Siemens SN616X00KF Dishwasher: Concise User Manual & Operation Guide
Introduction
Read through the user manual with the accompanying safety regulations before the first use. This concise manual provides everything your dishwasher needs. Nevertheless, you should read through the user manual and installation instructions before using the machine for the first time.
Overview of Water Hardness Settings
Here is an overview of the water hardness values that can be set. A table with country-specific units is available in the user manual.
| Water Hardness Range (mmol/l) | Setting Value |
|---|---|
| Medium (1.9-2.1) | H03 |
| Medium (2.2-2.9) | H04 |
| Hard (3.0-3.7) | H05 |
| Hard (3.8-5.4) | H06 |
| Hard (5.5-8.9) | H07 |
| Soft (0-1.1) | H00 |
| Soft (1.2-1.4) | H01 |
| Medium (1.5-1.8) | H02 |
Setting the Water Softener System
1. Press [Power Button].
2. Hold down Program Button A and press Start until the display shows H:xx.
3. Release Program Button A and Start.
[Program Button A] flashes.
4. Press Program Button C several times until the desired water hardness level is set.
5. Save the setting by pressing Start.
Filling Special Salt
Prevent machine damage by not filling special salt into the special salt reservoir until just before program start.
1. Unscrew and remove the reservoir lid.
2. For the first use: Fill the reservoir completely with water.
3. Fill the special salt into the reservoir. The water in the reservoir will be displaced and run out. Never add detergent.
4. Replace the reservoir lid and screw it shut.
Filling Rinse Aid
1. Press the tab on the rinse aid reservoir lid and lift it up .
2. Fill rinse aid up to the max marking.
3. Close the rinse aid reservoir lid. The lid snaps shut audibly.
Program Details
Program data are laboratory measurements according to the European standard EN 60436. Consumption values depend on the selected program and extra function. If the rinse aid system is switched off or rinse aid is missing, the running time will change.
A program suitable for night use offers an extended running time, but the machine runs very quietly.
| Program | 1) Running Time [h:mm] | 2) Energy Consumption [kWh] | 3) Water [l] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive 70° | 2:15-2:15 | 1.450-1.450 | 15.0-15.0 |
| Auto 45-65° | 1:35-2:40 | 0.950-1.550 | 9.0-19.0 |
| Eco 50° | 3:30 | 0.937 | 9.5 |
| Quiet 50° | 4:00 | 1.100 | 10.0 |
| 1h Program | 1:00 | 1.300 | 10.0 |
| Pre-wash | 0:15 | 0.050 | 4.0 |
| Machine Care | 1:30 | 0.990 | 9.5 |
Filling Detergent
1. Fill detergent into the dry detergent compartment.
2. Close the detergent compartment lid. The lid snaps shut audibly.
How it Works
1. Load the dishwasher. Only wash items suitable for machine washing. Remove coarse food residues from the dishes. Check that the spray arms can rotate freely.
2. Add detergent.
3. Start the machine .
4. Set the program.
5. Start the program [Start Button].
6. Remove the dishes after the program has finished.
7. Cancel the program by holding down [Reset Button] for approx. 3 seconds. The program will be cancelled and end after approx. 1 minute.
Cleaning Filters
1. Check after each wash that no residues remain in the filters.
2. Turn the coarse filter counter-clockwise and remove the filter system .
3. Pull the microfilter downwards.
4. Press the locking tabs together and lift the coarse filter upwards .
5. Clean the filter elements under running water.
6. Reassemble the filter system.
7. Insert the filter system into the machine and turn the coarse filter clockwise. Ensure the arrow markings align.
Cleaning Spray Arms
1. Unscrew the upper spray arm and pull it downwards .
2. Pull the lower spray arm upwards.
3. Check under running water that the spray arm nozzles are not blocked and remove any foreign objects if necessary.
4. Insert the lower spray arm. The spray arm snaps into place audibly.
5. Insert the upper spray arm and screw it tight.
Cleaning the Drain Pump
1. Make the appliance de-energised.
2. Remove the filter system.
3. Mop up any remaining water.
4. Pry off the pump cover using a spoon and grip it by the handle.
5. Lift the pump cover upwards at an angle and remove it.
6. Remove food residues and foreign objects around the impeller.
7. Insert the pump cover and press it downwards . The pump cover snaps into place audibly.
8. Reassemble the filter system.
Troubleshooting
| Error | Cause and Troubleshooting |
|---|---|
| E:18 or water inlet symbol lights up. | Inlet hose is kinked. → Straighten the inlet hose so it is not kinked. Water tap is closed. → Open the water tap. Water tap is jammed or calcified. → Open the water tap. The flow rate must be at least 10 litres per minute when the tap is open. Filter at the water inlet is blocked. → 1. Switch off the appliance. 2. Remove the mains plug. 3. Turn off the water tap. 4. Unscrew the water connection. 5. Remove the filter from the inlet hose. 6. Clean the filter. 7. Insert the filter into the inlet hose. 8. Screw the water connection back on. 9. Check that the water connection is watertight. 10. Connect the power supply. 11. Start the appliance. |
| E:22 lights up. | Filters are dirty or blocked. → Clean the filters. |
| E:25 lights up. | No machine fault. The drain pump is blocked or the drain pump cover is loose. → 1. Clean the drain pump. 2. Snap the cover firmly onto the drain pump. |
| Food residues on dishes. | Dishwasher is loaded too densely or the basket is overloaded. → 1. Load the dishwasher with adequate spacing. The spray jets must reach the surface of the dishes. 2. Avoid placing dishes against each other. The lower spray arm rotation is blocked. → Load the dishwasher so that the rotation of the spray arms is not obstructed. Spray arm nozzles are blocked. → Clean the spray arms. Filters are dirty. → Clean the filters. Filters are inserted incorrectly and/or have not snapped into place. → 1. Insert the filters correctly. 2. Snap the filters into place. |
| Food residues on dishes. | Too weak a wash program has been selected. → Select a more intensive wash program. |
| Removable clouding on glasses, glass with a metallic appearance, and cutlery. | Rinse aid dosage is set too high. → Set the rinse aid system to a lower level. No rinse aid has been added. → Add rinse aid. |
| Rust marks on cutlery | Cutlery is not sufficiently rust-resistant. Knife blades are often more affected. → Use rust-resistant cutlery. Cutlery also rusts when rusting items are washed at the same time. → Do not wash items that rust. |
| Detergent residues in the detergent compartment or tablet collection tray are not rinsed out. | Spray arms are blocked by dishes and the detergent is not rinsed out. → Ensure that the spray arms are not blocked and can rotate freely. |
