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SC05IB00TE Dishwasher EN Information for Use Register your appliance on My Siemens and discover exclusive services and offers. Siemens Home Appliances...
Table of contents 1 Safety ........... 4 8.4 Folding prongs ...... 22 1.1 General information.... 4 8.5 Height of tableware .... 22 1.2 Intended use...... 4 9 Before using for the first time .. 22 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 9.1 Performing the initial config- 1.4 Safe installation ......
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- ▶...
Safety en Do not sit or stand on the appliance door when open. ▶ Knives and utensils with sharp points can cause injuries. Arrange knives and utensils with sharp points in the cutlery bas- ▶ ket with the points downwards, on the knife shelf or in the cut- lery drawer.
en Safety If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately un- ▶ plug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box and turn off the water tap. Call customer services. → Page 51 ▶ Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained ▶...
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Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of crushing! With higher-level appliances, children can become crushed between the appliance door and cabinet doors underneath. Keep an eye on children when opening and closing the appli- ▶ ance door. WARNING ‒ Risk of chemical burns! Rinse aid and detergent may cause chemical burns to the mouth, throat and eyes.
en Preventing material damage plied for the drinking water and Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material waste water connections are not affected here. damage Modified or damaged water hoses may result in material damage and Preventing material damage 2.1 Safe installation damage to the appliance. Never kink, crush, modify or cut ▶...
Environmental protection and saving energy en Unsuitable cleaning agents may dam- 3.3 Aqua sensor age the appliance. The aqua sensor is an optical meas- Do not use a steam cleaner. ▶ uring device (light barrier) which So as not to scratch the finish on ▶...
Installation and connection en Connect the wastewater hose to Please note that the water safety ¡ the outlet connection of the siphon system is only functional if there is using the enclosed parts. a power supply. When doing so, check that the Insert the non-heating appliance wastewater hose is not kinked, plug of the power cable into the...
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 52.
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Detergent dispenser Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. → "Detergent", Page 27 Cutlery basket Cutlery basket → Page 22 Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the dispenser for spe- cial salt. → "Water softening system", Page 23 Filter system Filter system → Page 36 Upper spray arm The upper spray arm washes the table-...
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. h:min Start Setup 3 sec. Reset 3 sec.
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Start button and reset Starting the programme → Page 32 button Terminating the programme → Page 32 button If you press for approx. 3 seconds, you can open the basic set- tings. → "Changing basic settings", Page 34 Water supply display Display for water supply → Page 39 Rinse aid refill indicator Rinse aid system → Page 25...
en Programmes Programmes 6 Programmes You can find an overview of the pro- ning time 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 Dishes: Most economical: Cleaning mixed Pre-rinse → "Additional func- ¡ ¡ Eco 50° dishes and cut- Cleaning 50 °C tions", Page 20 ¡ lery. Intermediate ¡ Level of soiling: rinse Removing com- ¡ Final rinse ¡...
en Additional functions 6.1 Information for test insti- Additional func- tion tutes To ensure a ¡ Test institutes are provided with in- higher hygiene HygienePlus formation for comparability tests, e.g. status for the according to EN60436. appliance and These are the conditions for conduct- tableware, the ing the tests, however they are not temperature is...
Features en Additional func- Additional func- tion tion Switch on with the running ¡ mixed loads time is exten- IntensiveZone containing ded. dishes with dif- ferent soiling levels, e.g. Features 8 Features place very soiled pots You can find an overview of the pos- Features and pans in sible features of your appliance and...
en Before using for the first time Push the lever forwards and fold 8.3 Cutlery basket down the prongs . Arrange cutlery in the cutlery basket, always without sorting it and with the sharp points downwards. To use the prongs again, fold them back up.
Water softening system en Tip: You can change these settings Add rinse aid. → Page 26 and other Basic settings at any time. Switch on the appliance. → Page 31 Setting the water softening system. Water softening system 10 Water softening sys- → Page 23 Set the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed.
en Water softening system Press . Note: Only use special salt for dishwashers. To open the basic settings, press Do not use salt tablets. for 3 seconds. Do not use table salt. The display shows H:xx. Add the special salt to the dis- The display shows ...
Rinse aid system en Press . 10.5 Regeneration of the wa- To open the basic settings, press ter softening system for 3 seconds. In order to obtain fault-free function of The display shows H:xx. the water softening system, the appli- The display shows ...
en Rinse aid system Adding rinse aid 11.2 Setting the amount of If the rinse aid refill indicator lights rinse aid up, top up with rinse aid. Only use If there are streaks or water marks on rinse aid for domestic dishwashers. tableware, change the amount of Press the catch on the lid of the rinse aid.
Detergent en Press repeatedly until Detergent Description the display shows the value set at Powder de- Powder detergent is the factory r:04. tergent recommended for Press repeatedly until the shorter Programmes. display shows r:00. The dosage can be To save the settings, press adjusted to the level for 3 seconds.
en Detergent For better washing and drying results 12.3 Information on deter- and to avoid damage to the appli- gents ance, please additionally use Special salt → Page 24 and Rinse aid Follow the instructions on detergents → Page 25. in everyday use. Detergents marked as "organic" or ¡...
Tableware en Add the detergent to the dry deter- Tableware 13 Tableware gent dispenser. Only clean tableware that is suitable Tableware 50 ml for dishwashers. 25 ml Note: Decorated glassware and parts 15 ml made of aluminium or silver may fade or discolour with dishwashing. Delicate types of glass may turn cloudy after a few washing cycles.
en Tableware load with tableware and cutlery). Cause Recommenda- → "Technical specifications", tion Page 53 The chemical Use a detergent For better washing and drying res- ¡ composition of marked by the ults, position items with curves or detergent causes manufacturer as recesses at an angle so water can damage.
Basic operation en acles are placed on the right in If you do not perform any actions the bottom basket, tall utensils on the appliance for 15 minutes, situated on the right in the top the appliance will automatically basket may not receive ad- switch off.
en Basic operation will help prevent excess pressure 14.5 Starting the programme building up in the appliance and stop Press the appliance door bursting open. ▶ The programme has ended when Press . the display shows "00h:00m". The programme is saved and the appliance switches off.
Basic settings en 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...
en Basic settings Basic setting Display text Selection Description Hot water A:00 A:00 - A:01 Set cold water or hot water connection. Only set the ap- pliance to hot water if this can be prepared with little energy and a suitable install- ation is available, e.g.
Cleaning and servicing en Press repeatedly until the If the interior is no longer self-cleaned display shows the right value. adequately and deposits occur, see this information: You can change several settings. → "Cleaning the tub", Page 35. To save the settings, press for 3 seconds.
en Cleaning and servicing Pull down the micro filter to re- 16.5 Filter system move. The filter system removes coarse soiling from the dishwashing cycle. Press the locking catches gether and lift the coarse filter out . Micro filter Fine filter Coarse filter Cleaning filters Soiling in the dishwashing water may...
Cleaning and servicing en 16.6 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. Unscrew the upper spray arm and pull down to remove . Pull up the lower spray arm to re- move.
en Troubleshooting 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! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
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Troubleshooting en 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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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:27 lights up. Mains voltage is too low. This is not a fault on the appliance. Contact an electrician. Have the mains voltage and electrical installation checked by an electrician. Another error code A technical fault is present. appears on the dis- Press play.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Tableware is not dry. The combined detergent used has a poor drying per- formance. Use rinse aid to improve drying performance. Use a different combined detergent with a better drying performance. Extra Dry not activated to improve drying perform- ance.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Remnants of food on Filters are soiled. tableware. Clean the filters. ▶ → "Cleaning filters", Page 36 Filters are inserted incorrectly and/or not engaged. Insert the filters properly. → "Filter system", Page 36 Engage the filters. Washing programme selected too weak. Select a more intensive washing programme.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue in Select a more intensive Programme or use Powder ▶ the appliance detergent → Page 27. Washing effect and dissolving performance are re- duced after a prolonged storage time or detergent is very lumpy. Change your detergent → Page 27. ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Stubborn white coat- Washing programme selected too weak. ings are present on Select a more intensive washing programme. ▶ tableware, inside the Adjust the sensitivity of the sensors. ▶ appliance or the door. → "Sensors", Page 11 Tea residue or lipstick Washing temperature is too low.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Coloured deposits The formation of films is due to ingredients of food (yellow, orange, remnants and tap water (limescale) "soaplike". brown) that are easy Check the setting of the water softening system. to remove are present → "Setting water softening system", Page 23 inside the appliance Add special salt.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Removable streaks Only remove large remnants of food and do not ▶ are present on prerinse tableware. glasses, glassware Adjust the sensitivity of the sensors. ▶ with a metallic appear- → "Sensors", Page 11 ance and cutlery. Irreversible clouding Glasses are not dishwasher-proof, only suitable for of glassware.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Excessive formation of Change the brand of detergent. ▶ foam occurs. Fault Cause and troubleshooting Special salt refill indic- Insufficient special salt. ator lights up. Add Special salt → Page 24. ▶ Sensor does not detect special salt tablets. Do not use special salt tablets.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Programme starts You did not wait until programme ended. automatically. → "Terminate programme", Page 32 ▶ Appliance stops dur- Appliance door is not closed properly. ing the programme or Close the appliance door. ▶ cuts out. Power and/or water supply has been interrupted. Check the power supply.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Knocking or rattling Distribute the tableware evenly. ▶ noise. Load the appliance with more tableware. ▶ Light items of tableware move about during the wash cycle. Position light items of tableware securely. ▶...
en Transportation, storage and disposal Pull up and remove the pump 17.1 Clean wastewater pump cover. 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. WARNING Risk of injury! Sharp and pointed objects or frag-...
Customer Service en the appliance door beyond repair 18.3 Transporting the appli- so that the appliance door will no ance longer close. To avoid damage to the appliance, Unplug the appliance from the empty it before transporting. mains. Note: Always transport the dish- Cut through the power cord.
en Customer Service If you contact Customer Service, you Stop extension (genuine access- will require the product number (E- ory). Our guarantee does not cover Nr.) and the production number (FD) defective supply lines or fittings up of your appliance. to the Aqua-Stop connection on The contact details for Customer Ser- the tap.
Technical specifications en Technical specifications 20 Technical specifications Technical specifications Weight Max.: 27 kg Voltage 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz Power rating 2000 - 2400 W Fuse 10 - 16A Water pressure min. 50 kPa (0.5 bar) ¡ max. 1000 kPa (10 bar) ¡ Inlet rate Min. 10 l/min Water temperature Cold water.
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EN Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark licence of Siemens AG 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 BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34...