Care & Use Manual for Thermador Built-In Dishwashers ® Models: DW244UB / DW244UW DW245UB / DW245UW DW246UB / DW246UW / DW246US DWI246UB / DWI246UW
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. Call 1-800-735-4328, or write to us at: Customer Support Call Center, Thermador, 5551 McFadden Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649.
QUICK REFERENCE INDEX Important Safety Instructions.............. 2 Grounding Instructions ......................... 2 Detergent Dispenser .................... 9 Rinse Aid Indicator ..................... 10 Rinse Aid Dispenser ................... 10 Rinse Aid Regulator .................... 10 About Your Dishwasher ........................ 3 Getting to Know your Dishwasher ... 3 Cycle Selection .................................... 10 Cycle Selection Chart Table 2 ..........
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE 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: AVERTISSEMENT ––Lorsque l’on utilise le lave-vaisselle, il faut observer les précautions de sécurité de base afin de réduire tout risque d’incendie, de choc électrique et/ou de blessures, ainsi que les directives suivantes: 1.
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY ABOUT YOUR DISHWASHER Congratulations on having selected a Thermador® dishwasher, the choice of those that demand quiet and exceptional cleaning performance from their dishwasher.
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME 2. Before beginning to use your dishwasher for the first time: 1. Check to make sure that the voltage on which the dishwasher is to operate is the same as shown on the rating plate. Check to make sure that the water valve to the dishwasher is open. The installer may have closed the valve upon completing the installation. Thoroughly inspect unit for cosmetic damage. Cosmetic damage must be reported within 5 days 3. Figure 2.
Table 1. Suitable Items for Dishwasher MATERIAL DISHWASHER USE COMMENTS AND / OR SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS ADHESIVE JOINED ITEMS NOT RECOMMENDED Items joined by adhesives, whether plastic, wood, bone, steel, copper or tin, etc. may be loosened. ALUMINUM USUALLY SAFE Colored anodized aluminum may fade over time. Minerals in the water may cause spotting or darkening of aluminum. BONE HANDLED UTENSILS NOT RECOMMENDED Handles may separate.
The upper rack height is adjustable to allow more height for tall items in the upper rack (low level) or for tall items in lower rack (high levels). Refer to Page 8 for changing rack position. PREPARATIONS FOR WASHING Very little preparation is required before placing dishes, pots, pans, etc. into the dishwasher. Some preparation is required: • Large solid items, such as bones, large seeds, shells, skins, leafy vegetables, meat trimmings etc.
LOADING THE LOWER RACK Figure 7. Lower Rack with Mixed Load • Figure 5. Lower Rack with Heavier Soiled Fans • Large and/or heavily soiled items should be placed in the lower rack of the dishwasher. Heavily soiled pots and pans should be placed face down. See Figures 5 and 6. • Front of Rack Silverware should be mixed when placed in the silverware basket.
RACK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (Except DW244) The upper rack height of the Thermador® dishwasher, except the DW224UB and DW244UW models, is adjustable.There are two positions: the upper and lower roller alignment. 1. The upper position is used to provide more room for items to be placed in the lower rack. 2. The lower position is used to provide more room for items to be placed in the upper rack. Figure 9. Installation of the Tall Item Sprinkler. Figure 8. To install the tall item sprinklers: 1.
Once the cover is open you will see two level marks: “25” and “15”. These refer to the volume when filled level in milliliters. Note: 15 milliliters is equivalent to 1 tablespoon. If the detergent dispenser is completely filled it can hold 45 milliliters, or roughly 3 tablespoons. USING THE DISPENSERS For the best washing result it is important to use the correct amount of detergent and rinse aid.
To fill the rinse aid reservoir (refer to Figure 14): • Open the dishwasher door fully. • Open the cover of the rinse aid dispenser. • Add rinse aid to the reservoir until the clear level indicator turns completely dark.The reservoir is full when the level indicator is dark. • Close the cover of the rinse aid dispenser. Make sure that it is firmly snapped closed.
Table 2. CYCLE SELECTION CHART for DW245, DW246* and DWI246* MODELS Type of dishware e.g.
Table 3. CYCLE SELECTION CHART for DW244UB or DW244UW Type of dishware e.g.
OPERATION TO INTERRUPT OR RESET CYCLE Once detergent has been added and before closing the door of the dishwasher check the wash arms to ensure that they are free to move. With the detergent in the dishwasher and arms free to move: (except DW244) To interrupt cycle simply depress the on/off button to stop operation. If you are interrupting the cycle during a wash or rinse cycle please wait until the water noises stop before opening the door. After opening the door leave it ajar for a few minutes.
• CARE AND CLEANING ® Thermador dishwashers have a three-stage filter system comprised of : a microfilter, a fine filter and a coarse filter. The microfilter is self-cleaning, but the coarse filter and fine filter will sometimes be found to have collected items, from bones to toothpicks or seeds that have been left on the plates or in the glasses.
Table 4. 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 serviceman. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE / ACTION Dishes do not dry Rinse aid dispenser is empty. Fill rinse aid dispenser. RINSE ONLY cycle selected in error. Indicator light(s) do not come on A fuse may have blown or a circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY 3. Service labor during limited warranty period. Covers one year from date of installation, or date of occupancy on a new, or previously unoccupied dwelling. Save your dated receipt or other evidence of installation/ occupancy date. 4. Travel fees and associated charges incurred when the product is installed in a location with limited or restricted access. (i.e., airplane flights, ferry charges, isolated geographic regions). Thermador Will Pay For: 5.
Specifications are for planning purposes only. Refer to installation instructions and consult your countertop supplier prior to making counter opening. Consult with a heating and ventilating engineer for your specific ventilation requirements. We reserve the right to change specifications or design without notice. Some models are certified for use in Canada. Thermador is not responsible for products which are transported from the U.S. for use in Canada. Check with your local Canadian distributor or dealer.