Dishware Preparation, Loading the Dishwasher

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.

CAUTION: POSSIBLE DISHWASHER DAMAGE - Loading the dishwasher with objects such as paper products, plastic bags, packing materials, or other non- dishware/non-kitchenware items could damage the dishwasher. Do not load the dishwasher with such items.

Remove items that are not dishwasher safe. Check the Materials section of this manual if you have questions about an item’s dishwasher suitability.

Loading the Dishwasher

General Guidelines

Load dishware and kitchenware so that water can reach every part of every item. Place items so that nothing protrudes from the bottoms of the racks. Place pots, pans, cups, bowls, and glasses upside-down in the racks. Do not allow delicate or heirloom items to contact other items. Separate items of dissimilar metals.

Check the Rack Features and Accessories section of this manual for information on the various features that provide loading flexibility.

Loading the Upper Rack

Note: When pushing the upper rack into the dishwasher, push it until it stops against the back of the tub. Otherwise, the upper spray arm may not connect to the water supply.

Glasses, cups, plates, bowls, and small pots may be loaded in many different positions. Figure 1 shows a typical mixed load in the upper rack.

Figure 1

Figure 2 shows the upper rack load pattern for 10 place settings.

FIgure 2

(AHAM DW-1 10 Place Setting)

Figure 3 shows load pattern for 12 place settings.

Figure 3

(AHAM DW-1 12 Place Setting)

Adjusting Upper Rack Height Using

the RackMatic™ Adjustment To lower the upper rack:

1)Pull the upper rack out of the dishwasher until it stops rolling.

2)Grasp the rack as shown in Figure 4.

Figure 4

3)Press the RackMatic™ handles inward as shown in Figure 5 and let the rack drop gently while you support it with your hands.

Figure 5

To raise the upper rack:

1)Pull the upper rack out of the dishwasher until it stops rolling.

2)Grasp the top of the rack above

the RackMatic™ handles and gently pull it upward until the RackMatic™ handles lock the rack into position (You do not need to press the RackMatic™ handles). Note: Before you push the upper

rack back into the dishwasher, ensure that the rack height is the same on both sides. Otherwise, the dishwasher door will not close and the upper spray arm will not connect to the water circuit.