Thermador Dishwasher DW244UB User Manual

&
Care   Use Manual  
for  
®
Thermador  Built-In Dishwashers  
Models:  
DW 244UB / DW 244UW  
DW 245UB / DW 245UW  
DW 246UB / DW 246UW / DW 246US  
DW I246UB / DW I246UW  
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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 .......... 11  
Cycle Selection Chart Table 3 .......... 12  
Before Using the First Time ................. 4  
Getting Started .......................................4  
Dishwasher Safe Items,Table 1 ...........5  
Preparations for Washing ..................... 6  
Operation  
Immediate Start ........................... 13  
Delayed Start ................................ 13  
To Interrupt or Reset Cycle ..... 13  
Loading  
Single Rack Washing ......................6  
Loading the Top Rack .................... 6  
Loading the Lower Rack...............7  
Soil Sensor ............................................ 13  
Care & Cleaning .................................. 14  
Self-Help,Table 4 .................................. 15  
Service and Repair .............................. 16  
Warranty ............................................... 16  
Unloading ................................................. 7  
Rack Height Adjustment .......................8  
Extra Tall Items........................................ 8  
Using the Dispensers  
Detergent Use ................................9  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIO NS  
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 lon utilise le lave-vaisselle, il faut observer les précautions de sécurité de base  
afin de réduire tout risque dincendie, 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 manufacturers 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 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 être mis à la terre conformément au code national délectricité et/  
ou à tous les codes locaux qui doivent être observés soigneusement. Consulter les instructions dinstallation  
fournies avec le lave-vaisselle concernant les informations pertinentes à linstallation.S’assurer que ce lave-vaisselle  
soit mis à la terre de façon appropriée et installé par un technicien qualifié avant de lutiliser.  
GRO UNDING INSTRUCTIO NS  
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.  
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HO USEHO LD USE O NLY  
ABO UT YO UR DISHWASHER  
Congratulations on having selected aThermador® dishwasher,the choice of those  
that demand quiet and exceptional cleaning performance from their dishwasher.  
The DW 244, DW 245, DW 246 and DW I246 electronic dishwashers offer the following standard features:  
Stainless steel inner liner and inner door  
Exceptionally low water consumption  
Soil Sensor (except DW244 models)  
Four spraying levels  
Multifunctional upper and lower rack  
Heated water chamber for temperature boosting  
Triple filter system  
Rinse agent indicator lamp  
Height adjustable upper rack  
(except DW244 models)  
GETTING TO KNOW YO UR 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)  
Door Gasket  
(Page 14)  
Upper Spray Arm  
(Pages 4, 13, 14)  
Lower Spray Arm  
(Pages 4, 13, 14)  
Silverware Basket  
(Page 7)  
Filters - below basket  
(Page 14)  
Vent  
Lower Rack  
(Page 7)  
Detergent  
Dispenser  
(Page 9)  
Rinse Aid  
Dispenser  
(Page 10)  
Nam e/Rating Plate  
(at top or side of door,  
as indicated)  
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BEFO RE USING FO RTHE FIRST TIME  
Before beginning to use your dishwasher for the first time:  
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  
1. Check to make sure that the voltage on which the  
dishwasher is to operate is the same as shown on the  
rating plate.  
Figure 2. Identifying the controls  
Models: DW 246UB / DW 246UW / DW 246US* / DW I246UB / DW I246UW  
Cycle Status Bar  
O n/O ff Button  
Pots & Heavy Normal  
Light  
Wash  
Econo Rinse Rinse  
Wash Only Agent  
Wash  
Cycle  
Pans  
Wash  
Wash  
Rinse/  
Dry  
Status  
Hold  
Power  
Cycle  
Delay  
Hours  
Cycles  
On / Off  
Handle  
Cycle Delay Button  
*Stainless finish will have flat anodized push-button  
Models: DW 244UB / DW 244UW  
Models: DW 245UB / DW 245UW  
Cycle Status Bar  
Cycle Status Bar  
Wash  
Rinse/  
Dry  
Pots &  
Pans  
Heavy  
Wash  
Normal  
Wash  
Light  
Wash  
Rinse  
Only  
Rinse  
Agent  
Pots &  
Pans  
Heavy Normal  
Wash Wash  
Rinse  
Only  
Rinse  
Agent  
Cycle  
Status  
Cycle  
Status  
Hold  
Cycle  
Delay  
Hours  
Cycles  
Cycle  
Delay  
Hours  
Cycles  
GETTING STARTED  
The operation of your Thermador dishwasher is summarized below:  
1. Load the dishwasher.  
4. Close the door of the dishwasher.  
Refer to Table 1 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.  
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 desired,seeTable  
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.  
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-  
NOTES: a. If you have inadvertently depressed the  
wrong cycle button, simply depress the  
button of the desired cycle twice.  
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Dry is required to ensure good cleaning and drying  
results. See section titled RINSE AID DISPENSER.  
3. Check m otion of wash arm s.  
b. For information on how to operate the  
dishwasher using delayed start see subsection  
DELAYED START in following section titled  
OPERATION.  
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  
6. To stop dishwasher, depress the on/off button.  
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Table 1. Suitable Item s for Dishwasher  
MATERIAL  
DISHWASHER  
USE  
CO MMENTS AND /O R SPECIAL INSTRUCTIO NS  
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  
NOT  
Handles may separate.  
HANDLED  
UTENSILS  
RECOMMENDED  
CHINA &  
STONE WARE  
USUALLY SAFE  
USUALLY SAFE  
It is highly recommended however that “on-glaze” (china with decora-  
tion on top of glaze), hand painted and gold or platinum trimmed, or  
antique china or stoneware be hand washed. If there is any doubt,  
please check with the manufacturer of your set or test by washing one  
piece with each load for a month and comparing this piece with the  
rest of the set to determine if there has been any fading or discolora-  
tion.  
CRYSTAL  
GLASS  
Decorated crystal, those hand painted,“on-glaze” or metal trimmed,  
may discolor, fade, or spot. It is recommended that these be hand  
washed.Also, fragile glassware is highly breakable. BE SURE to set the  
pieces so that they do not topple during washing or shift position or  
knock against other pieces.  
USUALLY SAFE  
USUALLY SAFE  
Milk glass may yellow. Some glass may appear hazy.This is referred to as  
etching when it is permanent. See Page 9,Water Hardness.  
NON-STICK  
COATINGS  
After the dry cycle, the nonstick coating should be covered with a light  
coating of vegetable oil.  
IRON  
NOT  
RECOMMENDED  
Iron will rust.Wash by hand and dry immediately.  
Pewter will tarnish.Wash by hand and dry immediately.  
Only wash “dishwasher safe” plastic items.  
PEWTER  
PLASTIC  
NOT  
RECOMMENDED  
USUALLY SAFE  
USUALLY SAFE  
STAINLESS  
STEEL  
Do not let stainless steel items contact copper or sterling silver or  
silver plate items.  
STERLING  
SILVER &  
USUALLY SAFE  
Do not allow to come in contact with stainless steel or copper items.  
SILVER PLATE  
TIN  
NOT  
Tin will rust.Wash by hand and dry immediately.  
RECOMMENDED  
WOOD  
NOT  
RECOMMENDED  
Wooden bowls, wooden utensils and wood handled utensils can warp,  
crack or lose their finish.  
NON-  
DISHWARE  
ITEMS  
NOT  
RECOMMENDED  
The Thermador® dishwasher is only intended for use in cleaning  
standard household dishware items.  
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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.,should be removed  
either by scraping into a wastebasket or into your food  
disposer.  
Large amounts of any type of leftover food should also  
be scraped into a wastebasket or into your food disposer.  
Pots and pans that have burned-on food, the food is  
blackened, should be presoaked and scoured. The  
dishwasher cannot remove burned-on food.  
Do not place the following items in the dishwasher:  
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toothpicks  
small bones and bone slivers  
paper products such as paper plates, paper napkins,  
containers with labels.  
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plastic bags or plastic packaging material.  
Figure 4. Upper Rack Using Flip-Down Shelf  
In general, try to remove food scraps and place the items to  
be washed in the dishwasher before the food has had a chance  
to dry-on.Dried-on food is more difficult to remove and you  
may find that the DELICATE/ ECONOMY or lighter washing  
cycles will not provide a satisfactory result when food has  
dried on.  
Regular W ash Load  
The dishwasher should be loaded so that water can circulate  
freely and reach every part of every item that is to be cleaned:  
If there will be an extended period of time before the  
dishwasher will be run it is recommended that the RINSE &  
HOLD cycle be used.  
Cups, glasses and containers should be placed in upper  
rack upside down so that water does not collect in them.  
Tall narrow vessels,such as a vase or tall glass,should be  
placed in the lower rack, near the middle, for the best  
cleaning result.  
Other than the above, no special preparation or pre-rinsing  
is required for dishes, pots and pans or utensils with normal  
amounts of food soil.  
The Thermador® dishwashers have a special feature  
incorporated into the flip-down cup shelves on the side  
of the upper rack, as shown in Figure 4. The ends of  
these shelves are specially formed to help maintain  
spacing between stemmed glasses. When in the flipped  
down position, long-stemmed glasses may be placed in  
the second row from the edge and placed so their stems  
rest in the “V” formed ends of the shelves. When the  
cup shelves are in the up position long stemmed glasses  
may be placed in the first row with their stems placed to  
rest between the tooth like projections of the shelves.  
LOADING  
LOADING THE TO P RACK  
The upper rack of the dishwasher has been designed with  
flexibility in mind. Glasses, cups, plates, bowls and small pots  
may be loaded in many different positions to fit your needs.  
China, crystal and other delicate items must be placed  
so that they do not touch each other during dishwasher  
operation. Chipping or other damage may occur.  
At completion of loading of the upper rack check to  
make sure that nothing is protruding through or hanging  
beneath the bottom of the rack, which could block the  
rotation of the spray arm.  
Figure 3. Upper Rack with Mixed Load  
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LOADING THE LOW ER RACK  
Figure 7. Lower Rack with Mixed Load  
Silverware should be mixed when placed in the silverware  
basket. The purpose of mixing the silverware is to avoid  
having them nest together, for example if spoons would  
be placed together they could nest together so that water  
could not properly circulate across them to clean the  
surfaces.  
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.  
Silverware should be placed in the silverware basket with  
the handles down,with the exception of the knives,which  
in order to avoid accidentally cutting oneself, should be  
placed with the handles up.  
Front  
of  
Rack  
If you do inadvertently load the silverware basket with the  
knife blades up,to avoid cutting yourself when unloading,it is  
recommended that you remove the silverware basket from  
the dishwasher and tip the contents out onto a cutting board.  
UNLOADING  
When unloading the dishwasher, always unload the lower  
rack first and then unload the upper rack. This will minimize  
the chance of drops from the upper rack falling on the dishes  
in the lower rack. The silverware basket of the Thermador®  
dishwasher may be removed for easy unloading.  
(Side View)  
Also, when unloading, it is recommended that the dishes be  
allowed to cool before handling. The dishes will cool more  
quickly if the door is opened slightly.  
Figure 6. Lower Rack with Rear Tines Folded Flat  
If more space is needed for pots and pans, the rear two  
sets of tines can be folded to the down position, on all  
models,or the rear three sets of tines,on some models.  
Figure 6 shows lower basket with rear three sets of  
tines in the down position to accommodate large pots.  
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RACK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT  
(Except DW244)  
The upper rack height of theThermador® 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.  
To install the tall item sprinklers:  
1. With upper rack empty, remove it from the dishwasher  
by pulling the rack partially out to the point where rack  
can be lifted upward and out to disengage the wheels  
from the side rails.  
2. Place the “Tall Item Sprinkler” over the upper rack spray  
outlet at the back of the dishwasher tub, Figure 9, and  
turn clockwise to lock sprinkler head in place.  
Figure 8. Top drawing: Upper Rack Rem oval.  
Lower drawing: Upper Rack Replacem ent.  
To reposition rack:  
a. First empty upper rack and pull rack partially out to  
point where rack can be lifted upward as shown in upper  
illustration of Figure 8.  
b. Pull the rack forward and then up until rollers are  
completely free of channels.  
c. Reinsert the rack with the other set of rollers on the  
channel.  
Tall Item Sprinkler  
If you have extra tall items that cannot fit in the lower rack  
without interfering with the upper spray arm or without  
hitting the upper rack, the upper rack may be removed.  
A special“Tall Item Sprinkler” is provided with the dishwasher  
to allow use of the dishwasher with upper rack removed.  
See Figure 9.  
Figure 10. Exam ples of a Mixed Load ofTall Item s.  
Extra tall items may now be placed in lower rack for  
washing, as shown in Figure 10. To remove “Tall Item  
Sprinkler,to again allow use of upper rack,reverse actions  
used to insert it.  
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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.  
DETERGENT USE  
Use only fresh dishwashing detergent (powder is  
recommended) manufactured specifically for dishwasher use.  
Use of other types of detergents will result in excessive suds.  
Be sure to check the phosphate content of the detergent to  
be used.Phosphate helps prevent the minerals in hard water  
from forming a film or spots on dishes. Hard water requires  
your detergent to work harder. In hard water areas you will  
find that detergents with high phosphate levels will provide a  
better result. If the phosphate level is low, below 8.7%, you  
may have to use extra detergent in hard water areas.  
WATER HARDNESS  
The amount of detergent to be used depends on the cycle  
selected and the water hardness:  
For water of medium hardness and NORMAL WASH  
cycle it is recommended that the detergent dispenser  
be filled to the 25 milliliters, about 2 tablespoons.  
With hard water, or with the POTS AND PANS cycle, it  
is recommended that the detergent dispenser be  
completely filled, roughly 3 tablespoons. If additional  
detergent is required it can be placed on the inside of  
the door, just below the dispenser.  
DETERGENT LEVELS  
With soft water the amount of detergent may be reduced.  
Also, for the LIGHT WASH or ECONO WASH cycles  
the amount of detergent may be reduced.For the LIGHT  
WASH or ECONO WASH cycles it is recommended  
that only the chamber marked “15” be filled with  
detergent; roughly 1 tablespoon of detergent.  
About  
45 ml  
3T.  
2T.  
25 ml  
15 ml  
1T.  
If you have water of medium or higher hardness and the  
dishes do not come clean,the cause,in the majority of cases,  
is the use of too little detergent rather than too much.If you  
have very soft water,or chemically treated soft water special  
care should be taken to use the minimum amount of  
detergent. For these situations a high quality, low phosphate  
detergent is recommended.Too much detergent combined  
with soft water may cause etching of glassware.  
Figure 11. Detergent Levels  
Be sure to follow the dishwasher detergent manufacturers  
instructions when using the detergents. Concentrated  
detergents usually call for lower usage than do standard  
detergents.  
TO CLO SE DETERGENT DISPENSER:  
After filling the detergent compartment slide to position  
shown in Figure 12 and push down on raised arrow on  
cover.The detergent will be dispensed automatically during  
the wash portion of the cycle.  
Note: Do not use detergent when the RINSE ONLY cycle  
has been selected.  
TO O PEN DETERGENT DISPENSER  
The detergent dispenser on the Thermador® dishwasher is  
located on the inside of the door, see Figure 1, Page 3.  
If the cover of the detergent dispenser is closing fully but it  
wont latch this is most likely due to the dishwasher having  
been stopped in mid cycle. Check the cycle status bar, see  
Figure 2 (Page 4) to see if cycle has been completed. If the  
cycle is not complete please refer to section of this manual  
titled TO INTERRUPT OR RESET CYCLE, Page 13.  
Raised Arrow  
Release Tab  
Figure 12. Detergent Cover in Closed Position  
The detergent dispenser cover may be opened by pulling the  
release tab, Figure 12, toward you.  
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To fill the rinse aid reservoir (refer to Figure 14):  
RINSE AID INDICATO R  
There is a rinse aid indicator light on the right hand side of  
the front panel of the Thermador® dishwasher,see Figure 1  
(Page 3).  
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.  
RINSE AID DISPENSER REGULATO R  
Rinse aid level indicator  
Level  
Indicator  
Figure 13. Rinse Aid and Detergent Dispenser.  
There is also level indicator on the dispenser, see Figure  
13. This indicator shows the level of rinse aid that is in the  
rinse aid reservoir.As received,and when empty the indicator  
light on the front panel will be illuminated and the level  
indicator on the dispenser will appear blank.When the rinse  
aid reservoir is full, the indicator light will not be illuminated  
and the level indicator on the dispenser will appear dark.  
Setting  
Indicator  
RINSE AID DISPENSER  
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Rinse aid,or a rinse agent such as Jet-Dry ,is used to diminish  
water spotting and to provide optimum drying results. It is  
recommended that a rinse aid be used at all times with the  
Thermador dishwasher. The rinse aid not only serves to  
rinse the dishware, but also serves to rinse the tank and  
inner door of the dishwasher.The tank and inner door will  
begin to take on a dull, unpolished look, if rinse aid is not  
used.  
Dosage Control  
Figure 15. Rinse Aid Regulator  
The rinse aid reservoir of the Thermador dishwasher is  
provided with a regulator calibrated from 1 to 6,Figure 15.  
This regulator controls the amount of rinse aid dispensed.  
The dishwasher leaves the factory preset to 3-1⁄2. This has  
been chosen as the average setting, however:  
if you see streaks, it is recommended that the regulator  
be turned to a lower number.  
if water spots appear, it is recommended that the  
regulator be turned to a higher number.  
To Adjust Setting:  
Open the cover of the rinse aid dispenser.  
Turn the setting indicator to desired setting, see  
Figure 15.  
CYCLE SELECTION  
The dishwasher will wash and dry the contents based on  
cycle selection made. Refer to the CYCLE SELECTION  
CHART, Tables 2 or 3 (Pages 11-12). The most appropriate  
cycle for the load to be washed can be selected from one of  
these tables. Compare the load type and the amount and  
condition of the food on the items to the chart  
recommendations.  
Figure 14. Filling Rinse Aid Dispenser  
The rinse aid dispenser is located next to the detergent  
dispenser. See Figure 13. Rinse aid is available in liquid or  
solid form. Do not use the solid type of rinse aid in the  
Therm ador dishwasher.  
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Table 2. CYCLE SELECTION CHART for DW 245, DW 246* and DW I246* MODELS  
Type of dishware  
e.g. china,  
pots/pans,  
Non-  
delicate  
Delicate  
Mixed  
Mixed  
cutlery,  
glasses,  
Soups,casseroles,  
sauces, potatoes,  
pasta,rice,eggs,  
roast or fried food  
Coffee, cakes,milk,  
salami, cold drinks,  
salads  
Soups, potatoes,  
pasta,rice, eggs,  
roast or fried food  
Type of food  
rem ains  
Am ount of  
food rem ains  
a lot  
a lot  
a little  
loosely attached  
very little  
a little  
Condition of  
food rem ains  
stuck on hard  
Pots  
Light  
Wash  
Rinse  
Only  
Heavy  
Normal  
Wash  
Econo*  
Wash  
W ash cycle  
and  
Wash  
Pans  
Cycle sequence  
Pre-rinse  
Pre-rinse  
Pre-rinse  
Pre-rinse  
Pre-wash  
125°F  
Wash  
150°F  
Wash  
104°F  
Wash  
140°F  
Wash  
140°F  
Wash  
161°F  
Rinse  
First rinse  
Rinse  
Rinse  
Second  
rinse  
Rinse-aid  
161°F  
Rinse-aid  
155°F  
Rinse-aid  
140°F  
First rinse  
Second  
rinse  
Rinse-aid  
161°F  
Drying  
Drying  
Drying  
Rinse-aid  
161°F  
Drying  
Drying  
CYCLE DETAILS  
Duration in  
minutes  
9
91  
29  
91  
80  
72  
Water consumption  
in gallons  
1.2/0.8  
4.5/3.2  
5.4/3.8  
20.4/14.4  
2.7/1.9  
10.5/7.4  
7.1/5  
6/4.2  
3.6/2.5  
13.5/9.5  
Water consumption  
in litres  
26.9/18.9  
22.7/15.9  
Therm ador Soil Sensor will reduce water consumption by approximately 20%,in case of lightly soiled dishes.Shown above  
are the range of values that may be obtained while running the dishwasher under normal conditions.Actual values may vary.  
The actual cycle duration, water and energy usage depend upon temperature and amount of soil on dishware.  
* Available on 6 program models only.  
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Table 3. CYCLE SELECTION CHART for DW 244UB or DW 244UW  
Type of dishware  
Non-delicate  
Mixed  
Delicate  
Mixed  
e.g. china,  
pots/pans,  
cutlery,  
glasses,  
Type of food  
rem ains  
Soups, potatoes, pasta,  
rice, eggs, roast or fried  
food  
Soups,casseroles,sauces,  
potatoes, pasta, rice, eggs,  
roast or fried food  
Coffee, cakes, milk, salami,  
cold drinks, salads  
Am ount of  
food rem ains  
very little  
a lot  
a lot  
Condition of  
food rem ains  
loosely attached  
stuck on hard  
W ash  
cycle  
Pots  
and  
Pans  
Heavy  
Wash  
Normal  
Wash  
Rinse Only  
Pre-rinse  
Pre-rinse  
Pre-rinse  
Pre-rinse  
Cycle  
sequence  
Pre-wash  
125°F  
Wash  
140°F  
Wash  
150°F  
Wash  
161°F  
Rinse  
First rinse  
Second  
rinse  
Rinse-aid  
161°F  
First rinse  
Second  
rinse  
Rinse-aid  
161°F  
Drying  
Rinse-aid  
161°F  
Drying  
Drying  
CYCLE DETAILS  
Duration in  
minutes  
91  
80  
91  
9
Water consumption  
in gallons  
7.1/5  
6/4.2  
5.4/3.8  
20.4/14.4  
1.2/0.8  
4.5/3.2  
Water consumption  
in litres  
26.9/18.9  
22.7/15.9  
Therm ador Soil Sensor will reduce water consumption by approximately 20%, in case of lightly soiled dishes. Shown  
above are the range of values that may be obtained while running the dishwasher under normal conditions. Actual values may  
vary. The actual cycle duration, water and energy usage depend upon temperature and amount of soil on dishware.  
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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.The cycle then may be resumed by closing the  
door and depressing the on/off button.  
IMMEDIATE START  
Close the door of the dishwasher making sure that door  
latches closed.  
As a safety feature the dishwasher will automatically turn  
itself off whenever the door is unlatched. However, if the  
door is opened quickly while in a wash or rinse cycle some  
water may splash out of the dishwasher. For this reason it is  
recommended that the machine always be switched to off  
before opening the door.  
Depress the on/off switch. The indicator light for the  
cycle that was last selected will become illuminated.  
Depress the button for the cycle you desireTWO TIMES  
if different than the illuminated cycle.  
The dishwasher will start automatically and continue to  
the end of the selected cycle.  
If you wish to reset the cycle to its beginning after stopping  
the dishwasher:  
At the end of the cycle the dishwasher will stop and the  
display will point to “END”.  
1. Close the door of the dishwasher. Make sure that the  
door is completely closed and latched.  
NOTE: Your dishwasher (except DW244) features a new  
sophisticated sensor technology package, which is  
designed to constantly scan and measure the  
conditions inside the appliance.  
2. Depress the on/off button, then depress HEAVY  
WASH button and LIGHT WASH buttons at the same  
time and hold for approximately 3 seconds.You will see  
the cycle status bar progress to end. When the drain  
pump has stopped and the alphanumeric display is at the  
end the cycle is complete and the dishwasher is reset.  
DELAYED START (except DW244)  
The start of the washing cycle can be delayed for up to 9  
hours, in 1 hour increments.  
3. Depress the on/off button to shut-off the dishwasher.  
Close the door of the dishwasher making sure that  
door latches closed.  
4. The dishwasher is now ready to run your selected wash  
cycle. Depress the on/off button to restart the  
dishwasher.  
Depress the on/off switch.The indicator light for the  
cycle that was last selected will become illuminated  
to indicate the dishwasher is on.  
Note: If you wish to change the cycle selection simply  
depress the button of the cycle desired twice.The  
light above the cycle will then become illuminated  
to show it has been selected.  
Immediately press the timer button labeled CYCLE  
DELAY - HO URS. The alphanumeric display will  
change to “1”.  
Press the CYCLE DELAY - HO URS button as  
many times as necessary until the alphanumeric  
display shows the number of hours delay desired.  
SOIL SENSOR (except DW244)  
The Soil Sensor automatically scans the amount of food and  
fat particles in the water to check how clean or soiled it is.  
A fresh water refill occurs when needed,but only adds up to  
a maximum of 7.1 gallons. Soil Sensor will reduce the overall  
water consumption by about 20% in cases of lightly soiled  
dishes.  
Note: The cycle may be changed at any time during the  
delay time until the cycle starts.  
The dishwasher will not start until the indicated delay  
has past.  
At the end of the cycle the dishwasher will stop and  
the display will point to “END”.  
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W ash arm s  
CARE AND CLEANING  
The wash arms should be checked for food particles on  
a regular basis to assure that the spray orifices are clear  
and unobstructed.If the wash arms require cleaning they  
are easily removable:  
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. For this reason the following maintenance  
should be observed:  
Lo ckin g  
r in g  
Coarse/microfilter  
Fine Filter  
Figure 16. Filter System  
Figure 17. Rem ovable W ash Arm s  
The lower wash arm simply snaps into place  
and can be removed by pulling upwards.  
Filters  
The filters should be checked on a weekly basis.To remove  
The upper wash arm is held in position by a  
locking ring that can be released by turning it  
approximately 1/8 turn. See Figure 17.  
the filters, turn the knurled ring handle of the coarse/  
microfilter 1⁄4 turn counter-clockwise, see Figure 16,  
and lift out the coarse/microfilter. After removing the  
coarse/microfilter the fine filter can also be lifted out for  
inspection. Examine the filters. If large solids, such as bones,  
or large seed(s) are present,remove the filters and dispose  
of the large solids by emptying into a waste basket. If any  
other items have been trapped by the filters,paper labels  
for example, these should also be removed while you  
have the filters out of the dishwasher.These smaller items  
can usually be flushed out under running water or with a  
soft brush. Remove any food residue lodged under edge  
of fine filter and on recessed areas of tank.  
After cleaning, reattach the wash arms by reversing the  
action used to remove them.  
Stainless SteelTank and Door  
The outer edges of the inside door panel should be  
cleaned on a regular basis to remove food particles that  
can gather there from normal loading. If spots begin to  
appear on the stainless steel door or tank check to make  
sure that the RINSE AID RESERVOIR has rinse agent in  
it. Also it is possible that the wash arms are blocked,  
which prevented the door as well as your dishware from  
being properly washed and rinsed. Check the wash arms  
to make sure they are moving freely. If not, clear the  
obstruction away so that the arms may rotate freely and  
then rewash the load of dishes in the dishwasher.  
After cleaning,reinsert the filters in the dishwasher making  
sure to press the filters firmly into position, and then  
turning the knurled ring 1⁄4 turn clockwise until locked.  
Pull gently on the knurled ring to make sure the filters  
are again locked in place.  
Spots that appear on the stainless steel door may be  
removed by wiping gently with a sponge sprinkled with a  
stainless steel cleaner.Do not use metal scouring pads to  
clean the stainless steel surfaces as these can scratch the  
surface and leave metal fragments that can rust.  
Other areas requiring periodic maintenance are the wash  
arms,the stainless steel tank,inner door and door gasket.  
Door Gasket  
The door gasket should be cleaned on a regular basis.To  
remove food particles that can gather from normal loading,  
clean the door gasket with a damp cloth.  
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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.  
PRO BLEM  
PO SSIBLE CAUSE/ACTIO N  
Dishes do not dry  
Rinse aid dispenser is empty. Fill rinse aid dispenser. RINSE ONLY cycle selected in error.  
A fuse may have blown or a circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.  
Indicator light(s) do  
not come on  
Dishwasher does not  
start  
Door of dishwasher not properly closed. Close dishwasher making sure that door latches.  
Dishwasher runs long  
time  
If the dishwasher completes the cycle, but the run time seem exceptionally long, it is probably  
due to cold incoming water. To avoid this problem, it is recommended to turn on the hot water  
faucet at the sink nearest the dishwasher before starting the dishwasher. Run the water  
until the water is hot.Then turn off the water and start the dishwasher.  
Machine cycle does  
not advance to rinse  
Water line is closed or inlet filter is blocked. Open water valve and/or check inlet filter.  
Water not pumped  
from dishwasher  
Kink in drain hose. Filter clogged. Kitchen sink clogged. Check drain hose and fine and  
coarse filters (see section titled CARE and CLEANING). Check kitchen sink to make sure it  
is draining well. If problem is kitchen sink not draining you may need a plumber rather than a  
serviceman for the dishwasher.  
Detergent dispenser  
lid will not close  
A program was not completely finished. See directions on Page 13 for resetting cycle.  
Remove lower spray arm and clean arm and spray arm mounts.  
Too little rinse aid. Increase dosage dispensed, Page 10.  
Lower spray arm does  
not rotate freely  
White deposits left on  
dishes  
Streaks on glassware  
Rattling noises  
Too much rinse aid used. Decrease dosage dispensed, Page 10.  
Utensils not properly arranged and anchored. Rearrange load.  
Incorrect type of detergent used. Use only automatic dishwasher detergents.  
Suds in dishwasher  
Unsatisfactory  
washing results  
• Incorrect amount of detergent or rinse agent.  
• Utensils incorrectly arranged or rack overloaded.  
• Wash arm rotation blocked by utensils.  
• Filters not properly fitted into position.  
• Clogged nozzles in wash arm(s).  
• Unsuitable program selected.  
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WARRANTY  
3. Service labor during limited warranty period.  
FULL O NE YEAR WARRANTY  
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).  
5. Repairs due to other than normal home use.  
Therm ador W ill Pay For :  
All repair labor and replacement parts found to be defective  
due to materials and workmanship.  
This warranty applies to appliances used in residential  
applications; it does not cover their use in commercial  
installations.  
Ser vice m ust be provided by a Factory Authorized  
Ser vice Agency, during norm al working hours. For a  
Service Agency nearest you, please call 800/735-4328.  
The warranty is for products purchased and retained in the  
50 states of the U.S.A.,the District of Columbia and Canada.  
Should the appliance be sold by the original purchaser during  
the warranty period, the new owner continues to be  
protected until the expiration date of the original purchasers  
warranty period. Products for use in Canada must be  
purchased through the Canadian distribution channel to  
ensure regulatory compliance.  
Therm ador W ill Not Pay For :  
1. Service by an unauthorized agency. Damage or repairs  
due to service by an unauthorized agency or the use of  
unauthorized parts.  
2. Service visits to:  
Teach you how to use the appliance.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also  
have other rights which vary from state to state.  
Correct defects or repairs due to improper  
installation. You are responsible for providing  
electrical wiring and other connecting facilities.  
Reset circuit breakers or replace home fuses.  
Repair damage caused from accident, alteration,  
misuse, abuse, improper installation or installation  
not in accordance with local electrical codes or  
plumbing codes,or improper storage of the appliance.  
Thermador wants to ensure that we exceed your  
expectations of support not only with your current appliance  
purchase, but well into the future. If an issue arises that is  
not resolved to your satisfaction,please let us know by calling  
or writing to us at the telephone number or address shown  
below.  
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE  
Contact the Factory Authorized Service Agent in your area  
Contact the Dealership where you purchased the appliance.  
Call the Thermador Customer Support Call Center at 800-735-4328  
Write us at: Thermador, 5551 McFadden Avenue, Huntington Beach CA, 92649  
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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.  
For the most up to date critical installation dimensions by fax, use your fax handset and call (702) 833-3600. Use code #8030  
.
5551 McFadden Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649  
ECO# 91151 • 35-07-002C • ©1998 Thermador Corporation. Litho Date: 8/99  
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