Siemens Sf 25t053 Instructions For Use

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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.
To 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
To improve stacking of pots and pans, the
spikes can be folded down.
Baking sheet spray head *
* some models...

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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 cup
rack 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...

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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).
To 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 both
sides. Otherwise, the appliance door
cannot...

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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...

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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 manufacturers
recommendations on the packaging in
order 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,...

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Note
Optimum rinsing and drying results can be
obtained by using standard detergents in
conjunction with separate application of
salt 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 runs
correctly when 3in1 products are used.
If the rinse aid refill indicator 
6 or salt
refill 
5 indicator is defective and you
would...

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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.
Type of crockery
e.g.china,
pots/pans,
cutlery,
glasses,
etc.
Type of food
remains
Amount of
food remains
Condition of
food remains
Wash 
programme
Programme 
sequenceNondelicate
Soups, casseroles,
sauces, potatoes,
pasta, rice, eggs,
roast or fried foodSoups, potatoes,
pasta, rice, eggs,
roast or fried foodCoffee, cakes,
milk, sausage,
cold drinks,...

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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 suffice.
Programme  data
The stated programme data are based on
standard operating conditions.  The values
can vary considerably according to:
different amounts of dishes
temperature of mains water supply
pressure of mains water supply
ambient temperature
fluctuations in mains voltage
machine-related factors (e.g....

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Open the door when the programme
has ended.
Set main switch 1 to OFF.
Turn the water tap off.
(Does not apply when Aqua-Stop unit
has been fitted)
Remove dishes, etc. when they have
cooled down.
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...

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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.
Maintenance  and care
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