Thor Kitchen ADW24PF Use & Care Manual

24in. built in dishwasher

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  • Page 2 USE AND CARE MANUAL 24IN. BUILT IN DISHWASHER ADW24PF...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS DISHWASHER SAFETY ..............3 OPERATING REQUIREMENTS ............7 Location Requirements ................7 Water Supply Requirements ..............7 PARTS AND FEATURES ..............8 Filter System ....................9 Smart Wash System ................9 Adjustable Upper Rack ................10 START UP GUIDE ................11 How your Dishwasher Cleans ............. 11 Before Using Your Dishwasher ............
  • Page 4: Dishwasher Safety

    DISHWASHER SAFETY YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS ARE VERY IMPORTANT To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the instructions shown here must be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions may cause harm or damage, including death. The level of risk is shown by the following indications.
  • Page 5 WARNING/GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug if provided with the appliance. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
  • Page 6 • Do not tamper with controls. • Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the dishwasher door, or dish racks. • To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or on a dishwasher. • Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot-water system that has not been used for two weeks or more.
  • Page 7 State of California Proposition 65 Warnings: WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm -www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. WARNING Suffocation Hazard • Before you throw away your old appliance, remove the door or lid so that children cannot hide or get trapped inside your old appliance. •...
  • Page 8: Operating Requirements

    OPERATING REQUIREMENTS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard • Electrically ground dishwasher. • Connect ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box. • Do not use an extension cord. • Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
  • Page 9: Parts And Features

    PARTS AND FEATURES Upper Rack Cup Shelf Tub Gasket Middle Spray Arm Silverware Basket Lower Spray Arm Lower Rack Rinse Aid Dispenser Heating Element Detergent Dispenser...
  • Page 10: Filter System

    SPECIFICATIONS Capacity: 12 Place Settings Dimensions (WxDxH): 23 3/5" x 22 7/10" x 33 3/4" (600x576x85 81.35 36.9 Weight Unpacked: lb ( Power Supply: 120 volts, 60 Hz Rated Power Usage: Wash motor 50 W Heater 840 W Water Feed Pressure: 20 - 80 psi (138 - 552 kPa) FILTER SYSTEM Your dishwasher has a multiple filter system, which helps your dishwasher...
  • Page 11: Adjustable Upper Rack

    ADJUSTABLE UPPER RACK The Adjustable Upper Rack feature allows you to load taller items in either the upper or lower rack. The upper rack of your dishwasher can be adjusted 2" (5.08 cm). Adjusting the clearance of the Upper Rack increases or decreases the clearance of the lower rack, as shown.
  • Page 12: Start Up Guide

    START UP GUIDE IMPORTANT: • Properly dispose of/recycle all packing material. • Read this entire User Manual. You will find important safety information and useful operating tips. HOW YOUR DISHWASHER CLEANS Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray arms against soiled surfaces.
  • Page 13: Controls

    CONTROLS NOTE: when the door is closed. Power Press this button to turn on or turn o the dishwasher Cycle Press this button to select corresponding washing program code. Auto, Hvy, Norm, Glass,ECO,Quick,Rinse can be selected. Auto Auto cycle uses sensors in the dishwasher to determine the soil level of the dish load,and then adjusts the wash cycle to optimize wash performance,water and energy usage.
  • Page 14 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Delay The Delay Time feature allows you to program the dishwasher to 1 to 24 hours begin the selected wash cycle later. H01 to H24 in the Press the DELAY control repeatedly to toggle between screen. The LED next to the selected time will illuminate. NOTE: To cancel the Delay feature, press and hold the START control for 3 seconds to Cancel.
  • Page 15 Half Load When you have about or less than half of full place settings dishware to wash, you can choose this function to save energy and water. INDICATOR LIGHTS Rinse Aid The Rinse Aid indicator light illuminates when the rinse aid level is low.
  • Page 16: Cycle And Option Charts

    CYCLE AND OPTION CHARTS Depending on the Cycle selected, the Options available for selection will illuminate. Cycle times are approximate and will vary depending on the wash cycle and options selected. NOTE: Added Options can add more time and use more water. Hot Water is necessary to activate the dishwasher detergent and melt fatty food residue.
  • Page 17: Loading Suggestions

    DISHWASHER LOADING PREPARE DISHES • Empty liquids from glasses and cups. • Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard items from the dishes and discard. • It is not necessary to hand-rinse dishes before loading them into the dishwasher with the following exceptions: •...
  • Page 18: Upper Rack

    UPPER RACK The upper dishwasher rack is designed for cups, glasses, small plates, bowls and plastic items marked dishwasher safe. The upper rack can be easily adjusted 2" (5 cm) up or down to accommodate taller items in either in the top or bottom rack. ADJUST UPPER RACK IMPORTANT: •...
  • Page 19: Load Upper Rack

    LOAD UPPER RACK NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown. 10 Place Setting 8 Place Setting 12 Place Setting 8 Place Setting(DOE) IMPORTANT: Make sure the items loaded in the upper rack do not interfere with the rotation of the middle spray arm located beneath the upper rack.
  • Page 20: Lower Rack

    LOWER RACK The lower rack is designed for plates, soup bowls, cookware and bakeware. The adjustable upper rack allows you to load items up to 12.6” in height in the lower rack. IMPORTANT: Items in the lower rack must be placed so that they do not interfere with the rotation of the spray arms, block the water inlet, or keep the water spray from reaching the detergent dispenser.
  • Page 21 LOAD LOWER RACK NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown. • Do not load glasses, cups, or plastic items in the lower rack. • Load small items in the lower rack only if they are secured in place. •...
  • Page 22: Loading Silverware

    LOADING SILVERWARE NOTES: • Do not load silver or silver-plated silverware with stainless steel. These metals can be damaged by contact with each other during washing. • Some foods (such as salt, vinegar, milk products, fruit juices, etc.), can pit or corrode silverware. DO NOT WASH ALUMINUM COOKWARE IN YOUR DISHWASHER.
  • Page 23: Recommended Load Patterns

    For Best Results: • Load items with handles down, using the separators to prevent silverware from nesting. • Place small items such as baby bottle caps, jar lids, corncob holders, etc. in the section(s) with hinged cover(s). Close the cover to hold small items in place.
  • Page 24 Spoons Knives Salad Forks Forks Large Spoons Large Forks 8 Place Setting 10 Place Setting 12 Place Setting 8 Place Setting(DOE)
  • Page 25: Dishwasher Use

    DISHWASHER USE PROPER USE OF DETERGENT IMPORTANT: • Use automatic dish washing detergent only. Other detergents can produce excessive suds that can overflow out of the dishwasher and reduce washing performance. • Add detergent just before starting a cycle. • Store detergent tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
  • Page 26: Proper Use Of Rinse Aid

    Press down on the top of the cover to secure. HOW MUCH DETERGENT TO USE The amount of detergent to use depends on the soil level of your load, the type of detergent used and the hardness of your water. •...
  • Page 27 To refill the rinse aid dispenser Fill the rinse aid dispenser with Lift up the end tab of rinse aid liquid rinse aid until full. DO NOT cover to open. overfill. NOTE: Use the viewing port when filling the rinse aid reservoir. Press the rinse aid cover down firmly to close.
  • Page 28: Washing Special Items

    WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the dishware manufacturer to make sure it is dishwasher safe. Dishwasher Material Comments Safe Aluminum Possible High water temperature and detergents can affect finish of anodized aluminum. Unfinished aluminum will be discolored.
  • Page 29: Dishwasher Care

    Dishwasher Material Comments Safe Sterling Run a rinse cycle if not washing immediately. Silver or Prolonged contact with food containing Silver Plate salt, acid, or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise, and seafood) can damage finish. Can rust. Wooden Wash by hand. Always check manufacturer’s Ware instructions before washing.
  • Page 30 CONTROL PANEL Clean the Control Panel gently with a lightly dampened cloth. CLEANING THE FILTERS Check and clean the filters regularly for best performance. Remove the lower dishwasher rack. Rotate the Cylinder filter counterclockwise a quarter turn and lift up to remove.
  • Page 31: Storing

    DRAIN AIR GAP Check the drain air gap anytime your dishwasher isn’t draining well. Some state or local plumbing codes require the addition of a drain air gap between a built-in dishwasher and the home drain system. If a drain is clogged, a drain air gap prevents water from backing up into the dishwasher.
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Prepare for Use: Reconnect the water, drain and electrical power supply. Turn on water and electrical power supply. Fill detergent cup and run the dishwasher through a heated wash cycle. Check the connections for leaks. TROUBLESHOOTING DISHWASHER NOT OPERATING PROPERLY PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION...
  • Page 33 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Dishwasher The water supplied to Run the water in the seems to run the dishwasher is not hot adjacent sink until it gets too long enough. hot before turning on the dishwasher. The dishwasher runs longer while heating water, and a delay automatically occurs in some wash and rinse cycles until the...
  • Page 34 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Grinding, A hard object or powder IMPORTANT: Clear glass grating, detergent granules have is hard to see in water. crunching entered the wash module. and could result in a cut or buzzing wound. sounds Using care, remove the hard object.
  • Page 35 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Food Detergent is too Detergent must be fresh to be effective. residue old. Store detergent in a cool, dry area. remains Detergent is Do not allow detergent to sit for on the caked in the several hours in a wet dispenser. Clean dishes dispenser.
  • Page 36 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Spotting and Detergent is too old. Detergent must be fresh and filming on dishes dry to be effective. Store (cont.) detergent in a cool, dry area. Home water Water pressure to the home pressure is too low should be 20 to 80 psi to fill dishwasher (138 to 552 kPa) for proper...
  • Page 37: Error Codes

    DISHES ARE DAMAGED DURING A CYCLE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Dishes are chipped Dishes not loaded Load the dishes and properly. glasses so they are NOTE: Some types of stable and will not strike china and glassware together from washing might be too delicate action.
  • Page 38: Warranty

    For the most up to date warranty and service policy, please refer to our website WWW.THOR Kitchen.COM/WARRANTY-REGISTRATION For in-warranty service requests, please visit our website at WWW.THOR Kitchen.COM/ SERVICE Please Note: You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for any in warranty service...
  • Page 39 WELCOME TO THE CLUB You chose THOR Kitchen to enhance your culinary journey and we’ re stoked to have you in the club. Think of it as a secre t society of reall y savvy people , such as yourself, choosing professional power and performanc e at an a o rdable price.

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