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  • Page 1 Dishwasher SN61IX12TE Information for Use 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: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Safety ..........   4 Etagere ........... 22 General information...... 4 Folding prongs ....... 22 Intended use........ 4 Basket heights........ 22 Restriction on user group.... 4 Before using for the first time ..   23 Safe installation ........ 4 Performing the initial configura- Safe use ........... 6 tion.......... 23 Damaged appliance ...... 8 Risk to children ........ 8...
  • Page 3 Customer Service......   55 Interrupting programme .... 32 Product number (E-Nr.), produc- Terminate programme.... 33 tion number (FD) and consecut- Switching off appliance .... 33 ive numbering (Z-Nr.) ..... 56 Basic settings........    34 AQUA-STOP guarantee .... 56 Overview of basic settings ..... 34 Technical specifications....   56 Home Connect ......
  • Page 4: Safety

    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: ¡...
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6: Safe Use

    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. ▶...
  • Page 7 Safety en ¡ Highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents in con- junction 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 conjunction with aluminium parts (e.g.
  • Page 8: Damaged Appliance

    en Safety ▶ Never kink, crush or modify the power cord. Damaged appliance WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! ¡ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is danger- ous. ▶ Never operate a damaged appliance. ▶ Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured sur- face.
  • Page 9 Safety en 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.
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage pipes supplied for the drinking Preventing material damage Preventing material dam- water and waste water connec- tions are not affected here. ¡ Modified or damaged water hoses may result in material damage and Preventing material damage Safe installation damage to the appliance.
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en ¡ Unsuitable cleaning agents may If you do not have much tableware to damage the appliance. wash, use the additional Half Load Do not use a steam cleaner. function. ▶ So as not to scratch the finish ▶...
  • Page 12: Installing And Connecting The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Note: The appliance has been tested Connect the appliance to the at the factory to check it is in working power supply. order. It is possible that water has left marks on the appliance. These Drainage connection marks will disappear after the first Connect your appliance to drainage wash cycle.
  • Page 13: Electrical Connection

    Installation and connection en 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. ¡...
  • Page 14: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    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 56.
  • Page 15: Controls

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en "Detergent" → Page 27 is added to the detergent Detergent dispenser dispenser. "Bottom basket" → Page 21 Bottom basket Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the dispenser for special salt. → "Water softening system", Page 23 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the tableware in the bot- tom basket.
  • Page 16 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 4 5 6 7 8 9 "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 18 Programme button "Programmes" → Page 18 Programmes Water supply display Display for water supply "Home Connect"...
  • Page 17 Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Rinse aid refill indicator Rinse aid system → "Adding rinse aid", Page 26 Depending on the appliance specifications...
  • Page 18: Programmes

    en Programmes 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...
  • Page 19: Information For Test Institutes

    Additional functions en Programme: Programme sequence Additional func- tions → "Additional Tableware: Time-optimised: ¡ Cleaning mixed table- ¡ Cleaning 65 °C functions", Speed 65° ware and cutlery. Page 19 ¡ Intermediate rinse Level of soiling: ¡ Final rinse 69 °C ¡ Removing common ¡ Dry household food remnants lightly dried-on.
  • Page 20: Features

    en Features Top basket Additional func- tion Arrange cups, glasses and small ¡ The additional function items of tableware in the top basket. can be activated before the start of the pro- gramme and at any time when the pro- gramme is running. ¡...
  • Page 21: Bottom Basket

    Features en Re-attach the basket to the upper rollers (setting 3) or lower rollers (setting 1). Cutlery basket Arrange cutlery in the cutlery basket, Check that the basket is level on always without sorting it and with the both sides. sharp points downwards. Slide the basket back in.
  • Page 22: Etagere

    en Features You can fold the prongs down to po- Etagere sition pans, bowls and glasses Use the cutlery shelf and space un- better. derneath for small cups and glasses Folding down prongs or for large items of cutlery, e.g. cooking spoons or serving cutlery. If you do not need the prongs, fold them down.
  • Page 23: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time en Level Top basket Bottom basket 2 max. ø 24.5 cm 27.5 cm 3 max. ø 27 cm 25 cm "Set the amount of rinse aid to be Before using for the first time Before using for the dispensed."...
  • Page 24: Overview Of Water Hardness Set- Tings

    en Water softening system Water hard- Hardness mmol/l Setting "LED A" "LED B" "LED C" ness value range → Page 15 → Page 15 → Page 15 °E 21 - 26 Hard 3.0 - 3.7 27 - 44 Hard 3.8 - 6.2 Note: Set the water hardness determ- Special salt ined on your appliance.
  • Page 25: Switching Off The Water Softening System

    Water softening system en Note: Only use special salt for ¡ The water hardness is 0 - 8 °E. dishwashers. You do not need to use special Do not use salt tablets. salt. Do not use table salt. Press ⁠ . Add the special salt to the dis- To open the appliance settings, penser.
  • Page 26: Rinse Aid System

    en Rinse aid system Add rinse aid up to the max mark. 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° programme and the factory value of the water hardness is set to 9 - 20°E.
  • Page 27: Switching The Rinse Aid System Off

    Detergent en – A higher setting adds more Modern, powerful detergents mainly rinse aid during the wash cycle, use a low-alkaline formulation with reduces water marks and im- enzymes. Enzymes break down proves the drying result. starch and remove protein. Oxygen- based bleaching agents are generally To save the settings, press used to remove coloured marks, e.g.
  • Page 28: Unsuitable Detergents

    en Detergent Tip: Suitable detergents are available Unsuitable detergents online via our website or from "Cus- Do not use detergent which could tomer Service" → Page 55. cause damage to the appliance or Separate detergents present a risk to health. Separate detergents are products Detergent Description that do not contain components other...
  • Page 29: Adding Detergent

    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.
  • Page 30: Damage To Glass And Tableware

    en Tableware Damage to glass and table- Cause Recommendation ware The water temperat- Select a programme ure of the programme with lower temperat- Only put glasses and china in the is too high. ures. dishwasher if it is marked as dish- After the programme washer-safe by the manufacturer.
  • Page 31: Removing Tableware

    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.
  • Page 32: Setting A Programme

    en Basic operation a While the programme is running, a Setting a programme spot of light is projected onto the To adjust the wash cycle to the soil- floor below the appliance door. ing level of the tableware, select a This light will not be visible if the suitable programme.
  • Page 33: Terminate Programme

    Basic operation en Press to resume the pro- gramme. Close the appliance door. Terminate programme To end a programme early or to switch from a programme that has already started, you will need to can- cel it first. Open the appliance door. Press for approx.
  • Page 34: Basic Settings

    en Basic settings Basic settings Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings Overview of basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Selection Description Water hardness Scale with 4 levels Set the water hardness.
  • Page 35 Basic settings en If LED A lights up, the function is Setting Extra Dry permanently deactivated. Press ⁠ . If LED A and LED B light up, the To open the appliance settings, function can be selected using the press for 3 seconds. button.
  • Page 36: Home Connect

    en Home Connect Home Connect quick start Home Connect Home Connect Connect your appliance to a mobile This appliance is network-capable. Home Connect device quickly and easily. Connect your appliance to a mobile Installing app device to control its functions via the Home Connect app. Install the Home Connect app on The Home Connect services are not your mobile device.
  • Page 37: Home Connect Settings

    Home Connect  en Home Connect settings Remote Diagnostics Adapt Home Connect to your needs. Customer Service can use Remote You can find the Home Connect set- Diagnostics to access your appliance tings in the basic settings for your ap- if you contact them, have your appli- pliance.
  • Page 38: Cleaning And Servicing

    Tip: You can get our tested and ap- Information on data protection can be proved Dishwasher Care and Ma- retrieved in the Home Connect app. chine Cleaner for Dishwashers online at https://www.siemens-home.bsh- group.com/store or from customer Cleaning and servicing Cleaning and servicing service.
  • Page 39: Filter System

    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-...
  • Page 40 en Cleaning and servicing Press the locking catches Fine filter gether and lift the coarse filter out Coarse filter ⁠ . Cleaning filters Soiling in the dishwashing water may block the filters. After each wash check the filters for residue. Turn the coarse filter anticlockwise and remove the filter system ⁠...
  • Page 41: Cleaning Spray Arms

    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 arm and pull down to remove ⁠ . Pull up the lower spray arm to re- move.
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    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 ▶...
  • Page 43: Washing Results

    Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Display for water supply Check the water connection for lights up leaks. Restore the power supply. Switch the appliance on. Wastewater hose is blocked Reposition the wastewater hose or kinked. without kinks. Remove residues. Siphon connection is still Check the connection to the siphon ▶...
  • Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Tableware is not dry. Programme or programme "Select a programme with drying, ▶ option has no drying phase, e.g. intensive, strong or ECO pro- gramme." → Page 18 or the drying phase is too brief. Some option buttons decrease the drying result, e.g varioSpeed.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Appliance interior still wet Not a fault. The condensa- No action required. after wash cycle. tion drying principle causes water droplets in the tub – they are indeed desirable here. The moisture in the air condenses on the inside walls, runs off and is pumped out.
  • Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Detergent residue in the ap- Lid of the detergent dis- Arrange tableware in the top basket pliance penser is blocked by items tableware so the tab collecting tray of tableware parts and will is not obstructed by tableware. → "Arrange tableware", Page 30 not open.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Stubborn white coatings are Detergent substances are Change your "detergent" ▶ → Page 27. present on tableware, inside deposited there. These coat- the appliance or the door. ings cannot generally be re- Clean the appliance mechanically. ▶ moved with chemicals. The hardness range is set in- Set the Water softening system to ▶...
  • Page 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Coloured coatings (blue, yel- may not always be possible to com- low, brown) that are difficult pletely remove deposits but they or impossible to remove are are harmless to health. present inside the appliance or on stainless steel table- ware.
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Removable streaks are Tableware has been pre- Only remove large remnants of food ▶ present on glasses, glass- cleaned too intensely. The and do not prerinse tableware. ware with a metallic appear- sensors chose a weaker pro- ance and cutlery.
  • Page 50: Home Connect Problem

    en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting Excessive formation of foam Detergent or appliance care Change the brand of detergent. ▶ occurs. product used causes excess- ive foaming. Home Connect problem Fault Cause Troubleshooting Connection to home net- WLAN on router is not act- Check the wireless network con- ▶...
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting → "Terminate programme", Water is left in the appliance ▶ at the end of the pro- Page 33 gramme. Appliance cannot be Software update is taking Wait until the software update has ▶ switched on or operated. place. finished.
  • Page 52: Mechanical Damage

    en Troubleshooting Fault Cause Troubleshooting All LEDs lit up or flashing. Electronics have detected a Press the main switch button for ap- fault. prox. 4 seconds. → "Controls", Page 15 The appliance is reset and restar- ted. If the problem occurs again: Switch off the appliance. ‒...
  • Page 53 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause Troubleshooting Knocking or rattling noise. With a small load the water Distribute the tableware evenly. ▶ jets directly strike against Load the appliance with more table- ▶ the tub. ware. Light items of tableware Position light items of tableware se- ▶...
  • Page 54: Clean Wastewater Pump

    en Transportation, storage and disposal 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.
  • Page 55: Transporting The Appliance

    Customer Service en Unplug the appliance from the Transporting the appliance mains. To avoid damage to the appliance, Cut through the power cord. empty it before transporting. Dispose of the appliance in an en- Note: Always transport the dish- vironmentally friendly manner. washer upright to prevent residual Information about current disposal water getting into the machine's con-...
  • Page 56: Product Number (E-Nr.), Produc- Tion Number (Fd) And Consecut- Ive Numbering (Z-Nr.)

    en Technical specifications The contact details for Customer Ser- defective supply lines or fittings up vice can be found in the enclosed to the Aqua-Stop connection on Customer Service directory or on our the tap. website. ¡ If your appliance is fitted with Aqua-Stop, you can in principle Product number (E-Nr.), pro- leave your appliance unattended...
  • Page 57: Information Regarding Free And Open Source Software

    BSH Hausger- requirements. äte GmbH, Carl-Wery-Str. 34, 81739 A detailed Declaration of Conformity Munich, Germany. can be found online at siemens- The source code will be made avail- home.bsh-group.com/uk/ among the able to you on request. additional documents on the product Please send your request to oss- page for your appliance.
  • Page 58 en Declaration of Conformity 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only.
  • Page 60 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 *9001745704* 9001745704 (020425) 642 E5...

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