Siemens Sf 24e232 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 armsfrom rotating while washing takesplace.
V ery small items should not be washed in
the dishwasher as they could easily fall out of 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.
Place glasses, cups and small bowls on the additional cup rack. The additional cuprack can be swivelled in or out as required. 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
The top basket can be inserted on either its upper or lower rollers, according to requirement. This enables more height to be gained for bigger dishes in either the top or bottom basket. Select one of the two following procedures according to the design of the top basket for 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 basketwill 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. 2 baking sheets and 2 grilles).
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.
If using the ªIntensiveº programme (some models), also pour approx.10±15 ml of detergent onto the appliance door . If using tablets,
also place a tablet on the appliance 
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 clicks shut (2).
If you are using detergent in tablet form, read the manufacturer s
recommendations on the packaging inorder to  determine where the tablets should beplaced 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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 CAUTION
IMPORT ANT NOTE 
ON THE USE OF  COMBINED CLEANINGPRODUCTS Please  note the following when using
ºcombined cleaning productsº which eliminate the need for a rinsing agent or salt, for example:
Some products with a built-in rinsing agent are only used to their full ef fect in
certain programmes.
This type of product does not generally produce the desired ef fect with
automatic programmes.
Products which eliminate the need for regeneration salt can only be usedwithin a certain water hardness range.
If you wish to use these combined products, please read the instructions carefully and heed any notes on thepackaging.
Contact the manufacturer of the cleaningagent if you have any questions, particularly if:
the crockery is very wet once the programme has finished.
limescale deposits are formed.
Any problems which arise as a direct result of the use of these products are not covered by our warranty .
 
						

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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, casseroles, sauces, potatoes,pasta, rice, eggs,
roast or fried food Soups, potatoes,
pasta, rice, eggs,
roast or fried food Cof
fee, cakes,
milk, sausage, cold drinks,  salads
a lot very little
stuck on hard
Normal65 5
Intensive
705 Eco
 50 5 Quick
35 5 Pre-rinse
Rinse-aid 705
Drying Drying
Rinse-aid
705 Drying
 Main rinse
Main rinse
Rinse-aid 555
Wash
35 5
Rinse-aid 655
Wash
50 5 Rinse of
f if
the dishes
have been
stacked for several
days in the
dishwasher prior to
washing.
Pre-rinse
Mixed Delicate Mixed
 Gentle 40 5
Pre-rinse Wash40 5
 Main rinse
Rinse-aid 555
Drying
a little
loosely attached
Second rinse
First rinse
Wash
65 5
Pre-rinsePre-rinse
Third
rinse
Pre-rinse 505
Wash 70 5
First rinse
Second 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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18 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 data (duration, energy
and water consumption) can be found in the summary of instructions and refers to standard conditions. Greater deviations may be caused by:
dif ferent quantities of utensils
inlet temperature of the water
water pressure
ambient temperature
mains voltage tolerances
and appliance-specific tolerances (e.g. temperature, water flow rate, etc.)
The water consumption values referto water hardness value 2. Switching  on the appliance
Close the door .
Turn on the tap fully .
Rotate programme selector 3 to the
required programme.
Switch on the main switch 1.
The programme sequence display 
6
lights up, the programme sequence starts 
automatically. End
 of programme
The  programme ends when
the Programme progress indicator
6 has gone out and
the End-of-programme indicator
7 illuminates. When the programme
ends, the ºT op basket washingº function
is de-activated if required (only some models). Several minutes after the programme has ended:
Open the appliance door .
Wait until the dishes have cooled down
and then remove.
When the programme has ended, you can either switch of f the appliance or restart it
with the same or another programme. Switching  off the appliance
Several  minutes after the end
of the programme:
Switch of f the main switch 1.
ºEnd of programmeº display 
7
goes out.
T urn of f the tap
(does not apply to Aqua Stop). It is not necessary to adjust theprogramme selector .
Remove the utensils when they have cooled down.
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, set the main switch to ON again.
  
						

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Terminating
 the programme
(Reset)
Only  when the main switch is on:
Rotate programme selector to the Reset position.
The programme sequence lasts approx. 1 min.
When the programme has run, switch of f the main switch 
1.
T o restart, rotate the programme selector
3 to the required programme. Switch on
the main switch 
1. The programme
sequence starts automatically .
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, theprogramme cycle that has already beenbegun (e.g. washing) will be completedfirst of all.
Note If the power supply is disconnected while the appliance is operating, e.g. by switching of f
the appliance or due to a powerfailure, all settings remain stored.Operation continues automatically as soon as the power supply is restored. Additional
 functions
*  on  some models additional functions
4 can be set with the buttons.
 Pre-Soak *
The  Pre-Soak programme option serves to
perform a pre-soak cycle before the main programme. This cycle enables cookware, e.g. pans, bowls, etc. to be pre-soakedand pre-rinsed in the lower rack. If you wish to pre-soak the dishes, this programme option must be selected by pressing the ªPre-Soakº button before the programme starts. The recommendeddetergent amount is approx. 5 g poured onto the inside of the door .
 Time reduction/ time saving *
Pressing  the ªTime reduction/time savingº
button provides a short wash cycle by curtailing the drying phase and the washing time. The washing and drying performance will be reduced with the T ime
reduction/time saving programme option.
 W ashing contents of UPPER
RACK only * If  you have a small number of dishes to
wash in the upper rack (e.g. glasses, cups, plates), switch on the UPPER RACK function. If you select the UPPER RACK function, the lower rack must be empty .
Add a reduced amount of detergent compared to that which is recommended for a full load.
 W ashing contents of
LOWER RACK only * If  you have a small number of dishes to
wash in the lower rack (e.g. plates, pans, bowls), switch on the LOWER RACK function. If you select the LOWER RACK function, the upper rack must be empty .
Add a reduced amount of detergent compared to that which is recommended for a full load.
     
						

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20 Maintenance
 and care
A  regular inspection and maintenance
of your machine will help to prevent faults. This saves time and prevents problems. Therefore you should occasionally have a careful look inside your dishwasher .
Overall  condition
of the machine
Check  spray arm for grease and
limescale deposits.
If you find such deposits:
Fill the detergent dispenser with detergent, start the appliance without utensils in the programme which hasthe highest wash temperature.
Clean the appliance with detergents/appliance cleaners which are particularly suitable for use with dishwashers.
Regularly wipe the door seal with a damp cloth to remove deposits.
Never use a steam cleaner to clean your dishwasher . The manufacturer is not liable
for any consequential damage. Regularly wipe the front of the appliance and panel with a damp cloth; water and a little washing-up liquid will suf fice.
Do not use sponges with a rough surfaceor abrasive detergents, as these couldscratch the surfaces.
Attention!
Never use other chlorinated household detergents! Health hazard! Special  dishwasher salt
Check the LOW SAL T indicator 9.
T op up with salt, if required.
Rinse-aid
As soon as the rinse-aid refill indicator lights up on the control panel 
8,
refill with rinse aid. 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 particlesof food and, if required, clean.
After undoing the coarse micro-filter , the
filter unit can be removed. Remove any particles of food and rinse the filters under running water .
Insert the filter unit and tighten the coarse micro-filter.
Coarse/microfilter