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www.thermador.comThermador Dishwasher Model DW44Z
Care and Cleaning
* Thermador dishwashers have a triple filter system
composed of a Microfilter, a Fine Filter and a Large
Object Trap.
Certain areas of your Thermador Dishwasher require
periodic owner inspection. The following maintenance
tasks can be performed to help assure top performance:
General Maintenance
Clean Filters
• Check the Large Object Trap*
• Check the Wash Arms
• Clean Stainless Steel Inner Door
• Clean Door Panel (Stainless Steel or Colored)
• Clean the Door Gasket
These tasks are described in subsequent sections.
1. Turn the ring handle (as shown in Figure 28)
1/4-turn counter-clockwise and lift out.
2. Lift out the large object trap for inspection.
3. If large solids, such as bones, large seed(s), or paper
labels are present, remove them by hand. The Large
Object Trap can also be flushed out by holding it
under running water.
4. If necessary, the micro and fine filters can be
removed at this time.
To Remove the Large Object Trap:
To Re-insert the Large Object Trap in the
Dishwasher:
1. Press the filters firmly into position.
2. Turn 1/4 turn clockwise until locked.
3. Pull gently to ensure that it is locked in place.
1. Large Object Trap
2. Micro Filter
3. Fine Filter
Figure 27. Triple Filter System
Under normal use, the filter system is self-
cleaning. The purpose of the Large Object
Trap is to help prevent undesirable objects
such as bones, glass, straws and toothpicks
from damaging the pump system. Items
such as these should be removed fromthe
Large Object Trap.
Figure 29
Take out Large Object Trap, Microfilter
and Fine Filter to inspect and clean.
Figure 28.
Turn left to loosen (counter-clockwise)
and right to tighten (clock-wise).
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