Thermador DWI246UW, DW246UW, DW244UW, DW246UB, DW244UB User Manual

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Care & Use Manual

for

Thermador Built-In Dishwashers

DW246UB / DW246UW / DW246US

Models:

DW244UB / DW244UW DW245UB / DW245UW

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 ha ve 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,

Test Kitchen Consumer Scientists

QUICK REFERENCE INDEX

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

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

About Y our Dishwasher........................3

Getting to Know your Dishwasher...3

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

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

Dishwasher Safe Items, Table 1 ...........5

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

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

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

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

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

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

Extra T all 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, T able 4.................................. 15

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

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

W ARNING — 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. THERMADOR® 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 a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of children.

4. 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.

5. 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.

9. 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 se veral min utes. 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 êtr e mis à la terr e conformément au code national d’électricité et/ ou à tous les codes locaux qui doivent être observés soigneusement. Consulter les instructions d’installation fournies avec le la ve-vaisselle concernant les inf ormations pertinentes à l’installation. S’assurer que ce la ve-vaisselle soit mis à la terre de façon appropriée et installé par un technicien qualifié avant de l’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

ABOUT YOUR DISHWASHER

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

The DW244, DW245, DW246 and DWI246 electronic dishwashers offer the following standar d features:

• Stainless steel inner liner and inner door

• Exceptionally low water consumption

• Soil Sensor

(except DW244 models)

• Four spraying levels

• Height adjustable upper rack

(except DW244 models)

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR 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)

Lower Spray Arm

(Pages 4, 13, 14)

Filters - below basket

(Page 14)

• Multifunctional upper and lower rack

• Heated water chamber for temperature boosting

• Triple filter system

• Rinse agent indicator lamp

Door Gasket

(Page 14)

Upper Spray Arm

(Pages 4, 13, 14)

Silverware Basket

(Page 7)

Lower Rack

(Page 7)

Rinse Aid Dispenser

(Page 10)

Vent

Detergent Dispenser

(Page 9)

Name/Rating Plate

(at top or side of door , as indicated)

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

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 valv e 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

Power

Cycle Status Bar

Wash

Rinse/

Hold

Dry

Cycle

Status

Pots &

Pans

Heavy Wash

Normal

Wash

Light Wash

Econo Wash

Rinse

Only

Rinse Agent

On / Off

Handle

*Stainless finish will have flat anodized push-button

Models: DW245UB / DW245UW

Models: DW244UB / DW244UW

Cycle Status Bar

Cycle

Pans

Wash

Normal

Wash

Light Wash

Rinse

Only

Rinse Agent

Rinse/

Pots &

Heavy

Status

Cycle Delay Hours

Cycles

GETTING STARTED

The operation of your Thermador dishwasher is summarized below:

1. Load the dishwasher.

Refer to Table 1 for items suitable for washing in the dishwasher. The dishwasher should be loaded with pots, pans, dishes and silv erware accor ding 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 JetDry® is required to ensure good cleaning and drying results. See section titled RINSE AID DISPENSER.

3. Check motion of wash arms.

The wash arms must be free to mov e 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

4. Close the door of the dishwasher.

Make sure that the door is completely closed and latched.

5. Start the dishwasher.

If delayed start is not being selected; depress the on/off button, then select the wash cycle desir ed, see T able 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.

NOTES: a. If you have inadvertently depressed the

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

Cycle Delay Hours

Cycles

Cycle Delay Button

Cycle Status Bar

Wash

Dry

Hold

Cycle

Status

Cycle Delay Hours

Pots &

Pans

Cycles

Heavy Wash

Normal

Wash

Rinse

Only

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.

Rinse Agent

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