Thermador DW44ZB User manual

Installation Instructions
Models DW44ZB, DW44ZW, DW44ZS, DW44ZP, DW44ZSB
Dishwasher
© 2001 BSH HomeAppliances Corp.

IMPORTANT: Before you begin,read these instructions completely and
carefully.
INSTALLER: Please leave this manual with owner for future reference.
OWNER: Save these installation instructions for local electrical inspector’s
use and for future reference.
Table of Contents
Introduction.........................................................1- 2
ToolsAnd Materials Needed................................ 3
Materials Supplied................................................... 4
Choosing Location................................................. 5
Plumbing Preparation............................................. 6
Electrical Preparation............................................. 7
PlacingThe Dishwasher......................................... 8
Drain Hose Connection........................................ 9
HotWater Connection....................................... 10
Electrical Supply Connection ............................. 11
Grounding Instructions ....................................... 11
LevelingThe Dishwasher..................................... 12
InstallingTheToe Panel........................................ 12
Final Checklist....................................................... 13

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Introduction
In addition to these instructions the dishwasher shall be installed:
Please read these installation instructions completely and carefully.
They will save you time and effort and help to ensure optimum dishwasher performance.
• NEW INSTALLATION - If the dishwasher is a new installation,most of the work
must be done before the dishwasher is moved into place.
• REPLACEMENT - If the dishwasher is replacing another dishwasher,the connec-
tions for the dishwasher being replaced must be checked for compatibility with
the new dishwasher and replaced as necessary.
IMPORTANT
Be sure to observe all listed warnings
and cautions. (Look for the triangles with
exclamation marks inside.)
NOTE: Please do not discard any bags or items that come with the original
package until after the entire installation has been completed!
After unpacking the dishwasher and prior to installation,thoroughly inspect the dishwasher
for possible freight or cosmetic defect.Report any defect immediately.
INSPECTTHE DISHWASHER
These installation instructions are intended
for use by qualified installers.
WARNING
CAUTION
• In the United States, in accordance with
the National Electric Code/State and Mu-
nicipal codes and/or local codes.
• In Canada, in accordance with the
Canadian Electric Code C22.1 -latest
edition/Provincial and Municipal codes and/
or ocal codes.
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En plus de ces instructions,le lave-vaisselle doit être installé :
Lire attentivement et entièrement les instructions d’installation.
Elles permettront d’économiser temps et effort et aideront à maximiser le rendement du
lave-vaisselle.
• NOUVELLE INSTALLATION - S’il s’agit d’une nouvelle installation,presque tout le
travail doit être fait avant d’installer le lave-vaisselle.
• REMPLACEMENT - S’il s’agit d’un lave-vaisselle de remplacement, les connexions
doiventêtre vérifiéesafinqu’elles soientcompatiblesaveccelles dunouveaulave-vaisselle.
Les remplacer au besoin.
IMPORTANT
S’assurer d’observer toutes les remarques
«Avertissement » et «Attention ».(Repérer
les triangles avec le point d’exclamation.)
REMARQUE: Ne pas jeter les sacs ou autres fournis avec l’emballage
tant que l’installation n’est pas complétée !
Aprèsavoir déballéle lave-vaisselleetavantl’installation,vérifierentièrement lelave-vaisselle
pour s’assurer qu’il n’y ait pas de défauts.Rapporter tout défaut immédiatement.
VÉRIFICATION DU LAVE-VAISSELLE
CES INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION SONT
DESTINÉES À DES INSTALLATEURS QUALIFIÉS.
CAUTION
AVERTISSEMENT
Introduction
• Aux États-Unis, selon le Code national
d’électricité,les codes des états et municipaux
et/ou les codes locaux.
• Au Canada, selon le Code canadien de
l’électricité C22.1,dernière édition,les codes
provinciaux et municipaux et/oules codes
locaux.

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TOOLS & MATERIALS NEEDED
Tools Needed for Installation
Additional materials may be required to comply with local codes.
Figure 2
Materials Needed
HotWater Supply Line - Minimum 3/8” O.D.copper tubing
or metal braided dishwasher supply line.
Shut-off valve and fittings for hot water supply line.
90°elbow with 3/8” N.P.T. external threads on one end and
sized to fit your water supply line on the other end.
UL listed conduit connector or strain relief.
3 twist-on wire connectors for 16AWG wire.
Teflon tape or other pipe thread compound which help seal
plumbing connections.
Electric Connection -2conductor,1groundinsulated electrical
supply cable (30” or sufficient length for your installation).
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Figure 1
TAPE
Hammer Hole saw
or 1" hole cutter
PipeWrench,2 required Tape Measure Slotted Screwdriver (#2)
Adsjustable wrench,
(size med.2 required) Wire Cutter
Phillips Screwdriver (#2)
Torx Screwdriver #20
Level
Electric
Drill
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Materials Supplied
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DISHWASHER
INSTALLATION KIT (Clear Bag)
A. Toe Panel Screws (8mm) (2)
B. Mounting Brackets (1L & 1R)
C. Mounting Bracket Screws (2)
D .Rubber Connection Hose (1) and
Drain Hose Clamps (2)
Model DW44Z
•Dishwasher Installation Kit (1)
Manual Bag
All Dishwashers come with a manual bag. The
following contents are located in every bag:
• Use & Care Manual
• Installation Instructions
E. Tall Item Sprinkler Note: Illustrations are not to scale.
Figure 3
Accessory Parts for your model dishwasher will come in one or more plastic bags. Check to
make sure that the parts supplied for your model are all there. See Figure 3. If any parts are
missing contact your dealer immediately.
Accessory Parts Supplied
A
B
C
D
E

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Select a location as close to the sink as possible for
ready access to water and drain lines.
Most of the installation work is done before the
dishwasher is moved into place.
Any built-in dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the
top,both sides and back.Therefore the cabinet space
below your counter is probably the best location.
Choosing the Location
Choosing a Location
If the dishwasher is to be installed in a corner, make
sure thereisadequate clearance to openthe door. See
Figure 6.
Forproperoperationandappearanceofthedishwasher,
the cabinet opening should be square and have dimen-
sions as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 6
Door in
open
position
Dishwasher
Countertop
Cabinet Opening Dimensions
(refers to Figures 4 and 5)
Table 1
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A Height
B Width
C Depth
34" (864 mm)
minimum
24" –24-1/4"
(610 - 616 mm)
24" (610 mm)
THESE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS ARE
INTENDED FOR USE BY
QUALIFIED INSTALLERS
Figure 4
4" (102mm)
1-15/16" (49mm)
3
-1
/
2
" (90mm)
Figure 5
24" - 24-1/4" (610-616 mm)
34" (864 mm)
minimum
90°90°
24" (610 mm)
Clearance
for door
opening

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Plumbing Preparation
HotWater Supply
• Thehot water line to thedishwasher mustprovide
between5- 120 psi (0.3-8.27 bars) waterpressure.
• A 3/8” minimum O.D. copper tubing inlet line is
recommended.
• All solder connections must be made before water
line is connected to the dishwasher’s inlet water
valve.Do not solder within 6 inches (152.4 mm)
of the dishwasher’s inlet water valve.
•Drill a 1” (25.4 mm) diameter access hole in the
cabinet for the water supply line (Figure 9A).
• Run the line to the approximate fill valve location,
as shown in Figure 9A.
It is recommended that a shut-off valve (not supplied)
be installed in the hot water supply line in a readily
accessible location,see Figure 9.
NOTE: If connection to an air gap is required
by local code,air gap kits are available from local
plumbing sources. Install the air gap according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Drain Hose
Thedishwashercomes with a seven(7)footdrain hose.
• A 1.25” access hole must be made to allow the
drain hose to be run to the drain connection
location.
IMPORTANT
If no air gap is used and the drain line is
run into a sink or disposer, the drain line
must be elevated to a point higher than the
highest water level of the sink to prevent
back siphoning into the dishwasher.
CAUTION
Toprotectagainst possible ruptureofthefillvalve,
water lines leading to the dishwasher, as well as
waterlinesin the dishwasher MUST be protected
against freezing.If the valve or water line freezes,
floodingmayoccur.Suchrupturesarenotcovered
by the warranty.
Electrical supply cable
Hot water
line
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THESE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS ARE
INTENDED FOR USE BY
QUALIFIED INSTALLERS
Figure 7
Drain
Hose

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Electrical Preparation
• Cut a 1” (25.4mm) diameter hole in the cabinet (in
area of Figure 9 B). For wood cabinets, sand the
hole until smooth. For metal cabinets, cover the
edge with a grommet.
• Run flexible cable (as codes permit) from junction
through hole in cabinet. Cable should extend 30”
(762 mm) from back wall.
Electrical Supply
It is the customer’s responsibility to insure that the
dishwasher installation is in compliance with all natio-
nal and local electrical codes and ordinances. The
dishwasher is designed to operate with a 120V,60Hz,
AC only electrical supply. Connect to a separate
electrical circuit with a fuse or circuit breaker rated
for 15Amps. A 20Amp fuse or circuit breaker may be
used if the dishwasher is connected with a food dispo-
ser, but not more than 20Amps. Use Copper supply
conductors only. The dishwasher should be properly
grounded,positioned as shown in Figure 9,and should
be installed by a qualified electrician. No other
appliances or outlets should be connected to this cir-
cuit. Openings for electrical lines must be in-
stalled in the marked areas as shown in Fig-
ures 8 and 9 to avoid interference with the
dishwasher frame or other components.
Electrical Rating
Table 2
Figure 9
Hot water supply line Electric supply cable
Shut-off
valve
HWS 14"
(355 mm)
21"
(533 mm)
AB
Figure 8
24"-24-1/4"
(610-616 mm)
THESE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS ARE
INTENDED FOR USE BY
QUALIFIED INSTALLERS
WARNING
Volts Hertz Amperes Watts
120 60 15 1,450
(max)
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3-1/2"
(90 mm) 1-5/16"
(49 mm)

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Placing the Dishwasher
Placing the Dishwasher
The profile strips on the sides of the dishwasher allow
the dishwasher to fit into a cabinet opening with a
widthof 24" (610 mm) to 24-1/4" (616 mm).Before
sliding the dishwasher into the cabinet opening:
• Straighten the hot water supply line and the
electrical cable (see Figure 11).
• Level &Align (initial adjustments).
• Guide the drain hose carefully (avoiding kinks in
hose) as the dishwasher is slid into the cabinet
opening.
• Make final leveling adjustments (see FINAL STEPS
Section).
• Tomaintain the dishwasherpositionandalignment,
first determine which type of mounting your
dishwasher needs:
Top Mount is used for all types of countertops that
will not be damaged by drilling.
• For a top mount, position the brackets flat on
eachof the top corners of the dishwasher as shown
in Figure 10A.
Side Mount is used when there is a granite, marble
or other hard natural surface counter top that
could be damaged by drilling.
• Fora sidemount,bendthe brackets,then position
them as shown in Figure 10B.
• Drive Mounting Screws (see Figure 3) through the
holes in the brackets. See Figure 10A or 10B.
• Connect the drain hose,hot water supply line and
electricalconnectionsas described in thefollowing
sections.
Figure 10
A.Mounting bracket for
mounting to under
countertop
Figure 11
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A
A
B
B.Mounting bracket
bent for mounting to
side of cabinets

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Drain Hose Connection
Drain Hose
• Before beginning,turn off the water supply!
• The access hole for the drain hose should be 1.25”
(32 mm) diameter.
• Use the hose clamps and rubber connection hose
(Figure 3) to connect the drain hose to the sink,
disposer or air gap (Figure 14).
Figure 14 G, Fig 3
Drain Hose
Connected to
Sink
Be sure to follow your national
and local codes at all times.
Drain Hose
in Sink with
Air Gap &
Disposer
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min. 20” (500 mm)
clearance to floor
Air Gap
Rubber
Connector
Trap
disposer
Figure 12
Drain Hose
in Sink with
Air Gap/ No
Disposer
Air Gap
Rubber
Connector
Trap
min. 20” (500 mm)
clearance to floor
THESE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS ARE
INTENDED FOR USE BY
QUALIFIED INSTALLERS
Failure to provide the proper drain
connection height, 20” (508mm) above
floor level with high loop or air gap, will
result in improper draining of the
dishwasher. Improper draining may cause
damage to the dishwasher.
CAUTION
Openings for drain lines must be installed
in the marked areas as shown in Figures 8
and 9 to avoid interference with the
dishwasher frame or other components.
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HotWater Connection
Openings for water lines must be
installed in the marked areas as shown
in Figures 8 and 9 to avoid interference
with the dishwasher frame or other
components.
• If using a solder joint instead of a com-pression
fitting, be sure to make all solder connections
before connecting the water line to the
dishwasher.
• Makesurethere arenosharp bends or kinks in the
water line which might restrict water flow.
• When connecting threaded pipe use pipe thread
compound orTeflon tape to seal the connection.
• Beforeconnectingthecopperhotwatersupplyline
to the dishwasher, it should be flushed with hot
water to clear any foreign material.
• Apply Teflon tape or other pipe sealant to 90°
elbow fitting and connect directly to water inlet
valve (located at the bottom front of the
dishwasher)
• Turn on the water supply to check for leaks after
making connections.
Connecting the Hot Water Supply Line
Figure 16
Figure 15
Shut off valve
(not included)
THESE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS ARE
INTENDED FOR USE BY
QUALIFIED INSTALLERS
Do not solder within 6 inches (152.4
mm) of the Dishwasher’s inlet valve.
Temperatures required for soldering
will damage the valve!
CAUTION
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Electrical Supply Connection
• Install strain relief or conduit connector into
opening on J-box.
• Strip the insulated wires, being extremely careful
not to strip too much insulation.
• Insert and securely fasten into strain relief, two-
conductor supply cable with ground.
• Twist wire connectors tightly onto the wires,
ensuring that no bare wiring is exposed (from
insulated wires).
• Press wires back into J-box
• Securely fasten toe panelwithscrew(s)
providedfrom accessories package.
Be sure to follow all local and national
electrical codes and ordinances.
Connecting Electrical Supply
Thisappliancemustbe connected to a groundedmetal
permanent wiring system;or an equipment grounding
conductor must be run with the circuit conductors
and connected to the equipment grounding terminal
or lead on the dishwasher.The dishwasher must be
properly grounded before operating. Make sure that
the dishwasher is connected to a suitable ground in
compliancewith the NATIONALELECTRICALCODE,
in the United States, or the CANADIAN ELECTRIC
CODE C22.1-latest edition, in Canada as well as any
provincial/state or municipal or local codes that apply.
Grounding Instructions
Figure 18 – Incorrect Connection in
Junction Box
THESE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS ARE
INTENDED FOR USE BY
QUALIFIED INSTALLERS • DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWERAT
THE CIRCUIT BREAKER BOX OR
FUSE BOX BEFORE INSTALLINGTHE
DISHWASHER.
• ELECTRICALLY GROUND DISH-
WASHER.
• USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONLY.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Figure 17 – Correct Connection in
Junction Box
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Black to
Black
White to
White
U.L.listed
Conduit
Connector
or Strain
Relief
Green or
Bare
to Green
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Toe Panel
• Obtain Toe Panel Screws from the Dishwasher
Installation Kit bag (see Figure 3).
• Insert screws through theToe Panel.
• With a Torx screwdriver, fasten screws and toe
panel into dishwasher base.
RegularToe Panel Installation
Figure 24
Raising the Rear
The rear leveling leg is adjusted by turning the center
screw at the front of the dishwasher.
Raising the Front
The front leveling legs are adjusted by rotating the
leveling legs on the front left and right sides of the
dishwasher.
• Use a screwdriver and tap the end lightly with a
hammer to turn the legs (see Figure 23).
Leveling the Dishwasher
NOTE: If additional height is needed:
Shims may be added under the leveler feet.
Figure 23
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Leave INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
and CARE and USE MANUAL with the OWNER
❑Check Electrical Requirements.
❑Be sure you have correct electrical supply and recommended grounding method.
❑Turn on the hot water shut-off valve and electrical supply.
❑Operate the dishwasher through one cycle and check for plumbing leaks.
If the dishwasher does not operate properly, refer to the SELF-HELP, CUSTOMER
SERVICE and WARRANTY sections in the Use and Care Manual.
Final Checklist
Customer Service Information
If service becomes necessary,contact your dealer or installer or an authorized service center.Do not
attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Any work performed by unauthorized personnel may void the
warranty. If problem persists,take the following steps (in the order listed below) until the problem is
corrected to your satisfaction.
1. Contact your installer or theThermadorAuthorized Service Contractor in your area.
2. E-mail us from the Customer Service section of our web site,www.Thermador.com.
3. Write to us at the address below:
BSH HomeAppliances,Corp.
5551 McFaddenAvenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
4. Call us at: 1-800-735-4328
Please be sure to include (if writing),or have available (if calling),the following information:
• Model Number
• Serial Number
• Date of Original Purchase
• Date Problem Originated
• Explanation of Problem
Also,if writing,please be sure to include a daytime phone number.
(You will find the model number and serial number information on the label located on the
right-hand side of the inner door of the dishwasher).
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Specifications are for planning purposes only. Refer to installation instructions and consult your countertop supplier prior to
making counter opening.Consult with a heating and ventilating engineer for your specific ventilation requirements. We reserve
the right to change specifications or design without notice. Some models are certified for use in Canada.Thermador is not
responsible for products which are transported from the U.S.for use in Canada.Check with your local Canadian distributor or
dealer.
For the most up to date critical installation dimensions by fax,use your fax handset and call [phone].Use code #8030
.
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