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Table of contents Safety .......... 4 Features......... 22 General information...... 4 Top basket ........ 22 Intended use........ 4 Bottom basket ........ 23 Restriction on user group.... 4 Cutlery drawer ........ 23 Safe installation ........ 5 Etagere ........... 24 Safe use ........... 6 Folding prongs ....... 24 Damaged appliance ...... 7 Basket heights........ 24 Risk to children ........ 8 Before using for the first time ..
en Safety Safety Please read the safety information to ensure that you use the ap- pliance safely. General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. Only this will ensure you use the appliance safely and efficiently. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner.
Safety en Safe installation Follow these safety instructions when installing the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Improper installation may cause injury. ▶ When installing and connecting the appliance, follow the in- structions in the manual and installation instructions. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! ¡...
en Safety ▶ Only use adapters approved by the manufacturer. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Hinges move when opening and closing the appliance door and can cause injury. ▶ If built-under or integrable appliances are not in a cavity so that one side is accessible, the hinge area must be covered at the side.
Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! ¡ Leaving the appliance door open may result in injury. ▶ Only open the appliance door to load or unload tableware in order to prevent accidents, e.g. through tripping. ▶ Do not sit or stand on the appliance door when open. ¡...
en Safety ▶ Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured sur- face. ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Al- ways unplug the appliance at the mains. ▶ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately unplug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box and turn off the water tap.
Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of harm to health! Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at risk. ▶ With redundant appliances, unplug the power cord. Then cut through the cord and damage the lock on the appliance door beyond repair so that the appliance door will no longer close.
en Preventing material damage Only use the water hoses sup- ▶ Preventing material damage Preventing material dam- plied with the appliance or genu- ine spare hoses. Never re-use water hoses that ▶ have been used before. Preventing material damage Safe installation ¡...
Childproof lock en So as not to scratch the finish ▶ Environmental protection and saving energy Environmental protection on the appliance, do not use sponges with a rough surface or and saving energy abrasive cleaning agents. To prevent corrosion, do not use Environmental protection and saving energy ▶...
en Installation and connection AquaSensor Sensor setting Description ing low levels of active The AquaSensor is an optical meas- agents. Energy and water uring device (light barrier) which consumption are adjusted measures the turbidity of the rinsing accordingly. water. You can save water with the AquaSensor.
Installation and connection en ¡ Warranty Drainage connection ¡ Installation material Connect your appliance to drainage ¡ Steam guard plate connection so dirty water is dis- ¡ Salt filling aid funnel charged via the wash cycle. ¡ Mains cable ¡ Quick reference guide Installing the drainage connection Consult the installation instructions Installing and connecting the...
en Installation and connection Electrical connection Connect your appliance to the power supply. Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Notes ¡ Please follow the "Safety instruc- tions" → Page 5. ¡ Connect the appliance to alternat- ing current only, in the range of 220 - 240 V and 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. Rating plate Rating plate with "E number and FD number" → Page 61.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance "Detergent" → Page 29 is added to the detergent Detergent dispenser dispenser. "Bottom basket" → Page 23 Bottom basket Dispenser for special salt Add the special salt to the dispenser for special salt. → "Water softening system", Page 25 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the tableware in the bot- tom basket.
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 3 4 5 6 7 "Switching on the appliance" → Page 33 ON/OFF button and reset button "Switching off the appliance" → Page 35 "Terminating the programme" → Page 35 "Programmes" → Page 19 Programme buttons "Rinse aid system" → Page 28 Rinse aid refill indicator "Water softening system"...
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en Familiarising yourself with your appliance button If you press for approx. 3 seconds, you can open the basic settings. → "Changing basic settings", Page 39 Depending on the appliance specifications...
Programmes en Programmes Programmes You can find an overview of the pro- ning time will change if the rinse aid Programmes grammes that can be selected here. system is switched off or rinse aid Different programmes, which can be needs to be added. found on the control panel of your The consumption values can be appliance, are available depending...
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en Programmes Programme: Programme sequence Additional func- tions Tableware: Reduced noise: → "Additional ¡ Cleaning mixed table- ¡ Pre-Rinse Silence 50° ware and cutlery. functions", ¡ Cleaning 50 °C Level of soiling: Page 21 ¡ Intermediate rinse ¡ Removing common ¡ Final rinse 63 °C household food remnants ¡...
Additional functions en a The selected programme and the Information for test institutes additional function will flash. flashes. Test institutes are provided with in- a The programme and the additional formation for comparability tests, e.g. function are saved. according to EN60436. These are the conditions for conduct- Tip: To reset the programme, either ing the tests, however they are not...
en Features Top basket Additional func- tion Arrange cups and glasses in the top ¡ Switch on with small basket. loads. Half Load ¡ It is recommended adding less detergent to the detergent dis- penser than for a full machine load. ¡...
Features en Raise or lower the basket evenly to the right level. → "Basket heights", Page 24 Cutlery drawer Arrange cutlery in the cutlery drawer. Check that the basket is level on both sides. Slide the basket back in. Bottom basket Arrange pans and plates in the bot- tom basket.
en Features You can fold the prongs down to po- Etagere sition pans, bowls and glasses Use the cutlery shelf and space un- better. derneath for small cups and glasses Folding down prongs or for large items of cutlery, e.g. cooking spoons or serving cutlery. If you do not need the prongs, fold them down.
Before using for the first time en Setting Top basket Bottom basket 2 max. ø 18.5 cm 27.5 cm 3 max. ø 21 cm 25 cm "Set the amount of rinse aid to be Before using for the first time Before using for the dispensed."...
en Water softening system Water hardness °E Hardness range mmol/l Setting value 13 - 15 Medium 1.9 - 2.1 H:03 16 - 20 Medium 2.2 - 2.9 H:04 21 - 26 Hard 3.0 - 3.7 H:05 27 - 38 Hard 3.8 - 5.4 H:06 39 - 62 Hard...
Water softening system en Note: Only use special salt for erally only be used up to a water dishwashers. hardness of 26 °E without adding Do not use salt tablets. special salt. Do not use table salt. ¡ The water hardness is 0 - 8 °E. You do not need to use special Add the special salt to the dis- salt.
en Rinse aid system Add rinse aid up to the max mark. Additional water consumption in litres Additional power consumption in 0.05 The consumption values specified are laboratory measurements determ- ined in accordance with the currently applicable standard and using the Eco 50°...
Detergent en To save the settings, press Modern, powerful detergents mainly for 3 seconds. use a low-alkaline formulation with enzymes. Enzymes break down starch and remove protein. Oxygen- Switching the rinse aid sys- based bleaching agents are generally tem off used to remove coloured marks, e.g. tea or ketchup.
en Detergent Tip: Suitable detergents are available Unsuitable detergents online via our website or from "Cus- Do not use detergent which could tomer Service" → Page 60. cause damage to the appliance or Separate detergents present a risk to health. Separate detergents are products Detergent Description that do not contain components other...
Tableware en ¡ The function of rinse aid is limited Close the lid of the detergent dis- with combined detergents. You will penser. generally get better results using rinse aid. ¡ Use tablets with a special drying performance. Adding detergent To open the detergent dispenser, press the locking latch.
en Tableware Damage to glass and table- Cause Recommendation ware The water temperat- Select a programme ure of the programme with lower temperat- Avoid damage to glass and table- is too high. ures. ware. After the programme has ended, take glass- Cause Recommendation ware and cutlery out...
Basic operation en To save resources, do not pre- Removing tableware rinse tableware under running wa- ter. WARNING Observe the following when arran- Risk of injury! ging tableware: Hot tableware can cause burns to the – Put heavily soiled tableware in skin.
en Basic operation cient programme for the combina- to set the re- tion of energy/water consumption quired start time for the pro- for this type of tableware and evid- gramme. ences conformity with the EU Eco- Press ...
Basic operation en Press to resume the pro- gramme. Terminate programme To end a programme early or to switch from a programme that has already started, you will need to can- cel it first. Open the appliance door. Press for approx. 4 seconds.
en Basic settings Basic settings Basic settings You can configure the appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings Overview of basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Display text Selection Description Water hardness H:04 H:00 - H:07 Set the water softening system to your water hardness.
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Basic settings en Basic setting Display text Selection Description EmotionLight EL:01 EL:00 - EL:02 Interior light. ¡ With the setting "EL:00"m the in- terior light is switched off. ¡ With the setting "EL:01", the in- terior light can be activated via the ON/OFF button.
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en Basic settings Basic setting Display text Selection Description Tone volume SL:02 SL:00 -SL:03 Adjustment of tone volume. Level "SL:00" switches the signal tone off. If the Eco drying function is activ- ated, the end of the programme is not indicated by an audible signal tone.
Home Connect en Basic setting Display text Selection Description Remote Start rc:01 rc:00 - rc:02 Activate or deactivate → "Remote Start ", Page 40. The following settings are possible: ¡ With the setting "rc:00", the func- tion is permanently deactivated. ¡ With the setting "rc:01", the func- tion can be selected via the button.
en Home Connect With the help of the Home Connect Tips ¡ Please consult the documents sup- App scan the QR code. plied by Home Connect. ¡ Please also follow the instructions in the Home Connect app. Note: Please note the safety precau- tions in this instruction manual and make sure that they are also ob- served when operating the appliance via the Home Connect app.
Cleaning and servicing en Press . ¡ Security certificate of the Wi-Fi ▶ communication module (to ensure If you open the appliance door, the a secure data connection). function is automatically deactiv- ¡ The current software and hardware ated. version of your appliance. button lights up.
Dishwasher Care and Ma- ance to malfunction. To avoid such chine Cleaner for Dishwashers online faults and reduce odours, we recom- at https://www.siemens-home.bsh- mend cleaning your appliance at reg- group.com/store or from customer ular intervals. service.
Cleaning and servicing en a Once the programme has ended, Running Machine Care the indicator for Machine Care Run the Machine Care programme if goes out. the indicator for Machine Care lights up on the control panel or if advised Filter system to do so by the display.
en Cleaning and servicing Pull down the micro filter to re- Cleaning spray arms move. Limescale and soiling in the dish- washing water may block the nozzles and bearings on the spray arms. Clean the spray arms regularly. Unscrew the upper spray arm and pull down to remove ...
Troubleshooting en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- Troubleshooting ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Appliance door opens too Door is not correctly adjus- Adjust the appliance door as de- ▶ wide at the end of the pro- ted. scribed in the installation instruc- gramme. tions. The door gap must be at least 70 mm - 100 mm.
Troubleshooting en Error code / Fault display / Signal Fault Cause Troubleshooting E:20-60 lights up alternately. Appliance has detected cal- Descale the appliance. cified heating element. Operate the appliance with the wa- ter softening system. E:30-00 will light up altern- Water protection system is Turn off the water tap.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting E:32-00 will light up altern- Screw the water connection back ately or indicator for water supply lights up. Check the water connection for leaks. Restore the power supply. Switch the appliance on. E:92-40 will light up altern- Filters are soiled or blocked.
Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting A different error code ap- A technical fault is present. Press . pears in the display window. Unplug the appliance or switch off the fuse. E:01-00 to E:90-10 Wait at least 2 minutes. Insert the mains plug of the appli- ance in a socket or switch on the fuse.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Tableware is not dry. Use a different combined detergent with a better drying performance. Extra Dry not activated to im- Activate Extra Dry. ▶ prove drying performance. Tableware removed too Wait until the programme ends. early or drying process not Only remove tableware 30 minutes yet ended.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Remnants of food on table- Filters are soiled. Clean the filters. ▶ → "Cleaning filters", Page 43 ware. Filters are inserted incor- Insert the filters properly. → "Filter system", Page 43 rectly and/or not engaged. Engage the filters. Washing programme selec- Select a more intensive washing ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Water marks on plastic Due to laws of physics Select a more intensive pro- ▶ parts. droplet formation on plastic gramme. → "Programmes", Page 19 surfaces is unavoidable. After drying water marks are Position tableware at an angle. ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Tea residue or lipstick marks Washing temperature is too Select a programme with a higher ▶ on tableware. low. washing temperature. → "Programmes", Page 19 Too little detergent is being Use a suitable "Detergent " ▶ → Page 29 and follow the manufac- used or is unsuitable.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Plastic parts are discol- Washing temperature is too Select a programme with a higher ▶ oured. low. washing temperature. → "Programmes", Page 19 Tableware has been pre- Only remove large remnants of food ▶ cleaned too intensely. The and do not prerinse tableware.
Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Rust spots on cutlery. Cutlery is not sufficiently Use rust-resistant tableware. ▶ rust-resistant. Knife blades are often more severely af- fected. Cutlery may also rust if Do not wash rusting items. ▶ washed together with rust- ing items.
en Troubleshooting Information on display panel Fault Cause Troubleshooting Add "Special salt" → Page 26. Special salt refill indicator Insufficient special salt. ▶ lights up. Sensor does not detect spe- Do not use special salt tablets. ▶ cial salt tablets. Refill indicator for special Water softening system is Setting the water softening system ▶...
Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting → "Terminate programme", Programme starts automat- You did not wait until pro- ▶ ically. gramme ended. Page 35 Appliance stops during the Appliance door is not closed Close the appliance door. ▶ programme or cuts out. properly. Power and/or water supply Check the power supply.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Knocking or rattling noise. With a small load the water Distribute the tableware evenly. ▶ jets directly strike against Load the appliance with more table- ▶ the tub. ware. Light items of tableware Position light items of tableware se- ▶...
Transportation, storage and disposal en Insert the pump cover and press Clean wastewater pump down . Large remnants of food or foreign bodies can block the waste water pump. As soon as the rinsing water no longer drains properly, the waste water pump must be cleaned.
en Customer Service Protect appliance from frost Disposing of old appliance If there is a risk of frost where the ap- Valuable raw materials can be re- pliance will be standing, e.g. in a holi- used by recycling. day home, empty the appliance com- pletely.
Technical specifications en With any warranty claims, we will AQUA-STOP guarantee make sure that your appliance is re- In addition to warranty claims against paired by trained after-sales techni- the seller under the purchase agree- cians using genuine spare parts, in- ment and in addition to our manufac- cluding after the manufacturer's war- turer's warranty, we offer compensa-...
en Technical specifications in the product number (E-Nr.) on the Power consumption Off mode/standby rating plate. Alternatively you can mode: 0.50 W also find the model identifier in the Left-on mode: 0.50 W first line of the EU energy label. Networked standby: 2.00 W Information regarding Free Time in left-on mode: 0 min...
Directive 2014/53/EU. A detailed RED Declaration of Con- formity can be found online at www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com among the additional documents on the product page for your appliance. 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only.
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