Congratulations, and Thank You from Thermador! Thank you for selecting the Thermador dishwasher. You have joined the many consumers who demand quiet and exceptional performance from their dishwashers. This manual was written with your safety and convenience in mind, and the in- formation contained herein is very important.
WARNING: CAUTION: POSSIBLE MOLD GROWTH - STANDING WATER AROUND OR UNDER THE DISHWASHER CAN CAUSE MOLD GROWTH THAT CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT HEALTH AND DAMAGE HOUSEHOLD STRUCTURAL MATERIALS. DO NOT ALLOW WATER FROM SPILLS AND SPLASHOUT TO REMAIN AROUND/UNDER YOUR THERMADOR DISHWASHER. *******************************************************************************...
Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establish- ments. Your Thermador dishwasher is NSF Certified. The wash cycles that are NSF Certified are Heavy Wash, Normal Wash, and Light Wash. When these cycles are complete, the “Sani- tized”...
Door Gasket Upper Rack Upper Spray Arm Lower Rack Lower Spray Arm Detergent/Rinse Aid Dispenser IMPORTANT: Before you wash anything in the dishwasher, check the information in this section. Some materials are not dishwasher safe and should be hand-washed; others require special loading. Contact the material’s manufacturer if you are unsure about a material’s dishwasher suitability.
WASHING DISHES WITH YOUR THERMADOR DISHWASHER Dishware Preparation Dishes with normal soiling do not require pre-washing, but do remove large food particles, bones, seeds, toothpicks, and excessive grease. Items with burned-on or hard, stuck- on material may require pre-soaking and hand-scouring.
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HANDLES DOWN CAN CAUSE CUT INJURIES. WHENEVER POSSIBLE, LOAD KNIVES AND OTHER SHARP UTENSILS WITH THEIR HANDLES ******************************************** Thermador dishwashers come with one of two types of silverware baskets for the lower rack: 1) the Standard Silverware Basket, or 2) the Flexible Silverware Basket.
(Loading the Silverware Basket, continued) Both baskets have tops that can be folded up to accomodate large or oddly-shaped items. However, your silverware will receive a more thorough cleaning if you load the silverware baskets with the tops down and use a load pattern similar to the one suggested by Figure 14.
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Refill Rinse Aid Indicator Light Thermador dishwashers have an additional Refill Rinse Aid indicator light that glows when the rinse aid dispenser is empty. When this light...
Operating Your Dishwasher Select the Proper Wash Cycle The Normal Wash cycle will thoroughly clean most everyday loads having loosely attached foods. For more heavily soiled dishware use Heavy Wash. Pots and pans with baked-on, dried-on, or stuck-on foods may require soaking and hand- scouring.
Accessories In addition to the accessories discussed in this manual, you can find many more at our website, www.thermador.com. Flip Tines Flip Tines fold down to make loading the racks easier in some instances. To operate the Flip Tines, simply grasp the tines and gently fold them downward.
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ADVERSELY AFFECT HEALTH AND DAMAGE HOUSEHOLD STRUCTURAL MATERIALS. DO NOT ALLOW WATER FROM SPILLS AND SPLASHOUT TO REMAIN AROUND/UNDER YOUR THERMADOR DISHWASHER. ******************************************** Wipe up water from spills and splashouts that occur around your Thermador dishwasher. Winterizing Your Dishwasher CAUTION: POSSIBLE...
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Check/Clean the Spray Arms Occasionally check the spray arms to ensure that the spray nozzles are clear and unobstructed. The spray arms are easy to remove, clean, and reinstall. To remove the lower spray arm: 1. Pull the empty lower rack out of the dishwasher tub.
Any work performed by unauthorized personnel may void the warranty. If you are having a problem with your Thermador dishwasher and are not pleased with the service you have received, please take the following steps (in the order listed below) until the problem is corrected to your satisfaction.
Thermador’s control, such as fire, flood, and other acts of God, or installation not in accordance with local electrical or plumbing codes. Labor charges incurred in the repair or replacement of any dishwasher more than one year from date of installation shall not be covered by this warranty.
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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.
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