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Siemens SE23E234EU 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 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pro[...]

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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 Programme selector (retractable*) 4 Additional options* 5 “Check water supply” display 6 Programme sequence d[...]

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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 27 . 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 30 . 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 26 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 position of basket * * not on all models If required, the height of the top basket can be adjusted in order to create more space for large utensils either in the top or bottom basket. Pull out the top basket. Remove the top basket and re-attach it to the upper or lower rollers. Detergent Y ou can use commercially available liquid or[...]

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    en 13 Reduce costs! If your dishes are only moderately dirty , you may be able to use less detergent than recommended. Close the lid on the detergent compartment. Press down the lid (1) until it clicks shut (2). If you are using detergent in tablet form, read the manufacturer ’s recommendations on the packaging in order to determine where the tab[...]

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    en 14 Programme overview This overview lists the max. possible number of programmes. The programmes supplied with your appliance are indicated on the fascia. T ype of crockery e.g. china, pots/pans, cutlery , glasses, etc. T ype of food remains Amount of food remains Condition of food remains W ash programme Programme sequence Non- delicate Soups, [...]

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    en 15 W ashing dishes Reduce costs! If only a small number of dishes have been loaded into the dishwasher , selecting a programme that operates at the next lowest temperature will usually suf fice. Programme data The programme data (duration, energy and water consumption) can be found in the summary of instructions and refers to standard conditions[...]

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    en 16 Interrupting the programme Set the main switch 1 to OFF . Indicator lights extinguish. If the hot water was switched ON or the appliance has already heated up and then the appliance door opened, leave the door ajar for several minutes and then close. Otherwise, the appliance door may fly open due to expansion. In order to resume the programme[...]

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    en 17 Maintenance and care A regular inspection and maintenance of your machine will help to prevent faults. This saves time and prevents problems. Overall condition of the machine Check washing chamber for grease and limescale deposits. If you find such deposits: Fill the detergent dispenser with detergent, start the appliance without utensils in [...]

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    en 18 Spray arms Lime and remnants of food in the washing water can block the nozzles in the spray arms 22 and 24 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 24 upwards and lift it of f. Unscrew the upper spray arm 22 . Clean both spray arms under running[...]

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    en 19 Check the inner compartment for foreign objects and, if required, remove foreign objects. Re-insert the cover . Re-insert the filters and screw into position. 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 servi[...]

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    en 20 ... when the appliance is switched on The appliance does not start. The mains fuse has tripped. The appliance plug has not been inserted. The appliance door has not been shut properly . The tap has not been turned on. The filter on the water supply hose is blocked. Switch of f the appliance and pull out the mains plug. T urn of f the tap. The[...]

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    en 21 ... during washing Unusual amount of foam is created Normal washing up liquid has been poured into the rinse-aid container . Remove any spilled rinse aid with a cloth as it could otherwise lead to excessive foaming during the next washing cycle. Appliance stops suddenly while washing is taking place Cut in electricity supply to appliance. W a[...]

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    en 22 Dishes, cutlery , etc. have not been dried Selected programme did not include drying function. Amount of rinse-aid was set too low . Items were removed from dishwasher too soon. Glasses have a dull appearance Amount of rinse-aid was set too low . T ea stains or traces of lipstick have not been completely removed Detergent does not have a suf [...]

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    en 23 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 24 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 25 W aste disposal Disposal Old appliances are not worthless rubbish. V aluable raw materials can be reclaimed by recycling old appliances. Pull out the mains plug of the redundant appliance. Cut of f the power cord and discard with mains plug. T o prevent children from locking themselves in the appliance and suf focating, destroy the door lock [...]

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    en 26 W arning Children could become locked in the appliance (risk of suf focation) or find themselves in other dangerous situations. Therefore: Pull out the mains plug, sever and dispose of the power cord. Destroy the door lock so that the door can no longer be closed. This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EG con[...]

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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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