Champion M2 Series Configuration guide

Issue Date: 3.6.23
Manual P/N 117537 rev. B
For machines beginning with S/N D22042134 and above
LISTED
2674 N. Service Road, Jordan Station
Ontario, Canada L0R 1S0
[phone] Fax: [phone]
Toll-free: 1( 800) 263-5798
3765 Champion Boulevard
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
[phone] Fax: [phone]
Toll-free: 1 [phone]
Printed in the USA
Operation, Cleaning, and Maintenance Manual
Hot water sanitizing machine w/fresh
water rinse and built-in stainless steel
electric booster/Ventless Heat Recovery
Hot water sanitizing machine
w/fresh water rinse and built-in
stainless steel electric booster
Models:
DH6000-VHR
DH6000T-VHR
DH6000T-VHR
DH6000-STANDARD
DH6000T-STANDARD
M2 SERIES

COPYRIGHT © 2023 All rights reserved Printed in the USA.
ATTENTION
The model no., serial no., voltage, Hz
and phase are needed to identify your
machine and to answer questions.
The machine data plate
is located on the right front corner
of the lower panel
Please have this information ready
if you call for service assistance.
National Service Department
In Canada: In the USA:
Toll-free: [phone] Toll-free: [phone]
Tel: [phone] Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
email: [email protected] email: [email protected]
Contact Information

Three ways to
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT and
ACTIVATE YOUR WARRANTY.
• Use your mobile device and connect to the website
www.championindustries.com to register your product.
or
• Scan the QR code http://champDW.DHM2 located on the lower front
panel of the machine.
or
• Complete the fax form on the next page and fax to 1 [phone].
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Warranty Registration

PRODUCT REGISTRATION
BY FA X
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT
Model Serial #
Date of Installation:
Company Name:
Telephone #: ( ) ---
Contact:
Address:
Address:
Telephone #:
Contact:
Installation Company:
(Street) State/Province Zip/Postal Code
FAILURE TO REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY
PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD
[phone] in the USA
1-[phone] in Canada
COMPLETE THIS FORM AND FAX TO:
Warranty Registration

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Revision History
Revision History
Revision Revised Serial Number Revision
Date Pages E󰀨ectivity Description
Due to ongoing value analysis at Champion Industries, specifcations contained in this manual
are subject to change without notice.
5.30.22 All D22042134 Releasedrstedition
3.6.23 All D230322622 Revised detergent sensor
22 All Added Appendix A

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LIMITED WARRANTY
Champion Industries (herein referred to as 'The Company'), 3765 Champion Blvd., Winston-Salem, North Carolina
27105, and 2674 N. Service Road, Jordan Station, Ontario, Canada, L0R 1S0, warrants machines, and parts, as set out
below.
Warranty of Machines: The Company warrants all new machines of its manufacture bearing the name 'Champion
and installed within the United States and Canada to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one
(1)yearafterthedateofinstallationorfteen(15)monthsafterthedateofshipmentbyTheCompany,whicheveroccurs
rst.[Seebelowforspecialprovisionsrelatingtoglasswashers.]WarrantyregistrationmustbesubmittedtoTheCompany
within ten (10) days after installation either online on the Champion Industries website (http://www.championindustries.
com or by the fax form provided at the front of this manual. The Company will not assume any responsibility for extra
costs for installation in any area where there are jurisdictional problems with local trades or unions.
If a defect in workmanship or material is found to exist within the warranty period, The Company, at its election, will either
repair or replace the defective part or accept return of the machine for full credit; provided; however, as to glasswashers,
The Company’s obligation with respect to labor associated with any repairs shall end (a) 120 days after shipment, or (b)
90daysafterinstallation,whicheveroccursrst.IntheeventthatTheCompanyelectstorepair,thelaborandworkto
be performed in connection with the warranty shall be done during regular working hours by a Champion authorized ser-
vice technician. Defective parts become the property of The Company. Use of replacement parts not authorized by The
Company will relieve The Company of all further liability in connection with its warranty. In no event will The Company’s
warranty obligation exceed The Company’s charge for the machine. The following are not covered by The Company’s
warranty:
a. Lighting of gas pilots or burners.
b. Cleaning of gas lines.
c. Replacement of fuses or resetting of overload breakers.
d. Adjustment of thermostats.
e. Adjustment of clutches.
f. Opening or closing of utility supply valves or switching of electrical supply current.
g. Cleaning of valves, strainers, screens, nozzles, or spray pipes.
h. Performance of regular maintenance and cleaning as outlined in the operator’s guide.
i. Damages resulting from water conditions, accidents, alterations, improper use, abuse,
tampering, improper installation, or failure to follow maintenance and operation procedures.
j. Wear on Pulper cutter blocks, pulse vanes, and auger brush.
Examples of the defects not covered by warranty include, but are not limited to: (1) Damage to the exterior or
 interiornishasaresultoftheabove,(2)Usewithutilityserviceotherthanthatdesignatedontheratingplate, 
(3) Improper connection to utility service, (4) Inadequate or excessive water pressure, (5) Corrosion from
chemicals dispensed in excess of recommended concentrations, (6) Failure of electrical components due to
connection of chemical dispensing equipment installed by others, (7) Leaks or damage resulting from such
leaks caused by the installer, including those at machine table connections or by connection of chemical
dispensing equipment installed by others, (8) Failure to comply with local building codes, (9) Damage
caused by labor dispute.
Warranty of Parts: The Company warrants all new machine parts produced or authorized by The Company to be free
from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days from date of invoice. If any defect in material and work-
manship is found to exist within the warranty period The Company will replace the defective part without charge.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. THE COMPANY’S WARRANTY IS ONLY TO
THE EXTENT REFLECTED ABOVE. THE COMPANY MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED, TO ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS OF PURPOSE. THE
COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. THE REMEDIES SET
OUT ABOVE ARE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR ANY DEFECTS FOUND TO EXIST IN THE COMPANY’S’
DISHWASHING MACHINES AND THE COMPANY’S PARTS, AND ALL OTHER REMEDIES ARE EXCLUDED,
INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTALS OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
The Company does not authorize any other person, including persons who deal in Champion dishwashing machines
to change this warranty or create any other obligation in connection with Champion dishwashing machines.
Limited Warranty

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Revision History..............................................................................................................................i
Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................................... ii
Safety Symbols .............................................................................................................................iv
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Operation......................................................................................................1
Machine Controls ................................................................................................1
Operation Sequence ...........................................................................................2
Care and Use of Warewashing Chemicals..........................................................2
Recommended Water Hardness .........................................................................2
Cycle Times.........................................................................................................3
Machine Assembly ..............................................................................................4
Dish Rack Loading ..............................................................................................5
Basic Operation...................................................................................................6
Water Refresh .....................................................................................................8
Cleaning ........................................................................................................9
Delime ...............................................................................................................12
Maintenance................................................................................................19
Troubleshooting Chart.......................................................................................19
Maintenance Schedules....................................................................................20
Faults.......................................................................................................... 17
Temperature Sensor Fault.................................................................................17
Fill Time Exceeded Fault...................................................................................17
Drain Time Exceeded Fault...............................................................................18
Float Fault .........................................................................................................18
Detergent Sensors...................................................................................... 15
Detergent Sensors ............................................................................................15
 LowDetergentNotication ................................................................................16
Appendix A: Electric Drain Valve Manual Operation....................................21

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Safety Symbols
SAFETY SYMBOLS
WARNING:
Warning statements indicate a condition or practice extremely important to the
health of the operator or the operation of the machine.
CAUTION:
Caution statements indicate a condition or practice that may result in damage to the
machine.
NOTE:
Note statements highlight important information necessary for the operation of the
machine.
• The following symbols are used to alert the reader to important information.

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Intentionally
Left Blank
B
C
A
DH6000T-M2
D
MACHINE CONTROLS
A — Finalrinseowingpressuregauge=18PSI
HMI (Human Machine Interface) Touchscreen Display
Green machine power ON/OFF button
Machine data plate
B —
C —
D —
Operation

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OPERATION SEQUENCE
1. Check chemical containers.
2. Turn main power and water supply on. Push dishwasher green power button on.
3. 'CLOSE DOOR TO FILL' appears. Red door icon displays if door is open. Close door.
4. 'FILLING' is displayed. Blue bars indicate water level. Red wavy lines indicate
tank and booster heat are on.
5. Prepare a rack of soiled wares for insertion into the machine.
6. 'TOUCH HERE TO SELECT CYCLE' appears.
7. Touch the yellow bar to select 1, 2, 4, or 6 minute cycle.
8. Check wash tank temperature to ensure it is a minimum of 150ºF/65.5ºC.
9. Open door and insert rack of soiled wares. Close doors.
10. Blue 'WASHING' bar appears with a block at right indicating the selected time.
11. Machine begins cycle. Machine washes for programmed time.
12. Red 'RINSING' BAR appears. Ensure the Rinse Temp is a between 180-195ºF/82.2-90.5ºC.
13. Checknalrinsetemperaturegauge,(topofmachine),readstheproperowingpressure
listed on the machine data plate located at bottom front corner of front panel.
14. Yellow 'DWELLING' bar appears indicating machine is building temperature for sanitizing.
15. 'TIME REMAINING' indicates the time remaining in the total wash cycle.
16. 'SLEEP' appears if the machine is idle for an extended time. Touch the screen to start machine.
17. TODRAINTHEMACHINE:Pressthegreenpowerswitcho󰀨.Themachinewillautomatically
drainfor10minutes.Pressingthepowerswitchonandimmediatelyo󰀨willinitiateanother
10 minute drain cycle.
Operation
CAUTION:
Warewashing chemicals are supplied by others. Always follow supplier's instructions for
handling and use of chemicals.
Care and Use of Warewashing Chemicals
• A water supply with a water hardness of 3 grains/US Gal - 0.83 Imp. Gal - 5/3mg/L
or less is highly recommended.
Recommended Water Hardness
DETERGENT REQUIREMENT:
Use a commercial grade NON-CHLORINATED liquid detergent in the dishwasher.
Consult the chemical supplier for the rinse-aid requirements.

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Operation
STANDARD CYCLE OPTION* STANDARD CYCLE TIMES*
Dishwasher Cycle Option 1 Approx. 1 minute
Wash 36 seconds
Rinse 8 seconds
Dwell ** 16 seconds
Dishwasher Cycle Option 2 Approx. 2 minutes
Wash 94 seconds
Rinse 10 seconds
Dwell ** 16 seconds
Pot/Pan Cycle Option 4 Approx. 4 minutes
Wash 214 seconds
Rinse 10 seconds
Dwell ** 16 seconds
Pot/Pan Cycle Option 6 Approx. 6 minutes
Wash 334 seconds
Rinse 10 seconds
Dwell ** 16 seconds
CYCLE TIMES
VHR CYCLE OPTION VHR CYCLE TIMES*
Dishwasher Cycle Option 1 Approx. 1 minute
Wash* 36 seconds
Rinse 8 seconds
Dwell ** 16 seconds
Recovery *** 30 seconds
Dishwasher Cycle Option 2 Approx. 2 minutes
Wash* 94 seconds
Rinse 10 seconds
Dwell ** 16 seconds
Recovery *** 30 seconds
Pot/Pan Cycle Option 4 Approx. 4 minutes
Wash* 214 seconds
Rinse 10 seconds
Dwell ** 16 seconds
Recovery *** 30 seconds
Pot/Pan Cycle Option 6 Approx. 6 minutes
Wash* 334 seconds
Rinse 10 seconds
Dwell ** 16 seconds
Recovery *** 30 seconds
* Cycle times can be changed when machine is washing.
** Cycle pauses.
*** Exhaust fan runs to remove steam and recover heat from wash chamber.
• The DH6000/DH6000T-VHR cycles consist of a wash, rinse, dwell and recovery time.
The recovery portion of the cycle removes steam and recycles heat.
• The DH6000/DH6000T cycles consist of a wash, rinse, dwell time.

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Operation
MACHINE ASSEMBLY
Fig. 2 - Wash and rinse arms
WASH SPRAY ARM
RINSE SPRAY ARM
Fig. 1 - Scrap screens and pump strainer
1. Install the pump strainer in guide rails, (Fig.1).
2. Install the center spacer plate in the tank slot.
3. Install the two scrap baskets, (Fig. 1).
4. Hold the upper wash and rinse arms in place and secure with the rinse arm pin.
5. Place lower wash arm then rinse arm and secure with the rinse arm pin, (Fig. 2).
Repeat for upper wash and rinse arms.
To assemble the dishwasher:
SCRAP SCREENS X 2
PUMP STRAINER
RINSE ARM PIN

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Operation
DISH RACK LOADING
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Fig. 3 - Scrap dishes.
• Wares should be scrapped and rinsed to remove large food particles and debris, (Fig. 3).
• Loadplatesinpegracks,bowlsandcupsinat-bottomracks,andglassesinaglassrack.
• Loadsilverwareinasinglelayerinaat-bottomrack.
• Loadpots,pans,andutensilsupsidedowninaat-bottomrack.
• Load bake sheets and trays on the short edge in a bake sheet rack.
• Do not overload dish racks and only wash one dish rack at a time.
• Neverwashobjectssuchasmops,oormats,orotherforeignmaterials.
Fig. 4 - Load wares.

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Operation
Rinse-aid
Detergent
• Follow the steps and instructions below for basic operation.
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dc
b
a
ab
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4
a
b
1. Check chemical container supply.
2. Turn main power and water supply on. Push dishwasher green power button on.
3. 'CLOSE DOOR TO FILL' appears. Red door icon displays if door is open. Note the display
icons:(a)messagebar,(b)tankandboosterheaticons;redison,grayiso󰀨,(c)reddooricon
indicates door is open, (d) supervisor menu button.
4. Messagebardisplays'FILLING';machinellsautomatically.Notethedisplayicons:
(a)ashingblueindicateswashtankislling,(b)redwavylinesindicatetankheatison.
5. 'TOUCH HERE TO SELECT CYCLE' appears when machine is ready to wash.
6. Press 'Touch Here to Select' once for a 1 minute wash cycle.
Each press advances for 2, 4, and 6 minute cycles. Pressing
again returns to 'TOUCH HERE TO SELECT CYCLE'.
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5
7. Ensure the wash tank temperature is a minimum of
150ºF/65.5ºC before wash-
ing, (see a). Note the red door
icon, (see b), indicating
the door is open.
Load soiled wares into the
dish rack. wash one rack at a
time and do not overload.
a
b
BASIC OPERATION

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Operation
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8. Insert the dish rack into machine and close doors. 'WASHING' appears in the message bar
and machine begins to wash. A block, (a), with 'CYCLE 1 MINUTE' is displayed. The block
may be pressed to advance the time from 2, 4, or 6 minutes during the cycle.
9. 'RINSING' appears in the message bar at the end of the wash cycle. The rinse temperature,
(a), must be between 180-195ºF/82.2-90.5ºC to achieve proper sanitization. 'TIME
REMAINING' indicates the time left in the total cycle. Refer to Cycle Times on page 3 for
time increments.
10. 'DWELLING' appears in the message bar when the rinse cycle time ends. The wash
  pumpandnalrinsesprayareo󰀨duringthistime.Opendoorsandremovedishrack.
11. OPTIONAL VHR MACHINES ONLY: After the dwell cycle, VHR machines display
'RECOVERY' in the message bar for 30 seconds as a vent fan cools and exhausts air
from the wash cabinet. Open doors and remove dish rack when the door latch unlocks.
12. The display screen returns to the start point for the next cycle. Note the red door icon
indicates the door is open.
13. The display indicates 'SLEEP' if the machine is idle for an extended period of time. The
tank and booster heat de-energizes to conserve energy. Touch the screen to wake up.
If 'Cycle 1 Minute' is selected during a previously selected 'Cycle 2 minute' selection,
the cycle will complete a 2 minute wash cycle instead of restarting a 1 minute cycle.
a
b
a
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FOR VHR MACHINES ONLY
12 13
BASIC OPERATION

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Operation
BASIC OPERATION
Water Refresh
1. The dishwasher cycle time is going to extend for several minutes.
2. As it does, the drain valve opens at beginning of rinse for 15 secs. of the dwell time.
Thewaterlevelinthetankwillbelowbyone-third.Theupperoatwillbelow.
3. Duringnextcycle,thellwillcomeonandreplenishthewaterlevel.
4. The booster temperature will be low and the machine will enter a rinse sentry mode for
ashorttimeuntilboostertemperatureissatised.
5. The Main screen will display 'WATER REFRESH'.
6. Themachinethendrains,rellsandwashesnormally.
WATER REFRESH: The Water Refresh feature ensures wash tank water remains clean
by periodically draining one-third of the water in the wash tank and replacing with fresh water.
2
1
Machine is in 'Water Fresh' mode
Machine is in normal wash mode

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Cleaning
CLEANING
To clean the dishwasher:
1. Push the power button OFF. The electric drain valve will open and the machine will drain.
The drain valve will remain open for 10 minutes. Refer to Appendix A for instructions to
manuallyopenthedrainvalve.Pushingthepowerbuttononandtheno󰀨willopenthedrain
valve for another 10 minutes.
2. Openthedoorandushtheinteriorwithfreshwater.
3. Removetheupperandlowerwashandrinsesprayarmsandushwithcleanwater.
4. Check the rinse spray arm nozzles. If necessary, remove the end plugs and clean the
nozzles with a piece of wire. Flush the arms clean and replace the end plugs.
5. Removethescrapscreensandpumpstrainer.Flushandbackushthescreensinasink.
Do not strike the screens against hard surfaces.
6. Clean the drain in the bottom of the wash tank.
• Clean the machine at the end of each meal period or after every 8 hours of continuous
operation and at the end of the day.
CAUTION:
Dishwasher surfaces may be hot. Use caution when cleaning the machine.
Fig. 5 - Drain valve

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Cleaning
CLEANING (continued)
Wire
End
Plug
Wash Spray arm
Rinse Arm Spindle
Fig. 8 - Cleaning rinse arm
Fig. 6 - Wash and rinse arms
WASH SPRAY
ARM
RINSE SPRAY
ARM

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CLEANING (continued)
1. Clean the drain in the bottom of the wash tank.
2. Cleantheoatswitch.
3. Wipe the interior with a soft cloth.
4. Reinstall the scrap screens and spray arms making sure the spray arms spin freely.
5. Wipe the machine exterior clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent.
DO NOT FLUSH THE EXTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH WATER.
6. Leave the doors open to aid overnight drying.
PUMP
STRAINER
Fig. 9 - Tank interior
DRAIN
Cleaning
SCRAP SCREENS X 2 FLOAT
SWITCH
TANK SENSOR
(if equipped)

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Cleaning
DELIME
• Deliming removes mineral deposits from the machine with a deliming chemical.
• Time intervals between delime operations are pre-programmed in the machine and are
adjustable by a supervisor or authorized service technician.
• The deliming process is automatic after the chemical is added to the machine.
CAUTION: Follow the chemical supplier's use and handling instructions.
Wear protective clothing, including eye protection when handling chemicals.
DELIME
1
NOTE: Press and hold the red button for three seconds to cancel delime and return to
the main screen.
2
1. A yellow icon with DELIME in the center appears when it is time to delime the machine.
Press the DELIME button.
2. The 'PROCEED WITH DELIME' screen appears. Press 'NO' to return to the main screen.
Press 'YES' to start the delime process.
3. If door is open,'CLOSE DOOR TO START' appears. The red door icon in the upper right
corner of the screen alerts the operator that the door is open.
4. If continuing with deliming, 'DRAINING' appears and the machine drains.
5. Open the doors, remove the screens and clean them a remote sink. Reinstall the
screens.
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