Siemens Sf 25t251 Eu Instructions For Use

							
 
 	 	


  
 
						

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Safety instructions 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Getting to know your appliance 6. . 
Water softener 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Filling the special salt container 7. . 
Filling the rinse-aid container 8. . . . 
Unsuitable dishes 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Arranging crockery, glasses, etc. in
the dishwasher 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Detergents 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . auto 3in1 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Programme overview 17. . . . . . . . . . 
Washing dishes 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Maintenance and care 20. . . . . . . . . . 
Fault finding 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Customer Service 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Information 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Installation 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
 
						

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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.
The corrugated cardboard consists
mainly of waste paper.
The polystyrene moulded parts have
been foamed without any CFCs.
The polyethylene film (PE) consists
partly of secondary raw material.
The wooden frames (if fitted) are made
of residual wood and are untreated.
The hoops (if fitted) consist of
polypropylene (PP).
Installation
Install and connect the appliance
according to the installation and
assembly instructions.
The dishwasher must NOT be
connected to the power supply during
installation.
Ensure that the protective conductor
system of the domestic electricity
supply has been installed correctly.
Electrical connection conditions must
correspond with the specifications on
the rating plate of the dishwasher.
Built-under and built-in appliances
should always be installed under a
continuous work surface which is
attached to the adjacent cupboards, in
order to ensure that the appliance is
entirely stable.
After the appliance has been installed,
the mains plug should still be easily
accessible.
Not on all models:
The plastic housing on the water input
contains an electrically operated valve.
The connecting wires are inside the
inlet hose. Do not cut through this hose
and do not immerse the plastic housing
in water.
Warning
For safety reasons, if the appliance is not
fitted in a recess, thereby making a side
wall accessible, the door hinge area
should be covered at the side.
(Risk of injury)
Covers are available as optional
accessories from customer services or
specialist stores.
 
						

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In daily use
Warning
Knives and other utensils with sharp points
must be placed in the baskets either flat or
with the points downwards.
Use the dishwasher only in the
household and only for its designed
purpose, i.e. for washing domestic
dishes.
Do not lean or sit on the open door.
The appliance could tip.
The water in the appliance is not
drinking water.
Do not add any solvents to the washing
chamber. Danger of explosion!
Open the door carefully when the
programme is still running. Water could
spray out of the appliance.
Read and observe the safety
information and instructions for use on
the packaging for cleaning and rinsing
agents.
Children in the household
Do not let infants play or operate the
dishwasher.
Keep cleaning and rinsing agents out of
the reach of infants.
Keep infants away from the open
dishwasher. It could contain residue of
the cleaning agent.
Child lock *
* on applicable models
Please refer to the drawings enclosed in
the envelope
40Engaging the child lock
41Opening the door with the child lock
engaged
42Disengaging the child lock


To prevent injuries, e.g. caused by
stumbling, open the dishwasher only
briefly in order to load and unload the
dishwasher.
If a fault occurs
Repairs or other work on the
dishwasher should only be carried out
by a qualified specialist.
The dishwasher must be disconnected
from the electricity supply before any
repairs or other work are started. Pull
the mains plug out of the wall socket or
switch off at the fuse box. Grasp the
plug to remove it from the socket; do
not tug on the cable. Turn the water off
at the tap.
When disposing of old
appliances
Appliances that have reached the end
of their service life should be rendered
inoperable in order to exclude the
possibility of subsequent accidents. Pull
the mains plug out of the wall socket,
cut through the connecting cable and
disable the door lock.
Take the appliance to a designated
waste disposal centre.
Warning
Children could get locked in the appliance
(risk of suffocation) or get stuck in other
positions.
Therefore: Remove the mains plug, cut the
mains wire and set aside. Damage the
door lock so that the door can no longer
be closed.
You will need to purchase the
following before using the
dishwasher for the first time:
± special salt for use in dishwashers
± detergent
± rinse-aid
Only use products, which are suitable for
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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
1Main switch
2Door handle
3Numerical display
4Timer programming *
5Button for UPPER RACK washing
function *
6Programme buttons
7LOW SALT indicator
8LOW RINSE-AID indicator
* not on all models
Appliance interior
20Upper basket with 2-tiered cup rack
21Additional cutlery basket for the top
basket *
22Upper spray arm
23Lower spray arm
24Container for special salt with level
indicator  *
25Filters
26Cutlery basket
27Lower basket
28Locking mechanism
29Container for rinse-aid, with level
indicator
30Detergent compartment
31Nameplate
*  not on all models
Water 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
dishwasher.
This is achieved by adding a special salt
to the water softener inside the
dishwasher. 
The water softener, that is the required
amount of salt, is set up according to how
hard the tap water is.
Setting up the water softener
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Filling the special salt
container
How the salt works
While washing is taking place, salt is
automatically rinsed out of the salt
container into the water softener where it
dissolves the lime in the water.
The dissolved lime is pumped out of the
dishwasher. The water softening system is
then ready for the next load.
This process of regeneration can only
function when the salt is dissolved in
water.
Unscrew the lid on the salt container 
24.
Before you use the dishwasher for the first
time, pour approx. 1 litre of water into the
salt container.
Use the enclosed salt filler.
Refill with salt (do not use edible salt)
until the salt dispenser is full (max. 1.5 kg).
When the salt dispenser is being refilled,
water is displaced and drains away.
Therefore always refill the salt dispenser
immediately before switching on the
dishwasher (to prevent corrosion). As a
result, the overflowing salt solution will be
immediately diluted and rinsed out. Then
remove salt residue from the filler area and
screw on the dispenser cover, ensuring
that it is not fitted askew.
* on applicable models
The LOW SALT indicator 7 on the front 
panel will light up initially but will extinguish
again after a short period when the salt
solution has become sufficiently
concentrated.
Note
When the control is set to 
, it is
not necessary to fill up with salt
as none will be consumed while
the dishwasher is operating. The
LOW SALT indicator is switched
off. If the control is set between
 and , then salt must be
added to the dispenser.
Do not pour detergent into the
container for special salt. This
would destroy the water
softener.
Salt refill indicator
As soon as the salt refill indicator 7 is lit
on the control panel, refill with salt
immediately before the next rinse cycle.
 
						

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Filling the rinse-aid
container
The purpose of a rinse-aid is to prevent
the formation of water marks on tableware
and utensils, and to ensure that glasses
are clean and sparkling. The rinse-aid is
consumed during the washing process.
Fold back the lid on the rinse-aid
container 
29.
To open the lid, press the mark 
 on
the rinse-aid lid and simultaneously lift
the lid off the lug 
.
Pour the rinse-aid into the filler hole
until the level indicator turns dark.
Close the lid, ensuring that you hear it
snap closed.
Note
Use only rinse aid for domestic
dishwashers. Spilt rinse aid
may result in excessive foam
formation in the next rinse
cycle. Therefore, remove any
spilt rinse aid with a cloth.
Adjusting the amount of
rinse-aid
The amount of rinse-aid added to the
water can be varied by adjusting the
stepless control. The rinse-aid control has
been set to º4º in the factory.
Do not alter the setting of the rinse-aid
control unless streaks (turn knob towards
º±º) or water marks (turn knob towards º+º)
are left on the dishes.
29
rinse±aid control
Low rinse-aid indicator
As long as the rinse-aid refill indicator on
the panel 
8 (on applicable models) or
dispenser 
29 has not illuminated, there is
sufficient rinse-aid in the dishwasher.
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Switching the rinse-aid
indicator on or off *
 * on applicable models
You can switch the rinse-aid indicator 
8
on or off. This function can be changed as
follows:
Close the door.
Hold down programme button 4 and
press main switch 
1 until the digital
display illuminates, then release the
buttons.
On the digital display 
3  is
indicated (rinse-aid indicator on).
By pressing the programme button 4
you can switch the rinse-aid indicator
off 
or on .
Switch off the main switch 1; the
chosen setting has now been stored.
Note
Do not switch off the rinse-aid
indicator unless you are using
detergent products with an
integrated rinse-aid!
Unsuitable dishes
You should not clean the
following items in your
dishwasher:
Cutlery and dishes made of wood. They
will leach out and become unsightly; the
utilised adhesives are also not suitable
for the dishwasher temperatures.
Delicate d‡cor glasses, craft dishes and
vases, special antique or irreplaceable
dishes. These d‡cor items are not
dishwasher-safe.
Plastic parts, copper and tin dishes
sensitive to hot water are not suitable
either. Overglazed patterns, aluminium
and silver parts tend to become
discoloured and fade during the rinsing
cycle. Even some types of glass (e.g.
crystal glass objects) may become cloudy
after many rinse cycles. Completely
absorbent materials, such as sponges and
cloths must not be cleaned in the
dishwasher either.
Recommendation:
In future buy only dishes which are
identified as dishwasher-safe.
Note
Dishes which are soiled with
ash, wax, lubricating grease or
ink must not be cleaned in the
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Damage to glassware and other
dishes
Possible causes:
type of glass or manufacturing process
chemical composition of detergent
water temperature and duration of
dishwasher programme.
Suggested remedy:
Use glassware or porcelain dishes that
have been marked dishwasher±proof
by the manufacturer.
Use a mild detergent that is described
as kind to dishes. If necessary, seek
further information from detergent
manufacturers.
Select a programme with as low a
temperature and as short a duration as
possible.
To prevent damage, take glass and
cutlery out of the dishwasher as soon
as possible after the programme has
ended.
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 off,
they are stacked securely and cannot
tip over,
they do not prevent the spray arms from
rotating while washing takes place.
Very 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
* on applicable models