Siemens Se 25m250 Instructions For Use

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Arranging
 crockery,
glasses, etc. in the dishwasher
Loading  the dishwasher
Scrape off 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
 items such as cups, glasses, pots/pans, etc. are stood upside down,
 curved items, or those with recesses, should be at a slant so that water can run of f,
 they are stacked securely andcannot tip over ,
 they do not prevent the spray arms from rotating while washing takes place.
V ery small items should not be washed in
the dishwasher as they could easily fall outof the baskets. Removing  the dishes
To  prevent water dripping from the top
basket onto the dishes in the lower basket, we recommend that you empty the lower basket first and then the top basket. Cups
 and glasses
Upper  basket 
20
* not  included with all models
Pots  and pans
Lower  basket 
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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 theindividual parts. T
o prevent injuries, place long, pointed
accessories and knives on the ‡tagŠre (some models) or on the knife shelf (available as an accessory). Folding  spikes *
*  on applicable models
T o improve stacking of pots and pans, the
spikes can be folded down.
Shelf   *
*   not on all models
Lean tall glasses and those with long stems against the shelf ± not against other items to be washed.
Long items, serving cutlery , salad servers
or knives should be placed on the shelf so that they do not obstruct the rotation of the spray arms. The shelf can be folded back when not required for use. Small
 accessories holder*
*  some models
Light-weight plastic accessories, e.g. cups, lids, etc. can be held securely in the small 
accessories holder.
Adjusting  position of basket *
*  not on all models
86cm
81cm¯ max. 30/*25cm
¯ max. 20/*25cm
¯ max. 34/*29cm
¯ max. 20/*25cm
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. Select one of the two following procedures according to the design of the top basketfor your appliance model:
   
						

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Top
 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.
Top  basket with side levers
(Rackmatic)
Pull  out the top basket.
To 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 basket on the upper edge, otherwise the basket will not drop smoothly (and may damage the utensils).
T o raise the basket, take hold of the
basket on the upper edge and pull upwards.
Before you re-insert the basket, ensure that it is at the same height on bothsides. Otherwise, the appliance door cannot be closed and the upper spray arm will not connect to the water circuit.
   
						

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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. 4 baking sheets and 2 grilles).
Note
Never operate the dishwasher without the top basket or baking sheet spray head! Detergents
Information  about detergents
You  can use any brand of liquid or powder
detergent, as well as tablets, that have been specifically designed for use in domestic dishwashers. (Do not use normal washing-up liquid!) Nowadays there are three types of dishwasher detergent available:1.  those containing phosphates and      chlorine, 2.  those containing phosphates but no      chlorine, 3.  those containing neither phosphates     nor chlorine. When a phosphate-free detergent is used in conjunction with hard water , there is a
greater possibility that white marks will be left behind on crockery and glasses, etc. These can be avoided by pouring an increased amount of detergent into the 
dispenser. Chlorine-free detergents have a reduced bleaching ef fect. This can mean that tea
stains are not completely removed or plastic items become discoloured. This can be resolved by:
selecting a higher temperature programme, or
  increasing the amount of detergent, or
 using a detergent that contains chlorine.
Check the label on the detergentpackaging to determine whether a particular product is suitable for use with silverware. If you have any further questions, we recommend that you contact the customer advice departments of the various detergent manufacturers.
   
						

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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 is15 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
closed, press the lock 
28  to open the
detergent dispenser .
Adding  detergent
Fill the dispenser 30  with detergent.
Please observe the manufacturer s
instructions printed on the detergent packaging when determining the correct dosage.
Important
Due to the dif ferent solvency properties of
the detergent tablets supplied by various manufacturers, the cleaning ef ficiency of
the detergent may not be fully utilised by short programmes. It is recommended to use washing powder for these programmes.
When you select the INTENSIVE programme, tip an extra 10±15 ml of detergent onto the inside surface of the 
door.
 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 clicksshut (2).
If you are using detergent in tablet form, read the manufacturer s
recommendations on the packaging inorder to  determine where the tablets should be placed inside the dishwasher (e.g. in cutlery basket, detergent compartment, etc.). Make sure that the lid on the detergent compartment is closed, even if you are using tablets.
    
						

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 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 ofcombined 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,
rinse-aid, salt function  and an additional
glass protection component.
In addition, other combined products with a comparable ef fect are offered according
to the manufacturer .
>>>  Always check the type of detergent
or combined product which you are using!
Always follow the operating instructionsor the information on the packaging.
The rinse programme is automaticallyadjusted in order to obtain the best possible rinsing and drying result. Observe the following important information if using combined cleaning products:
Regeneration salt is not required up to a water hardness of 21  dH (37  fH,
26  Clarke, 3.7 mmol/l) only . No other
settings on the appliance are required.
Salt is still required if the water hardness is  above 21 dH (37  fH,
26 Clarke, 3.7 mmol/l). Fill the salt
dispenser with salt 
24 and select
setting 6 on the water softening system.
If in doubt, please contact the detergent manufacturer , especially if:
the utensils are very wet at the end ofthe programme.
limescale forms.
Note
Optimum rinsing and drying results can be obtained by using standard detergents in conjunction with separate application ofsalt and rinse aid. Observance of the operating instructions or information on the packaging of the combined detergents determines their 
effectiveness.
Note
Even if the rinse aid and/or salt refill indicator is lit, the rinse programme runscorrectly when 3in1 products are used. If the rinse aid refill indicator 
7 or salt
refill 
6 indicator is defective and you
would like to switch it of f, proceed as
follows: Switching  the rinse aid refill
indicator off and on 
You  can switch the rinse aid refill indicator
7 on or of f. This function can be
changed as follows.
Close the door .
Hold down the programme button C
and press the main switch 
1 until the
digital display lights up, then release the buttons.
3 is indicated on the digital display
 (rinse aid refill indicator on).
By pressing the programme button
C , you can switch of f  or switch
on
 the rinse aid indicator .
Switch off the main switch 1;
the setting is saved.
    
						

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Switching
 the salt refill
indicator / water softening system off and on
Close  the door .
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 value increases by one; when the value
 is reached, the display jumps back
to 
 (the salt refill indicator / water
softening system has been switched 
off).
Switch of f the main switch 1.
The set value is stored within the
device.
Approx. 4 litres of water are required to regenerate the water softening system.As a result, the water consumption per
rinse cycle increases by 0 to maximum4 litres depending on the water hardness
setting.
Note
If you use the detergent and rinse aid separately or switch from combined detergents to standard cleaning products, ensure that the rinse aid refill indicator hasbeen switched on and the water softening system has been set to the correct water hardness.
    
						

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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
fl‡s,
potatoes, pastries, rice, eggs,fried food Delicate
T
ype of Dishes
e.g. porcelain, pans, 
cutlery,glasses, etc.
T ype of food
remnants e.g. Programme- sequence
Dry
Clean 55 
Clean
40 
PrerinseClean
55 
Clean
45 
Soups,
potatoes, pastries,
rice, eggs, fried food
Wash programme V
ery little
Little
Large
Amount offood remnants State of food remnantIntensive
70Eco
50  Gentle
40  Quick
45  Prerinse
MixedMixed
Non-sensitive
Medium Lightly Adhesive
Very
adhesive
Dry
Clean 65 
Clean
50 
Prerinse
Dry
Clean
70 
Dry
Clean
70 
Prerinse
40 
The programme sequence is
optimised and adjusted according to the degree of soiling on the utensils.
Auto
55 -65 
Prerinse
Rinse of f if
the dishes
have been stacked
for several days in the
dishwash
er prior to washing.
Inter-
mediate
rinse Inter-
mediate
rinse Inter-
mediate
rinse Inter-
mediate
rinse
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.
       
						

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Washing
 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 specifications can be
found in the summary of instructions.Programme specifications refer to normal conditions. Greater deviations may occur due to:
dif ferent amounts of dishes
temperature of mains water supply
pressure of mains water supply
ambient temperature
fluctuations in mains voltage
machine-related factors (e.g. temperature, water volume, ...).
Energy and water consumption is reducedby up to 1/4 when dishes are washed in the upper basket only .
W ater consumption values are based on a
water hardness setting of 4. Aqua  sensor *
*  on applicable models
The Aqua sensor is an optical measuring device which measures the turbidity of the rinsing water . A light barrier can detect
dissolved food remnants in the water , e.g.
egg, fat and oats. The Aqua sensor is used according to the programme. When the Aqua sensor is active, ºcleanº rinsing water may be transferred into the next rinsing bath and/or the temperature adjusted. If theturbidity is greater , the water is drained
and is replaced with fresh water . In this
way the water consumption is reduced by approx. 4 litres for utensils which are ºlessº 
dirty. 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 3 shows the
expected duration of the programme.
The programme starts automatically .
Remaining  running time display
When  the appliance has started, the
expected programme running time is displayed. The programmed running time is af fected by the water temperature, the
number of dishes, as well as the degree of soiling. If these conditions are changed, the running time (depending on the selected programme) can vary greatly .
As the ef fect is not detected until a
programme is running, the time may be longer or shorter than expected. 
Time  delay *
*  on  applicable models
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
4 until the digital display 3 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 displayed. Y ou can change your programme
selection at any time until the programme starts.
End  of programme
The  programme has ended when a figure
 appears in the numerical display 3.
     
						

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Switching
 the dishwasher OFF
Several  minutes after the programme has
ended:
Set the main switch 1 to OFF .
Turn the water tap of f.
(Does not apply when Aqua-Stop unit has been fitted)
Remove dishes, etc. when they have cooled down.
Interrupting  the programme
Set main switch 1 to OFF .
Indicator lights extinguish. The programme is retained in the dishwasher memory .
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 continue with the stored programme, set the main switch to ON again.
Cancel  programme (Reset)
Only when the master switch is ON.
Press the 
A  and C buttons
simultaneously , and hold them pressed
for approx. 3 seconds. The numerical display shows 
.
The programme continues for approx.  1 min.
When it has ended, set the main switch
1 to OFF .
T o restart the dishwasher , set main switch
1 to ON again and select desired
programme. Changing
 the programme
It  is possible to change the programme
within 2 minutes after you have switched the dishwasher on. Should it be necessary to change the programme after this period, the programme cycle that has already been begun (e.g. washing) will be completed first of all. The new remaining time displayed is the sum of the remaining time from the preceding programme cycle and the remaining time attributable to the new programme that has been selected. Intensive  drying
If  the ªIntensive dryingº function is
activated, the temperature of the final rinse is increased in all programmes and youwill therefore receive an improved drying result. (Note the higher temperature may not be suitable for fragile utensils.)
Hold down the programme button A
and switch on the main switch.
Release both buttons. The digital display 
3 flashes  (on)
or 
 (of f).
To change the setting, press the
programme button 
A .
Switch of f the main switch 1;
the setting is stored.