Wash Arms 2. Micro Filter • Clean Stainless Steel Inner Door 3. Fine Filter • Clean Door Panel (Stainless Steel or Colored) • Clean the Door Gasket Thes
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EN- GLISH Thermador Dishwasher Model DW44Z www.thermador.com Care and Cleaning Check Wash Arms Figure 30 The wash arms should be checked periodically to en- sure that the spray orifices are clear and unobstructed. If the wash arms require cleaning they are easy to re- move and replace: 1. The lower wash arm simply snaps into place. Pull gently upwards to remove it. 2. The upper wash arm is held in position by a locking nut. Turn the locking ring approximately 1/8-turn clockwise to release the
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Thermador Dishwasher Model DW44Z www.thermador.com Self-Help Dishwashers may exhibit problems that are unrelated to a malfunction of the dishwasher itself. The following table may serve to answer your question about a problem you are having without having to call a repair person. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Dishes do not dry Rinse-aid dispenser is empty. Fill rinse-aid dispenser. Indicator light(s) do A fuse may have blown or a circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse not come or reset circuit breaker a
