Siemens Sf 25t251 Eu 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
You can clean large baking sheets or
grilles with the baking sheet spray head.
To do this, remove the top basket and
insert the spray head as illustrated in the
diagram.
To ensure that the spray jet can reach all
parts, arrange the baking sheets as
illustrated
(max. 2 baking sheets and 2 grilles).
 
						

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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
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.
 
						

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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 be closed and the upper spray
arm will not connect to the water circuit.
 
						

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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 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 effect. 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 detergent
packaging 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.
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.
40 ml
25 ml
15 ml
Important
If the lid on the detergent com-
partment is closed, press the
release lever to open the flap.
Adding detergent
Tip detergent powder into the
corresponding compartment 
30.
Please observe the manufacturers
instructions printed on the detergent
packaging when determining the
correct dosage.
Due to the different solvency properties
of the detergent tablets supplied by
various manufacturers, the cleaning
efficiency 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.
 
						

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If you are using the upper rack
only, or if your dishes are only
moderately dirty, it will normally
suffice to employ a reduced
amount of detergent than
otherwise 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, even if you are
using tablets.
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 type of detergent
or combined product which you
are using!
Always follow the operating instructions
or the information on the packaging.
The rinse programme is automatically
adjusted 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
of the programme.
limescale forms.
 
						

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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 
8 or salt
refill 
7 indicator is defective and you
would like to switch it off, proceed as
follows:
Switching the rinse aid refill
indicator off and on
You can switch the rinse aid refill indicator
8 on or off. This function can be
changed as follows.
Close the door.
Hold down the programme button 4
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
4, you can switch off  or switch
on
 the rinse aid indicator.
Switch off the main switch 1;
the setting is saved.
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.
To 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 off 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 maximum
4 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 has
been switched on and the water softening
system has been set to the correct water
hardness.
 
						

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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, 
salads
a lotvery little
stuck
on hard
Auto
 555¤655 Intesive
705Eco
 505Quick
455Pre-rinse
Rinse-aid
705
DryingDryingDrying  Main rinse Main rinse
Rinse-aid
555 Wash
455
Rinse-aid
655 Wash
505
Rinse off if
the dishes
have been
stacked for
several
days in the
dishwasher
prior to
washing.
Pre-rinse
Mixed Delicate Mixed
 Gentle
405
Pre-rinse
Wash
405
 Main rinse
Rinse-aid
555
Drying
a little
loosely attached
Third
rinse
Pre-rinse
505
Wash
705
First rinse
Second
rinse
medium
The programme sequence is
optimized and adapted with how
the appliance is loaded and how
dirty the dishes are.
Pre-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.
You 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 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.
temperature, water volume, ...).
Energy and water consumption is reduced
by up to 1/4 when dishes are washed in
the upper basket only.
Water 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 the
turbidity 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
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 
6 is
pressed.
The programme starts automatically.
End of programme
The programme has ended when a figure
 appears in the numerical display 3.
Switching the dishwasher OFF
Several minutes after the programme has
ended:
Set the 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
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.
 
						

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Time delay *
* 
on applicable models
You 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.
To delete the timer programming,
keep pressing the button until 
is displayed.
You can change your programme
selection at any time until the
programme starts.
Remaining running time display
When the appliance has started, the
expected programme running time is
displayed. The programmed running time
is affected 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 effect is not detected until a
programme is running, the time may
be longer or shorter than expected.
Intensive  drying
If the ªIntensive dryingº function is
activated, the temperature of the final rinse
is increased in all programmes and you
will 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 
 (off).
To change the setting, press the
programme button 
A.
Switch off the main switch 1;
the setting is stored.
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 
.
Close the door.
The programme continues for approx. 
1 min.
When it has ended, set the main switch
1 to OFF.
Close the detergent compartment 30 .
To 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.
 
						

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Maintenance  and care
You can help prevent faults by checking
and maintaining your appliance regularly.
This will save time and reduce problems.
Therefore you should occasionally
examine the inside of your dishwasher.
Overall  condition of the
appliance
Check the rinsing compartment for grease
and limescale deposits.
If you find any deposits:
Fill the detergent dispenser with
detergent. Start the empty appliance
with the programme which has the
highest rinsing temperature.
Clean the door seal:
Wipe the door seal regularly with
a damp cloth and remove any deposits.
Dishwasher  salt
Check the LOW SALT indicator 7 or
24. Top up with salt, if required.
Rinse-aid
Check the LOW RINSE-AID indicator 8
on the front panel  or the level indicator on
the rinse-aid container 
29. Top up with
rinse-aid, if required.
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 of food and rinse the filters
under running water.
Insert the filter unit and tighten the
coarse micro-filter.
Coarse/microfilter