Siemens Sn 55m530 Operating Instructions

Operating the applianceen
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End of programme 
The programme has ended when the  
value 
‹:‹‹  is indicated on the numerical 
display  ).  
Switching off automatically  
after the end of  
the programme *
Sw it ch
in g
 o ff
 a u
to matic all y  afte
r t h
e e nd of  t
he  prog r
am me
* 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 .
1. Close the door.
2. Switch on...

enCleaning and maintenance
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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!) 
1. Close the door.
2. Switch on ON/OFF switch  (.
3. Hold down programme button  # 
and press START button  P until 
the...

Cleaning and maintenanceen
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Warning – Health hazard
Never use other domestic detergents,  
e.g. containing chlorine!  
Special salt and rinse aid


enFault, what to do?
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3 Fault, what to do?
Fault
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o?Experience has shown that you can  
rectify most faults which occur in daily  
operation yourself. This ensures that  
the machine is quickly available to you  
again. In the following overview you can  
find possible causes of malfunctions  
and helpful information for rectifying  
them. 
Note 
If the appliance stops during  
dishwashing or does not start for no  
obvious reason, first run the Abort  
programme function (Reset).  
(See...

Fault, what to do?en
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Fault table 
Fault Cause Remedial action 
“Check water supply”  
display
X lights up. Supply hose kinked. Install supply hose without kink
s.
Tap turned off. Turn on the tap. 
Tap jammed or calcified. Turn on the tap. Flow rate must be min. 10 l/min.  
when water supply is open.
Filter in the water supply blocked. Switch off the applia nce and pull out 
the mains plug. Turn off the tap. Unscrew  
water connection.  
Clean filter in the supply hose. Screw water  
connection on...

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A different error code is  
indicated on the digital  
display. 
(
“ :‹‚  to“:„‹ ) A technical fault has probably  
occurred.
Switch off appliances with the ON/OFF 
switch
(. After a short time restart 
the appliance. 
If the problem recurs, turn off the tap and  
pull out the mains plug.  
Call customer service and mention the error  
code.
Display flashes Door not closed properly. Close the door . Ensure that no objects 
(utensil, fragrance dispenser) are protruding 
over the...

Fault, what to do?en
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Utensils not dry. No or too little rinse aid 
in the dispenser. Refill rinse aid.
Programme selected without  
drying. Select programme with drying (see 
Overview of programmes, Programme  
sequence).
Water collecting in depressions 
on the utensils and cutlery. Arrange utensils in a sloping position, 
arrange affected utensils as sloping  
as possible.
The combined detergent used 
has a poor drying performance. Use different combination detergent with 
better drying performance....

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Food remnants  
on the utensils.
Utensils placed too closely 
together, utensils basket  
overfilled. Arrange utensils with adequate clearance  
between them ensuring that the spray jets  
can reach the surface of the utensils.  
Prevent contact points.
Spray arm rotation obstructed. Arrange utensils so t hat the spray arm can 
rotate without obstruction.
Spray arm nozzles blocked. Clean the spray arm nozzles , 
(See Cleaning and maintenance).
Filters  1R dirty. Clean filters,...

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Water stains on plastic  
parts
Droplet formation on plastic 
surface is physically unavoidable.  
After drying, water stains are  
visible. Use a more intensive programme (more  
water changes). 
Arrange utensils in a sloping position.  
Use rinse aid.
If required, increase softening setting.
Washable or water-soluble  
coatings in the container or  
on the door. Detergent substances are  
deposited. These coatings cannot  
usually be removed with 
chemicals (appliance cleaner,...

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Coloured (blue, yellow,  
brown), difficult to remove  
to non-removable coatings  
in the appliance or on 
stainless steel utensils.
Film formation consisting  
of ingredients from vegetables  
(e.g. cabbage, celery, potatoes,  
noodles, ...) or the tap water (e.g.  
manganese). Can be partly removed with machine  
cleaner or by mechanical cleaning. Coatings  
are harmless.
Film formation caused by metallic  
components on silver or  
aluminium utensils. Can be partly removed...