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SN256I01GI Dishwasher EN Information for Use Register your appliance on My Siemens and discover exclusive services and offers. Siemens Home Appliances...
Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ........... 4 8 Features........ 21 1.1 General information.... 4 8.1 Top basket....... 21 1.2 Intended use...... 4 8.2 Bottom basket ...... 22 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 8.3 Cutlery basket ...... 23 1.4 Safe installation ......
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13 Tableware ........ 31 20 Technical specifications.. 57 13.1 Damage to glass and table- ware........ 32 13.2 Arrange tableware .... 32 13.3 Removing tableware.... 33 14 Basic operation ....... 33 14.1 Switching on the appliance ... 33 14.2 Setting a programme .... 34 14.3 Setting additional functions ...
en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe ¡ for future reference or for the next owner. Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. ¡...
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Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect installation is dangerous. Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the ▶ specifications on the rating plate. Always use the supplied power cable for the new appliance. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- ▶...
en Safety Contact between the appliance and installation lines may lead to a defect in these lines, e.g. gas pipes and power lines. Gas from a corroded gas pipe can ignite. A damaged power line can cause a short circuit. Check that there is a distance of at least 5 cm between the ap- ▶...
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Safety en Highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents in conjunc- tion with aluminium parts in the interior of the appliance may cause explosions. Never use highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning ▶ agents, in particular commercial or industrial products, in con- junction with aluminium parts (e.g.
en Safety Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or ▶ edges. Never kink, crush or modify the power cord. ▶ 1.6 Damaged appliance WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. Never operate a damaged appliance.
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Safety en Never let children play with or operate the appliance. ▶ 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.
en Preventing material damage Modified or damaged water hoses Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material may result in material damage and damage to the appliance. damage Never kink, crush, modify or cut ▶ through water hoses. Preventing material damage 2.1 Safe installation Only use the water hoses supplied ▶...
Environmental protection and saving energy en So as not to scratch the finish on 3.3 Aqua sensor ▶ the appliance, do not use sponges The aqua sensor is an optical meas- with a rough surface or abrasive uring device (light barrier) which cleaning agents.
en Installation and connection User manual ¡ 4.3 Drainage connection Installation Instructions ¡ Connect your appliance to drainage Warranty ¡ connection so dirty water is dis- Installation material ¡ charged via the wash cycle. Steam protection ¡ Rubber apron ¡ Installing the drainage connection Mains cable ¡...
Installation and connection en 4.5 Electrical connection Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Notes Please follow the Safety instruc- ¡ tions → Page 4. Connect the appliance to alternat- ¡ ing current only, in the range of 220 - 240 V and 50 Hz or 60 Hz. Please note that the water safety ¡...
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD num- ber → Page 56.
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Detergent dispenser Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. → "Detergent", Page 29 Bottom basket Bottom basket → Page 22 Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the dispenser for spe- cial salt. → "Water softening system", Page 25 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the table- ware in the bottom basket.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 Controls You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. With some buttons you can perform different functions. A B C ON/OFF button Switching on the appliance → Page 33 Switching off the appliance...
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Door handle Open the appliance door. Programme buttons Programmes → Page 18 Depending on the appliance specifications...
en Programmes Programmes 6 Programmes You can find an overview of the pro- runtime will change if the rinse aid Programmes grammes that can be selected here. system is switched off or rinse aid Different programmes, which can be needs to be added. found on the control panel of your The consumption values can be appliance, are available depending...
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Programmes en Programme Programme se- Additional func- quence tions Tableware: Intensive, time-op- Washing pots timised: → "Additional func- ¡ and pans, non- PreRinse tions", Page 20 ¡ Express Sparkle fragile table- Cleaning 70 °C ¡ ware and cut- Intermediate ¡ lery. rinse Level of soiling: Rinsing 72 °C ¡...
Features en 8.1 Top basket Additional function Arrange cups, glasses and small Switch on for ¡ items of tableware in the top basket. small loads. Half Load It is recommended ¡ that less detergent is added to the detergent dis- penser than for a full machine load.
en Features Raise or lower the basket evenly to Re-attach the basket to the upper the right level. rollers (setting 3) or lower rollers (setting 1). Check that the basket is level on both sides. Check that the basket is level on both sides. Release the levers.
Features en 8.4 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. 8.3 Cutlery basket Arrange cutlery in the cutlery basket, always without sorting it and with the sharp points downwards.
en Features To use the prongs again, fold them 8.5 Folding prongs back up. Use the folding prongs to position The prongs audibly click into posi- tableware securely, e.g. plates. tion. 8.6 Small items holder Use the small items holder to posi- tion small items of tableware, e.g. light plastic parts.
Before using for the first time en 8.8 Basket heights Set the baskets at the right height. Appliance height 81.5 cm with cutlery basket Level Top basket Bottom basket 1 max. ø 22 cm 30 cm/31 cm → Page 22 2 max. ø 24.5 cm 27.5 cm 3 max.
Rinse aid system en Note: Only use special salt for Press . dishwashers. Hold programme button A and Do not use salt tablets. press repeatedly until the dis- Do not use table salt. play shows H:xx. Add the special salt to the dis- Release programme button A and penser.
en Rinse aid system Press the catch on the lid of the Release programme button A and dispenser for rinse aid and lift . . Programme button A flashes and the display shows H:04. Press programme button A re- peatedly until the display shows the value set at the factory r:05.
Detergent en Press to save the setting. Detergent Description The rinse aid system is switched Liquid deter- Liquid detergent off and the rinse aid refill indicator gent works faster and is is deactivated. recommended for shorter Programmes without PreRinse. Detergent 12 Detergent Sometimes liquid de- tergent may leak out Detergent...
en Detergent tergent but also rinse aid and salt re- pletely dispense with certain sub- placement substances (3in1) and, stances. The cleaning effect may depending on the combination (4in1, be restricted here. 5in1, ...), additional components such Set the rinse aid and the water ¡...
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Tableware en Add the detergent to the dry deter- Close the lid of the detergent dis- gent dispenser. penser. 50 ml 25 ml 15 ml If you are using tablets, one is The lid clicks into position. enough. Insert the tablets in a hori- The detergent dispenser will open zontal position.
en Tableware 13.1 Damage to glass and Cause Recommenda- tion tableware Highly caustic al- If you are using Only put glasses and china in the kaline or highly highly caustic al- dishwasher if it is marked as dish- acidic cleaning kaline or highly washer-safe by the manufacturer.
Basic operation en For better washing and drying res- ¡ ults, position items with curves or recesses at an angle so water can run off. 13.3 Removing tableware WARNING Remove large remnants of food Risk of injury! from tableware. Hot tableware can cause burns to the To save resources, do not pre- skin.
en Basic operation If you do not perform any actions Tip: To deactivate timer program- on the appliance for 15 minutes, ming, press repeatedly until the appliance will automatically "h:00" appears in the display. switch off. 14.5 Starting the programme 14.2 Setting a programme Press ▶...
Basic operation en 14.7 Deactivate button lock Press for approx. 3 seconds. ▶ 14.8 Interrupting programme Note: When you open the appliance door once the appliance has heated up, leave the door slightly ajar for a few minutes and then close it. This will help prevent excess pressure building up in the appliance and stop the appliance door bursting open.
en Basic settings Basic settings 15 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 15.1 Overview of basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Display text Selection Description Water hardness H:04...
Cleaning and servicing en Basic setting Display text Selection Description Auto Power Off P:01 P:00 - P:02 Activate or deactivate auto- (appliance matic switch-off of the appli- switched off auto- ance at the end of the pro- matically at end gramme. of programme) The following settings are possible:...
en Cleaning and servicing 16.2 Self-cleaning interior 16.5 Filter system To remove deposits, the appliance The filter system removes coarse self-cleans the interior at regular inter- soiling from the dishwashing cycle. vals. The programme sequence is auto- matically adjusted for self-cleaning, e.g. the cleaning temperature is briefly increased.
Cleaning and servicing en Pull down the micro filter to re- Insert the filter system into the ap- move. pliance and turn the coarse filter clockwise. Make sure that the arrow mark- ‒ ings match up. Press the locking catches gether and lift the coarse filter out ...
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en Cleaning and servicing Pull up the lower spray arm to re- move. Check the outlet nozzles on the spray arms for blockages under running water and remove any for- eign bodies. Insert the lower spray arm. The spray arm clicks into position. Insert the upper spray arm and screw it firmly in place.
Troubleshooting en Troubleshooting 17 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- Troubleshooting ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:18 or indicator for Switch off the appliance. water supply lights up. Pull out the mains plug. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the water connection. Remove the filter from the supply hose Clean the filter. Re-insert the filter in the supply hose.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:24 lights up. Water Secure the cover of the wastewater pump so it is not drained. clicks into position. → "Clean wastewater pump", Page 53 E:25 lights up. Not an appliance fault. Wastewater pump is blocked or the cover of the wastewater pump is loose. Clean the wastewater pump.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Tableware is not dry. No rinse aid used or dosage set too low. Add Rinse aid → Page 27. Set the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed. Programme or programme option has no drying phase, or the drying phase is too brief. Select a programme with drying, e.g.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Cutlery is not dry. Cutlery not arranged properly in the cutlery basket or cutlery drawer. Droplets can form on the cutlery contact points. Arrange cutlery individually where possible. → Page 32 Avoid points of contact. Appliance interior still Not a fault.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Remnants of food on Filters are inserted incorrectly and/or not engaged. tableware. Insert the filters properly. → "Filter system", Page 38 Engage the filters. Washing programme selected too weak. Select a more intensive washing programme. ▶ Tableware has been precleaned too intensely. The sensors chose a weaker programme.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water marks on Due to laws of physics droplet formation on plastic plastic parts. surfaces is unavoidable. After drying water marks are visible. Select a more intensive programme. ▶ Position tableware at an angle. ▶ → "Arrange tableware", Page 32 Use rinse aid.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Tea residue or lipstick Use a suitable Detergent and follow the manufac- ▶ marks on tableware. turer's instructions for the amount to be used. Tableware has been precleaned too intensely. The sensors chose a weaker programme. Stubborn soiling cannot be entirely removed.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Removable streaks Amount of rinse aid to be dispensed is set too high. are present on Set the rinse aid system to a lower setting. ▶ glasses, glassware No rinse aid has been added. with a metallic appear- Add rinse aid.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue is Spray arms were blocked by tableware so detergent present in the deter- was not rinsed out. gent dispenser or the Check that the spray arms are not blocked and can ▶ tablet collecting tray. rotate freely.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water is left in the ap- Wait until the programme ends or cancel the pro- ▶ pliance at the end of gramme with Reset. the programme. → "Terminate programme", Page 35 ▶ Appliance cannot be Appliance functions have failed. switched on or oper- Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Lid on the detergent Detergent dispenser or lid are blocked by sticky deter- dispenser cannot be gent residue. closed. Remove detergent residue. ▶ Filling valves making Caused by the domestic installation. No appliance knocking noises. fault present.
Transportation, storage and disposal en Insert the pump cover and press 17.1 Clean wastewater pump down . Large remnants of food or foreign bodies can block the waste water pump. As soon as the rinsing water no longer drains properly, the waste water pump must be cleaned.
en Transportation, storage and disposal 18.2 Protect appliance from 18.4 Disposing of old appli- frost ance If there is a risk of frost where the ap- Valuable raw materials can be re- pliance will be standing, e.g. in a holi- used by recycling. day home, empty the appliance com- pletely.
Consult the retailer ¡ Helpline no.: 1800-209-1850 about appliance take (Monday to Saturday – 8 am to back schemes. 8 pm) Don’ts Email ID: service.in@siemens- The product should ¡ home.BSH-Group.com not be opened by the user himself/herself, but only by authorized service personnel.
en Customer Service If your appliance is fitted with ¡ 19.1 Product number (E-Nr.) Aqua-Stop, you can leave your ap- and production number pliance unattended during opera- (FD) tion and the tap turned on after- wards. The tap only needs to be You can find the product number (E- turned off if you are away from Nr.) and the production number (FD)
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Technical specifications en Technical specifications 20 Technical specifications Technical specifications Weight Max.: 60 kg Voltage 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz Power rating 2000 - 2400 W Fuse 10 - 16 A Power consumption Off mode/standby mode: 0.10 W Left-on mode: 0.10 W Networked standby: 0.00 W Time in left-on mode: 0 min Time after which appliance is switched to networked standby mode: - mins...
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