Siemens SE 64M359 manual

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    en Index Safety instructions 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Getting to know your appliance 6 . . W ater softener 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Filling the salt dispenser 8 . . . . . . . . Adding rinse aid 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Utensils 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Detergent 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . aut[...]

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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 If fitted, use the childproof lock. An exact description can be found in the back of the envelope. Do not allow children to play with or operate the appliance. Keep children away from detergents and rinse aid. These may cause chemical burns in the mouth, throat and eyes or asphyxiation. Keep children away from an open[...]

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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 T ime delay 4 Digital display 5 Additional options * 6 “Check water supply” indicator * 7 Salt refill indicat[...]

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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 the salt dispenser Salt must always be filled before the appliance is switched on, so that excess salt solution is immediately flushed away to prevent corrosion. Open the screw-type cap of the compartment 24 . Before using the appliance for the first time, pour about 1 litre of water in the salt container . Then refill with salt (not c[...]

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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 Utensils Not suitable Cutlery and utensils made of wood. Fragile decorative glasses, hand-crafted and antique utensils. These decorative items are not dishwasher-proof. Plastic parts sensitive to hot water . Copper and tin utensils. Utensils which are soiled with ash, wax, lubricating grease or ink. Absorbent materials such as sponges and clo[...]

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    en 1 1 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 the étagère (some models) or on the knife shelf (available as a[...]

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    en 12 Adjusting the height of the basket * * some models If required, the height of the upper utensils basket can be adjusted to provide more space for tall utensils either in the upper or lower basket. Appliance height in cm 81 86 Max. ø in cm upper 20/25* 20/25* max. ø in cm lower 30/25* 34/29* Select one of the two following procedures accordi[...]

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    en 13 Detergent Y ou can use commercially available liquid or powder proprietary detergents for dishwashers or T ABS (do not use handwash!). If phosphate-free detergents are used with hard tap water , white deposits may be deposited more easily on utensils and the container walls. This can be remedied by adding more detergent. See detergent packagi[...]

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    en 14 auto 3in1 The use of so-called combined detergent products may make the use of rinse aid and/or salt unnecessary . There are currently several types of combined detergent products available. 2in1: They contain detergent and rinse aid or salt function. 3in1: They contain detergent, rinse aid and salt function. 4in1 : They contain a detergent, [...]

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    en 15 Switching the salt refill indicator / water softening system off and on Hold down the programme button B and switch on the main switch 1 , then release the buttons. The illuminated button B and the factory-set value on the digital display flash. T o change the setting: press the programme button B . Each time the button is pressed, the set va[...]

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    en 16 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 17 Programme selection The most appropriate programme can be identified by comparing the type of crockery , cutlery , etc., as well as the amount and condition of food remains, with the details contained in the programme overview . Y ou will find the appropriate programme information in the introduction. W ashing dishes Reduce costs! If only a s[...]

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    en 18 Switching the dishwasher ON Turn on the tap. Set main switch 1 to ON. Indicators light up according to the last programme that was selected. This same programme will run again if no other programme button 9 is pressed The numerical display 4 shows the expected duration of the programme. Close door . The programme starts automatically . Remain[...]

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    en 19 Interrupting the programme Open the door . Caution! There is a risk of water squirting out from inside the appliance. Do not open the door fully until the spray arm has stopped rotating. Set main switch 1 to OFF . Indicator lights extinguish. The programme is retained in the dish- washer memory . If the hot water was switched ON or the applia[...]

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    en 20 Additional functions * on some models additional functions 5 can be set with the buttons. Saving time (V arioSpeed) * The >>Save time<< function can reduce the running time by approx. 20% to 50% depending on the selected rinse programme. The particular change in the running time is indicated on the time remaining display . T o obt[...]

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    en 21 Filters The filters 25 prevent larger remnants of food or other objects from getting inside the pump. This residue can occasionally clog up the filters. The filter system consists of a filter cylinder , a flat fine filter and, depending on the model, a microfilter (*). Inspect the filters for obstructions every time the dishwasher has been us[...]

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    en 22 Spray arms Lime and remnants of food in the washing water can block the nozzles in the spray arms 22 and 23 and the arm mountings . Inspect the nozzles in the spray arms for blocked holes due to remnants of food. If necessary , pull the lower arm 23 upwards and lift it of f. Unscrew the upper spray arm 22 . Clean both spray arms under running[...]

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    en 23 Fault finding Resolving minor problems yourself Experience has shown that you can resolve most problems that arise during normal daily usage yourself, without having to call out a service engineer . Not only does this save costs, but it also means that the appliance is available for use again that much sooner . The following list of common oc[...]

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    en 24 “Check water supply” display 6 lights up. T ap turned of f. W ater supply interrupted. Filter in the water supply blocked. Supply hose kinked. Remnants of detergent stuck inside dispenser Compartment was damp when it was filled up with detergent. Compartment must be dry before detergent is added. Refill display does not light up. Rinse ai[...]

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    en 25 Although water is quite hard, no salt has been put in appliance. W ater softener was set too low . Lid on salt container is not screwed tight. If you used a phosphate-free detergent, try a detergent containing phosphates and compare results. Dishes, cutlery , etc. have not been dried Selected programme did not include drying function. Amount [...]

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    en 26 Information Notes on comparison tests Y ou will find details of the conditions for the comparison tests on the additional ”Notes on comparison tests” sheet. The consumption values for the relevant programmes are given in the introduction. General Built-under and integrated appliances which are subsequently installed as free-standing appli[...]

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    en 27 Fresh water connection Using the enclosed parts, connect the fresh water connection to the tap according to the installation instructions. Ensure that the fresh water connection is not kinked, crushed or twisted. When replacing the appliance, always connect a new water supply hose to the water supply . The old supply hose must not be re-used.[...]

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    en 28 Protection from freezing temperatures If the appliance is installed in a location where there is a risk of freezing temperatures (e.g. in a holiday home), all water must be completely drained out of the interior (see “T ransporting the dishwasher”). T urn OFF the tap, disconnect the supply hose and allow to drain. W aste disposal Disposal[...]

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    en 29 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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    40 Switch on the child-proof lock 41 Open the door with child-proof lock switched on 42 Switch of f the child-proof lock When the door is open, the child-proof lock of fers no protection. Child-proof lock * Large sheets or grilles and plates which have a diameter greater than 30 cm (gourmet plates, pasta plates, dinner plates) can be cleaned with t[...]

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