Siemens Dishwasher all models Instructions for Use
Instructions for Use
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5600 050 388 (8206)
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Safety instructions 3. . . . . . . . .
Getting to know your dishwasher 4
Water softener 5. . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the salt dispenser 6. . . .
Filling the rinse-aid container 7
Unsuitable dishes 8. . . . . . . . .
Arranging crockery , glasses,
etc. in the dishwasher 9. . . . . .
Index
Detergents 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programme overview 13. . . . . .
Washing the dishes 14. . . . . . . .
Maintenance and care 16. . . . . .
Fault finding 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customer Service 20. . . . . . . . .
Information 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Safety instructions
Delivery
Immediately check the packaging and
dishwasher for any damage which may
have been caused in transit. Do not use
a damaged appliance, but consult your
supplier.
Please dispose of packaging material
properly.
The corrugated cardboard consists
mainly of waste paper.
The polystyrene moulded parts have
been foamed without any CFCs.
The polyethylene film (PE) consists
partly of secondary raw material.
The wooden frames (if fitted) are made
of residual wood and are untreated.
The hoops (if fitted) consist of
polypropylene (PP).
Installation
Install and connect the appliance
according to the installation and
assembly instructions.
The dishwasher must NOT be
connected to the power supply during
installation.
Ensure that the protective conductor
system of the domestic electricity
supply has been installed correctly .
Electrical connection conditions must
correspond with the specifications on
the rating plate of the dishwasher.
Built-under and built-in appliances
should always be installed under a
continuous work surface which is
attached to the adjacent cupboards, in
order to ensure that the appliance is
entirely stable.
After the appliance has been installed,
the mains plug should still be easily
accessible.
During normal use
Warning
Knives and other utensils with sharp points
must be loaded in the basket with their
points down or in a horizontal position.
Use the dishwasher solely in a
domestic environment and for its
designated purpose: washing
household tableware and other utensils.
Do not place any heavy objects or
stand on the door when it is open. The
appliance could tip forward.
The water inside the dishwasher is not
suitable for drinking.
Do not use solvents of any kind inside
your dishwasher. They could cause an
explosion.
Open the door very carefully if the
dishwasher is operating. There is a risk
of water squirting out.
If your family includes children
Do not permit small children to play with
or operate the dishwasher.
Keep children away from detergents
and rinse-aids.
Keep small children away from the
open door of the dishwasher. There
could still be some detergent left inside.
If a fault occurs
Repairs or other work on the
dishwasher should only be carried out
by a qualified specialist.
The dishwasher must be disconnected
from the electricity supply before any
repairs or other work are started. Pull
the mains plug out of the wall socket or
switch off at the fuse box. Grasp the
plug to remove it from the socket; do
not tug on the cable. Turn the water off
at the tap.
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When disposing of old
appliances
Appliances that have reached the end
of their service life should be rendered
inoperable in order to exclude the
possibility of subsequent accidents. Pull
the mains plug out of the wall socket,
cut through the connecting cable and
disable the door lock.
Take the appliance to a designated
waste disposal centre.
Warning
Children could get locked in the appliance
(risk of suffocation) or get stuck in other
positions.
Therefore: Remove the mains plug, cut the
mains wire and set aside. Damage the
door lock so that the door can no longer
be closed.
Before using for the first time
The appliance was checked before it left
the works. In order to remove possible
water test remains, use the appliance for
the first time without any dishes, using
the highest temperature. Also fill salt, rinse
aid and detergent in the filling
compartments.
Getting to know your
dishwasher
Illustrations of the control panel and the
interior of the dishwasher are shown on
the rear fold-out cover of this manual. Fold
this page out before you read the manual.
Control panel
1 Programme selector
2 Start positions for the individual
programmes
3 Door opener
4 Main switch (ON/OFF)
5 Programme overview
Appliance interior
Top basket
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Additional cutlery basket for the top
21
basket *
Top spray arm
22
Additional cup rack *
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Bottom spray arm
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Float **
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Bottom basket
26
Dispenser for salt with refill indicator
27
and water hardness range switch
Filters
28
Cutlery basket
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Dispenser for rinse-aid with refill
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indicator
Detergent dispenser
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Catch
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Rating plate
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* some models
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** The float ensures that the appliance
interior is not overfilled. Only customer
service may maintain, remove and install
the float.
You will need to purchase the
following before using the
dishwasher for the first time:
– special salt for use in dishwashers
– detergent
– rinse-aid
Only use products, which are suitable for
dishwashers.
Water softener
In order to rinse dishes and glasses
satisfactorily, the dishwasher requires soft
water, i.e. containing little or no lime,
otherwise water stains will be left behind
on crockery and glasses, etc.
If the tap water exceeds a certain level of
hardness, it must be softened, i.e.
decalcified, so that it can be used in the
dishwasher.
This is achieved by adding a special salt
to the water softener inside the
dishwasher.
The water softener, that is the required
amount of salt, is set up according to how
hard the tap water is.
Setting up the water softener
(see introduction)
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Filling the salt dispenser
Function of the salt
The salt removes the hardness-causing
constituents from the tap water.
Undo the screw cap on the
dispenser
Before switching on the appliance for
the first time, pour approx. 1 litre /
3
/4 pt of water into the salt dispenser.
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Add salt until the salt dispenser is full
(max. 1.5 kg / 3.3 lb). The water or salt
solution is displaced by the salt and
overflows.
The salt dispenser should always be
refilled immediately before washing.
This ensures that the overflowing salt
solution is immediately washed out and
does not remain on the floor of the
appliance interior.
Then remove salt residue from
the filling area and screw down the
dispenser without jamming the
screw cap.
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Note
If the switch is set to ”0”, it is not
necessary to add any salt, as
none is consumed while the
dishwasher is operating. If the
switch is set between ”1” and ”3”,
then salt must be added.
Do not pour detergent into the
container for special salt. This
would destroy the water
softener.
LOW SALT indicator
Salt should be added as soon as the
coloured dot in the lid on the salt container
27 is no longer visible.
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Filling the rinse-aid
container
The purpose of a rinse-aid is to prevent
the formation of water marks on tableware
and utensils, and to ensure that glasses
are clean and sparkling. The rinse-aid is
consumed during the washing process.
Fold back the lid on the rinse-aid
container
To open the lid, press the mark
the rinse-aid lid and simultaneously lift
the lid off the lug
Pour the rinse-aid into the filler hole
until the level indicator turns dark.
Close the lid, ensuring that you hear it
snap closed.
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Adjusting the amount of
rinse-aid
The amount of rinse-aid added to the
water can be varied by adjusting the
stepless control. The rinse-aid control has
been set to ”4” in the factory .
Do not alter the setting of the rinse-aid
control unless streaks (turn knob towards
”–”) or water marks (turn knob towards ”+”)
are left on the dishes.
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rinse–aid control
LOW RINSE-AID indicator
As long as the LOW RINSE-AID indicator
on the dispenser
sufficient rinse-aid in the dishwasher .
30 is dark, there is
Note
Use only rinse aid for domestic
dishwashers. Spilt rinse aid
may result in excessive foam
formation in the next rinse
cycle. Therefore, remove any
spilt rinse aid with a cloth.
LOW RINSE-AID indicator
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Unsuitable dishes
You should not clean the
following items in your
dishwasher:
Cutlery and dishes made of wood. They
will leach out and become unsightly; the
utilised adhesives are also not suitable
for the dishwasher temperatures.
Delicate décor glasses, craft dishes and
vases, special antique or irreplaceable
dishes. These décor items are not
dishwasher-safe.
Plastic parts, copper and tin dishes
sensitive to hot water are not suitable
either . Overglazed patterns, aluminium
and silver parts tend to become
discoloured and fade during the rinsing
cycle. Even some types of glass (e.g.
crystal glass objects) may become cloudy
after many rinse cycles. Completely
absorbent materials, such as sponges and
cloths must not be cleaned in the
dishwasher either.
Recommendation:
In future buy only dishes which are
identified as dishwasher-safe.
Damage to glassware and other
dishes
Possible causes:
type of glass or manufacturing process
chemical composition of detergent
water temperature and duration of
dishwasher programme.
Suggested remedy:
Use glassware or porcelain dishes that
have been marked ’dishwasher–proof’
by the manufacturer.
Use a mild detergent that is described
as ’kind to dishes’. If necessary , seek
further information from detergent
manufacturers.
Select a programme with as low a
temperature and as short a duration as
possible.
To prevent damage, take glass and
cutlery out of the dishwasher as soon
as possible after the programme has
ended.
Note
Dishes which are soiled with
ash, wax, lubricating grease or
ink must not be cleaned in the
dishwasher.
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