Siemens SM Series Instruction Manual page 31

Fault
Food remnants on the
utensils.
Detergent residue.
Cause
Utensils placed too closely
together, utensils basket
overfilled.
Spray arm rotation obstructed.
Spray arm nozzles are blocked.
Filters 1Z dirty.
Filters 1Z inserted incorrectly
and/or not engaged.
Rinse programme too weak.
Utensils precleaned too intensely;
sensors therefore decide on
weak programme sequence.
Stubborn soiling cannot be
completely removed.
Tall narrow receptacles in corner
areas are not rinsed adequately.
Top basket 1* on right and left
not set to same height.
Detergent dispenser cover
blocked by utensils and therefore
does not open fully.
Detergent dispenser cover
blocked by the tablet.
Tablets used in the quick or short
programme.
Dissolving time of the detergent
is not reached in the selected
short programme.
Washing effect and dissolving
performance are reduced after a
prolonged storage time or
detergent is very lumpy.
Fault, what to do?
Remedial action
Arrange utensils with adequate clearance
between them ensuring that the spray jets
can reach the surface of the utensils.
Prevent contact points.
Arrange utensils so that the spray arm can
rotate without obstruction.
Clean the spray arm nozzles,
(see "Cleaning and maintenance").
Clean filters (see "Cleaning and
maintenance").
Insert and engage filters correctly.
Select a more intensive rinse programme.
Do not prerinse utensils. Remove only large
food remnants.
Recommended programme Eco 50° or
Intensive.
Do not place hollow receptacles too
obliquely and do not place in the corner
area.
Set top basket to same height using side
levers.
Detergent dispenser cover must not be
obstructed by utensils.
Do not place utensils or fragrance dispenser
in the tablet collecting tray.
Tablet must be inserted flat and not upright.
Dissolving time of tablets too long for a
quick or short programme.
Use a detergent powder or select a more
intensive programme.
Change detergent.
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