Siemens Sn 26u893 Operating Instructions

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Pans
Bottom basket 9
Tip 
Heavily soiled utensils (pans) should  
be placed in the bottom basket. The more 
powerful spray jet provides a better  
dishwashing result. 
Tip 
Other examples, such as the best way  
of loading your dishwasher, can be found 
on our homepage as a free download. The 
corresponding Internet address can  
be found on the back page of these  
instructions for use.
Cutlery drawer
Arrange the cutlery in the cutlery drawer 
1*  as illustrated. Separately arranged 
utensils are easier to remove after  
washing. 
The drawer can be taken out. 
Depending on the model, you can fold  
down the side shelves to provide more 
room for taller items of cutlery. The front 
rows of prongs can be folded down 
to provide room for wider handles. 
         
						

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Fo
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 s
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esFolding spikes *
* depending on model 
The spikes can be folded down to improve  
arrangement of pans, bowls and glasses.
Small accessories holder *Sma
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 h
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er
* 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 
12  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  12 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.
ã=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  92 is still 
closed, press the lock  9: to open the 
detergent dispenser. 
Pour detergent into the dry detergent  
dispenser 92 only (insert tablet flat, 
not on its edge). 
Dosage: see manufacturer’s  
instructions on the packaging.  
The graduated detergent  
dispenser 92 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  1B; 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 1B 
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 
in this overview. 
The corresponding programmes for your appliance can be  found on the fascia.
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 (E­Nr.) 
and the production date (FD) which you  
can find on the rating 
plate 9Bon 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
¹
Auto 65° – 75°
allIs optimised according to 
the soiling with the aid 
of sensors.
Á
Auto 45° – 65°
mixed utensils  and cutlery part dried, common 
household food  remnants
á  / à
Eco 50° Prerinse
Clean 50°
Intermediate rinse
Final rinseDry
sensitive utensils,  cutlery, 
temperature-
sensitive plastic  and glasses slightly adhesive, 
fresh food remnants
É
Auto 35° – 45° Intensive zone
Express Wash/  Speed Perfect  (VarioSpeed)
Energy Save
Half load
High gloss drying Is optimised according to 
the soiling with the aid  of sensors.
ñ / ð
Quick 45° High gloss drying Clean 45°
Intermediate rinse
Final rinse 55°
all cold rinsing, 
intermediate  cleaning
ù  / ø
Prerinse none Prerinse
 
						

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* depending on model 
Additional options can be set with the  
buttons 
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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 8. 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
ie
ne
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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one
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. 
ï  High gloss drying *Hi
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By increasing the amount of water during  
the rinse cycle and extending the drying 
phase, stains are prevented and the drying  
result is improved. There is a slight  
increase in the energy consumption. Rinse 
aid is recommended for the high gloss  
drying function (even when using  
combination detergents).
ß  Energy
 S
a
veEnergy Save *
Water and energy consumption can be  
reduced with the “Energy Save” function. 
The running time is extended for optimum  
cleaning and drying results.
Additional options
 
						

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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.
Zeolith drying
The appliance features a Zeolith container  
Zeolith is a mineral which can store  
moisture and heat energy and release  
them again.  
During the washing step this heat energy  
is used to dry the mineral and heat up the 
rinsing water.  
During the drying phase moisture from the  
washing compartment is stored in the 
mineral and heat energy is released. This 
released heat energy is blown into the 
washing compartment with dry air. This  
accelerates and improves drying. 
These processes therefore save a great  
deal of energy.
ã=Warnings
– Please ensure that the intake opening  1J  is not obstructed and do not place 
any temperature-sensitive utensils in  
the lower basket at the rear right side 
above the blow opening 1R.
– Do not touch the blow opening 1R. 
The blow opening becomes hot and, 
furthermore, any damage will result in 
a chargeable callout by customer  
service.
Switching on the appliance
– Turn on the tap fully. 
– Open the door. 
–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 8.
– Press the START button ). 
– Close the door. 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  8. 
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).
Washing the dishes
 
						

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Display window
Apart from information on the programme  
sequence, the display window )2 also 
indicates additional information on 
e.g. spray pressure. 
If you would no longer like to have this  
additional information displayed, proceed 
as follows. 
– Open the door. 
–Switch on ON/OF F switch ( .
– Hold down programme button  # and 
press START button  ) until the 
digital display  8 • :‹ ... is indicated. 
–Rel ease both buttons.
The LED for button  # flashes and the 
digital display  8 displays the factory 
setting  •:‹… .
– Press programme button  # until the 
factory set value  ’:‹‚  is indicated on 
the digital display  8.  
To change the setting,
– By pressing the  3 button, you can 
switch the on board computer  
(additional programme information) off 
’ :‹‹  or on  ’:‹‚ .
– Press START button  ).
The set value is saved. 
– Close the door.
Timer programming
You can delay the start of the programme  
in 1 hour steps up to 24 hours. 
– Open the door.
–Switch on ON/OF F switch( .
– Press the button `+ until ‹‚ is 
flaching in the timer programming  
display X.
– Press + or – button until the ` 
displayed time corresponds with your  
requirements.
– Press START button ), timer 
programming is activated.
– To delete timer programming `, 
press the + or – button until ‹‹ is 
indicated on the digital display X.
You can change your programme 
selection at any time until the  
programme starts.
– Close the door.
End of programme
The programme has ended when the  
value  ‹:‹‹  is indicated on the numerical 
display  8.  
The end of the programme is also 
indicated by an acoustic signal. This 
function can be changed as follows: 
– Open the door. 
–Switch on ON/OFF  switch ( .
– Hold down programme button  # and 
press START button  ) until  •:‹ .... is 
indicated on the digital display.
– Release both buttons. The LED for button  # flashes and the 
digital display  8 displays the factory 
setting  •:‹… .
– Press programme button  # until the 
factory set value  ›:‹ƒ  is indicated on 
the digital display  8.  
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 ›:‹„  has been reached, the 
display jumps back to ›:‹‹  (off).
– Press START button  ), the set value 
is saved.
– Close the door.
 
						

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Au
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lig
htAutomatic switch off after end of 
programme or interior light*
* depending on model 
To save energy, the dishwasher can be  
automatically switched off 1 min or 120 
min after the programme ends. 
The setting can be selected from  ˜:‹‹  to 
˜ :‹ƒ .
– Open the door. 
–SwitchonON/OF F switch( .
– Hold down programme button # 
and press START button ) 
until •:‹ ... is indicated on the digital 
display.
–Rel ease both buttons.
The LED for button # flashes 
and the digital display 8 displays 
the factory setting •:‹… .
– Keep pressing programme button # 
until the value ˜:‹ ... is indicated on the 
numerical display  8.
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 ˜:‹‹ . 
– Press START button ). 
The set value is saved. 
– Close the door.
Switching off the appliance
Short time after the end of the programme: 
– Open the door. 
– 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
– Open the door. 
– 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.
– Close the door.
Term
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rogrammeTerminating the programme  
(Reset)
– Open the door. 
– Press START button  ) for 
approx. 3 sec. 
The numerical display  8 indicates 
‹ :‹‚ .
– Close the door. The programme sequence lasts  
approx. 1 min. On the digital display 
8  is indicated  ‹:‹‹ .
– Open the door. 
– Switch off ON/OFF switch  (.
– Close the door.
˜
:‹‹ Appliance does not  
switch off automatically. 
The interior light 1 
comes on when the door is opened  
irrespective of whether the ON/OFF  
switch  ( is switched on or off. 
When the door is closed the light 
is off. If the door is open for longer 
than 60 min., the light switches off 
automatically. The interior light  1 
is lit only when the set value  ˜:‹‹  is 
selected.
˜ :‹‚ Appliance switches off after 1 min.
˜ :‹ƒ Appliance switches off after 120 
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Changing the programme
When the START button ) 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!) 
– Open the door. 
–Switch on ON/OF F switch ( .
– Hold down programme button  # and 
press START button  ) until  •:‹ .... is 
indicated on the digital display. 
–Rel ease both buttons.
The LED for button  # flashes and the 
digital display  8 displays the factory 
setting  •:‹… .
– Press programme button  # until the 
factory set value  š:‹‹  is indicated on 
the digital display  8.  
To change the setting, 
– Press the button  3 to switch the 
Intensive drying on  š:‹‚  or off  š:‹‹ .
– Press START button  ).
The set value is saved. 
– Close the door. 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  H and 
P . If required, refill salt and/or rinse 
aid.
Maintenance and care