Siemens SF 25M250 manual

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        en Instructions for use[...]

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    en Index Safety instructions 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Getting to know your appliance 6 . . W ater softener 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Filling in the Salt 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding rinse aid 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not suitable for the dishwasher 10 . . Arranging crockery , glasses, etc. in the dishwasher 10 . . . . . [...]

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    en 4 Safety instructions Delivery Immediately check the packaging and dishwasher for any damage which may have been caused in transit. Do not use a damaged appliance, but consult your supplier . Please dispose of packaging material properly: Installation Install and connect the appliance according to the installation and assembly instructions. The [...]

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    en 5 Children in the household Do not let infants play or operate the dishwasher . Keep cleaning and rinsing agents out of the reach of infants. These may cause chemical burns in the mouth, throat and eyes or asphyxiation. Keep infants away from the open dishwasher . It could contain residue of the cleaning agent. If the appliance is installed at e[...]

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    en 6 Getting to know your appliance Diagrams of the control panel and the interior of the appliance can be found in the envelope at the front. Individual positions are referred to in the text. Control panel 1 Main switch 2 Door Opener 3 Programme selector (retractable*) 4 Additional options* 5 “Check water supply” display 6 Salt refill indicato[...]

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    en 7 W ater softener In order to rinse dishes and glasses satisfactorily , the dishwasher requires soft water , i.e. containing little or no lime, otherwise water stains will be left behind on crockery and glasses, etc. If the tap water exceeds a certain level of hardness, it must be softened, i.e. decalcified, so that it can be used in the dishwas[...]

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    en 8 Filling in the Salt Open the screw-type cap of the compartment 24 . W arning Before switching on the appliance for the first time, pour approx. 1 litre of water into the salt dispenser . Then refill with salt (not cooking salt) until the salt container is full (max. 1.5 kg). When you refill the salt, water is being displaced and drains of f. R[...]

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    en 9 Adding rinse aid The rinse aid is required for stain-free utensils and clear glasses. Use only rinse aid for domestic dishwashers. Open the cover on the rinse-aid dispenser 29 . T o do this, press the mark (1 ) on the cover and simultaneously lift the cover on the control plate (2 ). Carefully pour in the rinse aid to just below the edge of th[...]

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    en 10 Not suitable for the dishwasher The following should not be cleaned in the dishwasher: W ooden cutlery and utensils – these will leach out and become unsightly; even the utilised stickers are not suitable for the temperatures which occur . Sensitive ornamental glasses, craft utensil and vases, special antique or irretrievable utensils. Thes[...]

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    en 1 1 Cups and glasses Upper basket 20 * not included with all models Pots and pans Lower basket 27 Cutlery Cutlery should be placed in the dishwasher always unsorted and with the eating surface pointing downwards. The spray jet is then better able to reach the individual parts. T o prevent injuries, place long, pointed accessories and knives on t[...]

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    en 12 Small accessories holder* * some models Light-weight plastic accessories, e.g. cups, lids, etc. can be held securely in the small accessories holder . Adjusting position of basket * * not on all models The top basket can be inserted on either its upper or lower rollers, according to requirement. This enables more height to be gained for bigge[...]

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    en 13 T op basket with side levers (Rackmatic) Pull out the top basket. T o lower the basket, press in succession the two levers on the left and right sides of the basket. Always take hold of the side of the basket on the upper edge, otherwise the basket will not drop smoothly (and may damage the utensils). T o raise the basket, take hold of the ba[...]

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    en 14 Detergents Information about detergents Y ou can use any brand of liquid or powder detergent, as well as tablets, that have been specifically designed for use in domestic dishwashers. (Do not use normal washing-up liquid!) Nowadays there are three types of dishwasher detergent available: 1. those containing phosphates and chlorine, 2. those c[...]

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    en 15 Reduce costs! If your dishes are only moderately dirty , you may be able to use less detergent than recommended. Close the lid on the detergent compartment. Press down the lid (1) until it clicks shut (2). If you are using detergent in tablet form, read the manufacturer ’s recommendations on the packaging in order to determine where the tab[...]

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    en 16 Note Optimum rinsing and drying results can be obtained by using standard detergents in conjunction with separate application of salt and rinse aid. Observance of the operating instructions or information on the packaging of the combined detergents determines their ef fectiveness. Note Even if the rinse aid and/or salt refill indicator is lit[...]

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    en 17 Overview of programmes The max. possible number of programmes is illustrated in this overview . The corresponding programmes for your appliance can be found on the fascia. Cof fee, cake, milk, sausage, cold drinks, salads Soups, souf flés, potatoes, pastries, rice, eggs, fried food Delicate T ype of Dishes e.g. porcelain, pans, cutlery , gla[...]

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    en 18 W ashing dishes Reduce costs! If only a small number of dishes have been loaded into the dishwasher , selecting a programme that operates at the next lowest temperature will usually suf fice. Programme specifications The programme specifications can be found in the summary of instructions. Programme specifications refer to normal conditions. [...]

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    en 19 Interrupting the programme Set main switch 1 to OFF . Indicator lights extinguish. The programme is retained in the dishwasher memory . If the hot water was switched ON or the appliance has already heated up and then the appliance door opened, leave the door ajar for several minutes and then close. Otherwise, the appliance door may fly open d[...]

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    en 20 Additional functions Pre-Soak * The Pre-Soak programme option serves to perform a pre-soak cycle before the main programme. This cycle enables cookware, e.g. pans, bowls, etc. to be pre-soaked and pre-rinsed in the lower rack. If you wish to pre-soak the dishes, this programme option must be selected by pressing the “Pre-Soak” button befo[...]

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    en 21 Filters The filters 25 prevent large particles of food in the water from reaching the pump. These particles may occasionally block the filters. When the appliance has finished washing, check the filters for particles of food and, if required, clean. After undoing the coarse micro-filter , the filter unit can be removed. Remove any particles o[...]

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    en 22 Pump * * on applicable models Larger remnants of food that have not been trapped by the filters and have been left in the water can cause a blockage in the pump. The water is no longer pumped out of the dishwasher and it can be seen covering the filter . Proceed as follows: First, always disconnect the appliance from the power supply . Ladle [...]

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    en 23 ... when the appliance is switched on The appliance does not start. The mains fuse has tripped. The appliance plug has not been inserted. The appliance door has not been shut properly . The tap has not been turned on. The filter on the water supply hose is blocked. Switch of f the appliance and pull out the mains plug. T urn of f the tap. The[...]

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    en 24 Knocking sound can be heard while washing is taking place A spray arm is knocking against the dishes inside the appliance. Rattling sound can be heard while washing is taking place Crockery has not been stacked properly inside the appliance. Knocking sound coming from inlet valves This is caused by the way the water pipes have been laid and i[...]

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    en 25 Customer Service Please call your local service agent, if you are not able to resolve any problem yourself. The name of your nearest service agent is shown in the Customer Service address list. When you call, please provide details of the model number (1) and the production (FD) number (2) which are shown on the nameplate 31 on the appliance [...]

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    en 26 Installation The dishwasher must be connected by a qualified technician to ensure correct operation. The specifications for supply , drainage and connected load must fulfil the required criteria as stated in the following paragraphs or in the installation instructions. Install the appliance in the following sequence: – Check the delivery ?[...]

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    en 27 T ransporting the dishwasher Drain water from the dishwasher . Secure all loose parts. The appliance should only be transported in an upright position. If the appliance is not kept upright during transport, any water left inside may seep into the control module and cause subsequent errors with programme functions. Drain the appliance accordin[...]

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    en 28 Disposal of the packaging Please dispose of the packaging material in an environmentally friendly manner . Keep children away from shipping carton and packaging components. Danger of suf focation from folding cartons and plastic film. D Corrugated cardboard consists mainly of wastepaper . D The moulded polystyrene parts do not contain any chl[...]

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          AQUA-ST OP guarantee (does not apply to appliances without Aqua-Stop) In addition to warranty claims against the seller based on the purchase contract and in addition to our appliance warranty we will pay damages under the following conditions: 1. If our Aqua-Stop system [...]