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Dishwasher SN85Z801BE User manual 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...
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: ¡...
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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 current only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Hinges move when opening and closing the appliance door and can cause injury. ▶ If built-under or integrable appliances are not in a cavity so that one side is accessible, the hinge area must be covered at the side.
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Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! ¡ Leaving the appliance door open may result in injury. ▶ Only open the appliance door to load or unload tableware in order to prevent accidents, e.g. through tripping. ▶ Do not sit or stand on the appliance door when open. ¡...
en Safety 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. ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Al- ways unplug the appliance at the mains.
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.
en Preventing material damage Only use the water hoses sup- ▶ Preventing material damage Preventing material dam- plied with the appliance or genu- ine spare hoses. Never re-use water hoses that ▶ have been used before. Preventing material damage Safe installation ¡...
Childproof lock en To prevent corrosion, do not use Saving energy ▶ sponge cloths on dishwashers If you follow these instructions, your with a stainless steel front or appliance will use less electricity and rinse such cloths thoroughly less water. several times before using them for the first time.
en Installation and connection Tip: To avoid impairing Zeolith drying Sensor setting Description performance, do not position table- SE:01 Adjusts the programme ware parts directly in front of the in- strength for effective re- take opening or the blow opening of moval of food remnants the Zeolith container.
Installation and connection en ¡ Operating instructions Drainage connection ¡ Installation Instructions Connect your appliance to drainage ¡ Further information documents connection so dirty water is dis- ¡ Installation material charged via the wash cycle. ¡ Steam guard plate ¡ Salt filling aid funnel Installing the drainage connection ¡...
en Installation and connection Electrical connection Connect your appliance to the power supply. 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.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 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 61.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance "Detergent" → Page 30 is added to the detergent Detergent dispenser dispenser. "Bottom basket" → Page 23 Bottom basket Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the dispenser for special salt. → "Water softening system", Page 26 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the tableware in the bot- tom basket.
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 3 4 5 6 7 "Switching on the appliance" → Page 34 ON/OFF button and reset button "Switching off the appliance" → Page 36 "Terminating the programme" → Page 36 "Programmes" → Page 19 Programme buttons Rinse aid refill indicator Rinse aid system → "Adding rinse aid", Page 29 Special salt refill indicator Water softening system...
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en Familiarising yourself with your appliance button If you press for approx. 3 seconds, you can open the basic settings. → "Changing basic settings", Page 39 Depending on the appliance specifications...
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...
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en Programmes Programme: Programme sequence Additional func- tions Tableware: Particularly gentle: VarioSpeedPlus ¡ Cleaning delicate table- ¡ Pre-Rinse Settings in the Intelligent ware, cutlery, temperat- Home Connect ¡ Cleaning 40 °C ure-sensitive plastics, app are adjustable ¡ Intermediate rinse → "Intelligent glasses and stemware. ", ¡...
Additional functions en flashes. Information for test institutes a The programme and the additional Test institutes are provided with in- function are saved. formation for comparability tests, e.g. Tip: To reset the programme, either according to EN60436. use the Home Connect app or reset These are the conditions for conduct- your appliance back to the factory ing the tests, however they are not...
en Features Top basket Additional func- tion Arrange cups, glasses and small gramme and at any items of tableware in the top basket. time when the pro- gramme is running. ¡ Energy and water con- sumption are increased. ¡ Switch on with mixed loads containing table- IntensiveZone ware with different soil-...
Features en Raise or lower the basket evenly to the right level. Cutlery basket Check that the basket is level on Arrange cutlery in the cutlery basket, both sides. always without sorting it and with the Slide the basket back in. sharp points downwards.
en Features Push the lever forwards and fold Etagere down the prongs . 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. To use the prongs again, fold them back up.
Features en Note: Always operate the appliance glassZone with the glassZone fitted. Use the glassZone in the top basket Pull out the top basket. to clean all types of glasses gently Pull the tab on the glassZone up yet thoroughly. and forwards ...
en Before using for the first time Basket heights Set the baskets at the right height. Appliance height 81.5 cm with cutlery basket Level Top basket Bottom basket 30 cm/"31 cm" → Page 23 1 max. ø 22 cm 2 max. ø 24.5 cm 27.5 cm 3 max.
en Water softening system Note: Only use special salt for erally only be used up to a water dishwashers. hardness of 26 °E without adding Do not use salt tablets. special salt. Do not use table salt. ¡ The water hardness is 0 - 8 °E. You do not need to use special Add the special salt to the dis- salt.
Rinse aid system en Add rinse aid up to the max mark. Additional water consumption in litres Additional power consumption in 0.05 The consumption values specified are laboratory measurements determ- ined in accordance with the currently applicable standard and using the Eco 50°...
en Detergent To save the settings, press starch and remove protein. Oxygen- for 3 seconds. based bleaching agents are generally used to remove coloured marks, e.g. tea or ketchup. Switching the rinse aid sys- tem off Note: Follow the manufacturer's in- structions for each detergent. If you find the rinse aid refill indicator Detergent Description...
Detergent en Separate detergents Unsuitable detergents Separate detergents are products Do not use detergent which could that do not contain components other cause damage to the appliance or than detergent, e.g. powder deter- present a risk to health. gent or liquid detergent. With powder and liquid detergent the Detergent Description...
en Tableware ¡ The function of rinse aid is limited Close the lid of the detergent dis- with combined detergents. You will penser. generally get better results using rinse aid. ¡ Use tablets with a special drying performance. Adding detergent To open the detergent dispenser, press the locking latch.
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.
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.
Basic operation en for the combination of energy/wa- to set the re- ter consumption for this type of quired start time for the pro- tableware and evidences conform- gramme. ity with the EU Ecodesign Direct- Press . ive.
en Basic operation Press . a The programme is saved and the appliance switches off. Press to resume the pro- gramme. 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.
Basic settings en Basic settings Basic settings You can configure the appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings Overview of basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Display text Selection Description Water hardness H:04 H:00 - H:07 Set the water softening system to your water hardness.
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en Basic settings Basic setting Display text Selection Description EmotionLight EL:01 EL:00 - EL:02 Interior light. ¡ With the setting "EL:00"m the in- terior light is switched off. ¡ With the setting "EL:01", the in- terior light can be activated via the ON/OFF button.
en Home Connect Home Connect quick start Home Connect Home Connect Connect your appliance to a mobile This appliance is network-capable. Home Connect device quickly and easily. Connect your appliance to a mobile Installing app device to control its functions via the Home Connect app. Install the Home Connect app on The Home Connect services are not your mobile device.
Home Connect en Home Connect settings Remote Diagnostics Adapt Home Connect to your needs. Customer Service can use Remote You can find the Home Connect set- Diagnostics to access your appliance tings in the basic settings for your ap- if you contact them, have your appli- pliance.
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 Phase Removal of Detergent Placement Grease and limescale Liquid machine care product Appliance interior, e.g. bottle or machine descaler in hung in the cutlery basket or powder form. powder in the interior. Food remnants and de- Machine cleaner Detergent dispenser posits To ensure optimum cleaning perform-...
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en Cleaning and servicing Press the locking catches Micro filter gether and lift the coarse filter out Fine filter . Coarse filter Cleaning filters Soiling in the dishwashing water may block the filters. After each wash check the filters for residue. Turn the coarse filter anticlockwise and remove the filter system ...
Cleaning and servicing en Cleaning spray arms Limescale and soiling in the dish- washing water may block the nozzles and bearings on the spray arms. Clean the spray arms regularly. Unscrew the upper spray arm and pull down to remove . Pull up the lower spray arm to re- move.
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 ▶...
Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Appliance door does not Appliance door and door Clean the appliance door and door ▶ open. seal are soiled. seal with a damp cloth and a little washing-up liquid. Automatic door opening is Wait one second after closing the ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting E:32-00 will light up altern- Remove the filter from the supply ately or indicator for water hose supply lights up. Clean the filter. Re-insert the filter in the supply hose. Screw the water connection back Check the water connection for leaks.
Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting A different error code ap- A technical fault is present. Press . pears in the display window. Unplug the appliance or switch off the fuse. E:01-00 to E:90-10 Wait at least 2 minutes. Insert the mains plug of the appli- ance in a socket or switch on the fuse.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Tableware is not dry. Use a different combined detergent with a better drying performance. Extra Dry not activated to im- Activate Extra Dry. ▶ prove drying performance. Tableware removed too Wait until the programme ends. early or drying process not Only remove tableware 30 minutes yet ended.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Remnants of food on table- Washing programme selec- Select a more intensive washing ▶ ware. ted too weak. programme. → "Programmes", Page 19 Adjust the sensitivity of the sensors. ▶ → "Sensors", Page 12 Tableware has been pre- Only remove large remnants of food ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Water marks on plastic Due to laws of physics Select a more intensive pro- ▶ parts. droplet formation on plastic gramme. → "Programmes", Page 19 surfaces is unavoidable. After drying water marks are Position tableware at an angle. ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Tea residue or lipstick marks Washing temperature is too Select a programme with a higher ▶ on tableware. low. washing temperature. → "Programmes", Page 19 Too little detergent is being Use a suitable "Detergent " ▶ → Page 30 and follow the manufac- used or is unsuitable.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Plastic parts are discol- Washing temperature is too Select a programme with a higher ▶ oured. low. washing temperature. → "Programmes", Page 19 Tableware has been pre- Only remove large remnants of food ▶ cleaned too intensely. The and do not prerinse tableware.
Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Rust spots on cutlery. Cutlery is not sufficiently Use rust-resistant tableware. ▶ rust-resistant. Knife blades are often more severely af- fected. Cutlery may also rust if Do not wash rusting items. ▶ washed together with rust- ing items.
en Troubleshooting Information on display panel Fault Cause Troubleshooting Add "Special salt" → Page 27. Special salt refill indicator Insufficient special salt. ▶ lights up. Sensor does not detect spe- Do not use special salt tablets. ▶ cial salt tablets. Refill indicator for special Water softening system is Setting the water softening system ▶...
Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting → "Terminate programme", Programme starts automat- You did not wait until pro- ▶ ically. gramme ended. Page 36 Appliance stops during the Appliance door is not closed Close the appliance door. ▶ programme or cuts out. properly. Power and/or water supply Check the power supply.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Knocking or rattling noise. With a small load the water Distribute the tableware evenly. ▶ jets directly strike against Load the appliance with more table- ▶ the tub. ware. Light items of tableware Position light items of tableware se- ▶...
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.
en Customer Service Protect appliance from frost Disposing of old appliance 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.
Technical specifications en least 10 years from the date on from water damage, the appliance which your appliance was placed on must be connected to the power the market within the European Eco- supply. nomic Area. ¡ The liability guarantee is valid for the service life of the appliance.
(Please search on the product web- A detailed Declaration of Conformity site for your appliance model and ad- can be found online at www.siemens- ditional documents). Alternatively, home.bsh-group.com/uk/ among the you can request the relevant informa- additional documents on the product tion from ossrequest@bshg.com or...
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Declaration of Conformity en UK (NI) 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only. 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only.
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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 *9001652594* 9001652594 (011004) 650 A5...