Siemens Sr 55m531 Operating Instructions

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Pans 
Bottom basket 
1b
Tip 
Heavily soiled utensils (pans) should  
be placed in the bottom basket. The more  
powerful spray jet provides a better  
dishwashing result. 
Tip 
Other examples, such as the best way  
of loading your dishwasher, can be found 
on our homepage as a free download. The  
corresponding Internet address can  
be found on the back page of these 
instructions for use. 
Cutlery basket 
You should always place cutlery unsorted  
with the points downwards.   
To prevent...

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asketAdjusting the height of the 
basket *
* depending on model 
If required, the height of the upper utensils  
basket  1 can be adjusted to provide 
more space for tall utensils either in the  
upper or lower basket. 
Appliance height 81.5 cm 
Select one of the two following procedures  
according to the design of the top basket  
for your appliance model: 
Top basket with side levers 
– Pull out the top basket  1 out. 
–To  lower the basket, press in...

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You can use tablets as well as powder  
or liquid detergents for dishwashers, but 
never use washing up liquid. The dosage  
can be individually adjusted with powder  
or a liquid detergent according 
to the degree of soiling. Tablets contain  
an adequately large amount of active  
ingredients for all cleaning tasks. Modern,  
pow erful detergents predominantly  
use a low-alkaline formulation with 
phosphate and enzymes. Phosphates  
bond the lime in the water. Enzymes break  
down starch and...

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Tip 
If the utensils are only lightly soiled, slightly  
less than the indicated amount  
of detergent is usually adequate.  
Suitable detergents and care products  
can be purchased online via our website  
or via customer service (see back page).  
Combination detergent 
Apart from conventional detergents (Solo),  
a number of products are offered with  
additional functions. These products 
contain not only the detergent but also  
rinse-aid and salt replacement substances  
(3in1) and,...

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The max. possible number of programmes is illustrated i
n this overview. 
The corresponding programmes and their arrangement c an be found on the fascia.
* The Intensive Eco 45° programme offers  
outstanding cleaning results even  
if utensils are heavily soiled. And this with  
an energy saving of up to 25% compared  
with the Intensive 70° programme.  
To benefit from these advantages, please  
use modern detergents which deploy their 
full cleaning power from 45°C. These  
detergents are...

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* depending on model 
Additional options can be set with the  
buttons 
H.
Express
 W
ash
/ S
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Var
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Speed)Ÿ  Express Wash/ Speed Perfect/
(VarioSpeed) *
This function can reduce the running time  
by approx. 20% to 50% depending on the  
selected rinse programme. The change in  
the running time is indicated on the digital  
display ). To obtain optimum cleaning 
results at a reduced running time, water  
and energy consumption are increased.
Ha
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ad§  Half load *
If you...

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gTimer programming * 
* depending on model 
You can delay the start of the programme  
in 1-hour steps up to 24 hours. 
– Close the door. 
–Switch on ON/OF F switch ( .
– Press button  @ + until the digital 
display  ) jumps to  œ:‹‚ .  
– Press  @ + or – button until the 
displayed time corresponds with your  
requirements.
– Press START button  P, timer 
programming is activated.
– To delete timer programming, press  the  @  + or – button until  ) œ :‹‹  is 
indicated on the...

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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!) 
– Close the door.
–Switch on ON/OF F switch ( .
– Hold down programme button  # and 
press START button  P until the 
digital display  ) • :‹ ......

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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. 
– After each washing cycle check the  filters for residue.
– Unscrew filter cylinder as illustrated  and take out filter system.
– Remove any residue and clean filters  under running water.
– Re-install filter system in reverse  sequence and ensure that the...

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The majority of  faults which could occur in  
daily operation can be rectified by the 
user. This ensures that the appliance is  
quickly available for use again. The  
following overview will help you locating 
the causes and gives helpful advise to  
eliminate 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 “Dishwashing”)
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Warning
If on the digital display  ) an error...