Thermador DW44ZB, DW44FI manual Dishwasher Components, Materials

Dishwasher Components

Door Gasket

Upper Rack

Upper Spray Arm

Lower Rack

Lower Spray Arm

Detergent/Rinse Aid Dispenser

Standard	Flexible Silverware
Silverware Basket	Basket
(in place)

Filter System

(under Lower

Rack)

Model/Serial Number Label

Materials

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.

Usually Safe

Aluminum: Colored anodized aluminum may fade over time. Minerals in your water may cause the aluminum to darken or spot. This can usually be removed by using a soap-filled steel wool pad.

China, Crystal, Stoneware: Some hand-painted peices may discolor, fade, or spot. Hand-wash these pieces. Position fragile glassware so that it will not topple over or contact other pieces during the wash cycle. Glass: Milk glass may yellow.

Non-Stick Coatings: Apply a light coating of vegetable oil to non-stick surfaces after drying.

Plastics: Ensure the piece is dishwasher safe.

Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver, and Silver Plate: Place these pieces so that they do not contact dissimiliar metals.

Not Recommended

Acrylic: Crazing my occur.

Adhesive-Joined Pieces: Adhesives that join materials such as plastic, wood, bone, steel, copper, tin, etc. may loosen.

Bone-Handled Utensils: Handles may separate.

Iron: Iron will rust. Hand-wash and dry immediately.

Non-Dishware Items: Your Bosch dishwasher is intended for use in cleaning ONLY standard household dishware.

Pewter, Brass, Bronze: Pewter will tarnish. Hand-wash and dry immediately.

Tin: Tin will rust. Hand-wash and dry immediately.

Wood: Wooden bowls, wooden utensils, and wood-handled utensils can crack, warp, and lose their finish.

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