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SN85EX13CE Dishwasher EN Information for Use Register your appliance on My Siemens and discover exclusive services and offers. Siemens Home Appliances...
en Table of contents You can find additional information and explanations online. Scan the QR code on the title page. Table of contents Table of contents 1 Safety .......... 3 9.1 Top basket ......... 2 0 1.1 General information...
en Safety 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡ For cleaning household tableware. ¡ in closed rooms in the home and with similar applications, e.g.: in canteens in shops, offices and other work environments; in agricultural businesses; use by customers in hotels, motels and other typical home environments;...
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Safety en When the appliance is installed, the mains plug of the power cord must be freely accessible. If free access is not possible, an isolating switch must be integrated into the permanent electrical installation according to the installation regulations. When installing the appliance, check that the power cable is not trapped or damaged.
en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of tipping! Improper installation may cause the appliance to tip up. Only install built-under or integrable appliances under a continu- ous worktop that is securely connected to adjacent cabinets. 1.5 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of serious harm to health! Failure to comply with safety instructions and directions for use on packagings of detergent and rinse aid products may cause seri- ous harm to health.
Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding! If you open the appliance door while the programme is running, hot water may splash out of the appliance. Open the appliance door carefully if the programme is still run- ning. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock. Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces.
en Safety 1.7 Risk to children WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation! Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate. Keep packaging material away from children. Do not let children play with packaging material. Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to suffocate.
Preventing material damage en 1.8 Safety systems Protect children from possible hazards resulting from the appli- ance. Page 10 . The appliance is equipped with a Childproof lock these pipes, possibly causing them 2 Preventing material to leak. Preventing material damage damage Check that there is a distance of at least 5 cm between the appliance 2.1 Safe installation and the water pipe.
en Childproof lock Special salt for dishwashers can WARNING damage the tub due to corrosion. Risk of suffocation! To make sure that any special salt Children may become trapped in the that escapes is washed out of the appliance and thus suffocate. tub, add the special salt to the dis- Activate the electric childproof lock penser for special salt immediately...
Installation and connection en 4.3 Sensors sures a particularly economical dry- ing result. The sensors adjust the programme For best drying results wait until the sequence and strength in the auto- end of programme before unloading matic programmes depending on the the tableware. The programme has level and type of soiling.
en Installation and connection Installation material Connect the wastewater hose to Steam protection the outlet connection of the siphon 1 Salt filling aid funnel using the enclosed parts. Mains cable When doing so, check that the Quick reference guide wastewater hose is not kinked, crushed or twisted.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Insert the non-heating appliance Insert the mains plug of the appli- plug of the power cable into the ance's power cable in a socket appliance. nearby. The connection data of the appli- ance can be found on the rating plate.
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en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Rating plate with E number and FD number Page 53 . Rating plate The data you need for Customer Service Page 53 . Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. Detergent dispenser "Detergent", Page 28 Page 22 Bottom basket Bottom basket ...
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 6.2 Controls You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. With some buttons you can perform different functions. 3 4 5 6 7 Page 32 Switching on the appliance ...
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en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Starting the programme Start button "Starting the programme", Page 33 "Remote Start ", Page 40 Remote Start Page 33 Timer programming and set- Setting timer programming ting buttons Changing basic settings Door handle 1 Open the appliance door. Page 32 ...
Programmes en 7 Programmes Programmes You can find an overview of the programmes that can be selected here. Differ- ent programmes, which can be found on the control panel of your appliance, are available depending on the appliance configuration. The running time may vary depending on the programme selected. The running time depends on the water temperature, the quantity of tableware, the level of Page 19 selected.
Additional functions en grammes and save them to the Press for 3 seconds. button. 1 The selected programme and the additional function will flash. Saving Favourite on the appli- flashes. ance The programme and the additional Open the appliance door. function are saved. Press .
en Features Symbol Additional func- tion 1 VarioSpeedPlus The run time is shortened by 15% to 75% depending on the rinse programme. The additional function can be activated be- fore the start of the programme and at any time when the programme is running. Energy and water consumption are in- creased.
Features en Raise or lower the basket evenly to If you do not need the cutlery shelf, the right level. you can fold it up. 9.3 glassZone Use the glassZone in the top basket to clean all types of glasses gently yet thoroughly. Check that the basket is level on both sides.
en Features 9.4 Bottom basket 9.5 Folding prongs Arrange pans and plates in the bot- Use the folding prongs to position tom basket. tableware securely, e.g. plates. Large plates up to a diameter of You can fold the prongs down to po- 31 cm can be arranged in the bottom sition pans, bowls and glasses basket as shown.
Before using for the first time en 9.6 Cutlery drawer Arrange cutlery in the cutlery drawer. Arrange cutlery with the points and sharp edges downwards. 9.7 Basket heights Set the baskets at the right height. Appliance height 81.5 cm with cutlery drawer Level Top basket Bottom basket Page 22 1 max.
en Water softening system To ensure good dishwashing results, 11 Water softening sys- you can treat the water with special Water softening system salt and the water softening system. To avoid damage to the appliance, Hard water leaves limescale on the water with a hardness above 9 °E tableware as well as the washing must be softened.
Water softening system en 11.3 Special salt Add the special salt to the dis- penser. You can use special salt to soften water. Adding special salt If the special salt refill indicator lights up, add special salt to the dispenser for special salt just before the pro- gramme starts.
en Rinse aid system The water hardness is 0 - 8 °E. Regeneration of the water You do not need to use special softening system after x salt. washing programmes Press . Additional running time in To open the basic settings, press minutes for 3 seconds.
Rinse aid system en Add rinse aid up to the max mark. reduces water marks and im- proves the drying result. To save the settings, press for 3 seconds. The amount of rinse aid to be dis- pensed has been set. 12.3 Switching the rinse aid system off If you find the rinse aid refill indicator...
en Detergent is non-critical if you remember the fol- 13 Detergent lowing: Detergent Only choose a programme without 13.1 Suitable detergents PreRinse. Only use detergents that are suitable Do not select timer programming for dishwashers. Both separate and for starting the programme. combined detergents are suitable. The dosage can be adjusted to the For optimum washing and drying res- level of soiling.
Detergent en automatically to ensure the best pos- with dry hands and only ever place sible washing and drying result. them in a dry detergent dispenser. Even if the rinse aid and special 13.2 Unsuitable detergents salt refill indicators light up, wash- ing programmes will run properly Do not use detergent which could with combined detergents.
en Tableware Close the lid of the detergent dis- let collecting tray and dissolve in penser. the right dosage. In order to en- sure that tablets can dissolve evenly, do not place any other ob- jects in the tablet collecting tray. Tip: If you use powder detergent and select a program with pre-rinse, you can also add a little detergent to the...
Tableware en Cause Recommendation The water temperature of the pro- Select a programme with lower temper- gramme is too high. atures. After the programme has ended, take glassware and cutlery out of the appli- ance without delay. 14.2 Arrange tableware For better washing and drying res- ults, position items with curves or Arrange tableware correctly to optim- recesses at an angle so water can...
en Basic operation Arrange the cutlery drawer so Check the washing tank and ac- – that cutlery items do not project cessories for soiling and clean if beyond the upper edge of the necessary. "Cleaning and servicing", cutlery drawer. Cutlery items that Page 41 project beyond the upper edge of the cutlery drawer will touch...
Basic operation en 15.3 Setting a programme 15.6 Starting the programme To adjust the washing programme to Press the soiling level of the tableware, se- While the programme is running, lect a suitable programme. status information about timer pro- gramming, the programme or the Press the right programme button.
en Basic settings Press . 15.9 Switching off appliance The programme is saved and the Please note the information on appliance switches off. Page 9 . Safe use Press to resume the pro- Press . gramme. Tip: If you press during the wash Close the appliance door.
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Basic settings en Basic setting Display text Selection Description Note: Not suitable for delicate items of tableware. Switch Extra Dry on "d:01" or off "d:00". 1 Hot water A:00 A:00 - A:01 Set cold water or hot water connection. Only set the ap- pliance to hot water if this can be prepared with little en- ergy and a suitable installa-...
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en Basic settings Basic setting Display text Selection Description With the setting "SP:00", the last programme selec- ted is set by default when the appliance is switched With the setting "SP:01", the Eco 50° programme is set by default when the ap- pliance is switched on.
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Basic settings en Basic setting Display text Selection Description Door opening c:00 1 c:00 - c:03 Electric door opening is ac- tivated with the setting "c:00". You open the appli- ance door by pressing on the upper middle section of the appliance door once. The electric childproof lock is activated with the setting "c:01".
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en Basic settings Basic setting Display text Selection Description The following settings are possible: With the setting "o:00" automatic door opening is deactivated in all pro- grammes. With the setting "o:01" automatic door opening is activated in all pro- grammes. With the setting "o:02" automatic door opening is activated only in the Eco 50°C programme.
Home Connect en Basic setting Display text Selection Description nected the device with the Home Connect app. "Home Connect ", Page 39 Factory setting Start with Restore changed settings to Y:ES the factory settings. Confirm with The settings for initial start-up must be configured. 16.2 Changing basic settings The Home Connect services are not available in every country.
en Home Connect Scan the following QR code. Tip: To deactivate the function, press 1 17.3 Smart Start Smart Start automatically determines the optimal time for the programme to start. You can use the Home Connect app to activate or deactivate the function. You can install the Home Connect app and connect your appliance Activating Smart Start via the QR code.
Tip: You can get our tested and approved Dishwasher Care and Machine Cleaner for Dishwashers online at https://www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com/ store or from customer service. Machine Care is a programme which removes various deposits in one washing...
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en Cleaning and servicing Phase Removal of Detergent Placement Grease and limes- Liquid machine care Appliance interior, e.g. cale product or machine bottle hung in the cut- descaler in powder lery basket or powder form. in the interior. Food remnants and Machine cleaner Detergent dispenser deposits...
Cleaning and servicing en 18.5 Filter system Pull down the micro filter to re- move. The filter system removes coarse soiling from the dishwashing cycle. Press the locking catches gether and lift the coarse filter out Micro filter Fine filter Coarse filter Cleaning filters Soiling in the dishwashing water may block the filters.
en Cleaning and servicing Insert the filter system into the ap- Remove the top spray arm down- pliance and turn the coarse filter wards. clockwise. Unscrew the upper spray arm Make sure that the arrow mark- and pull down to remove ings match up.
This will avoid unneces- sary costs. Tip: You can find further information and explanations on troubleshooting on- line by scanning the QR code on the title page and on our website siemens- home.bsh-group.com. Depending on the appliance specifications...
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en Troubleshooting WARNING Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. If the power cord or the appliance power cable of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with a special power cord or special appliance power cable, which is available from the manufacturer or its Customer Service.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:32-00 will light up The filters in the water connection of the supply or alternately or indicator AquaStop hose are blocked. for water supply lights Switch off the appliance. Pull out the mains plug. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the water connection.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:61-03 will light up alternately. Water is not drained. Not an appliance fault. Wastewater pump is blocked or the cover of the wastewater pump is loose. Clean the wastewater pump. "Clean wastewater pump", Page 51 Secure the cover of the wastewater pump so it clicks into position.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting All LEDs lit up or Electronics have detected a fault. flashing. Press the main switch button for approx. 4 seconds. "Controls", Page 15 The appliance is reset and restarted. If the problem occurs again: Switch off the appliance. Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Remnants of food on Filters are inserted incorrectly and/or not engaged. tableware. Insert the filters properly. "Filter system", Page 43 Engage the filters. Washing programme selected too weak. Select a more intensive washing programme. "Programmes", Page 17 Adjust the sensitivity of the sensors.
Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Removable streaks Tableware has been precleaned too intensely. The are present on sensors chose a weaker programme. Stubborn soiling glasses, glassware cannot be entirely removed. with a metallic appear- Only remove large remnants of food and do not ance and cutlery.
en Transportation, storage and disposal Prise off the pump cover using a 20 Transportation, stor- spoon and grip it by the Transportation, storage and disposal age and disposal crosspiece. 20.1 Removing the appliance Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply. Turn off the water tap. Detach the drainage connection.
Customer Service en To drain the appliance, terminate The guideline determines the programme after approx. the framework for the re- 4 minutes. turn and recycling of "Terminate programme", used appliances as ap- Page 34 plicable throughout the Switch off the appliance. Page 34 Turn off the tap.
en Technical specifications the consecutive numbering (Z-Nr.) on must be connected to the power the appliance's rating plate. supply. The rating plate is located inside the The liability guarantee is valid for appliance door. the service life of the appliance. "Familiarising yourself with your ap- A claim can only be made under pliance", Page 13 the guarantee if the appliance has...
BSH Hausgeräte GmbH hereby declares that the appliance with Home Connect functionality conforms to the essential requirements and other relevant provi- sions of Directive 2014/53/EU. A detailed RED Declaration of Conformity can be found online at siemens- home.bsh-group.com among the additional documents on the product page for your appliance.
Connectable Products) Regulations GmbH deems that it has complied 2023 can be found online at with www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com/ provision 5.1-1 of ETSI EN 303 uk/home among the additional docu- 645 v2.1.1 and, where relevant, ments on the product page for your provision 5.1-2 of ETSI EN 303...
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EN Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark licence of Siemens AG 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 BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34...
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