Siemens Dishwasher Quick Reference Guide

Setting up Home Connect

Tip: Connect your appliance to a mobile device. You can conveniently change all settings using the Home Connect app.

1. Install the Home Connect app on your mobile device and follow the instructions.
2. Scan the QR code with the Home Connect app.

[QR code provided for scanning with the Home Connect app]

Overview of Water Hardness Settings

You can find an overview of the water hardness values that can be selected here. A table of country-specific units can be found in the instruction manual.

Setting the Water Softening System

1. Press the power button [power-symbol].
2. To open the basic settings, press and hold the 'Setup' button for 3 seconds.
3. The display shows 'Hxx' (current setting).
4. Press the 'Start' button repeatedly until the desired water hardness setting (H00-H07) is displayed.
5. To save the settings, press and hold the 'Setup' button for 3 seconds.

Adding Special Salt ?

To avoid damage to the appliance, only add special salt to the dispenser for special salt just before the programme starts.

1. Unscrew the lid of the dispenser for special salt and remove it.
2. On initial start-up: Fill the dispenser right up with water.
3. Add the special salt to the dispenser. The water in the dispenser is displaced and forced out. Never add detergent.
4. Place the lid back on the dispenser and turn to close.

Adding Rinse Aid

1. Press the catch on the lid of the dispenser for rinse aid and lift it.
2. Add rinse aid up to the 'max' mark.
3. Close the lid of the dispenser for rinse aid. The lid clicks into position. ✅

Adding Detergent

1. Add the detergent to the dry detergent dispenser. (Typical amounts: 50 ml, 25 ml, 15 ml indicated)
2. Close the lid of the detergent dispenser. The lid clicks into position. ✅

Programmes

The programme data has been measured in the laboratory according to European standard EN 60436. The consumption figures depend on the programme and additional function selected. The running time will change if the rinse aid system is switched off or rinse aid needs to be added.

How to Use Your Appliance

1. Load the tableware. Only clean tableware that is suitable for dishwashers. Remove large remnants of food from the tableware. Check that the spray arms can rotate freely.
2. Add detergent.
3. Switch on the appliance [power-symbol].
4. Select the programme.
5. Start the programme [play-symbol].
6. Remove the tableware at the end of the programme.
7. To cancel the programme, press and hold the 'Reset' button for approximately 4 seconds. The programme is cancelled and ends after approximately 1 minute.

Cleaning Filters

1. After each wash, check the filters for residue.
2. Turn the coarse filter anticlockwise and remove the filter system.
3. Pull down the micro filter to remove it.
4. Press the locking catches together and lift the coarse filter out.
5. Clean the filter elements under running water.
6. Re-assemble the filter system.
7. Insert the filter system into the appliance and turn the coarse filter clockwise. Make sure that the arrow markings match up.

Cleaning Spray Arms

1. Unscrew the upper spray arm and pull down to remove it.
2. Pull up the lower spray arm to remove it.
3. Check the outlet nozzles on the spray arms for blockages under running water and remove any foreign bodies.
4. Insert the lower spray arm. The spray arm clicks into position. ✅
5. Insert the upper spray arm and screw it firmly in place.

Clean Wastewater Pump

1. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
2. Remove the filter system.
3. Scoop out any water.
4. Prise off the pump cover using a spoon and grip it by the crosspiece.
5. Lift the pump cover inwards at an angle and remove it.
6. Remove any remnants of food and foreign bodies in the area of the impeller.
7. Insert the pump cover and press down. The pump cover clicks into position. ✅
8. Install the filter system.

Troubleshooting