Siemens SL61IX09TE, User Manual

Page 1: ...Dishwasher SL61IX09TE 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: ...20 Cutlery basket 20 Etagere 20 Folding prongs 21 Basket heights 21 Before using for the first time 22 Performing the initial configura tion 22 Water softening system 22 Overview of water hardness set tings 22 Setting the water softening sys tem 23 Special salt 23 Switching off the water softening system 24 Regeneration of the water softening system 24 Rinse aid system 25 Rinse aid 25 Setting the ...

Page 3: ...e Fault display Sig nal 38 Washing results 39 Information on display panel 46 Malfunctions 46 Mechanical damage 47 Noise 47 Clean wastewater pump 49 Transportation storage and disposal 49 Removing the appliance 49 Protect appliance from frost 50 Transporting the appliance 50 Disposing of old appliance 50 Customer Service 50 Product number E Nr produc tion number FD and consecut ive numbering Z Nr ...

Page 4: ...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 provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers Children must not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by chil dren...

Page 5: ...ord 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 Cutting through the supply hose or immersing the Aqua Stop valve in water is dangerous Never immerse the plastic housing in wa...

Page 6: ...ly 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 the appliance Highly ca...

Page 7: ...he 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 co...

Page 8: ...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 Keep small parts away from children Do not let children play with small parts Children may beco...

Page 9: ...d detergent 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 in...

Page 10: ...l 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 the appliance may not be able to operate properly Make sure that the water pres sure in the water supply system is min 50 kPa 0 5 bar and...

Page 11: ...r which measures the turbidity of the rinsing water You can save water with the AquaSensor Use of the AquaSensor depends on the programme If the soiling level is high the rinsing water is drained off and replaced with fresh water If the soiling level is lower the rinsing wa ter is used in the next wash cycle so reducing water consumption by 3 6 litres In the automatic programmes the temperature an...

Page 12: ...ecurely 6 Install the drainage connection Page 12 7 Install the drinking water connec tion Page 12 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 ...

Page 13: ... 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 14: ... with 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 1 Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD number Page 51 The data you need for Customer Service Page 50 1 Depending on the appliance specifications ...

Page 15: ...f the detergent dispenser into the tablet collecting tray where they can fully dissolve 7 Top basket Top basket 8 Cutlery shelf1 Cutlery shelf Page 20 9 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 Page 37 10 Filter system Filter system Page 36 11 Cutlery basket Cutlery basket Page ...

Page 16: ... timer programming Page 31 6 button If you press for approx 3 seconds you can open the basic settings 7 Start button Starting the programme Page 31 8 Programme buttons and additional functions Programmes Page 17 Additional functions Page 18 9 Door opener1 Opening the appliance door Page 30 10 Programme sequence display The programme sequence display shows the cur rent cycle of the appliance e g wa...

Page 17: ...tors 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 Additional fu...

Page 18: ...ion values E mail enquiries to dishwasher test appliances com The product number E Nr and the production number FD are required here They can be found on the rat ing plate on the appliance door Additional functions Additional functions Additional functions You can find an overview of the addi tional functions that can be selected here Different additional functions which can be found on the contro...

Page 19: ...e top basket You can adjust the height of the top basket to make room for larger items of tableware Adjusting top basket with pairs of rollers To wash large items of tableware in the baskets adjust the shelf position of the top basket 1 Pull out the top basket 2 Remove the basket 3 Re attach the basket to the upper rollers setting 3 or lower rollers setting 1 Basket heights Page 21 Check that the ...

Page 20: ... as shown Cutlery basket Arrange cutlery in the cutlery basket always without sorting it and with the sharp points downwards Etagere Use the cutlery shelf and space un derneath for small cups and glasses or for large items of cutlery e g cooking spoons or serving cutlery If you do not need the cutlery shelf you can fold it up 1 Depending on the appliance specifications ...

Page 21: ...eed 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 86 5 cm with cutlery basket Setting Top basket Bottom basket 1 max ø 24 cm 34 cm 2 max ø 26 5 cm 30 5 cm 3 max ø 29 cm 28 cm 1 Depending on the appliance specifi...

Page 22: ...operate the appliance without tableware before using it for the first time Tip You can change these settings and other Basic settings Page 33 at any time Water softening system Water softening system Water softening system Hard water leaves limescale on the tableware as well as the washing tank and parts of the appliance may become blocked To ensure good dishwashing results you can treat the water...

Page 23: ... factory setting is level 1 LED A Page 15 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 hardness the higher the water hardness the greater...

Page 24: ...ecial salt The water hardness is 0 8 E You do not need to use special salt 1 Press 2 To open the appliance settings press for 3 seconds a is flashing on the display 3 Press repeatedly until no LED lights up level 0 Overview of water hardness set tings Page 22 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 Regene...

Page 25: ...ic 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 table...

Page 26: ... res ults use separate detergent adding Special salt Page 23 and Rinse aid Page 25 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 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...trial 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 pr...

Page 30: ...eware can 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 ser...

Page 31: ... of light is projected onto the floor below the appliance door This light will not be visible if the appliance is installed at eye level with the cabinet front fitted flush a The programme has ended when no indicators on the controls light up a The programme has ended when the spot of light is no longer visible on the floor Notes If you want to add more tableware while the appliance is running do ...

Page 32: ... seconds 3 Close the appliance door a All displays light up a As soon as the displays are off 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 appliance back on t...

Page 33: ...nal rinse is increased This may increase the running time slightly Note Please take care with del icate tableware Setting Extra Dry Page 33 Tone volume Scale with 4 levels Adjustment of tone volume Setting signal volume Page 34 Factory setting Reset Restore changed settings to the factory settings The settings for initial start up must be configured Restoring factory settings Page 34 1 Factory set...

Page 34: ...ntly for a long time it is important to clean and maintain it carefully Cleaning the tub WARNING Risk of harm to health Using detergents containing chlorine may result in harm to health Never use detergents containing chlorine 1 Remove any coarse soiling in the interior with a damp cloth 2 Add detergent to the detergent dis penser 3 Select the programme with the highest temperature Programmes Page...

Page 35: ...e tergents is necessary here Run Machine Care without tableware if the indicator for Machine Care lights up on the control panel or if ad vised to do so by the display The in dicator will go out after you have run Machine Care If your appliance does not have a reminder function we re commend performing Machine Care every 2 months Running Machine Care Run the Machine Care programme if the indicator...

Page 36: ...ilter system removes coarse soiling from the dishwashing cycle 1 2 3 1 Micro filter 2 Fine filter 3 Coarse filter Cleaning filters Soiling in the dishwashing water may block the filters 1 After each wash check the filters for residue 2 Turn the coarse filter anticlockwise and remove the filter system Check that no foreign objects fall into the sump 1 2 3 Pull down the micro filter to re move 4 Pre...

Page 37: ...he 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 arms for blockages under running water and remove any for eign bodies 4 Insert the...

Page 38: ... be replaced with a special connection cable which is available from the manufacturer or his Customer Service Error code Fault display Signal Fault Cause Troubleshooting Display 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 filters in the water con necti...

Page 39: ...s present 1 Press 2 Unplug the appliance or switch off the fuse 3 Wait at least 2 minutes 4 Insert the mains plug of the appli ance in a socket or switch on the fuse 5 Switch the appliance on 6 If the problem occurs again Press Turn off the water tap Pull out the mains plug Contact Customer Service Page 50 and give the er ror code Displays flash Appliance door is not closed properly Close the appl...

Page 40: ...with a better drying performance Extra Dry not activated to im prove drying performance Activate Extra Dry Tableware removed too early or drying process not yet ended 1 Wait until the programme ends 2 Only remove tableware 30 minutes after the programme has ended Rinse aid used has a limited drying performance Use a name brand rinse aid Eco products may have limited ef fectiveness Plastic tablewar...

Page 41: ...ray arm rotation Spray arm nozzles are blocked Clean the Spray arms Page 37 Filters are soiled Clean the filters Cleaning filters Page 36 Filters are inserted incor rectly and or not engaged 1 Insert the filters properly Filter system Page 36 2 Engage the filters Washing programme selec ted too weak Select a more intensive washing programme Programmes Page 17 Tableware has been pre cleaned too int...

Page 42: ...and dissolv ing performance are re duced after a prolonged storage time or detergent is very lumpy Change your detergent Page 26 Water marks on plastic parts Due to laws of physics droplet formation on plastic surfaces is unavoidable After drying water marks are visible Select a more intensive pro gramme Programmes Page 17 Position tableware at an angle Arrange tableware Page 29 Use rinse aid Rins...

Page 43: ...ture is too low Select a programme with a higher washing temperature Programmes Page 17 Too little detergent is being used or is unsuitable Use a suitable Detergent Page 26 and follow the manufac turer s instructions for the amount to be used Tableware has been pre cleaned too intensely The sensors chose a weaker pro gramme Stubborn soiling cannot be entirely removed Only remove large remnants of ...

Page 44: ... the life of the dishwasher Discolouration can come about and will not impair functioning of the ap pliance Plastic parts are discol oured Washing temperature is too low Select a programme with a higher washing temperature Programmes Page 17 Tableware has been pre cleaned too intensely The sensors chose a weaker pro gramme Stubborn soiling cannot be entirely removed Only remove large remnants of f...

Page 45: ...ent with a glass protec tion component Rust spots on cutlery Cutlery is not sufficiently rust resistant Knife blades are often more severely af fected Use rust resistant tableware Cutlery may also rust if washed together with rust ing items Do not wash rusting items Salt content in washing wa ter is too high 1 Remove any spilled special salt from the tub 2 Screw the cap of the special salt dispens...

Page 46: ... indicator for rinse aid does not light up Rinse aid system is switched off Set the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed Malfunctions Fault Cause Troubleshooting 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 36 2 Clean the Wastewater pump Page 49 Programme has not yet ended Wait until the programme ends or can...

Page 47: ...et 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 adj...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...r 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 prepare...

Page 50: ...y 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 the appliance in ...

Page 51: ...r 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 damage we will make good the damage for private users To ensure protection from water damage the appliance must be connected to the power supply The liability guarantee is valid for the service life of the appliance A...

Page 52: ...ess the applicable li cence information via your Home Connect app Profile Legal inform ation Licence Information 2 You can download the licence information on the brand product website Please search on the product web site for your appliance model and ad ditional documents Alternatively you can request the relevant informa tion from ossrequest bshg com or BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl Wery Str 34 81739...

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Page 56: ...ünchen GERMANY www siemens home bsh group com 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 Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark licence of Siemens AG ...