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en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
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Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect installation is dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Always use the supplied power cable for the new appliance. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
en Safety Contact between the appliance and installation lines may lead to a defect in these lines, e.g. gas pipes and power lines. Gas from a corroded gas pipe can ignite. A damaged power line can cause a short circuit. ▶ Check that there is a distance of at least 5 cm between the ap- pliance and installation lines.
Safety en ▶ Do not sit or stand on the appliance door when open. Knives and utensils with sharp points can cause injuries. ▶ Arrange knives and utensils with sharp points in the cutlery bas- ket with the points downwards, on the knife shelf or in the cut- lery drawer.
en Safety ▶ Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured surface. ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains. ▶ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately un- plug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box and turn off the water tap.
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Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of crushing! With higher-level appliances, children can become crushed between the appliance door and cabinet doors underneath. ▶ Keep an eye on children when opening and closing the appli- ance door. WARNING ‒ Risk of chemical burns! Rinse aid and detergent may cause chemical burns to the mouth, throat and eyes.
en Preventing Modified or damaged water hoses Preventing 2 Preventing material may result in material damage and damage to the appliance. damage Never kink, crush, modify or cut ▶ through water hoses. Preventing 2.1 Safe installation Only use the water hoses supplied ▶ with the appliance or genuine ATTENTION! spare hoses.
Environmental protection and saving energy en So as not to scratch the finish on 3.3 Zeolith drying ▶ the appliance, do not use sponges The appliance features a Zeolith con- with a rough surface or abrasive tainer. Zeolith drying lets you save cleaning agents.
en Installation and connection Sensor set- Description 4 Installation and con- ting nection Standard Optimum setting for a mixed load and To ensure proper operation, connect heavily soiled table- the appliance to the power and water ware. Saves both en- supply correctly. Observe the spe- ergy and water.
Installation and connection en installing it under a continuous work- 4.4 Drinking water connec- top that is securely connected to ad- tion jacent cabinets. Follow the safety instructions. Connect your appliance to a drinking → Page 4 water connection. Follow the instructions for electrical Installing the drinking water connection.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD num- ber → Page 55. The data you need for Customer Service → Page 55.
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Detergent dispenser Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. → "Detergent", Page 31 Bottom basket Bottom basket → Page 24 Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the dispenser for spe- cial salt. → "Water softening system", Page 27 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the table- ware in the bottom basket.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 Controls You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. With some buttons you can perform different functions. 4 5 6 7 8 9 ON/OFF button and reset Switching on the appliance...
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Display Remote Start If you have activated the function and are controlling the appliance via the Home Connect app, the display lights up on the appliance. WLAN display Home Connect → Page 39 Timer programming Setting timer programming → Page 35 Remote Start → "Remote Start ", Page 40...
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en Programmes 6 Programmes You can find an overview of the pro- ted. The running time will change if grammes that can be selected here. the rinse aid system is switched off Different programmes, which can be or rinse aid needs to be added. found on the control panel of your The consumption values can be appliance, are available depending...
en Programmes Save Favourite on the appliance. Press . Press the right programme button. Press the button for the relevant additional function. Press for 3 seconds. a The selected programme and the additional function will flash. flashes. a The programme and the additional function are saved.
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Additional functions en 7 Additional functions You can find an overview of the additional functions that can be selected here. Different additional functions, which can be found on the control panel of your appliance, are available depending on the appliance configuration. You can se- lect certain additional functions depending on the programme.
en Features Symbol Additional func- tion Custom You can use this function to selectively activ- ate 4 zones in the lower basket with the lower spray arm. This ensures efficient, thorough cleaning of tableware with different soiling levels. ¡ Use the Home Connect app to specify the zone in the lower basket that contains heav- ily soiled and hard-to-clean tableware.
Features en Raise or lower the basket evenly to 8.1 Top basket the right level. Arrange cups, glasses and small items of tableware in the top basket. Check that the basket is level on both sides. Release the levers. Knife shelf a The basket clicks into position. You can adjust the height of the top Slide the basket back in.
en Features 8.3 Etagere Use the cutlery shelf and space un- derneath for small cups and glasses or for large items of cutlery, e.g. cooking spoons or serving cutlery. 8.5 Folding prongs Use the folding prongs to position tableware securely, e.g. plates. If you do not need the cutlery shelf, you can fold it up.
Features en Push the lever forwards and fold Fold down the holder and insert ▶ down the prongs . the bottle . To use the prongs again, fold them 8.8 3rd basket back up. a The prongs audibly click into posi- Use the 3rd basket to wash large tion.
en Features Set the slider to ON or OFF. 8.9 glassZone Push in the top basket. Use the glassZone in the top basket Cleaning glassZone to clean all types of glasses gently Limescale and soiling from the dish- yet thoroughly. washing water can block the nozzles. Note: Always operate the appliance with the glassZone fitted.
first time en Place the glassZone in the top Press repeatedly until the display basket and lock in position . shows the required setting. Note: If you select Initial start-up Home Connect here, make further settings using the Home Connect app on your mobile device. You can change the settings for initial start-up and other Basic set- tings → Page 37 on the appliance...
en Water softening system 10.1 Overview of water hardness settings You can find an overview of the water hardness values that can be selected here. You can find out how hard your water is from your local water company or by using a water hardness tester. Water hardness Hardness range mmol/l...
Rinse aid system en Special salt for dishwashers can 10.4 Switching off the water damage the tub due to corrosion. softening system To make sure that any special salt ▶ that escapes is washed out of the If you find the special salt refill indic- tub, add the special salt to the dis- ator irritating, e.g.
en Rinse aid system Adding rinse aid 11.2 Setting the amount of If the display shows "Please add rinse aid rinse aid. ", add rinse aid. Only use If there are streaks or water marks on rinse aid for domestic dishwashers. tableware, change the amount of Press the catch on the lid of the rinse aid.
Detergent en To save the settings, press Liquid detergent approx. 3 seconds. Liquid detergent works faster and is a The rinse aid system is switched recommended for shorter pro- off and the rinse aid refill indicator grammes without PreRinse. is deactivated. Sometimes liquid detergent may leak out despite the detergent dispenser being closed.
en Detergent ing and drying results we recom- ¡ To prevent sticking, only touch de- mend using special salt and rinse aid tergents in a water-soluble pouch from a water hardness of 17 °E. If with dry hands and only ever place you are using combined detergent, them in a dry detergent dispenser.
Tableware en Close the lid of the detergent dis- 13.1 Damage to glass and penser. tableware Only put glasses and china in the dishwasher if it is marked as dish- washer-safe by the manufacturer. Avoid damage to glass and table- ware. Cause Recommenda- tion The following...
en Tableware ¡ For better washing and drying res- Cause Recommenda- ults, position items with curves or tion recesses at an angle so water can Highly caustic al- If you are using run off. kaline or highly highly caustic al- acidic cleaning kaline or highly solutions, in par- acidic cleaning...
operation en If you do not perform any actions on the appliance for 10 minutes, the appliance will automatically switch off. 14.2 Setting a programme To adjust the washing programme to the soiling level of the tableware, se- lect a suitable programme. Press the right programme button.
en operation Note: To deactivate timer program- 14.7 Terminate programme ming, press for approx. To end a programme early or to 4 seconds. switch from a programme that has already started, you will need to can- 14.5 Starting the programme cel it first. Press ▶ Press for approx.
Basic settings en 15 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 15.1 Overview of basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Selection Description Time setting 00:00 - 24:00 Set the current time.
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en Basic settings Basic setting Selection Description Water connection Cold water Set cold water or hot water connec- Hot water tion. Only set the appliance to hot water if this can be prepared with little energy and a suitable installation is available, e.g.
Home Connect en Basic setting Selection Description Greeting Switch display of the brand name logo on or off when the appliance is switched on. Factory setting Reset Restore changed settings to the fact- ory settings. The settings for initial start-up must be configured.
en Home Connect 16.1 Home Connect quick 16.2 Remote Start start You can use the Home Connect app to start the appliance with your mo- Connect your appliance to a mobile bile device. device quickly and easily. Tip: If you select "Permanent" in the Setting up the Home Connect app Basic settings → Page 38 of this Install the Home Connect app on function, the function is permanently...
Cleaning and servicing en appliance will transmit the following Remove any coarse soiling in the types of data to the Home Connect interior with a damp cloth. server (initial registration): Add detergent to the detergent dis- ¡ Unique appliance identification penser. (consisting of appliance codes as Select the programme with the well as the MAC address of the highest temperature.
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 Pour the machine cleaner into the Turn the coarse filter anticlockwise detergent dispenser until it is filled and remove the filter system completely. Make sure that no foreign objects fall into the sump. Do not place any additional ma- chine cleaner in the appliance in- terior.
en Cleaning and servicing Carefully clean the rim of dirt 17.6 Cleaning the spray arms between the coarse and fine filter. Limescale and soiling in the dish- Re-assemble the filter system. washing water may block the nozzles Make sure that the locking catches and bearings on the spray arms.
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Cleaning and servicing en Insert the lower spray arm as Insert the upper spray arm and shown and push down. screw it firmly in place. a The spray arm clicks into position.
This will avoid unneces- sary costs. Tip: You can find further information and explanations on troubleshooting on- line by scanning the QR code in the table of contents and on our website siemens-home.bsh-group.com . WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:3200 or indicator Remove the filter from the supply hose for water supply lights Clean the filter. Re-insert the filter in the supply hose. Screw the water connection back on. Check the water connection for leaks. Restore the power supply.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:6103 lights up. Wa- Not an appliance fault. Siphon connection is still ter is not drained. closed or the wastewater hose is kinked or blocked. Check the connection to the siphon and open if ne- cessary.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:9210 lights up. E:9240 lights up. Filters are soiled or blocked. Clean the filters. ▶ → "Cleaning filters", Page 43 All LEDs lit up or Electronics have detected a fault. flashing. Press the main switch button for approx. 4 seconds.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Remnants of food on tableware. Filters are soiled. Clean the filters. ▶ → "Cleaning filters", Page 43 Filters are inserted incorrectly and/or not engaged. Insert the filters properly. → "Filter system", Page 43 Engage the filters. Washing programme selected too weak. Select a more intensive washing programme.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Removable streaks Amount of rinse aid to be dispensed is set too high. are present on Set the rinse aid system to a lower setting. ▶ glasses, glassware → "Setting the amount of rinse aid", Page 30 with a metallic appear- No rinse aid has been added.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Special salt refill indic- Insufficient special salt. ator lights up. Add Special salt → Page 28. ▶ Sensor does not detect special salt tablets. Do not use special salt tablets. ▶...
Transportation, storage and disposal en Insert the pump cover and press 18.1 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 Transportation, storage and disposal 19.2 Protect appliance from 19.4 Disposing of old appli- frost ance 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.
Customer Service en ¡ The liability guarantee is valid for 20 Customer Service the service life of the appliance. ¡ A claim can only be made under Detailed information on the warranty the guarantee if the appliance has period and terms of warranty in your been correctly installed and con- country is available from our after- nected with Aqua-Stop according...
A detailed RED Declaration of Con- Munich, Germany. formity can be found online at The source code will be made avail- siemens-home.bsh-group.com able to you on request. among the additional documents on the product page for your appliance. Depending on the appliance specifications...
Declaration of Conformity en 2.4 GHz band (2400–2483.5 MHz): Max. 100 mW 5 GHz band (5150–5350 MHz + 5470–5725 MHz): Max. 100 mW UK (NI) 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only. 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only.
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