Siemens SN series Instruction Manual page 48

en Fault, what to do?
Fault
Stubborn white coatings on
the dishes, container or
door.
Tea or lipstick residue on
the dishes.
Coloured (blue, yellow,
brown) coatings which are
difficult to remove or
non-removable in the
appliance or on stainless
steel dishes.
Coloured (yellow, orange,
brown) deposits which are
easily removable inside the
appliance (mainly in the
floor area).
Discolouration of the
plastic parts inside the
appliance.
* Depending on the features of your dishwasher
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Reason
Detergent substances are
deposited. These coatings cannot
usually be removed with
chemicals (appliance cleaner, ...).
Hardness range incorrectly set or
water hardness greater than
50°dH (8.9 mmol/l).
3-in-1 detergent or bio/eco
detergent not effective enough.
Underdosing of detergent.
Rinse programme selected too
weak.
Rinsing temperature too low.
Too little or unsuitable detergent. Use suitable detergent at correct dosage.
Dishes precleaned too intensely;
sensors therefore opt for weak
programme sequence. Stubborn
soiling cannot be completely
removed.
Film formation consisting of
ingredients from vegetables (e.g.
cabbage, celery, potatoes,
noodles, ...) or tap water (e.g.
manganese).
Film formation caused by metallic
components on silver or
aluminium dishes.
Film formation consisting of
ingredients from food remnants
and substances from tap water
(limescale), "soaplike"
Plastic parts inside the appliance
may become discoloured during
the service life of the dishwasher.
Solution
Change brand of detergent.
Clean appliance mechanically.
Set water softening system according to
instructions for use or refill salt.
Set water softening system according to
instructions for use or use separate
detergents (proprietary detergent, salt,
rinse aid).
Increase detergent dosage or change
detergent.
Select a more intensive rinse programme.
Select programme with higher rinsing
temperature.
Do not prerinse dishes.Remove only large
food remnants.
Increase sensitivity of the sensors.
Recommended programme Eco 50°
Can be partly removed with machine
cleaner or by mechanical cleaning.
Coatings are harmless.
Can be partly removed with machine
cleaner or by mechanical cleaning.
Check function of the water softening
system (refill with special salt) or, if using
combined detergents (tablets), activate
water softening system.
Discolouration is normal and will not
impair the function of the dishwasher.