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SN616X00AM Dishwasher EN Information for Use Register your appliance on My Siemens and discover exclusive services and offers. Siemens Home Appliances...
Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ........... 4 8 Features........ 21 1.1 General information.... 4 8.1 Top basket....... 21 1.2 Intended use...... 4 8.2 Bottom basket ...... 22 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 8.3 Cutlery basket ...... 22 1.4 Safe installation ......
en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 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. ¡...
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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 cur- ▶...
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.
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 or- ▶ der to prevent accidents, e.g. through tripping. Do not sit or stand on the appliance door when open. ▶...
en Safety If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately un- ▶ plug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box and turn off the water tap. Call customer services. → Page 53 ▶ Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained ▶...
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Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of crushing! With higher-level appliances, children can become crushed between the appliance door and cabinet doors underneath. Keep an eye on children when opening and closing the appli- ▶ ance door. WARNING ‒ Risk of chemical burns! Rinse aid and detergent may cause chemical burns to the mouth, throat and eyes.
en Preventing material damage Modified or damaged water hoses Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material may result in material damage and damage to the appliance. damage Never kink, crush, modify or cut ▶ through water hoses. Preventing material damage 2.1 Safe installation Only use the water hoses supplied ▶...
Environmental protection and saving energy en So as not to scratch the finish on 3.3 Aqua sensor ▶ the appliance, do not use sponges The aqua sensor is an optical meas- with a rough surface or abrasive uring device (light barrier) which cleaning agents.
en Installation and connection User manual ¡ 4.3 Drainage connection Installation Instructions ¡ Connect your appliance to drainage Warranty ¡ connection so dirty water is dis- Installation material ¡ charged via the wash cycle. Steam protection ¡ Rubber apron ¡ Installing the drainage connection Mains cable ¡...
Installation and connection en 4.5 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. Please note that the water safety ¡...
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD num- ber → Page 54.
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Detergent dispenser Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. → "Detergent", Page 28 Bottom basket Bottom basket → Page 22 Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the dispenser for spe- cial salt. → "Water softening system", Page 24 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the table- ware in the bottom basket.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 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. A B C ON/OFF button Switching on the appliance → Page 33 Switching off the appliance...
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Display The display shows information about the remaining running time or the ba- sic settings. You can change the ba- sic settings via the display and the setting buttons. → "Changing basic settings", Page 36 Depending on the appliance specifications...
en Programmes Programmes 6 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...
en Additional functions 6.1 Information for test insti- Additional function tutes Switch on for ¡ Test institutes are provided with in- small loads. Half Load formation for comparability tests, e.g. It is recommended ¡ according to EN60436. that less detergent These are the conditions for conduct- is added to the ing the tests, however they are not detergent dis-...
Features en To prevent the basket from sud- Additional denly dropping down, hold the function side of the basket by the top edge. There is a slight ¡ Press in the levers on the right and increase in energy left on the outside of the basket. consumption and the running time is extended.
en Features 8.2 Bottom basket 8.3 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 8.4 Etagere 31/34 cm can be arranged as shown.
Features en Position the etagere vertically and Folding down prongs pull it upwards . If you do not need the prongs, fold them down. Push the lever forwards and fold down the prongs . Position the etagere at a slight angle and move to the right height ...
en Before using for the first time 8.7 Basket heights Set the baskets at the right height. Appliance height 81.5 cm with cutlery basket Level Top basket Bottom basket 1 max. ø 22 cm 30 cm/31 cm → Page 22 2 max. ø 24.5 cm 27.5 cm 3 max.
en Rinse aid system Note: Only use special salt for Press . dishwashers. Hold programme button A and Do not use salt tablets. press repeatedly until the dis- Do not use table salt. play shows H:xx. Add the special salt to the dis- Release programme button A and penser.
Rinse aid system en Press the catch on the lid of the Release programme button A and dispenser for rinse aid and lift . . Programme button A flashes and the display shows H:04. Press programme button A re- peatedly until the display shows the value set at the factory r:05.
en Detergent Press to save the setting. Detergent Description The rinse aid system is switched Liquid deter- Liquid detergent off and the rinse aid refill indicator gent works faster and is is deactivated. recommended for shorter Programmes without PreRinse. Detergent 12 Detergent Sometimes liquid de- tergent may leak out Detergent...
Detergent en tergent but also rinse aid and salt re- pletely dispense with certain sub- placement substances (3in1) and, stances. The cleaning effect may depending on the combination (4in1, be restricted here. 5in1, ...), additional components such Set the rinse aid and the water ¡...
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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 If you are using tablets, one is The lid clicks into position. enough. Insert the tablets in a hori- The detergent dispenser will open zontal position.
Tableware en 13.1 Damage to glass and Cause Recommenda- tion tableware Highly caustic al- If you are using Only put glasses and china in the kaline or highly highly caustic al- dishwasher if it is marked as dish- acidic cleaning kaline or highly washer-safe by the manufacturer.
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en Tableware allowing steam to escape and water To save resources, do not pre- to leak out around the door. This rinse tableware under running wa- could damage your kitchen units. ter. Observe the following when arran- ging tableware: – Put heavily soiled tableware in the bottom basket, e.g.
Basic operation en Press the right programme button. 13.3 Removing tableware ▶ → "Programmes", Page 18 The programme is set and the pro- WARNING gramme button flashes. Risk of injury! Hot tableware can cause burns to the 14.3 Setting additional func- skin. When hot, tableware is sensitive tions to shock, may crack and can result in injury.
en Basic operation Close the appliance door. Notes If you want to add more tableware ¡ The programme is cancelled and while the appliance is running, do ends after approx. 1 minute. not use the tablet collecting tray as a handle for the top basket. You 14.8 Switching off appliance might touch the partially dissolved Please note the information on...
Basic settings en Basic settings 15 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 15.1 Overview of basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Display text Selection Description Water hardness H:04...
en Basic settings Basic setting Display text Selection Description TimeLight S:01 S:00 - S:02 Switch TimeLight on or off. While the programme is run- ning, status information is projected onto the floor be- low the appliance door relat- ing to timer programming, the programme or the time remaining.
Cleaning and servicing en Press programme button C re- If the interior is no longer self-cleaned peatedly until the display shows adequately and deposits occur, see the right value. this information: → "Cleaning the tub", Page 37. You can change several settings. Press to save the setting.
en Cleaning and servicing Pull down the micro filter to re- 16.5 Filter system 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...
Cleaning and servicing en Insert the filter system into the ap- Pull up the lower spray arm to re- pliance and turn the coarse filter move. clockwise. Make sure that the arrow mark- ‒ ings match up. Check the outlet nozzles on the spray arms for blockages under running water and remove any for- eign bodies.
en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 17 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! Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:18 or indicator for Switch off the appliance. water supply lights up. Pull out the mains plug. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the water connection. Remove the filter from the supply hose Clean the filter. Re-insert the filter in the supply hose.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:24 lights up. Water Secure the cover of the wastewater pump so it is not drained. clicks into position. → "Clean wastewater pump", Page 52 E:25 lights up. Not an appliance fault. Wastewater pump is blocked or the cover of the wastewater pump is loose. Clean the wastewater pump.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Tableware is not dry. No rinse aid used or dosage set too low. Add Rinse aid → Page 26. Set the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed. Programme or programme option has no drying phase, or the drying phase is too brief. Select a programme with drying, e.g.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Cutlery is not dry. Cutlery not arranged properly in the cutlery basket or cutlery drawer. Droplets can form on the cutlery contact points. Arrange cutlery individually where possible. → Page 31 Avoid points of contact. Appliance interior still Not a fault.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Remnants of food on Filters are inserted incorrectly and/or not engaged. tableware. Insert the filters properly. → "Filter system", Page 38 Engage the filters. Washing programme selected too weak. Select a more intensive washing programme. ▶ Tableware has been precleaned too intensely. The sensors chose a weaker programme.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water marks on Due to laws of physics droplet formation on plastic plastic parts. surfaces is unavoidable. After drying water marks are visible. Select a more intensive programme. ▶ Position tableware at an angle. ▶ → "Arrange tableware", Page 31 Use rinse aid.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Tea residue or lipstick Use a suitable Detergent and follow the manufac- ▶ marks on tableware. turer's instructions for the amount to be used. Tableware has been precleaned too intensely. The sensors chose a weaker programme. Stubborn soiling cannot be entirely removed.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Removable streaks Amount of rinse aid to be dispensed is set too high. are present on Set the rinse aid system to a lower setting. ▶ glasses, glassware No rinse aid has been added. with a metallic appear- Add rinse aid.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue is Spray arms were blocked by tableware so detergent present in the deter- was not rinsed out. gent dispenser or the Check that the spray arms are not blocked and can ▶ tablet collecting tray. rotate freely.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water is left in the ap- Wait until the programme ends or cancel the pro- ▶ pliance at the end of gramme with Reset. the programme. → "Terminate programme", Page 34 ▶ Appliance cannot be Appliance functions have failed. switched on or oper- Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Appliance door can- Door lock has been activated. not be closed. Close the appliance door with greater force. If the installation conditions prevent quick realign- ment of the closing system, you can move the door lock back to the home position using a spoon.
en Transportation, storage and disposal Insert the pump cover and press 17.1 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.
Customer Service en 18.2 Protect appliance from 18.4 Disposing of old appli- frost ance 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.
en Customer Service 19.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD) You can find the product number (E- Nr.) and the production number (FD) on the appliance's rating plate. The rating plate is located inside the appliance door. → "Familiarising yourself with your ap- pliance", Page 14 Make a note of your appliance's de- tails and the Customer Service tele-...
Technical specifications en Technical specifications 20 Technical specifications Technical specifications Weight Max.: 60 kg Voltage 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz Power rating 2000 - 2400 W Fuse 10 - 16 A Water pressure min. 50 kPa (0.5 bar) ¡ max. 1000 kPa (10 bar) ¡ Inlet rate Min. 10 l/min Water temperature Cold water: 25 °C Capacity...
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