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 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 
1. Turn on the tap fully.
2. Switch on ON/OFF switch (. 
The Eco 50° programme display  
flashes. This programme remains  
selected if no other programme  
button 0 is pressed. The expected 
programme duration  
flashes on the digital display ).
3. Press the START button P. 
The programme starts running. Note 
- for environmentally friendly operation  
of the dishwasher:
For ecological reasons the Eco 50°  
programme is preset whenever the  
appliance starts. This conserves 
environmental resources and not least  
saves you money. 
The Eco 50° programme is a 
particularly environmentally friendly  
programme. According to EU  
regulation 1016/2010 it is the 
“Standard programme” which is the  
most efficient standard cleaning cycle  
for cleaning normally soiled utensils in  
terms of the combined energy and  
water consumption for cleaning these  
types of utensils.
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).
 
						

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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  ) 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  ).  
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 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.
˜
:‹‹ Appliance does not switch off 
automatically
˜ :‹‚ Off after 1 min
˜ :‹ƒ Off after 120 min
 
						

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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  
(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.
T
er min
at in
g t he pr o
gr ammeTerminating 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 (. 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. 
 
						

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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  
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 
1: and 
1B .
1. Check outlet nozzles on the spray  
arms for blockages.
2. Unscrew the upper spray arm  1:.
3. Remove the lower spray arm  1B 
upwards.
4. Clean spray arms under running 
water.
5. Re-engage or screw on spray arms.


 
						

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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 chapter entitled “Operating  
the appliance”) ãWarning –  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).
Fault Cause Remedial action
 
						

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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