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Fault

Cause

Troubleshooting

Programme starts automat-
ically.

You did not wait until pro-
gramme ended.

→ 

"Terminate programme",

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Appliance stops during the
programme or cuts out.

Appliance door is not closed
properly.

Close the appliance door.

Power and/or water supply
has been interrupted.

1.

Check the power supply.

2.

Check the water supply.

Top basket is pressing
against inner door and pre-
venting appliance door from
being closed securely.

Check whether the rear panel of the
appliance is being pressed in by a
socket or hose holder that has not
been removed.

Arrange the tableware so that no
parts project beyond the basket
and prevent the appliance door
from closing properly.

Mechanical damage

Fault

Cause

Troubleshooting

Appliance door cannot be
closed.

Door lock has been activ-
ated.

Close the appliance door with
greater force.

Door cannot be closed due
to installation method.

Check whether the appliance has
been installed properly.
When closed, the appliance door,
its decor or attached parts should
not knock against adjacent cabin-
ets or the worktop.

Automatic door opening is
not in home position.

Wait for a second after opening the
appliance door.

Lid on the detergent dis-
penser cannot be closed.

Detergent dispenser or lid
are blocked by sticky deter-
gent residue.

Remove detergent residue.

Noise

Fault

Cause

Troubleshooting

Filling valves making knock-
ing noises.

Caused by the domestic in-
stallation. No appliance fault
present. Does not affect
functioning of the appliance.

Can only be remedied in the do-
mestic installation.

Knocking or rattling noise.

Spray arm is striking table-
ware.

Arrange tableware so that the spray
arms do not strike tableware.

Summary of Contents for iq500 SN85EX69CG

Page 1: ...Dishwasher SN85EX69CG en 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 ...

Page 2: ...es 19 Information for test institutes 21 Favourite 21 Additional functions 21 Features 22 Top basket 22 Bottom basket 23 Cutlery drawer 23 Etagere 24 Folding prongs 24 Basket heights 24 Before using for the first time 25 Performing the initial configura tion 25 Water softening system 25 Overview of water hardness set tings 25 Setting the water softening sys tem 26 Special salt 26 Switching off the...

Page 3: ... care 42 Machine Care 42 Filter system 43 Cleaning spray arms 44 Troubleshooting 45 Appliance safety 45 Error code Fault display Sig nal 47 Washing results 49 Home Connect problem 55 Information on display panel 56 Malfunctions 56 Mechanical damage 57 Noise 57 Clean wastewater pump 59 Transportation storage and disposal 59 Removing the appliance 59 Protect appliance from frost 60 Transporting the ...

Page 4: ... appliance For cleaning household tableware In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en vironment Up to an altitude of max 4000 m above sea level Restriction on user group Avoid risks to children and vulnerable persons This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and or knowledge...

Page 5: ...h an external switching device e g a timer or remote control When the appliance is installed the mains plug of the power cord must be freely accessible If free access is not possible an all pole isolating switch must be installed in the permanent electrical installation according to the installation regulations When installing the appliance check that the power cable is not trapped or damaged Cutt...

Page 6: ... health Failure to comply with safety instructions and directions for use on packagings of detergent and rinse aid products may cause serious harm to health Follow the safety instructions and directions for use on the packagings of detergent and rinse aid products WARNING Risk of explosion Adding solvents to the interior of the appliance may cause ex plosions Never add solvents to the interior of ...

Page 7: ... the appliance door carefully if the programme is still running WARNING Risk of electric shock An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity Do not use steam or high pressure cleaners to clean the appliance If the insulation of the power cord is damaged this is danger ous Never let the power cord ...

Page 8: ...ed out by trained specialist staff Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance If the power cord of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced with a special connection cable which is available from the manufacturer or his Customer Service Risk to children Follow the safety instructions if there are children in your home WARNING Risk of suffocation Children may put packaging mater...

Page 9: ...may cause chemical burns to the mouth throat and eyes Keep children away from detergent and rinse aid products Keep children away from the appliance when open The wa ter in the interior of the dishwasher is not drinking water It may contain residues of detergents and rinse aid WARNING Risk of injury Children may get their fingers caught in the slots of the tablet collecting tray and injure themsel...

Page 10: ...at gener ate heat Modified or damaged water hoses may result in material damage and damage to the appliance Never kink crush modify or cut through water hoses Only use the water hoses sup plied with the appliance or genu ine spare hoses Never re use water hoses that have been used before If the water pressure is too high or too low this may impair function ing of the appliance Make sure that the w...

Page 11: ...ARNING Risk of suffocation Children may become trapped in the appliance and thus suffocate Activate the electric childproof lock and close the appliance door Opening appliance door Page 33 Environmental protection and saving energy Environmental protection and saving energy Environmental protection and saving energy Disposing of packaging The packaging materials are environ mentally compatible and...

Page 12: ... the programme strength for difficult condi tions of use e g stubborn dried on food remnants Recommended setting when using organic or eco logical detergents contain Sensor setting Description ing low levels of active agents Energy and water consumption are adjusted accordingly autoOpen Dry The appliance door opens automatic ally during the drying phase This en sures a particularly economical dry ...

Page 13: ...rainage connection Page 13 7 Install the drinking water connec tion Page 13 8 Connect the appliance to the power supply Drainage connection Connect your appliance to drainage connection so dirty water is dis charged via the wash cycle Installing the drainage connection 1 Consult the installation instructions supplied for the steps required here 2 Connect the wastewater hose to the outlet connectio...

Page 14: ... to alternat ing current only in the range of 220 240 V and 50 Hz or 60 Hz Please note that the water safety system is only functional if there is a power supply 1 Insert the non heating appliance plug of the power cable into the appliance 2 Insert the mains plug of the appli ance into a nearby socket The connection data for the appli ance can be found on the rating plate 3 Check that the mains pl...

Page 15: ...ith your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD number Page 61 The data you need for Customer Service Page 60 1 Depending on the appliance specifications ...

Page 16: ...ollecting tray where they can fully dissolve 7 Top basket Top basket 8 Cutlery drawer Cutlery drawer Page 23 9 EmotionLight Interior lighting of the appliance Overview of basic settings Page 36 10 Cutlery shelf1 Cutlery shelf Page 24 11 Upper spray arm The upper spray arm washes the tableware in the top basket If the tableware has not been washed properly clean the spray arms Cleaning spray arms P...

Page 17: ...ly 6 WLAN display Home Connect Page 39 7 Display The display shows information about the remain ing running time or the basic settings You can change the basic settings via the display and the setting buttons Changing basic settings Page 39 8 Programme buttons and additional functions Programmes Page 19 Additional functions Page 21 9 Start button Starting the programme Page 34 10 Remote Start Remo...

Page 18: ...en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 18 13 button If you press for approx 3 seconds you can open the basic settings Changing basic settings Page 39 1 Depending on the appliance specifications ...

Page 19: ... factors such as water temperat ure or pipe pressure may result in deviations Programme Use Programme sequence Additional func tions Intensive 70 Tableware Washing pots and pans non fragile tableware and cutlery Level of soiling Removing stubborn burned or dried on food remnants containing starch and protein Intensive Pre Rinse Cleaning 70 C Intermediate rinse Final rinse 69 C Drying All Additiona...

Page 20: ...C Drying Half Load IntensiveZone VarioSpeedPlus Additional functions Page 21 Speed 65 Tableware Cleaning mixed table ware and cutlery Level of soiling Removing common household food remnants lightly dried on Time optimised Cleaning 65 C Intermediate rinse Final rinse 69 C Drying Additional functions Page 21 Speed 45 Tableware Cleaning delicate table ware cutlery temperat ure sensitive plastics and...

Page 21: ...ress the right programme button Programmes Page 19 4 Press the button for the relevant additional function Additional functions Page 21 5 Press for approx 3 seconds a The selected programme and the additional function will flash a flashes a The programme and the additional function are saved Tip To reset the programme either use the Home Connect app or reset your appliance back to the factory sett...

Page 22: ...d longer This will increase the run time and energy consumption Features Features Features You can find an overview of the pos sible features of your appliance and how to use them here These features depend on the model of your appliance Top basket Arrange cups and glasses in the top basket You can adjust the height of the top basket to make room for larger items of tableware Adjusting top basket ...

Page 23: ...sket is level on both sides 5 Slide the basket back in Bottom basket Arrange pans and plates in the bot tom basket Large plates up to a diameter of 31 cm can be arranged in the bottom basket as shown Cutlery drawer Arrange cutlery in the cutlery drawer Arrange cutlery with the points and sharp edges downwards ...

Page 24: ...y e g plates You can fold the prongs down to po sition pans bowls and glasses better 1 Folding down prongs1 If you do not need the prongs fold them down 1 Push the lever forwards and fold down the prongs 1 2 2 To use the prongs again fold them back up a The prongs audibly click into posi tion Basket heights Set the baskets at the right height Appliance height 81 5 cm with cutlery drawer Setting To...

Page 25: ...rt the Programme with the highest cleaning temperature without tableware To remove any marks from water or other residues we recommend you operate the appliance without tableware before using it for the first time Tip You can change these settings and other Basic settings Page 36 at any time Water softening system Water softening system Water softening system Hard water leaves limescale on the tab...

Page 26: ...peatedly until the right water hardness has been set The value H 04 is set at the fact ory 5 To save the settings press for 3 seconds Special salt 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 The amount of spe cial salt required depends on the wa ter h...

Page 27: ...cial salt The water hardness is 0 8 E You do not need to use special salt 1 Press 2 To open the basic settings press for 3 seconds a The display shows H xx a The display shows 3 Press or repeatedly until the display shows H 00 4 To save the settings press for 3 seconds a The water softening system is switched off and the salt refill indic ator is deactivated Regeneration of the water softening sys...

Page 28: ...stic dishwashers 1 Press the catch on the lid of the dispenser for rinse aid and lift 1 2 2 Add rinse aid up to the max mark max 3 If rinse aid spills out remove it from the tub Spilled rinse aid can cause ex cessive frothing during the wash cycle 4 Close the lid of the dispenser for rinse aid a The lid clicks into position Setting the amount of rinse aid If there are streaks or water marks on tab...

Page 29: ...res ults use separate detergent adding Special salt Page 26 and Rinse aid Page 28 separately Modern powerful detergents mainly use a low alkaline formulation with enzymes Enzymes break down starch and remove protein Oxygen based bleaching agents are generally used to remove coloured marks e g tea or ketchup Note Follow the manufacturer s in structions for each detergent Detergent Description Tabs ...

Page 30: ...mbined detergent the washing programme is adjusted automatically to ensure the best possible washing and drying result Unsuitable detergents Do not use detergent which could cause damage to the appliance or present a risk to health Detergent Description Hand washing up liquid Hand washing up liquid can cause increased froth ing and damage the appli ance Detergent con taining chlorine Chlorine resi...

Page 31: ...rgent specified is usually sufficient 3 Close the lid of the detergent dis penser a The lid clicks into position a The detergent dispenser will open automatically at the optimum time during the programme Powder or liquid detergent will spread around the washing tank and dissolve there Tablets will fall into the tablet collecting tray and dissolve in the right dosage In order to ensure that tablets...

Page 32: ...cleaning agents are not suit able for dishwashers in conjunction with aluminium If you are using highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents in particular commercial or indus trial cleaning agents do not put aluminium parts in the dish washer interior Cause Recommendation The water temperat ure of the programme is too high Select a programme with lower temperat ures After the programm...

Page 33: ...an cause burns to the skin When hot tableware is sensitive to shock may crack and can result in injury When the programme has ended do not empty the appliance until the tableware has cooled down for a while 1 To prevent water dripping on the tableware unload it starting at the bottom and working up 2 Check the washing tank and ac cessories for soiling and clean if necessary Cleaning and servicing ...

Page 34: ...f the pro gramme by up to 24 hours 1 Press or a 00h 01m appears on the display 2 Use or to set the re quired start time for the pro gramme 3 Press a This activates time preselection Tip To deactivate timer program ming press or repeatedly until 00h 00m appears in the dis play Starting the programme Press a The programme has ended when the display shows 00h 00m Notes If you want to add more tablewa...

Page 35: ...e the appliance door a All displays light up a As soon as the displays are off the display shows 00h 01m and the residual water is pumped out a The programme is cancelled and ends after approx 1 minute Switching off appliance 1 Please note the information on Safe use Page 10 2 Press Tip If you press during the wash cycle the programme currently run ning will be interrupted When you switch the appl...

Page 36: ...witch the rinse aid system off with level r 00 Sensor setting SE 00 1 SE 00 SE 02 Set the water sensor for identifying soiling Sensors Page 12 Extra Dry d 00 1 d 00 d 01 The temperature is increased during the final rinse which improves the drying result This may increase the run time slightly Note Not suitable for delicate items of tableware Switch Extra Dry on d 01 or off d 00 Hot water A 00 1 A...

Page 37: ...cations Page 61 TimeLight S 01 1 S 00 S 01 Switch TimeLight on or off While the programme is running status information is projected onto the floor below the appliance door relating to timer programming the programme or the time remaining If the base panel is pulled forwards or if the appliance is installed at eye level with the cabinet front fitted flush the display is not visible Level S 00 swit...

Page 38: ...ock Page 11 on or off Level c 00 switches the childproof lock off autoOpen Dry o 02 1 o 00 o 02 Activate or deactivate automatic opening of the appliance door during the drying phase The following settings are possible With the setting o 00 automatic door opening is deactivated in all programmes With the setting o 01 automatic door opening is activated in all programmes With the setting o 02 autom...

Page 39: ...isplay shows the required set ting 5 Press or repeatedly until the display shows the right value You can change several settings 6 To save the settings press for 3 seconds 7 Close the appliance door Home Connect Home Connect Home Connect This appliance is network capable Connect your appliance to a mobile device to control its functions via the Home Connect app The Home Connect services are not av...

Page 40: ...e network Wi Fi at its installation location 1 With the help of the Home Connect App scan the QR code 2 Follow the instructions in the Home Connect app Home Connect settings Adapt Home Connect to your needs You can find the Home Connect set tings in the basic settings for your ap pliance Which settings the display shows will depend on whether Home Connect has been set up and whether the appliance ...

Page 41: ...ect server initial registration Unique appliance identification consisting of appliance codes as well as the MAC address of the Wi Fi communication module in stalled Security certificate of the Wi Fi communication module to ensure a secure data connection The current software and hardware version of your appliance Status of any previous reset to factory settings This initial registration prepares ...

Page 42: ... the care of your appliance Tip You can get our tested and ap proved Dishwasher Care and Ma chine 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 cycle Cleaning takes place in two phases Phase Removal of Detergent Placement 1 Grease and limescale Liquid machine care produ...

Page 43: ...e packagings of the machine care products and machine clean ers 1 Remove any coarse soiling in the interior with a damp cloth 2 Clean the filters 3 Place the machine care product in the appliance interior Only use machine care products specially designed for dishwash ers 4 Pour the machine cleaner into the detergent dispenser until it is filled completely Do not place any additional ma chine clean...

Page 44: ... system into the ap pliance and turn the coarse filter clockwise Make sure that the arrow markings match up 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 1 Unscrew the upper spray arm and pull down to remove 1 2 2 Pull up the lower spray arm to re move 3 Check the outlet nozzles on the spray a...

Page 45: ...ated accidently To prevent the appliance door opening accidentally activate the childproof lock Appliance door does not open at the end of the pro gramme Automatic door opening is not activated Activate the automatic door open ing Overview of basic settings Page 36 Childproof lock is activated Deactivate the childproof lock Door is not correctly adjus ted Adjust the appliance door as de scribed in...

Page 46: ...ted Press the top of the door in the middle twice in quick succession Door is not correctly adjus ted Adjust the appliance door as de scribed in the installation instruc tions Appliance has no power Check the mains plug and fuses 1 Position the emergency release supplied on the top right and left of the cabinet panel 2 Open the appliance door by pulling lightly Appliance door and door seal are soi...

Page 47: ...r is continuously run ning into the appliance 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Call Customer Service Page 60 E 32 00 will light up altern ately or indicator for water supply lights up Supply hose is kinked Install the supply hose without kinks Water tap is turned off Turn on the water tap Water tap is jammed or furred up Turn on the water tap The flow rate must be at least 10 l min when the water supply...

Page 48: ...water hose without kinks 2 Remove residues Siphon connection is still sealed Check the connection to the siphon and open if necessary Cover of the wastewater pump is loose Secure the cover of the Wastewa ter pump Page 59 so it clicks into position E 61 02 will light up altern ately Wastewater pump is blocked Clean the wastewater pump Clean wastewater pump Page 59 Cover of the wastewater pump is lo...

Page 49: ...the er ror code Washing results Fault Cause Troubleshooting Tableware is not dry No rinse aid used or dosage set too low 1 Add Rinse aid Page 28 2 Set the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed Setting the amount of rinse aid Page 28 Programme or programme option has no drying phase or the drying phase is too brief Select a programme with drying e g intensive strong or ECO pro gramme Page 19 Some opt...

Page 50: ...ot store heat so well it also does not dry as well No remedial action possible Cutlery is not dry Cutlery not arranged prop erly in the cutlery basket or cutlery drawer Droplets can form on the cutlery con tact points 1 Arrange cutlery individually where possible Page 32 2 Avoid points of contact Appliance interior still wet after wash cycle Not a fault The condensa tion drying principle causes wa...

Page 51: ...an angle or in corner areas Top baskets on right and left are not set to same height Set the top baskets on the left and right to the same level Detergent residue in the ap pliance Lid of the detergent dis penser is blocked by items of tableware parts and will not open 1 Arrange tableware in the top basket tableware so the tab collecting tray is not obstructed by tableware Arrange tableware Page 3...

Page 52: ...ing 2 Change your detergent if required Special salt dispenser is not screwed tight Screw the special salt dispenser tight Stubborn white coatings are present on tableware inside the appliance or the door Detergent substances are deposited there These coat ings cannot generally be re moved with chemicals Change your detergent Page 29 Clean the appliance mechanically The hardness range is set in co...

Page 53: ...hanical cleaning Page 41 or a machine cleaning product It may not always be possible to com pletely remove deposits but they are harmless to health The formation of films is due to metal components on sil ver or aluminium tableware Clean the appliance You can remove deposits with Mechanical cleaning Page 41 or a machine cleaning product It may not always be possible to com pletely remove deposits ...

Page 54: ...l not open fully 1 Arrange tableware in the top basket tableware so the tab collecting tray is not obstructed by tableware Arrange tableware Page 32 Items of tableware are blocking the dispenser lid 2 Do not place tableware or fra grance dispensers in the tablet col lecting tray Tableware has been pre cleaned too intensely The sensors chose a weaker pro gramme Stubborn soiling cannot be entirely r...

Page 55: ...ent to a detergent dispenser when dry Excessive formation of foam occurs Hand washing up liquid is present in dispenser for rinse aid Immediately add rinse aid to the dispenser Adding rinse aid Page 28 Rinse aid has been spilled Remove the rinse aid with a cloth Detergent or appliance care product used causes excess ive foaming Change the brand of detergent Home Connect problem Fault Cause Trouble...

Page 56: ...bleshooting Water is left in the appliance at the end of the pro gramme Filter system or area under the filters is blocked 1 Clean the Filters Page 43 2 Clean the Wastewater pump Page 59 Programme has not yet ended Wait until the programme ends or cancel the programme with Reset Terminate programme Page 35 Appliance cannot be switched on or operated Software update is taking place Wait until the s...

Page 57: ...shooting Appliance door cannot be closed Door lock has been activ ated Close the appliance door with greater force Door cannot be closed due to installation method Check whether the appliance has been installed properly When closed the appliance door its decor or attached parts should not knock against adjacent cabin ets or the worktop Automatic door opening is not in home position Wait for a seco...

Page 58: ...g or rattling noise With a small load the water jets directly strike against the tub Distribute the tableware evenly Load the appliance with more table ware Light items of tableware move about during the wash cycle Position light items of tableware se curely ...

Page 59: ...over inwards at an angle and remove 7 Remove any remnants of food and foreign bodies in the area of the impeller 8 Insert the pump cover and press down 1 2 a The pump cover clicks into posi tion 9 Install the filter system 10 Insert the top and bottom basket Transportation storage and disposal Transportation storage and disposal Transportation storage and disposal You can find out here how to prep...

Page 60: ...can be re used by recycling 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 1 Unplug the appliance from the mains 2 Cut through the power cord 3 Dispose of t...

Page 61: ...ocated inside the appliance door Make a note of your appliance s de tails and the Customer Service tele phone number to find them again quickly AQUA STOP guarantee In addition to warranty claims against the seller under the purchase agree ment and in addition to our manufac turer s warranty we offer compensa tion under the following conditions If our Aqua Stop system is defect ive and causes water...

Page 62: ...in the product number E Nr on the rating plate Alternatively you can also find the model identifier in the first line of the EU energy label Information regarding Free and Open Source Software This product includes software com ponents that are licensed by the copyright holders as free software or open source software The applicable licence information is stored on your home appliance You can also...

Page 63: ...relev ant provisions of the Directive 2014 53 EU A detailed RED Declaration of Con formity can be found online at www siemens home bsh group com among the additional documents on the product page for your appliance 2 4 GHz band 100 mW max 5 GHz band 100 mW max BE BG CZ DK DE EE IE EL ES FR HR IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT RO SI SK FI SE UK NO CH TR 5 GHz WLAN Wi Fi For indoor use only ...

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