(NOTE: Illustrations are not to scale). If any parts are missing, contact your dealer immediately. Manual Set Bag All Thermador dishwashers come with a Manual Set Bag containing: • Use & Care Manual • Installation Instructions • Quick Reference Guide A.
WARNING: INJURY HAZARD - Seri- ous injury could result if cabinet work is performed by unqualified persons. Only qualified carpenters or cabinetmakers should perform cabinet work. NOTE: Thermador dishwashers are de- 34" (864mm) signed to be enclosed on the top and both minimum sides by standard residential kitchen cabinetry.
ELECTRICAL PREPARATION WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD - Working on an energized circuit could result in serious injury or death. Only qualified electricians should perform electrical work. Do not attempt any work on the dishwasher electric supply circuit until you are certain the circuit is de-energized.
(152.4 mm) away from the dishwasher’s base and water inlet valve. Hot Water Supply Thermador recommends that the hot water heater be set to deliver approximately 120° F (49° C) water to the dishwasher. Water that is too hot can cause some deter- gents to loose effectiveness.
PLUMBING PREPARATION (continued) Drain Plumbing Dishwasher Connection Piece If the dishwasher is to drain either directly into the household drain plumbing or through an air gap, install a dishwasher connection piece under the sink, as shown in Figure 8, letter A. Installing an Air Gap If local ordinances require an air gap, as shown in Figure 9, letter B, install it according...
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DISHWASHER PREPARATION (continued) Removing the Toe Panel Regular Toe Panel The toe panel is loosely attached with tape. Remove the tape and pull the toe panel away from the dishwasher. Set the toe panel aside. It will be reinstalled later. Installing the 90°...
5) Push the dishwasher into the enclosure. DOOR PANEL INSTALLATION DW44FI Fully Integrated Models - Panel Installation The Thermador Fully Integrated model comes with additional mounting hardware and a Figure 15 template sheet that will show you how to mount the panel.
SECURING THE DISHWASHER Drive the mounting screws through the holes in the mounting brackets, as shown in Figure 17, letter A for Top Mount, or as shown in Figure 17, letter B for Side mount. DRAIN HOSE CONNECTION The dishwasher drain hose may be con- nected to the drain plumbing in one of four ways: 1) Directly to the undersink dishwasher drain...
HOT WATER CONNECTION WARNING: SCALD HAZARD - Working on a charged hot water line could result in serious injury or death. Do not attempt any work on the dishwasher hot water supply plumbing until you are certain the hot water supply is shut off. NOTE: Make certain that the correct 90°...
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD - Working on an energized cir- cuit could result in serious injury or death. Only qualified electricians should perform electrical work. Do not attempt any work on the dishwasher electric supply circuit until you are certain the circuit is de-energized.
Torx screwdriver to install the toe panel as shown in Figure 23. FINAL INSTRUCTIONS 1) Energize the dishwasher power supply circuit. 2) Consult the Thermador Dishwasher Use and Care Manual, and run the dishwasher Figure 23 through one complete cycle. If the dishwasher does not operate properly, refer to the Self-Help section of the Use and Care Manual.
Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Any work performed by unauthor- ized 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 prob- is corrected to your satisfaction.
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