Thermador DWHD94BF User Manual
P/N 9000039271 (8408)
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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................... 2
Dishwasher Components ........................................................................... 3
Dishwasher Features ................................................................................. 3
Dishware Materials .................................................................................... 4
Preparing and Loading the Dishware ......................................................... 5
Loading the Silverware Basket ................................................................... 9
Operating the Dishwasher .........................................................................10
Selecting a Wash Cycle .........................................................................................................10
Selecting Dishwasher Options ................................................................................................ 11
Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent ...........................................................14
Care and Maintenance ............................................................................. 16
Self Help ..................................................................................................20
Cycle Duration/Water Usage Information ..................................................21
Customer Service .....................................................................................22
Statement of Warranties ........................................................................... 23
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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
INJURY/DEATH HAZARD - Serious injury or
death could result if the dishwasher
covered in this manual is operated
incorrectly or in a way other than its
intended purpose. Do not use the
dishwasher covered in this manual any
other way or for any other purpose than is
explained in this manual.
• Use this dishwasher only for its intended
function, which is the washing of household
dishware and kitchenware.
• This dishwasher is provided with a manual set
which includes Installation instructions and
Use and Care instructions. Read and
understand all instructions before using the
dishwasher.
• Use only detergents or wetting agents
recommended for use in a dishwasher, and
keep them out of the reach of childen.
• When loading items to be washed:
- Locate sharp items so that 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.
• 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.
• Remove the door to the washing
compartment when removing an old
dishwasher from service or discarding.
• To avoid floor damage and possible mold
growth, do not allow wet areas to remain
around or under the dishwasher.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD 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 if you
are not certain the electrical supply has
been correctly installed or the dishwasher
has been properly grounded.
• 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.
• Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or
dish racks of the dishwasher.
• To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow
children to play in or on the dishwasher.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Dishwasher Components
Door Gasket
Top Rack
Top Rack
Spray Arm
Bottom Rack
Spray Arm
Bottom Rack
Detergent/
Rinse Agent
Dispenser
Dishwasher Features
Vent
Filter System
(in dishwasher
floor)
Silverware Basket
Model/Serial Number Label
Condensation Drying: A high temperature final
rinse, a low temperature stainless steel tub, and
the sheeting action of a rinse agent result in
drying that is hygienic, energy efficient, and
economical.
Digital Countdown Display: A digital readout that
counts down the time remaining in the cycle, and
is also used in setting other options.
Alternating Spray Arms: Reduces water, energy
consumption and noise by alternately distributing
water to either the upper, lower, or both spray
arms.
Exceptionally Low Water Usage: As little as 3.1
gallons in the Auto Delicate cycle.
Filter System: Four filters ensure distribution of
clean water and protect the main pump and the
drain pump from foreign material.
In Line Flow Through Water Heater™: Heats
water to a temperature of up to 161°F.
Nylon Racks: Eliminate cuts and nicks, and have
a five-year warranty.
Refill Rinse Agent Indicator: The control display
reads “Refill Rinse Agent” when the rinse agent
dispenser needs refilling.
Sanitized Indicator: The control display reads
“Sanitized” to indicate that your dishes are
sanitized to the standards of the National
Sanitation Foundation.
Sens-a-Wash™: Checks water condition and
decides whether a second fresh water fill is
necessary.
Stainless Steel Tall Tub: A rust-free, hygienic
interior surface with a lifetime warranty.
Water Shut-Off: A safety feature that stops the
flow of incoming water if water is detected in the
base of the dishwasher.
Additional Drying Heat: Raises the rinse water
temperature, which results in better drying.
Cup Shelves: Fold-down shelves that hold cups
or large kitchen utensils.
Cycle Completion Signal: A tone that sounds
when your dishwasher finishes washing and
drying your dishes.
Delay Start: Allows you to delay the start of the
wash cycle for up to 24 hours.
(continued on next page)
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Dishwasher Features
(continued)
Dishware Materials
Knife Rack: Designed to securely hold fine
cutlery and silverware.
Automatic Height-Adjustable Top Rack: Lower
the top rack to accommodate large items in the
top rack, or raise the top rack to make room for
larger items in the bottom rack.
Top Rack and Bottom Rack Flip Tines: Tines
that fold down allow loading versatility.
PowerBoost: Reduces the time to complete the
wash cycle by preheating.
PowerBeam: Red LED illuminates floor to
indicate unit is running.
Hygiene Dry: Senses when the unit is low on
rinse agent and automatically adjusts the drying
performance.
Sens-a-Touch Controls: Provide easy cleaning
while preventing accidental activation.
Rack Attachment: Adds additional fold down
shelves on the lower rack.
Glass Rack: Removable rack that fits in the lower
dish rack to help position glasses.
Tall Items Sprinkler: Allows you to remove the
upper rack and wash extra tall items.
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.
Contact the item’s manufacturer if you are unsure
about the item’s dishwasher suitability.
Recommended
Aluminum: Colored anodized aluminum may fade
over time. Minerals in your water may cause the
aluminum to darken or spot. This can usually be
removed by using a soap-filled steel wool pad.
China, Crystal, Stoneware: Some
hand-painted pieces may discolor, fade, or spot.
Hand-wash these pieces. Position fragile
glassware so that it will not topple over or
contact other pieces during the wash cycle.
Glass: Milk glass may yellow.
Non-Stick Coatings: Apply a light coating of
vegetable oil to non-stick surfaces after drying.
Plastics: Make sure the piece is dishwasher safe.
Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver, and Silver
Plate: Place these pieces so that they do not
contact dissimilar metals.
Not Recommended
Acrylic: Crazing (small cracks throughout the
acrylic) may occur.
Adhesive-Joined Pieces: Adhesives that join
materials such as plastic, wood, bone, steel
copper, tin, etc. may loosen.
Bone-Handled Utensils: Handles may separate.
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: Pewter will tarnish.
Hand-wash and dry immediately.
Tin: Tin will rust. Hand-wash and dry
immediately.
Wood: Wooden bowls, wooden utensils, and
wood-handled utensils can crack, warp, and lose
their finish.
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Preparing and Loading the Dishware
Preparing the Dishware
Do not pre-wash items having loosely-attached
soiling.
Remove large food particles, bones, seeds,
toothpicks, and excessive grease.
Items having burned-on or hard, stuck-on soiling
may require soaking and hand-scouring.
Loading the Dishwasher
CAUTION
DISHWASHER DAMAGE: Loading the
dishwasher with objects such as paper
products, plastic bags, packing materials,
or anything other than normal dishware
and kitchenware could damage the
dishwasher. Do not load the dishwasher
with anything other than dishwasher-safe
dishware and kitchenware.
Check the Dishware Materials section of this
manual if you are unsure about an item’s
dishwasher suitability.
Load only dishwasher-safe items into the
dishwasher.
Load items so that water can reach every part of
every item.
Place pots, pans, cups, bowls, and glasses
upside-down in the racks.
Separate items of dissimilar metals.
Top Rack Features
Automatic Height-Adjustable Top Rack
The top rack can be lowered to accommodate
large items in the top rack, and raised to make
room for large items in the bottom rack.
To lower the top rack:
1. Pull the top rack out of the dishwasher until it
stops rolling.
2. Press the
Automatic
HeightAdjustable Top
Rack handles
inward as
shown in
Figure 1 and
let the rack
drop.
Figure 1
To raise the top rack:
1. Pull the top rack out of the dishwasher until it
stops rolling.
2. Grasp the top of the rack above the Automatic
Height-Adjustable Top Rack handles and pull
it upward as
shown in
Figure 2
until the
Automatic
Height-
Adjustable Top
Rack handles
lock the rack
into position
(you do not need to press the Automatic
Height-Adjustable Top Rack handles in order
raise the rack).
NOTE: Before you push the top rack back
into the dishwasher, ensure that the rack
height is the same on both sides. Otherwise,
the dishwasher door will not shut and the top
rack spray arm will not connect to the water
circuit.
3. Push the top rack back into the dishwasher.
Flip Tines
Flip tines fold down to make loading the racks
easier in some
instances.
Grasp the tine
stem as shown
in Figure 3 and
fold the tines
downward.
Cup Shelves
In addition to cups, the cup shelves can also hold
large utensils.
Grasp the cup
shelves as
shown in
Figure 4 and
fold them down.
Place cups
upside-down on
the cup shelves.
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
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Preparing and Loading the Dishware (continued)
Top Rack Features
Knife Rack
The knife rack is an extra shelf for knives and
other large utensils. It is assembled onto an edge
of the upper rack.
Place knives
with sharp
sides down,
see Fig. 5.
Figure 5
Loading the Top Rack
Figure 6 shows
how to arrange
a typical mixed
load in the
top rack.
Figure 6
Figure 8 shows
the top rack
load pattern
for 12 place
settings.
(AHAM DW-1 12 Place Setting)
NOTE: When pushing the top rack into the
dishwasher, push it until it stops against the back
of the tub. Otherwise, the top rack spray arm may
not connect to the water supply.
Figure 8
Bottom Rack Features
Flip Tines
Flip Tines fold down to make loading the racks
easier in some instances.
Grasp the
tines
as shown
in Figure 9
and fold
the tines
downward.
Figure 9
Figure 7
shows how
to arrange
items from
a typical
10 place
setting in
the top rack.
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Figure 7
Rack Attachment
The rack attachment has two additional cup
shelves upon which to place cups and large
kitchen utensils. The rack attachment is assembled on the rear edge of the lower rack.
(AHAM DW-1 10 Place Setting)
Preparing and Loading the Dishware (continued)
To assemble:
Slide the Rack Attachment in, Figure 11, keeping
the longest tines on the inside of the top basket
wire (a) and on the outside of the lower basket
wire (b), see Fig. 10.
The short tines will snap into place, see Figure
12.
Figure 11
Figure 10
Rear
a
b
corner
view of
Rack
Inset
Rack Attachment Use
To use the rack attachment, fold down the cup
shelves and place items to be washed, see
Figure 12.
Glass Rack Assembly
The glass rack adds an additional section in which
to place your tall glasses, cups and vases.
Before placing
Figure 13
the glass rack in
the bottom rack,
first fold down the
two rear rows of
flip tines, see
Figure 13.
Figure 14
Place glass
rack towards
the back section of the
bottom rack,
see Figure 14.
Figure 12
Glass Rack Use:
Arrange items for washing, see Figure 14.
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