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Dishwasher SR23EI28ME 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...
Table of contents Safety .......... 4 Folding prongs ....... 22 General information...... 4 Basket heights........ 22 Intended use........ 4 Before using for the first time .. 23 Restriction on user group.... 4 Performing the initial configura- Safe installation ........ 4 tion.......... 23 Safe use ........... 6 Damaged appliance ...... 7 Water softening system....
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Customer Service...... 56 Interrupting programme .... 32 Product number (E-Nr.), produc- Terminate programme.... 33 tion number (FD) and consecut- Switching off appliance .... 33 ive numbering (Z-Nr.) ..... 57 Basic settings........ 34 AQUA-STOP guarantee .... 57 Overview of basic settings ..... 34 Technical specifications.... 57 Changing basic settings.... 36 Information regarding Free and Open Source Software .... 58...
en Safety Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 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. Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
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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 current only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
en Safety Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of serious harm to 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.
Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of tipping! Overfilling the Baskets may cause the appliance to tip up. ▶ Never overfill the Baskets with free-standing appliances. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! ¡ An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock. ▶ Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces. ▶...
en Safety ▶ 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 WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation! ¡ Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate.
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Safety en ▶ 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 themselves.
en Preventing material damage Only use the water hoses sup- ▶ Preventing material damage Preventing material dam- plied with the appliance or genu- ine spare hoses. Never re-use water hoses that ▶ have been used before. Preventing material damage Safe installation ¡...
Environmental protection and saving energy en To prevent corrosion, do not use litres. In the automatic programmes ▶ sponge cloths on dishwashers the temperature and run time are ad- with a stainless steel front or ditionally adjusted to the level of soil- rinse such cloths thoroughly ing.
en Installation and connection ¡ Dishwasher Drainage connection ¡ Operating instructions Connect your appliance to drainage ¡ Installation Instructions connection so dirty water is dis- ¡ Further information documents charged via the wash cycle. ¡ Installation material ¡ Mains cable Installing the drainage connection ¡...
Installation and connection en Electrical connection Connect your appliance to the power supply. 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.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. Rating plate Rating plate with "E number and FD number" → Page 57.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en "Detergent" → Page 27 is added to the detergent Detergent dispenser dispenser. "Bottom basket" → Page 21 Bottom basket "Filter system" → Page 40 Filter system Dispenser for special salt Add the special salt to the dispenser for special salt. → "Water softening system", Page 23 Tablet collecting tray During the wash cycle tablets automatically fall out of the detergent dispenser into the tablet collecting tray...
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en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 3 4 5 6 "Switching on the appliance" → Page 31 ON/OFF button and reset button "Switching off the appliance" → Page 33 "Terminating the programme" → Page 33 "Programmes" → Page 17 Programme buttons Display The display shows information about the remain- ing running time or the basic settings.
Programmes en Programmes 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...
Additional functions en Press the right programme button. Additional func- → "Programmes", Page 17 tion Press the button for the relevant If you select this additional additional function. function, "automatic door → "Additional functions", Page 19 opening" → Page 34 in Press for 3 seconds. the "o02" setting is deactiv- a The selected programme and the ated.
en Features Press in the levers on the right and Features Features left on the outside of the basket. You can find an overview of the pos- Features sible features of your appliance and how to use them here. These features depend on the model of your appliance.
Features en Arrange cutlery with the points and Bottom basket sharp edges downwards. Arrange pans and plates in the bot- tom basket. 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.
en Features Folding down prongs Folding prongs If you do not need the prongs, fold Use the folding prongs to position them down. tableware securely, e.g. plates. Push the lever forwards and fold down the prongs . You can fold the prongs down to po- sition pans, bowls and glasses To use the prongs again, fold them better.
Before using for the first time en "Set the amount of rinse aid to be Before using for the first time Before using for the dispensed." → Page 26 first time "Add detergent" → Page 27. Start the Programme with the Configure the settings for initial start- Before using for the first time highest cleaning temperature without tableware.
en Water softening system Water hardness °E Hardness range mmol/l Setting value 39 - 62 Hard 5.5 - 8.9 Note: Set the water hardness determ- ter hardness: the higher the water ined on your appliance. hardness, the greater the amount of → "Setting the water softening sys- special salt required.
Water softening system en Note: Only use special salt for erally only be used up to a water dishwashers. hardness of 26 °E without adding Do not use salt tablets. special salt. Do not use table salt. ¡ The water hardness is 0 - 8 °E. You do not need to use special Add the special salt to the dis- salt.
en Rinse aid system Add rinse aid up to the max mark. Additional water consumption in litres Additional power consumption in 0.05 The consumption values specified are laboratory measurements determ- ined in accordance with the currently applicable standard and using the Eco 50°...
Detergent en To save the settings, press starch and remove protein. Oxygen- for 3 seconds. based bleaching agents are generally used to remove coloured marks, e.g. tea or ketchup. Switching the rinse aid sys- tem off Note: Follow the manufacturer's in- structions for each detergent. If you find the rinse aid refill indicator Detergent Description...
en Detergent Separate detergents Unsuitable detergents Separate detergents are products Do not use detergent which could that do not contain components other cause damage to the appliance or than detergent, e.g. powder deter- present a risk to health. gent or liquid detergent. With powder and liquid detergent the Detergent Description...
Tableware en ¡ The function of rinse aid is limited Close the lid of the detergent dis- with combined detergents. You will penser. generally get better results using rinse aid. ¡ Use tablets with a special drying performance. Adding detergent To open the detergent dispenser, press the locking latch.
en Tableware Damage to glass and table- Cause Recommendation ware The water temperat- Select a programme ure of the programme with lower temperat- Avoid damage to glass and table- is too high. ures. ware. After the programme has ended, take glass- Cause Recommendation ware and cutlery out...
Basic operation en To save resources, do not pre- Removing tableware rinse tableware under running wa- ter. WARNING Observe the following when arran- Risk of injury! ging tableware: Hot tableware can cause burns to the – Put heavily soiled tableware in skin.
en Basic operation Setting a programme Starting the programme To adjust the wash cycle to the soil- Press ▶ ing level of the tableware, select a a The programme has ended when suitable programme. the display shows "0h:00m". Press the right programme button. ▶...
Basic operation en few minutes and then close it. This will help prevent excess pressure building up in the appliance and stop the appliance door bursting open. Press . a The programme is saved and the appliance switches off. Press to resume the pro- gramme.
en Basic settings Basic settings Basic settings You can configure the appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings Overview of basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Display text Selection Description Water hardness H00 - H07 Set the water softening system to your water hardness.
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Basic settings en Basic setting Display text Selection Description autoOpen Dry o00 - o02 Activate or deactivate automatic opening of the appliance door during the drying phase. If the function has been activated, the running time may increase. The following settings are possible: ¡...
en Home Connect ¡ Please also follow the instructions Changing basic settings in the Home Connect app. Press . Note: Please note the safety precau- To open the basic settings, press tions in this instruction manual and for 3 seconds. make sure that they are also ob- a The display shows Hxx.
Home Connect en With the help of the Home Connect Press . ▶ App scan the QR code. If you open the appliance door, the function is automatically deactiv- ated. button lights up. Tip: To deactivate the function, press . Remote Diagnostics Follow the instructions in the Customer Service can use Remote Home Connect app.
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Cleaning and servicing en Phase Removal of Detergent Placement Grease and limescale Liquid machine care product Appliance interior, e.g. bottle or machine descaler in hung in the cutlery basket or powder form. powder in the interior. Food remnants and de- Machine cleaner Detergent dispenser posits To ensure optimum cleaning perform-...
en Cleaning and servicing Pull down the micro filter to re- 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 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 arms and pull down to remove Pull up the lower spray arm to re- move.
en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 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 ▶...
Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Appliance door opens too Door is not correctly adjus- Adjust the appliance door as de- ▶ wide at the end of the pro- ted. scribed in the installation instruc- gramme. tions. The door gap must be at least 70 mm - 100 mm.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting E:32-00 will light up altern- Remove the filter from the supply ately or indicator for water hose supply lights up. Clean the filter. Re-insert the filter in the supply hose. Screw the water connection back Check the water connection for leaks.
Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting A different error code ap- A technical fault is present. Press . pears in the display window. Unplug the appliance or switch off the fuse. E:01-00 to E:90-10 Wait at least 2 minutes. Insert the mains plug of the appli- ance in a socket or switch on the fuse.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Tableware is not dry. Use a different combined detergent with a better drying performance. Extra Dry not activated to im- Activate Extra Dry. ▶ prove drying performance. Tableware removed too Wait until the programme ends. early or drying process not Only remove tableware 30 minutes yet ended.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Remnants of food on table- Filters are soiled. Clean the filters. ▶ → "Cleaning filters", Page 40 ware. Filters are inserted incor- Insert the filters properly. → "Filter system", Page 40 rectly and/or not engaged. Engage the filters. Washing programme selec- Select a more intensive washing ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Water marks on plastic Due to laws of physics Select a more intensive pro- ▶ parts. droplet formation on plastic gramme. → "Programmes", Page 17 surfaces is unavoidable. After drying water marks are Position tableware at an angle. ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Tea residue or lipstick marks Too little detergent is being Use a suitable "Detergent " ▶ → Page 27 and follow the manufac- on tableware. used or is unsuitable. turer's instructions for the amount to be used. Tableware has been pre- Only remove large remnants of food ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Plastic parts are discol- Tableware has been pre- Only remove large remnants of food ▶ oured. cleaned too intensely. The and do not prerinse tableware. sensors chose a weaker pro- gramme. Stubborn soiling cannot be entirely removed. Removable streaks are Amount of rinse aid to be Set the rinse aid system to a lower...
Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Rust spots on cutlery. Cutlery is not sufficiently Use rust-resistant tableware. ▶ rust-resistant. Knife blades are often more severely af- fected. Cutlery may also rust if Do not wash rusting items. ▶ washed together with rust- ing items.
en Troubleshooting Information on display panel Fault Cause Troubleshooting Add "Special salt" → Page 24. Special salt refill indicator Insufficient special salt. ▶ lights up. Sensor does not detect spe- Do not use special salt tablets. ▶ cial salt tablets. Refill indicator for special Water softening system is Setting the water softening system ▶...
Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Appliance does not start. Mains cable is not inserted. Check whether the socket works. Check whether the mains cable is properly inserted in the socket and on the rear of the appliance. Appliance door is not closed Close the appliance door.
en Troubleshooting Noise Fault Cause Troubleshooting Filling valves making knock- Caused by the domestic in- Can only be remedied in the do- ▶ ing noises. stallation. No appliance fault mestic installation. present. Does not affect functioning of the appliance. Knocking or rattling noise. Spray arm is striking table- Arrange tableware so that the spray ▶...
Transportation, storage and disposal en Insert the pump cover and press 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 Customer Service Protect appliance from frost Disposing of old appliance 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.
Technical specifications en least 10 years from the date on from water damage, the appliance which your appliance was placed on must be connected to the power the market within the European Eco- supply. nomic Area. ¡ The liability guarantee is valid for the service life of the appliance.
(Please search on the product web- A detailed Declaration of Conformity site for your appliance model and ad- can be found online at www.siemens- ditional documents). Alternatively, home.bsh-group.com/uk/ among the you can request the relevant informa- additional documents on the product tion from ossrequest@bshg.com or...
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Declaration of Conformity en UK (NI) 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only. 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only.
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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 *9001454596* 9001454596 (010720) 442 V1...