Siemens Sf25m251 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 withrecesses, 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...

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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...

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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. Alwaystake hold of the side of the basket on the upper edge, otherwise the basket will not drop smoothly (and maydamage the utensils).
T o raise the basket, take hold of the
basket on the upper...

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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...

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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...

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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.
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 instructionsor the information on the packaging.
The rinse programme is...

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Switching
 the salt refill
indicator / water softening system off and on
Close  the door
Rotate the programme selector 3
from the 12 oclock position by one notch to the left.
Switch on main switch 1 and hold
down for at least 3 sec. The digital display 
8 indicates the
current set hardness value and the salt refill indicator 
6 flashes 
(hardness value has been set to 4 at the factory).
T o change the setting: Rotate the
programme selector 
3. 
Y ou can select a set value between
0 and 7 according...

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 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...

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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. 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....

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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 expected programme duration is indicated on the numerical display 
8.
The programme sequence 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...