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Siemens SF25M251 manual

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        en Instructions for use[...]

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    en Index Safety instructions 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Getting to know your appliance 6 . . W ater softener 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Filling in the Salt 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding rinse aid 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not suitable for the dishwasher 10 . . Arranging crockery , glasses, etc. in the dishwasher 1 1 . . . . .[...]

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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 Do not let infants play or operate the dishwasher . Keep cleaning and rinsing agents out of the reach of infants. These may cause chemical burns in the mouth, throat and eyes or asphyxiation. Keep infants away from the open dishwasher . It could contain residue of the cleaning agent. If the appliance is installed at e[...]

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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 Salt refill indicato[...]

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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 in the Salt Open the screw-type cap of the compartment 24 . W arning Before switching on the appliance for the first time, pour approx. 1 litre of water into the salt dispenser . Then refill with salt (not cooking salt) until the salt container is full (max. 1.5 kg). When you refill the salt, water is being displaced and drains of f. R[...]

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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 Not suitable for the dishwasher The following should not be cleaned in the dishwasher: W ooden cutlery and utensils – these will leach out and become unsightly; even the utilised stickers are not suitable for the temperatures which occur . Sensitive ornamental glasses, craft utensil and vases, special antique or irretrievable utensils. Thes[...]

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    en 1 1 Arranging crockery , glasses, etc. in the dishwasher Loading the dishwasher Scrape of f any large amounts of left-over food. It is not necessary to rinse the dishes under running water . Place objects in the dishwasher in such a way that D items such as cups, glasses, pots/pans, etc. are stood upside down, D curved items, or those with reces[...]

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    en 12 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 an accessory). Folding spikes * [...]

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    en 13 T op basket with upper and lower roller pairs Pull out the top basket. Remove the top basket and re-attach it to the upper or lower rollers. T op basket with side levers (Rackmatic) Pull out the top basket. T o lower the basket, press in succession the two levers on the left and right sides of the basket. Always take hold of the side of the b[...]

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    en 14 Baking sheet spray head * * some models Y ou can clean large baking sheets or grilles with the baking sheet spray head. T o do this, remove the top basket and insert the spray head as illustrated in the diagram. T o ensure that the spray jet can reach all parts, arrange the baking sheets as illustrated (max. 2 baking sheets and 2 grilles). De[...]

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    en 15 Detergent compartment with measuring marks The side of the detergent compartment is marked with lines to help you determine how much powder to add. The capacity of the detergent container is 15 ml up to the bottom line and 25 ml up to the middle line. When the compartment is full it contains 40 ml. If the detergent dispenser 30 is still close[...]

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    en 16 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. 3in1: They contain detergent, rinse aid and salt function. 2in1: They contain detergent and rinse aid or salt function. >>> Always check the typ[...]

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    en 17 Switching the salt refill indicator / water softening system off and on Close the door Rotate the programme selector 3 from the 12 o’clock position by one notch to the left. Switch on main switch 1 and hold down for at least 3 sec. The digital display 8 indicates the current set hardness value and the salt refill indicator 6 flashes (hardne[...]

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    en 18 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 19 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 20 Switching on the appliance Close the door . T urn on the tap fully . Rotate programme selector 3 to the required programme. Switch on the main switch 1 . The expected programme duration is indicated on the numerical display 8 . The programme sequence starts automatically . Remaining running time display When the appliance has started, the exp[...]

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    en 21 Intensive drying By activating the “Intensive drying” function, the final rinse will produce a higher temperature in all programmes resulting in an improved drying result (please note that higher temperatures might have an ef fect on delicate items). Close the door . Hold down button B and switch on main switch 1 . Release both buttons. T[...]

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    en 22 h. T ime delay * Y ou can delay the start of the programme in 1-hour steps up to 19 hours. Switch on the appliance. Press the timer programming button until the digital display 8 jumps to . Keep pressing the timer programming button until the required time is displayed. T o delete the timer programming, keep pressing the button until is displ[...]

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    en 23 Filters The filters 25 prevent large particles of food in the water from reaching the pump. These particles may occasionally block the filters. When the appliance has finished washing, check the filters for particles of food and, if required, clean. After undoing the coarse micro-filter , the filter unit can be removed. Remove any particles o[...]

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    en 24 Pump * * on applicable models Larger remnants of food that have not been trapped by the filters and have been left in the water can cause a blockage in the pump. The water is no longer pumped out of the dishwasher and it can be seen covering the filter . Proceed as follows: First, always disconnect the appliance from the power supply . Ladle [...]

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    en 25 ... with the appliance itself Lower spray arm rotates with difficulty Spray arm is blocked by small items or food remains. Lid in detergent compartment cannot be closed Detergent compartment has been overfilled. Mechanism is clogged with remnants of detergent. Indicator lamps do not extinguish after washing has finished. Indicator lights flas[...]

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    en 26 Knocking sound coming from inlet valves This is caused by the way the water pipes have been laid and it has no ef fect upon the way the appliance functions. There is no remedy for this. ... with the dishes, cutlery , etc. Remnants of food are stuck to the dishes, cutlery , etc. Dishwasher was not loaded properly . Jets of water could not reac[...]

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    en 27 Customer Service Please call your local service agent, if you are not able to resolve any problem yourself. The name of your nearest service agent is shown in the Customer Service address list. When you call, please provide details of the model number (1) and the production (FD) number (2) which are shown on the nameplate 31 on the appliance [...]

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    en 28 Installation The dishwasher must be connected by a qualified technician to ensure correct operation. The specifications for supply , drainage and connected load must fulfil the required criteria as stated in the following paragraphs or in the installation instructions. Install the appliance in the following sequence: – Check the delivery ?[...]

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    en 29 Removing the appliance It is essential, when removing the appliance, to observe the following sequence: First, disconnect the appliance from the power supply . Pull out the mains plug. T urn of f the water supply . Disconnect the waste water and fresh water connections. Loosen the fastening screws under the worktop. If fitted, remove the base[...]

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    en 30 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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    en 31 en Subjekt to modification[...]

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          AQUA-ST OP guarantee (does not apply to appliances without Aqua-Stop) In addition to warranty claims against the seller based on the purchase contract and in addition to our appliance warranty we will pay damages under the following conditions: 1. If our Aqua-Stop system [...]