Siemens Sn 55m530 Operating Instructions

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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
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 a u
to matic all y  afte
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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 ON/OFF switch (.
3. Hold down programme button # 
and press START button P 
until •:‹ ... is indicated on the digital 
display.
4. Release both buttons. 
The LED for button # flashes and 
the digital display ) displays the 
factory setting •:‹… .
5. Press programme button # until 
the factory set value ˜:‹‚  
is indicated on the digital  
display ).  
To change the setting: 
1. 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).
2. Press START button P. 
The set value is saved.  Switching off the appliance 
Short time after the end of the  
programme: 
1.
Switch off ON/OFF switch  (.
2. Turn off the tap (not applicable if  
Aqua-Stop fitted).
3. Remove the utensils when they have  
cooled down.
Note 
When the programme ends, leave  
the appliance to cool down a while  
before opening it. This will prevent  
steam from escaping and causing long- 
term damage to your built-in furniture.
Interrupting the programme 
1. 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.
2. To continue the programme, switch  
on the ON/OFF switch  ( again.
Term in
at in g the  progr
am meTerminating the programme 
(Reset) 
1. Press START button P for 
approx. 3 sec. 
The numerical display ) 
indicates ‹:‹‚ .
2. The programme sequence lasts  
approx. 1 min. On the digital  
display ) is indicated ‹:‹‹ .
3. Switch off ON/OFF switch (.
˜
:‹‹ Appliance does not switch off 
automatically
˜ :‹‚ Off after 1 min
˜ :‹ƒ Off after 120 min
 
						

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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 digital display  ) • :‹ ... is 
indicated. 
4. Release both buttons. 
The LED for button  # flashes and 
the digital display  ) displays the 
factory setting  •:‹… .
5. Press programme button  # until 
the factory set value  š:‹‹  is 
indicated on the digital display  ).  
To change the setting,
1. Press the button  3 to switch the 
Intensive drying on  š:‹‚  or off  š:‹‹ .
2. Press START button  P.
The set value is saved. 
2 Cleaning and 
maintenance
C
le aning
 a
n
d 
maintenanceA regular inspection and maintenance 
of your machine will help to prevent  
faults. This saves time and prevents 
problems. 
Overall condition  
of the machine

						

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

						

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3 Fault, what to do?
Fault
, w
hat
 t
o
 d
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 chapter entitled “Operating  
the appliance”) 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: 
1. First always disconnect the  
appliance from the power supply.
2. Take out top basket  1 and bottom 
basket  1b.
3. Remove the filters  1R.
4. Scoop out water, use a sponge if  
required.
5. Prise out the white pump cover 
(as illustrated) using a spoon. Grip  
the cover on the crosspiece and lift  
diagonally inwards. Remove cover 
completely. 6.
Check impeller wheel and remove 
any foreign objects.
7. Place cover in the original position  
and press down until it engages  
(click).
8. Install filters.
9. Re-insert baskets.




 
						

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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 again. Check for leaks.  
Reconnect power supply. Switch on  
the appliance.
Error code  “:ƒƒ  is lit. Filters  1R are soiled or 
blocked. Clean filters. 
(See Cleaning and maintenance)
Error code  “:ƒ…  is lit. Waste water hose 
is blocked or kinked. Install hose without kinks, remove any  
residue.
Siphon connection still sealed. Check connection to si phon and open if 
required.
Cover on the waste water pump 
loose. Lock cover correctly. 
(See Waste water pump)
Error code  “:ƒ†  is lit. Waste water pump blocked 
or cover on the waste water  
pump is not locked in position. Clean pump and lock cover correctly. (See  
Waste water pump)
Error code  “:ƒˆ  is lit. Mains voltage too low. Not an appliance fault, h ave the mains 
voltage and electrical installation checked.
 
						

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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 basket and preventing the door  
from closing.
Refill indicator for salt  ` 
and/or rinse-aid  h is lit. No rinse aid. Refill rinse aid. 
No salt. Refill with special salt.
Sensor does not detect salt  
tablets. Use different special salt.
Refill indicator for salt  ` 
and/or rinse-aid  h 
is not lit. Refill indicator switched off. Activation/deactivation 
(see chapter Water 
softening system/Special salt or Rinse aid).
There is still enough special salt/ 
rinse aid available. Check refill indicator, levels.
Water is left 
in the appliance at the end  
of the programme. Filter system or area under  
the filters
1R is blocked. Clean filters and area underneath (see 
Waste water pump).
The programme has not yet  
ended. Wait until programme ends or reset (see 
Terminating the programme).
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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. Use of rinse aid  
also increases the drying performance.
Intensive drying to increase  
drying not activated. Activate intensive drying (see Operating 
the appliance)
Utensils were removed too early 
or drying process had not ended  
yet. Wait until program ends or wait until 30 min  
after program ends before removing  
utensils.
The eco rinse aid used has a poor 
drying performance. Use a proprietary rinse aid. Eco products are 
much less effective.
Plastic utensils not dry. Special properties of plastic. P lastic has a lower heat storage capacity 
and therefore dries less well.
Cutlery not dry. Cutlery not arranged properly  in the cutlery basket. Separate cutlery if possible, prevent contact  
points.
Cutlery not arranged properly  
in the cutlery drawer. Arrange cutlery properly and separate if 
possible.
Appliance interior wet after 
rinse cycle. No appliance fault. On account of the “Condensation drying
” 
principle, water droplets are physically  
induced and required in the container. The  
humidity in the air condenses on the inner  
walls of the dishwasher, drains and is  
pumped out.
Fault Cause Remedial action
 
						

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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, (see Cleaning and 
maintenance).
Filters  1R inserted incorrectly 
and/or not engaged. Insert and engage filters correctly.
Rinse programme too weak. Select a more intensive rin se programme.
Utensils precleaned too intensely;  
sensors therefore decide on  
weak programme sequence.  
Stubborn soiling cannot be  
completely removed. Do not prerinse utensils. Remove only large 
food remnants.  
Recommended programme Eco 50° or  
Intensive.
Tall narrow receptacles in corner 
areas are not rinsed adequately. Do not place hollow receptacles too 
obliquely and do not place in the corner  
area.
Top basket  1 on right and left 
not set to same height. Set top basket to same height using side 
levers.
Detergent residue Detergent dispenser cover  blocked by utensils and therefore 
does not open fully.  Detergent dispenser cover must not be 
obstructed by utensils. 
Do not place utensils or fragrance dispenser  
in the tablet collecting tray.
Detergent dispenser cover 
blocked by the tablet. Tablet must be inserted flat and not upright.
Tablets used in the quick or short 
programme.  
Dissolving time of the detergent  
is not reached in the selected  
short programme. Dissolving time of tablets too long for 
a quick or short programme.  
Use a detergent powder or select a more  
intensive programme.
Washing effect and dissolving  
performance are reduced after 
aprolonged storage time or  
detergent is very lumpy. Change detergent.
Fault Cause Remedial action
 
						

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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, ...). Change detergent brand.  
Clean appliance mechanically.
If there is a “white coating” on  
the container floor, the water  
softening system has been set  
marginally. Increase softening setting and change  
detergent if required.
Salt dispenser cover  1J not 
closed. Close salt dispenser cover correctly.
Only for glasses: Initial glass  
corrosion – can only apparently  
be wiped off. See Glass and utensil damage.
White, stubborn coatings; 
limescale on the utensils,  
container or door. Detergent substances are  
deposited. These coatings cannot  
usually be removed with  
chemicals (appliance cleaner, ...). Change detergent brand. 
Clean appliance mechanically.
Hardness range incorrectly set or  
water hardness greater than  
8.9 mmol/l. Set water softening system according  
to instructions for use or top up salt.
3 in 1 detergent or bio/eco  
detergent not effective enough. Set water softening system according 
to instructions for use or use separate  
detergents (proprietary detergent, salt, rinse  
aid).
Underdosing of detergent. Increase detergent dosage o r change 
detergent.
Too weak rinse programme 
selected. Select a more intensive rinse programme.
Tea or lipstick residue on  
the utensils. Too low rinsing temperature. Select programme with h
igher washing 
temperature.
Too little or unsuitable detergent. Use suitable deterge nt at correct dosage.
Utensils precleaned too intensely;  
sensors therefore decide on  
weak programme sequence. 
Stubborn soiling cannot be  
completely removed. Do not prerinse utensils. Remove only large 
food remnants.  
Recommended programme Eco 50°
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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 with machine  
cleaner or by mechanical cleaning.
Coloured (yellow, orange,  
brown), easily removable  
deposits inside 
the appliance (mainly  
in the floor area) Film formation consisting  
of ingredients from food  
remnants and substances from  
the tap water (limescale), “soapy”
Check function of the water softening  
system (refill with salt) or, if using combined  
detergents (tablets), activate water  
softening system (see chapter Water  
softening system/Special salt)
Plastic parts discoloured. Too low rinsing temperatu re. Select programme with higher washing 
temperature.
Utensils precleaned too intensely;  
sensors therefore decide on 
weak programme sequence.  
Stubborn soiling cannot be  
completely removed. Do not prerinse utensils. Remove only large 
food remnants.  
Recommended programme Eco 50°
Removable streaks on  
glasses, glasses with  
metallic appearance and  
cutlery. Too much rinse aid. Set rinse aid amount to lower setting. 
No rinse aid added or setting too  
low.
Add rinse aid and check dosage 
(recommended setting 4-5).
Detergent residue in the final 
rinse programme section.  
Detergent dispenser cover 
blocked by utensils (cover does  
not open fully). Detergent dispenser cover must not be  
obstructed by utensils.  
Do not place utensils or fragrance dispenser  
in the tablet collecting tray.
Utensils precleaned too intensely;  
sensors therefore decide on  
weak programme sequence.  
Stubborn soiling cannot be  
completely removed. Do not prerinse utensils. Remove only large  
food remnants.  
Recommended programme Eco 50°
Initial or existing,  
irreversible clouding 
of glass. Glasses not dishwasher-proof, 
only suitable for dishwasher.
Use dishwasher-proof glasses. 
Avoid long steam phase (standing time after  
wash cycle ends). 
Use wash cycle at lower temperature. 
Set water softening system according to the  
water hardness (if required one setting  
lower). 
Use detergent with glass protection  
component.
Fault Cause Remedial action