Thermador DWHD440MFP/08, DWHD440MFP/07, DWHD440MFP/02, DWHD440MFP/01 Owner’s Manual
USE AND
CARE
DISHWASHERS
Models:
DWHD440MFM
DWHD440MFP
DWHD440MPR
9000817362 Rev A (9302)
REAL INNOVATIONS FOR REAL COOKS
USE AND
CARE
DISHWASHERS
Model:
DWHD440MFM
DWHD440MFP
DWHD440MPR
REAL INNOVATIONS FOR REAL COOKS
© 2012 BSH Home Appliances Corporation
Congratulations and thank you!
Thank you for selecting a Thermador® dishwasher. You have joined the
many consumers who demand superior performance developed from
innovation and careful engineering.
This manual was written with your safety and convenience in mind, and the
information contained herein is very important. We highly recommend that you
read this manual before you use your dishwasher for the first time.
We have no doubt that you will be pleased with your purchase, and benefit
from the extra effort we’ve invested. Should you have any questions or require
assistance please contact our customer service department at:
www.thermador.com (USA)
or
www.thermador.ca (Canada)
If you have any questions or comments, please contact us at:
1-800-735-4328
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions....................................................3-5
Dishwasher Components.............................................................5
Dishware Materials......................................................................6
Loading the Dishwasher............................................................6-7
Loading the Silverware Basket.....................................................8
Rack Accessories......................................................................8-9
Adding Detergent and Rinse Aid.............................................9-11
Dishwasher Cycles and Options..................................................11
Wash Cycle Information.............................................................12
Operating the Dishwasher.....................................................13-14
Care and Maintenance..........................................................15-16
Self Help...............................................................................17-19
Customer Service......................................................................20
Warranty Information............................................................21-22
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: Please
READ and SAVE this information
WARNING
Misuse of the dishwasher can result in serious injury or death. Do not use the
dishwasher in any way not covered in this manual or for any purpose other than
those explained in the following pages.
Severe product damage and/or injury could result from the use of unqualified
service technicians or non-original replacement parts. All repairs must be performed by a qualified service technician using only original equipment factory
replacement parts.
Electrical shock or fire could result if the electrical supply for the dishwasher
covered in this manual is incorrectly installed or if the dishwasher has been
improperly grounded. Do not use the dishwasher covered in this manual unless
you are certain the electrical supply has been correctly installed or the dishwasher has been properly grounded.
Never use harsh chemicals to clean your dishwasher. Some chloride-containing
products can damage your dishwasher and may present health hazards!
Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to meet the requirements of 6 for
soil removal and sanitation efficacy. There is no intention, either directly or indirectly, to imply that all cycles on a certified machine have passed the sanitization performance test.
NOTICE
Never use steam cleaning products to clean your dishwasher. The manufacturer will not be liable for the possible damages or consequences.
It is highly recommended for the end user to become familiar with the procedure to shut off the incoming water supply and the procedure to shut off the
incoming power supply. See the Installation Instructions or contact your
installer for more information.
NSF/ANSI 184 Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed
food establishments.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock, or serious injury, observe the following:
1 This dishwasher is provided with Installation Instructions and this Use
and Care Manual. Read and understand all instructions before using the
dishwasher.
2 This appliance must be grounded to a 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. See the Installation Instructions included with this dishwasher for more information on electrical requirements.
3 Use this dishwasher only for its intended function, which is the washing
of household dishware and kitchenware.
4 Use only detergents or rinsing agents recommended for use in a dish-
washer, and keep them out of the reach of children.
5 When loading items to be washed:
• Locate sharp items so they are not likely to damage the door seal.
• Load knives and other sharp utensils with their HANDLES UP to
reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.
• Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked “dishwasher
safe” or the equivalent. For plastic items not so marked, check the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are in
place.
• Do not tamper with or override controls and interlocks.
6 Do not abuse, sit or stand on the door or dish racks of the dishwasher.
7 To reduce risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or on the dish-
washer.
8 When children become old enough to operate the appliance, it is the
legal responsibility of the parents/legal guardians to ensure the children
are instructed in safe practices by qualified persons.
9 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. Before using a dishwasher that is connected to a hot water
system that has been unused for two weeks or longer, 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 explosive, do
not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
10 Remove the dishwasher door to the washing compartment when
removing an old dishwasher for service or discarding.
11 To avoid floor damage and possible mold growth, do not allow wet
areas to remain around or under the dishwasher.
12 Protect your dishwasher from the elements. Protect against freezing to
avoid possible damage to the fill valve. Damage caused by freezing is
not covered by the warranty.
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13 This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or
breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is
equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor.
• Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can
result in risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or
service representative if you are in doubt whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of
California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Dishwasher Components
Top rack
Bottom rack
Detergent
dispenser
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Top rack
spray arm
Bottom rack
spray arm
Silverware
basket
Filter system
Rinse aid
dispenser
Dishware Materials
Note: Before using your dishwasher for the first time, check the information in
this section. Some items are not dishwasher safe and should be hand washed;
others require special loading.
Recommended
Aluminum:
may cause the aluminum to darken or spot. This can usually be removed with a
soap-filled steel wool pad.
China, Crystal, Stoneware: Some hand-painted utensils may discolor, fade or spot.
Hand wash these utensils. Position fragile glassware so that it will not topple over or
come in contact with other utensils during the wash cycle.
Glass:
Non-stick Coatings:
after drying.
Plastics: Make sure the plasticware is dishwasher safe.
Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver and Silver Plates: Load these so they do not come in
contact with other metals.
Not Recommended
Acrylic:
Adhesive-Joined Pieces:
steel copper, tin, etc. may loosen.
Bone-Handled Utensils:
Iron: Iron will rust. Hand wash and dry immediately.
Non-Dishware Items: Your dishwasher is intended for use in cleaning ONLY standard
household dishware and kitchenware.
Pewter, Brass, Bronze: These items will tarnish. Hand wash and dry immediately.
Tin: Tin will stain. Hand wash and dry immediately.
Wood:
crack, warp and lose their finish.
Colored anodized aluminum may fade over time. Minerals in your water
Milk glass may discolor or become yellow.
Apply a light coating of vegetable oil to non-stick surfaces
Crazing or small cracks throughout the acrylic, may occur.
Adhesives that join materials such as plastic, wood, bone,
Handles may separate.
Wooden bowls, wooden utensils and utensils with wooden handles can
Loading the Dishwasher
Do not pre-wash items with loosely attached soiling. Remove all food particles,
bones, toothpicks and excessive grease. Items having burned-on, baked-on or
starchy soils may require some pretreatment. Refer to the Dishware Materials section for more information about dishware suitability.
Load only dishwasher safe items into the dishwasher. Load dishes in the dishwasher
racks so the insides of bowls, pots and pans are facing the spray arms. Avoid nesting and contact points between dishes. Separate items of dissimilar metals.
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Loading the Top Rack
Ensure items do not protrude through the bottom of the racks and block the spray
arms.
Note: When pushing the top rack into the dishwasher, push it until it stops
against the back of the tub so the top rack spray arm connects to the water supply at the back of the tub. Do not push racks in using the door.
Loading the Bottom Rack
Place large items in the bottom rack. Load pots, pans and bowls upside down. Do
not block vent with tall baking sheets. Load these items on the left side of the dishwasher.
Unloading the Dishwasher
When unloading the dishwasher it is best to unload the bottom rack first. Next,
unload the silverware basket followed by the top rack.
NOTICE
To avoid dishwasher damage, do not load the dishwasher with paper products,
plastic bags, packing materials or anything other than normal, dishwasher safe dishware and kitchenware.
Suggested Loading Pattern
Top Ra ck
Bottom Rack
Additional Loading Pattern
Top Rack
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Bottom Rack
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