Siemens Sn 26m882 Operating Instructions

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Small accessories holder *
Sma
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* depending on model 
Light-weight plastic accessories, e.g. cups,  
lids, etc. can be held securely in the small  
accessories holder. 
Adjusting the height of the basket 
The height of the upper utensils basket  
1*  can be adjusted in 3 stages to create 
more space either in the upper or lower  
basket. 
Appliance height 81.5 cm 
Appliance height 86.5 cm 
– Pull out the top basket  1* out.  –To 
lower the basket, press in the left 
and then the right lever on the outside  
of the basket. In doing so, hold the 
sides of the basket along the upper  
edge to prevent it from suddenly  
dropping.
–To raise the basket, hold the basket on 
the sides of the upper edge and lift it 
up.
– Before re-inserting the basket again,  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 be connected to the  
water circuit. 
Top basket Bottom 
basket
Setting 1 max. ø 16 cm 30 cm 
Setting 2 max. ø 18.5 cm 27.5 cm 
Setting 3 max. ø 21 cm 25 cm
Top basket Bottom basket
Setting 1 max. ø 18 cm 33 cm 
Setting 2 max. ø 20.5 cm 30.5 cm 
Setting 3 max. ø 23 cm 28 cm
  
						

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You can use tablets as well as powder  
or liquid detergents for dishwashers, but 
never use washing up liquid. The dosage  
can be individually adjusted with powder  
or a liquid detergent according 
to the degree of soiling. Tablets contain  
an adequately large amount of active  
ingredients for all cleaning tasks. Modern,  
pow erful detergents predominantly  
use a low-alkaline formulation with 
phosphate and enzymes. Phosphates  
bond the lime in the water. Enzymes break  
down starch and remove protein. 
Phosphate-free detergents are less  
frequent. These have a slightly weaker  
lime bonding capacity and require 
a higher dosage. To remove coloured  
stains (e.g. tea, tomato sauce), oxygen- 
based bleaching agents are usually used. 
Note 
To ensure a good washing result, always  
follow the instructions on the detergent  
packaging! 
If you have further questions,  
we recommend that you contact  
the detergent manufacturers’ helpline.
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Warning
Read and observe the safety information  
and instructions for use on the packaging  
for cleaning and rinsing agents. Adding detergent 
– If the detergent dispenser 
1j is still 
closed, press the lock  9 to open the 
detergent dispenser. 
Pour detergent into the dry detergent  
dispenser 1j only (insert tablet flat, 
not on its edge).  
Dosage: see manufacturer’s 
instructions on the packaging.  
The graduated detergent  
dispenser 1j helps you add the 
correct amount of powder or liquid  
detergent. 
Usually 20 ml–25 ml are adequate  
for normal soiling. If using tablets, one 
tablet is adequate.
– Close the cover on the detergent  dispenser by sliding it up until the lock 
engages without difficulty. 
The detergent dispenser opens  
automatically at the optimum time 
depending on the programme.  
The powder or liquid detergent  
is distributed in the appliance and is 
dissolved, the tablet falls into the tablet  
collecting tray where it dissolves  
in doses.
Detergent



 
						

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Tip 
If the utensils are only lightly soiled, slightly  
less than the indicated amount  
of detergent is usually adequate.  
Suitable detergents and care products  
can be purchased online via our website  
or via customer service (see back page). 
Combination detergent 
Apart from conventional detergents (Solo),  
a number of products are offered with  
additional functions. These products 
contain not only the detergent but also  
rinse-aid and salt replacement substances  
(3in1) and, depending on the combination  
(4in1, 5in1, etc.), additional components  
such as glass protection or stainless steel  
cleaner. Combination detergents function  
only up to a specific degree of hardness 
(usually 26° Clarke). Over this limit salt  
and rinse-aid must be added.  
As soon as combined detergents  
areused, therinse programme isadjusted 
automatically to ensure the best possible  
rinsing and drying result.
ã= Warnings
–Do  not place small parts for washing in 
the tablet collecting tray  1:; this 
prevents the tablet from dissolving  
evenly.
– If you want to add more utensils after  the programme has started, do  not 
use the tablet collecting tray 1: 
as a handle for the upper basket. 
The tablet could already be there and  
you will touch the partially dissolved  
tablet. Notes 
– You will obtain optimum rinsing 
and drying results by using solo  
detergents and applying salt and rinse  
aid separately.
– If programmes are short, tablets  may not have full cleaning effect due to 
different dissolving properties  
and there may even be undissolved  
detergent residue. It is recommended  
to use washing powder for these  
programmes.
– The Intensive programme (on some  models) requires one tab only. When 
using washing powder, you can apply  
some of this cleaning agent to the 
inside of the appliance’s door.
– Even if the rinse-aid and/or salt refill  indicator is lit, the rinse programme will  
run correctly with combined 
detergents.
– If using detergents in a water-soluble  protective cover: Take hold of the  
cover with dry hands only and put  
the detergent into an absolutely  
dry detergent dispenser only, otherwise 
the detergent may stick.
– If you switch from combined  detergents to solo detergents, ensure  
that the water softening system and 
amount of rinse aid have been set to  
the correct value.
 
						

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The max. possible number of programmes is illustrated i
n this overview. 
The corresponding programmes and their arrangement c an be found on the fascia.
* The Intensive Eco 45° programme offers  
outstanding cleaning results even  
if utensils are heavily soiled. And this with  
an energy saving of up to 25% compared  
with the Intensive 70° programme.  
To benefit from these advantages, please  
use modern detergents which deploy their 
full cleaning power from 45°C. These  
detergents are identified by the  
manufacturers accordingly.  
Programme selection 
You can select a suitable programme  
according to the type of utensils and 
degree of soiling. Information for test institutes 
Test institutes can request the conditions  
for running comparison tests by sending  
an e-mail to  
[email protected].  
Quote the appliance number (E
­Nr.) 
and the production date (FD) which you  
can find on the rating  
plate 9*on the appliance door.
Overview of programmes
Type of utensils Type of soiling Programme Possible additional  optionsProgramme sequence
pots and pans,  non-sensitive 
utensils 
and cutlery very adhesive burned-
in or dried-on food 
remnants containing  starch or protein ±
 / °
Intensive 70°
allPrerinse
Clean 70°
Intermediate rinse Final rinse 69°
Dry
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* Intensive Eco 45° Prerinse
Clean 45°
Intermediate rinse
Final rinse 69° Dry
Á
Auto 45°–65° Is optimised according 
to the soiling with the aid  of sensors.
mixed utensils  and cutlery part dried, common 
household food 
remnants á
 / à
Eco 50° Prerinse
Clean 50°
Intermediate rinse Final rinse 65° Dry
sensitive utensils,  cutlery, 
temperature-
sensitive plastic  and glasses slightly adhesive, 
fresh food remnants ñ
 / ð
Quick 45° Extra drying Clean 45°
Intermediate rinse Final rinse 55°
all types of utensils cold rinsing, 
intermediate cleaning ù
 / ø
Prerinse none Prerinse
 
						

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* depending on model 
Additional options can be set with the  
buttons 
H.
Express
 W
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 P
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Var
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Speed)Ÿ  Express Wash/ Speed Perfect/
(VarioSpeed) *
This function can reduce the running time  
by approx. 20% to 50% depending on the  
selected rinse programme. The change in  
the running time is indicated on the digital  
display ). To obtain optimum cleaning 
results at a reduced running time, water  
and energy consumption are increased.
Ha
lf lo
ad§  Half load *
If you have only a few items to wash (e.g.  
glasses, cups, plates), you can switch to  
“half load”. This will save water, energy  
and time. It is recommended to put a little  
less detergent in the detergent dispenser  
than for a full load. 
·  Hygiene *
Hyg
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The temperature is increased during the  
cleaning process. This increases the  
hygiene status. This additional option is  
ideal for cleaning e.g. chopping boards 
and baby bottles. 
Ï  Intensive zone *
Inte
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Perfect for a mixed load. You can wash  
very soiled pots and pans in the lower  
basket together with normally soiled  
utensils in the upper basket. The spray 
pressure in the lower basket is intensified,  
the rinsing temperature is increased  
slightly.  
¿  Extra drying *
Ex
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An increased temperature during the final  
rinse and an extended drying phase 
ensure that even plastic parts dry better.  
There is a slight increase in the energy  
consumption. Programme data 
The programme data (consumption  
values) can be found in the summary of  
instructions. They refer to normal 
conditions and the water hardness set  
value 
•:‹… . Different influencing factors 
such as e.g. water temperature or line  
pressure may result in deviations.
Aqua
 s ensorAqua sensor *
* depending on model 
The Aqua sensor is an optical measuring  
device (light barrier) which measures the  
turbidity of the rinsing water. 
The Aqua sensor is used according to the  
programme. If the Aqua sensor is active, 
“clean” rinsing water can be transferred to  
the next rinse bath and water consumption  
can be reduced by 3–6 litres. If the 
turbidity is greater, the water is drained  
and is replaced with fresh water. In the  
automatic programmes the temperature 
and running time can also be adjusted to  
the degree of soiling. 
Switching on the appliance 
– Turn on the tap fully. 
–Switch on ON/OFF  switch( . 
The display of the last selected  
programme flashes. This programme  
remains selected if no other  
programme button 0 is pressed. The 
expected programme duration flashes 
on the digital display ).
– Press the START button P. 
The programme starts running.
Remaining running time display 
When the programme is selected, the  
remaining running time of the programme 
is indicated on the digital display  ). 
The running time is determined during the 
programme by the water temperature, the  
number of utensils as well as the degree 
of soiling and may vary (depending on the  
selected programme).
Additional optionsWashing the dishes
 
						

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T
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* depending on model 
You can delay the start of the programme  
in 1-hour steps up to 24 hours. 
– Close the door. 
–Switch on ON/OF F switch ( .
– Press button  @ + until the digital 
display  ) jumps to  œ:‹‚ .  
– Press  @ + or – button until the 
displayed time corresponds with your  
requirements.
– Press START button  P, timer 
programming is activated.
– To delete timer programming, press  the  @  + or – button until  ) œ :‹‹  is 
indicated on the digital display.   
You can change your programme  
selection at any time until the  
programme starts.
End of programme 
The programme has ended when the  
value  ‹:‹‹  is indicated on the numerical 
display  ).  
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rogrammeSwitching off automatically after 
the end of the programme *
* depending on model 
To save energy, the dishwasher is  
switched off 1 minute after the programme  
ends (factory setting). 
Automatic disconnection can be adjusted  
from ˜:‹‹  to ˜:‹ƒ .
– Close the door. 
–Switch on ON/OF F switch( .
– Hold down programme button # and 
press START button P until •:‹ ... is 
indicated on the digital display.
–Rel ease both buttons.
The LED for button # flashes and the 
digital display ) displays the factory 
setting •:‹… .
– Press programme button # until the 
factory set value ˜:‹‚  is indicated on 
the digital display ).   To change the setting: 
– Press programme button
3.
Each time the button is pressed, the  
set value increases by one level; when 
the value of ˜:‹ƒ  has been reached, 
the display jumps back to ˜:‹‹  (off).
– Press START button P. 
The set value is saved. 
Switching off the appliance 
Short time after the end of the programme: 
– Switch off ON/OFF switch  (.
– Turn off the tap (not applicable if Aqua- Stop fitted).
– Remove the utensils when they have  cooled down.
ã= Warning
At the end of the programme please open  
the door fully and not partially when  
emptying the dishwasher. Any escaping  
water vapour could damage sensitive  
worktops. 
Interrupting the programme 
– Switch off ON/OFF switch  (.
The LEDs go out. The programme is  
saved.  
If the door was opened on an  
appliance which has a warm water  
connection or is heated, first leave the 
door ajar for several minutes and then  
close. Otherwise, expansion (pressure)  
may cause the appliance door to  
spring open or water to run out of the  
appliance.
– To continue the programme, switch on  the ON/OFF switch  ( again.
˜
:‹‹ Appliance does not switch off 
automatically
˜ :‹‚ Off after 1 min
˜ :‹ƒ Off after 120 min
 
						

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Term
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am meTerminating the programme  
(Reset) 
– Press START button P for 
approx. 3 sec. 
The numerical display ) 
indicates ‹:‹‚ .
– The programme sequence lasts  approx. 1 min. On the digital  
display ) is indicated ‹:‹‹ .
– Switch off ON/OFF switch (.
Changing the programme 
When the START button  P has been 
pressed, the programme cannot be  
changed. 
The only way a programme can be  
changed is by Cancel programme (Reset). 
Intensive drying 
The final rinse uses a higher temperature  
which improves the drying result. The  
running time may increase slightly. 
(Caution if utensils are delicate!) 
– Close the door.
–Switch on ON/OF F switch ( .
– Hold down programme button  # and 
press START button  P until the 
digital display  ) • :‹ ... is indicated. 
–Rel ease both buttons.
The LED for button  # flashes and the 
digital display  ) displays the factory 
setting  •:‹… .
– Press programme button  # until the 
factory set value  š:‹‹  is indicated on 
the digital display  ).  
To change the setting,
– Press the button  3 to switch the 
Intensive drying on  š:‹‚  or off  š:‹‹ .
– Press START button  P.
The set value is saved.  A regular inspection and maintenance of  
your machine will help to prevent faults.  
This saves time and prevents problems.
Overall condition of the machine 
– Check spray arm for grease and  limescale deposits.
If you find such deposits: 
– Fill detergent dispenser with detergent.  Start the appliance without utensils in  
the programme with the highest rinsing  
temperature.
Clean the appliance with detergents/ 
appliance cleaners which are particularly  
suitable for use with dishwashers. 
– Regularly clean door seal with a damp  cloth.
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 fascia with a damp cloth; water and a  
little washing up liquid are adequate. Do  
not use sponges with a rough surface or 
abrasive detergents, as these could  
scratch the surfaces. 
Stainless steel appliances: To prevent  
corrosion, avoid using sponge cloths or 
wash them out thoroughly several times  
before using for the first time.
ã= Warning
Never use other chlorinated household  
detergents! Health hazard! 
Special salt and rinse aid 
– Check the refill indicators  ` and 
h . If required, refill salt and/or rinse 
aid.
Maintenance and care
 
						

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Filters 
The filters 
1R keep large foreign objects 
in the rinsing water away from the pump.  
These foreign objects may occasionally 
block the filters. 
The filter system consists of a coarse filter,  
a flat fine filter and a microfilter. 
– After each washing cycle check the  filters for residue.
– Unscrew filter cylinder as illustrated  and take out filter system.
– Remove any residue and clean filters  under running water.
– Re-install filter system in reverse  sequence and ensure that the arrow  
marks are opposite each other after 
closing the filter system. Spray arms 
Limescale and contaminants in the rinsing  
water may block nozzles and bearings on  
the spray arms 
12 and  1B.
– Check outlet nozzles on the spray arms  for blockages.
– Unscrew the upper spray arm  12.
– Remove the lower spray arm  1B 
upwards.
– Clean spray arms under running water. 
– Re-engage or screw on spray arms.
 
 
						

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The majority of  faults which could occur in  
daily operation can be rectified by the 
user. This ensures that the appliance is  
quickly available for use again. The  
following overview will help you locating 
the causes and gives helpful advise to  
eliminate them. 
Note 
If the appliance stops during dishwashing  
or does not start for no obvious reason,  
first run the Abort programme function 
(Reset).  
(See chapter entitled “Dishwashing”)
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Warning
If on the digital display  ) an error code 
( “ :‹‚  to  “:„‹ ), always disconnect the 
appliance from the power supply and then  
turn off the tap. 
You can rectify certain faults yourself (see  
following fault description), for all other  
faults please contact customer service and  
state the indicated fault  “:XX.
ã= Warning
Don’t forget: Repairs may be carried out  
by technicians only. If a component has to  
be replaced, ensure that only original  
spare parts are used. Improper repairs or  
use of non-original spare parts may cause  
considerable damage and put the user at  
considerable risk. Waste water pump 
Large food remnants or foreign objects  
which were not captured by the filters may  
block the waste water pump. The rinsing  
water will then be above the filter.  
In this case: 
– First always disconnect the appliance 
from the power supply.
– Take out top basket  1* and bottom 
basket  1Z.
– Remove the filters  1R.
– Scoop out water, use a sponge if  required.
– Prise out the white pump cover  (as illustrated) using a spoon. Grip the  
cover on the crosspiece and lift  
diagonally inwards. Remove cover  
completely.
– Check impeller wheel and remove any  foreign objects.
– Place cover in the original position and  press down until it engages (click).
–Install fil ters.
– Re-insert baskets.
Troubleshooting

 

 
						

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... when the appliance is  
switched on 
The appliance does not start. 
– The mains fuse has tripped.
– The appliance plug has not been 
inserted.
– The appliance door has not been shut  properly.
... changing settings 
A setting cannot be changed, a  
programme starts. 
– Wrong programme button pressed.  Terminate the programme (see chapter  
entitled “Terminating the programme  
(Reset)”) and start all over again. 
– You did not wait until programme  ended.
... on the appliance 
Lower spray arm rotates sluggishly. 
– Spray arm blocked. 
The door is difficult to open. * 
– Child-proof lock is activated. The  deactivation instructions are at the  
back in the envelope. 
* depending on model
Door cannot be closed. 
– D o o r  l o c k  h a s  b e e n  a c t iv a t e d . T o  r e s e t ,  close the door with greater force.
Cover on the detergent dispenser cannot  
be closed. 
– Detergent dispenser overfilled or  mechanism blocked by sticky  
detergent residue.
Detergent residue in the detergent 
dispenser. 
– Dispenser was damp when filled. 
“Check water supply” display X lights 
up. 
– Tap turned off. 
– Water supply interrupted. 
– Supply hose kinked. –
Filter in the water supply blocked.
– Switch off the appliance and pull 
out the mains plug. 
–T urno ff t het ap. 
–Cl ean f il t eri nthes up pl y h ose . 
– Reconnect power supply.  
–T urno n thet ap.
–S wit c ho n th ea pplia nc e.
– Water is left in the appliance  
at the end of the programme. 
– (“ :ƒ… ) Waste water hose 
is blocked or kinked. 
Filters blocked.
– (“ :ƒ† ) Waste water pump blocked, 
cover on the waste water pump  
is not locked in position  
(see Waste water pump).
–F il t e rs b lo cke d.
– The programme has not yet ended.  Wait until programme ends (digital  
display indicates  ‹:‹‹ ) or 
implement the “Reset” function.
Error code  “:ƒƒ
–Fi lters 1R are soiled or blocked.
Refill indicator for salt  ` and/or rinse-
aid  h  is not lit.
– Refill indicator/s switched off. 
– Adequate salt/rinse-aid available. 
Refill indicator for special salt ` is lit.
–No salt. 
Refill with special salt.
– Sensor does not detect salt tablets.  Use different special salt.