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  • Page 1 Dishwasher SE61HX02AG Information for Use Register your product on My Siemens and discover exclusive services and offers. siemens-home.bsh-group.com/welcome The future moving in. Siemens Home Appliances...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Safety ..........   4 Folding prongs ....... 21 General information...... 4 Knife shelf........ 21 Intended use........ 4 Basket heights........ 21 Restriction on user group.... 4 Before using for the first time ..   22 Safe installation ........ 4 Performing the initial configura- Safe use ........... 6 tion.......... 22 Damaged appliance ...... 8 Risk to children ........ 8...
  • Page 3 Interrupting programme .... 31 Terminate programme.... 32 Switching off appliance .... 32 Basic settings........    33 Overview of basic settings ..... 33 Cleaning and servicing ....   34 Cleaning the tub ...... 34 Cleaning products ...... 34 Tips on appliance care.... 34 Machine Care  ...... 35 Filter system ........ 36 Cleaning spray arms ...... 37 Troubleshooting......
  • Page 4: Safety

    en Safety Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 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. Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
  • Page 5 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 current only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
  • Page 6: Safe Use

    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. ▶...
  • Page 7 Safety en ¡ Highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents in con- junction with aluminium parts in the interior of the appliance may cause explosions. ▶ Never use highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents, in particular commercial or industrial products, in conjunction with aluminium parts (e.g.
  • Page 8: Damaged Appliance

    en Safety ▶ Never kink, crush or modify the power cord. Damaged appliance WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! ¡ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is danger- ous. ▶ Never operate a damaged appliance. ▶ Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured sur- face.
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage pipes supplied for the drinking Preventing material damage Preventing material dam- water and waste water connec- tions are not affected here. ¡ Modified or damaged water hoses may result in material damage and Preventing material damage Safe installation damage to the appliance.
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en ¡ Unsuitable cleaning agents may If you do not have much tableware to damage the appliance. wash, use the additional Half Load Do not use a steam cleaner. function. ▶ So as not to scratch the finish ▶...
  • Page 12: Installing And Connecting The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Note: The appliance has been tested "Install the drinking water connec- at the factory to check it is in working tion." → Page 12 order. It is possible that water has left Connect the appliance to the marks on the appliance. These power supply.
  • Page 13: Electrical Connection

    Installation and connection en When doing so, check that the drinking water connection is not kinked, crushed or twisted. Electrical connection Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Notes ¡ Please follow the "Safety instruc- tions" → Page 4. ¡ Connect the appliance to alternat- ing current only, in the range of 220 - 240 V and 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
  • Page 14: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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 51.
  • Page 15: Controls

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en "Detergent" → Page 26 is added to the detergent Detergent dispenser dispenser. "Bottom basket" → Page 20 Bottom basket Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the dispenser for special salt. → "Water softening system", Page 22 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the tableware in the bot- tom basket.
  • Page 16 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance "Switching on the appliance" → Page 30 ON/OFF button and reset button "Switching off the appliance" → Page 32 "Terminating the programme" → Page 32 "Programmes" → Page 17 Programme button "Programmes" → Page 17 Programmes Water supply display Display for water supply "Setting timer programming" → Page 31 Timer programming button If you press...
  • Page 17: Programmes

    Programmes en Programmes Programmes You can find an overview of the pro- runtime 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...
  • Page 18: Information For Test Institutes

    en Additional functions Programme: Programme sequence Additional func- tions → "Additional Tableware: Time-optimised: ¡ Cleaning mixed table- ¡ Cleaning 65 °C functions", Speed 65° ware and cutlery. Page 18 ¡ Intermediate rinse Level of soiling: ¡ Final rinse 69 °C ¡ Removing common ¡ Dry household food remnants lightly dried-on.
  • Page 19: Features

    Features en Adjusting top basket with side Additional func- levers tion To wash large items of tableware in pans in the bottom bas- the baskets, adjust the shelf position ket and normally soiled of the top basket. tableware in the upper basket.
  • Page 20: Bottom Basket

    en Features Bottom basket Cutlery basket Arrange pans and plates in the bot- Arrange cutlery in the cutlery basket, tom basket. always without sorting it and with the sharp points downwards. Cutlery basket Large plates up to a diameter of Etagere 31 cm can be arranged in the bottom basket as shown.
  • Page 21: Folding Prongs

    Features en Push the lever forwards and fold Folding prongs down the prongs ⁠ . Use the folding prongs to position tableware securely, e.g. plates. To use the prongs again, fold them back up. a The prongs audibly click into posi- You can fold the prongs down to po- tion.
  • Page 22: Before Using For The First Time

    en Before using for the first time Level Top basket Bottom basket 3 max. ø 27 cm 25 cm Start the Programme with the Before using for the first time Before using for the highest cleaning temperature without tableware. first time To remove any marks from water Before using for the first time or other residues, we recommend...
  • Page 23: Overview Of Water Hardness Set- Tings

    Water softening system en Note: Set the water hardness determ- hardness. The higher the water hard- ined on your appliance. ness, the greater the consumption of special salt. → "Setting the water softening sys- tem", Page 23 ATTENTION! With a water hardness of 0 - 8 °E ¡...
  • Page 24: Switching Off The Water Softening System

    en Water softening system Switching off the water Regeneration of the water softening system softening system If you find the special salt refill indic- In order to obtain fault-free function of ator irritating, e.g. when using com- the water softening system, the appli- bined detergents with salt replace- ance performs regeneration of the ment substances, you can switch the...
  • Page 25: Rinse Aid System

    Rinse aid system en Close the lid of the dispenser for Rinse aid system Rinse aid system rinse aid. a The lid clicks into position. Rinse aid system Rinse aid Setting the amount of rinse For optimum drying results, use rinse aid.
  • Page 26: Detergent

    en Detergent To open the appliance settings, Detergent Description press for 3 seconds. entirely and leave residues is flashing on the display. of detergent. This may im- Press repeatedly until pair the cleaning effect. flashes. Powder deter- Powder detergent is re- Press repeatedly until no gent...
  • Page 27: Unsuitable Detergents

    Detergent en For better washing and drying results Information on detergents and to avoid damage to the appli- Follow the instructions on detergents ance, please additionally use "Spe- in everyday use. cial salt" → Page 23 and "Rinse aid" ¡ Detergents marked as "organic" or → Page 25.
  • Page 28: Tableware

    en Tableware Add the detergent to the dry deter- Close the lid of the detergent dis- gent dispenser. penser. 50 ml 25 ml 15 ml a The lid clicks into position. If you are using tablets, one is a The detergent dispenser will open enough.
  • Page 29: Damage To Glass And Tableware

    Tableware en Damage to glass and table- Cause Recommendation ware The water temperat- Select a programme ure of the programme with lower temperat- Only put glasses and china in the is too high. ures. dishwasher if it is marked as dish- After the programme washer-safe by the manufacturer.
  • Page 30: Removing Tableware

    en Basic operation 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.
  • Page 31: Setting A Programme

    Basic operation en a While the programme is running, a Setting a programme spot of light is projected onto the To adjust the wash cycle to the soil- floor below the appliance door. ing level of the tableware, select a This light will not be visible if the suitable programme.
  • Page 32: Terminate Programme

    en Basic operation Press to resume the pro- gramme. Close the appliance door. 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.
  • Page 33: Basic Settings

    Basic settings en Basic settings Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings Overview of basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Selection Description Water hardness Scale with 4 levels Set the water hardness.
  • Page 34: Cleaning And Servicing

    en Cleaning and servicing Remove any coarse soiling in the Setting signal volume interior with a damp cloth. Press ⁠ . Add detergent to the detergent dis- To open the appliance settings, penser. press for 3 seconds. Select the programme with the is flashing on the display.
  • Page 35: Machine Care

    Cleaning and servicing en Machine Care  Deposits, e.g. from remnants of food Tip: You can get our tested and ap- and limescale, can cause your appli- proved 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-...
  • Page 36: Filter System

    en Cleaning and servicing Do not place any additional ma- Turn the coarse filter anticlockwise chine cleaner in the appliance in- and remove the filter system ⁠ . terior. Check that no foreign objects ‒ Press ⁠ . fall into the sump. Press ⁠...
  • Page 37: Cleaning Spray Arms

    Cleaning and servicing en Carefully clean the rim of dirt Pull up the lower spray arm to re- between the coarse and the fine fil- move. ter. Re-assemble the filter system. Make sure that the locking catches on the coarse filter click into posi- tion.
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    en Troubleshooting 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 ▶...
  • Page 39: Washing Results

    Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Display for water supply Check the water connection for lights up leaks. Restore the power supply. Switch the appliance on. Wastewater hose is blocked Reposition the wastewater hose or kinked. without kinks. Remove residues. Siphon connection is still Check the connection to the siphon ▶...
  • Page 40 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Tableware is not dry. Programme or programme "Select a programme with drying, ▶ option has no drying phase, e.g. intensive, strong or ECO pro- gramme." → Page 17 or the drying phase is too brief. Some option buttons decrease the drying result, e.g varioSpeed.
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Appliance interior still wet Not a fault. The condensa- No action required. after wash cycle. tion drying principle causes water droplets in the tub – they are indeed desirable here. The moisture in the air condenses on the inside walls, runs off and is pumped out.
  • Page 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Detergent residue in the ap- Lid of the detergent dis- Arrange tableware in the top basket pliance penser is blocked by items tableware so the tab collecting tray of tableware parts and will is not obstructed by tableware. → "Arrange tableware", Page 29 not open.
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Stubborn white coatings are Detergent substances are Change your "detergent" ▶ → Page 26. present on tableware, inside deposited there. These coat- the appliance or the door. ings cannot generally be re- Clean the appliance mechanically. ▶ moved with chemicals. The hardness range is set in- Set the Water softening system to ▶...
  • Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Coloured coatings (blue, yel- may not always be possible to com- low, brown) that are difficult pletely remove deposits but they or impossible to remove are are harmless to health. present inside the appliance or on stainless steel table- ware.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Removable streaks are Tableware has been pre- Only remove large remnants of food ▶ present on glasses, glass- cleaned too intensely. The and do not prerinse tableware. ware with a metallic appear- sensors chose a weaker pro- ance and cutlery.
  • Page 46: Information On Display Panel

    en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Excessive formation of foam Detergent or appliance care Change the brand of detergent. ▶ occurs. product used causes excess- ive foaming. Information on display panel Fault Cause Troubleshooting Add "Special salt" → Page 23. Special salt refill indicator Insufficient special salt.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Appliance does not start. Appliance door is not closed Close the appliance door. ▶ properly. → "Terminate programme", Programme starts automat- You did not wait until pro- ▶ ically. gramme ended. Page 32 Appliance stops during the Appliance door is not closed Close the appliance door.
  • Page 48: Mechanical Damage

    en Troubleshooting Mechanical damage Fault Cause Troubleshooting Appliance door cannot be Door lock has been activ- Close the appliance door with ▶ closed. ated. greater force. Door cannot be closed due Check whether the appliance has ▶ to installation method. been installed properly. When closed, the appliance door, its decor or attached parts should not knock against adjacent cabin-...
  • Page 49: Clean Wastewater Pump

    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.
  • Page 50: Transporting The Appliance

    en Customer Service Unplug the appliance from the Transporting the appliance mains. To avoid damage to the appliance, Cut through the power cord. empty it before transporting. Dispose of the appliance in an en- Note: Always transport the dish- vironmentally friendly manner. washer upright to prevent residual Information about current disposal water getting into the machine's con-...
  • Page 51: Product Number (E-Nr.), Produc- Tion Number (Fd) And Consecut- Ive Numbering (Z-Nr.)

    Technical specifications en The contact details for Customer Ser- defective supply lines or fittings up vice can be found in the enclosed to the Aqua-Stop connection on Customer Service directory or on our the tap. website. ¡ If your appliance is fitted with Aqua-Stop, you can in principle Product number (E-Nr.), pro- leave your appliance unattended...
  • Page 52: Information Regarding Free And Open Source Software

    en Technical specifications Information regarding Free and Open Source Software This product includes software com- ponents that are licensed by the copyright holders as free or open source software. The applicable licence information is stored on your home appliance. You can also access the applicable li- cence information via your Home Connect app: "Profile ->...
  • Page 56 BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München, GERMANY siemens-home.bsh-group.com Valid within Great Britain: Imported to Great Britain by BSH Home Appliances Ltd. Grand Union House Old Wolverton Road Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5PT United Kingdom Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark licence of Siemens AG *9001678937* 9001678937 (020411)

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