Thermador DW44FI Dishwasher User Manual


 
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Dishwasher Components
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.
Materials
Door Gasket
Upper Rack
Upper Spray Arm
Lower Rack
Lower Spray Arm
Detergent/Rinse Aid Dispenser Model/Serial Number Label
Filter System
(under Lower
Rack)
Standard
Silverware Basket
(in place)
Flexible Silverware
Basket