Siemens Sn 55m540 Operating Instructions

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1 Operating 
the appliance
Operating theappliance
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.
Aq u
a s ens
orAqua sensor *
* depending on model 
The Aqua sensor is an optical  
measuring device (light barrier) which 
measures the...

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T
im er p
ro gr ammin gTimer programming *
* depending on model 
You can delay the start of the  
programme in 1-hour steps up to  
24 hours. 
1. Close the door.
2. Switch on ON/OFF switch  (.
3. Press button  @ + until the digital 
display  ) jumps to  œ:‹‚ .  
4. Press  @ + or – button until the 
displayed time corresponds with your  
requirements.
5. Press START button  P, timer 
programming is activated.
6. To delete timer programming, press 
the  @  + or – button until...

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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...

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2 Cleaning and 
maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance
A 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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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. 
1. After each washing cycle check the  
filters for residue.
2. Unscrew filter cylinder as illustrated  
and take out filter system.
3. Remove any residue and clean filters 
under running water.
4. Re-install filter system in reverse...

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3 Fault, what to do?Fault, what to do?
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...

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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...

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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,...