Siemens Sn 56t554 Operating Instructions

Operating the applianceen
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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...

enOperating the appliance
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Onboard computer 
You can switch the onboard computer  
(additional programme information) off   
or on. Proceed as follows: 
1.
Open the door.
2. Switch on ON/OFF switch (.
3. Hold down programme button  # 
and press START button  ) 
until •:‹ ... is indicated on the digital 
display 8. 
4. Release both buttons. 
The LED for button # flashes 
and the digital display 8 displays 
the factory setting •:‹… .
5. Press programme button # until 
the factory set value  ’:‹‹  
is...

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Automatic switch off after end  
of programme or interior light*
Au
t
om at ic  switc
h o ff / i n t
er ior  lig h t
* 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 .
1. Open the door.
2. Switch on ON/OFF switch (.
3. Hold down programme button # 
and press START button ) 
until •:‹ ... is indicated on the digital 
display.
4. Release both...

enOperating the appliance
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Interrupting the programme 
1.
Open the door.
2. 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.
3. To continue the programme, switch  
on the ON/OFF switch  ( again.
4. Close the...

Cleaning and maintenanceen
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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 
1Z 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...

Fault, what to do?en
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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
@ 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...

enFault, what to do?
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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....