Thermador DWI246UB, DW246US Owner’s Manual

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Models:

DW244UB / DW244UW
DW245UB / DW245UW

DW246UB / DW246UW / DW246US

DWI246UB / DWI246UW

Thermador _

CORPORATION

A Special Message to Our Customers

Thank you for buying a Thermador _ dishwasher. We recom-

mend 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.

Sincerely,

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Test Kitchen Consumer Scientists

QUICK REFERENCE INDEX

Important Safety Instructions ..............2

Grounding Instructions .........................2

About Your Dishwasher ........................3

Getting to Know your Dishwasher ...3

Before Using the First Time .................4

Getting Started .......................................4

Dishwasher Safe Items, Table I ........... 5

Preparations for Washing .....................6

Loading

Single Rack Washing ......................6

Loading the Top Rack ....................6

Loading the Lower Rack ...............7

Unloading .................................................7

Rack Height Adjustment .......................8

Extra Tall Items ........................................ 8

Using the Dispensers

Detergent Use ................................9

Detergent Dispenser ....................9

Rinse Aid Indicator ..................... 10

Rinse Aid Dispenser ................... 10

Rinse Aid Regulator .................... 10

Cycle Selection .................................... 10

Cycle Selection Chart Table 2 .......... 11

Cycle Selection Chart Table 3 .......... 12

Operation

Immediate Start ........................... 13

Delayed Start ................................ 13

To Interrupt or Reset Cycle ..... 13

Soil Sensor ............................................13

Care & Cleaning .................................. 14

Self-Help,Table4..................................15

Service and Repair .............................. 16

Warranty ............................................... 16

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 I'on utilise le lave-vaisselle, il faut observer les precautions de securite de base
afin de reduire tout risque d'incendie, de choc electrique et/ou de blessures, ainsi que les directives suivantes:

I. THERMADOff '_dishwashers are provided with two manuals; one, Installation Instruction Manual and one, Care

and Use Manual, Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.

2. Use the dishwasher only for its intended function.

3. Use only detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in adishwasher and keep them out of the reach of
children.

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When loading items to be washed:

a, Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal, and

b, Load sharp knives with the handle up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries,

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Do not wash plastic items unless marked "dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. For plastic items not so marked,

check the manufacturer's recommendations.

6. Do not operate your dishwasher unless all the enclosure panels are properly in place.

7. Do not tamper with controls.

8. Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher.

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To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or on the dishwasher.

10,

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two
weeks or more. Hydrogen gas is explosive. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before
using the dishwasher turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes.This will
release any accumulated hydrogen gas.As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this

time.

11, Remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding,

WARNING -- This dishwasher must be grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and/or local
codes.These must be carefully followed in all cases. See Installation Instructions provided with this dishwasher for
complete installation information. Make sure this dishwasher has been properly grounded and installed by a
qualified installer before using.

AVERTISSEMENT -- Ce lave-vaisselle doit etre mis a la terre conformement au code national d'electricite et/

ou a tousles codes Iocaux qui doivent etre observes soigneusement. Consulter les instructions d'installation
fournies avec le lave-vaisselle concernant les informations pertinentes a I'installation. S'assurer que ce lave-vaisselle
soit mis a la terre de fa(;on appropriee et installe par un technicien qualifie avant de I'utiliser.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment grounding
conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead

on the dishwasher.

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

ABOUTYOUR DISHWASHER

Congratulations on having selected a ThermadoF _'dishwasher, the choice of those
that demand quiet and exceptional cleaning performance from their dishwasher.

The DW244, DW245, DW246 and DWl246 electronic dishwashers offer the following standard features:

• Stainless steel inner liner and inner door

• Exceptionally low water consumption

• Soil Sensor (exceptDW244 models)

• Four spraying levels

• Height adjustable upper rack

(exceptDW244 models)

GETTING TO KNOWYOUR DISHWASHER

Figure 1. This illustration calls out features of the dishwasher,

For an explanation of the feature turn to the page indicated,

Upper Rack
(Page 6)

• Multifunctional upper and lower rack

• Heated water chamber for temperature boosting

• Triple filter system

• Rinse agent indicator lamp

Lower Spray Arm __
(Pages4,13, 14)

Filters - below basket
(Page 14)

Lower Rack

(Page7)

Rinse Aid
Dispenser

(Page 10)

Door Gasket
(Page 14)

Upper Spray Arm
(Pages4, 13, 14)

Silverware Basket
(Page 7)

Vent

Detergent

Dispenser

(Page 9)

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Name/Rating Plate
(at top or side of door,
as indicated)

BEFORE USING FORTHE FIRSTTIME

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.

2. Check to make sure that the water valve to the dishwasher
is open. The installer may have closed the valve upon
completing the installation.

3. Thoroughly inspect unit for cosmetic damage. Cosmetic
damage must be reported within 5 days

Figure 2. Identifying the controls

Models: DW246UB / DW246UW / DW246US* / DWI246UB / DWI246UW

On/Off Button

/

/

Cycle Status Bar_

Wash Cycle
Rinse/ Status

Hold

/

Pots& HeavyNormal Light EconoRinseRinse

Pans Wash Wash Wash Wash Only Agent

Dry

O o ooooo

,/

On/011

*Stainless finish will have flat anodized push-button

Handle

Cycle_ Cycles
Delay\_

Hours L.ycle Delay Button

Models: DW245UB / DW245UW

Cycle Status Bar

Pans Wash Wash Wash Only

Pots& Heavy Normal Light Rinse

Rinse
Agent

Models: DW244UB / DW244UW

iOlOlOlOlOl

Cycle Cycles
Delay
Hours

GETTING STARTED

The operation of your Thermador dishwasher is summarized below:

1. Load the dishwasher,

Refer to Table I for items suitable for washing in the
dishwasher.The dishwasher should be loaded with pots,
pans, dishes and silverware according to the instructions

provided under the following section titled LOADING.

2. Add detergent and rinse aid.
Detergent must be placed in the detergent dispenser

compartment as described in the following section titled

DETERGENT USE.The use of a rinse aid such as Jet-
Dry® is required to ensure good cleaning and drying

results. See section titled RINSEAID DISPENSER.

3, Check motion of wash arms,

The wash arms must be free to move and should not be
blocked by any item extending so far above lower rack

as to block upper arm or by any items hanging below
either the upper or lower rack to obstruct the motion

of the wash arms. See following section titled

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NOTES:

6. To stop dishwasher, depress the on/off button.

Wash _ Status Bar

Rinse

Dry Pans Wash Wash Only

Rinse/_ Pots& Heavy Normal Rinse

Hold

Agent

I°1°1°1°1

Cycle Cycles
Delay

Hours

Close the door of the dishwasher.
Make sure that the door is completely closed and latched.

Start the dishwasher.
If delayed start is not being selected; depress the

on/off button, then select the wash cycle desired, see Table
2, Page 11. Depress the corresponding cycle button, see

Figure 2.The light above the button will become illuminated
to indicate the selected cycle.The dishwasher will start.

a. If you have inadvertently depressed the

wrong cycle button, simply depress the
button of the desired cycle twice.

b. For information on how to operate the

dishwasher using delayed start see subsection
DELAYED START in following section titled

OPERATION.