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Troubleshooting

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Fault

Cause

Troubleshooting

Appliance cannot be
switched on or operated.

Appliance functions have
failed.

1.

Pull out the mains plug or switch off
the fuse.

2.

Wait at least 2 minutes.

3.

Connect the appliance to the power
supply.

4.

Switch the appliance on.

Appliance does not start.

The mains fuse has tripped.

Check the relevant fuse.

Mains cable is not inserted.

1.

Check whether the socket works.

2.

Check whether the mains cable is
properly inserted in the socket and
on the rear of the appliance.

Appliance door is not closed
properly.

Close the appliance door.

Programme starts automat-
ically.

You did not wait until pro-
gramme ended.

→ 

"Terminate programme",

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Appliance stops during the
programme or cuts out.

Appliance door is not closed
properly.

Close the appliance door.

Power and/or water supply
has been interrupted.

1.

Check the power supply.

2.

Check the water supply.

Top basket is pressing
against inner door and pre-
venting appliance door from
being closed securely.

Check whether the rear panel of the
appliance is being pressed in by a
socket or hose holder that has not
been removed.

Arrange the tableware so that no
parts project beyond the basket
and prevent the appliance door
from closing properly.

Mechanical damage

Fault

Cause

Troubleshooting

Appliance door cannot be
closed.

Door lock has been activ-
ated.

Close the appliance door with
greater force.

Door cannot be closed due
to installation method.

Check whether the appliance has
been installed properly.
When closed, the appliance door,
its decor or attached parts should
not knock against adjacent cabin-
ets or the worktop.

Summary of Contents for SN27ZW03CZ

Page 1: ...Dishwasher SN27ZW03CZ en User manual Register your product on My Siemens and discover exclusive services and offers siemens home bsh group com welcome The future moving in Siemens Home Appliances ...

Page 2: ...21 Bottom basket 22 Cutlery drawer 22 Etagere 23 Folding prongs 23 Basket heights 24 Before using for the first time 24 Performing initial start up 24 Water softening system 24 Overview of water hardness set tings 24 Setting the water softening sys tem 25 Special salt 25 Switching off the water softening system 26 Rinse aid system 26 Rinse aid 26 Setting the amount of rinse aid 27 Switching the ri...

Page 3: ...42 Troubleshooting 43 Error code Fault display Sig nal 43 Washing results 45 Home Connect problem 52 Information on display panel 52 Malfunctions 52 Mechanical damage 53 Noise 54 Clean wastewater pump 55 Transportation storage and disposal 55 Removing the appliance 55 Protect appliance from frost 56 Transporting the appliance 56 Disposing of old appliance 56 Customer Service 56 Product number E Nr...

Page 4: ... appliance For cleaning household tableware In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en vironment Up to an altitude of max 2500 m above sea level Restriction on user group Avoid risks to children and vulnerable persons This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and or knowledge...

Page 5: ...h an external switching device e g a timer or remote control When the appliance is installed the mains plug of the power cord must be freely accessible If free access is not possible an all pole isolating switch must be installed in the permanent electrical installation according to the installation regulations When installing the appliance check that the power cable is not trapped or damaged Cutt...

Page 6: ... of explosion Adding solvents to the interior of the appliance may cause ex plosions Never add solvents to the interior of the appliance Highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents in con junction with aluminium parts in the interior of the appliance may cause explosions Never use highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents in particular commercial or industrial products ...

Page 7: ...l the Baskets with free standing appliances WARNING Risk of electric shock An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity Do not use steam or high pressure cleaners to clean the appliance If the insulation of the power cord is damaged this is danger ous Never let the power cord come into contact wi...

Page 8: ...y trained specialist staff Incorrect repairs are dangerous Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance If the power cord of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced with a special connection cable which is available from the manufacturer or his Customer Service Risk to children Follow the safety inst...

Page 9: ...p pliance door WARNING Risk of chemical burns Rinse aid and detergent may cause chemical burns to the mouth throat and eyes Keep children away from detergent and rinse aid products Keep children away from the appliance when open The wa ter in the interior of the dishwasher is not drinking water It may contain residues of detergents and rinse aid WARNING Risk of injury Children may get their finger...

Page 10: ...at gener ate heat Modified or damaged water hoses may result in material damage and damage to the appliance Never kink crush modify or cut through water hoses Only use the water hoses sup plied with the appliance or genu ine spare hoses Never re use water hoses that have been used before If the water pressure is too high or too low this may impair function ing of the appliance Make sure that the w...

Page 11: ...ergy Zeolite is a mineral that can store moisture and heat energy and then release them again During dishwashing heat energy is used to heat up the washing water and dry the mineral During the drying phase moisture from the interior of the dishwasher is stored in the mineral and heat energy is released The heat energy is blown out into the interior of the dishwasher with dry air This speeds up and...

Page 12: ... and connection Scope of supply After unpacking all parts check for any damage in transit and complete ness of the delivery If you have any complaints contact the dealer who sold you the appli ance or our Customer Service Note The appliance was tested at the factory to check it is in working order It is possible that water has left marks on the appliance These marks will disappear after the first ...

Page 13: ...ng water connection Connect your appliance to a drinking water connection Installing the drinking water connection Note If you are replacing the appliance you must use a new water supply hose 1 Consult the installation instructions supplied for the steps required here 2 Connect the appliance to the drink ing water connection using the en closed parts Observe the Technical data Page 57 3 When doing...

Page 14: ... your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD number Page 57 The data you need for Customer Service Page 56 1 Depending on the appliance specifications ...

Page 15: ... Page 22 9 EmotionLight Interior lighting of the appliance Overview of basic settings Page 35 10 Cutlery shelf1 Cutlery shelf Page 23 11 Upper spray arm The upper spray arm washes the tableware in the top basket If the tableware has not been washed properly clean the spray arms Cleaning spray arms Page 42 12 Intake opening of the Zeolith con tainer The intake opening is required for Zeolith drying...

Page 16: ...open the menu Changing basic settings Page 36 4 Rinse aid refill indicator Rinse aid system Page 26 5 Special salt refill indicator Water softening system Page 24 6 Display Remote Start 1 If you have activated the function and are con trolling the appliance via the Home Connect app the display lights up on the appliance 7 WLAN display Home Connect Page 37 8 Timer programming Setting timer programm...

Page 17: ...32 15 Display1 The display shows information about pro grammes basic settings or additional functions You can change the basic settings via the display and the setting buttons Changing basic settings Page 36 16 Display The display shows information about pro grammes basic settings or additional functions You can change the basic settings via the display and the setting buttons Changing basic setti...

Page 18: ... factors such as water temperat ure or pipe pressure may result in deviations Programme Use Programme sequence Additional func tions Intensive 70 Tableware Washing pots and pans non fragile tableware and cutlery Level of soiling Removing stubborn burned or dried on food remnants containing starch and protein Intensive Pre Rinse Cleaning 70 C Intermediate rinse Final rinse 50 C Drying All Additiona...

Page 19: ...tlery Level of soiling Removing common household food remnants lightly dried on Time optimised Cleaning 60 C Intermediate rinse Final rinse 50 C Drying All Additional functions Page 20 Speed 45 Tableware Cleaning delicate table ware cutlery temperat ure sensitive plastics and glasses Level of soiling Removing lightly adher ing fresh food remnants Time optimised Cleaning 45 C Intermediate rinse Fin...

Page 20: ...he appliance 1 Press 2 Press the right programme button Programmes Page 18 3 Press the button for the relevant additional function Additional functions Page 20 4 Press for approx 3 seconds a The selected programme and the additional function will flash a flashes a The programme and the additional function are saved Tip To reset the programme either use the Home Connect app or reset your appliance ...

Page 21: ...d the max imum programme tem perature held longer This will increase the run time and energy consumption Shine Dry To avoid marks and im prove drying the quant ity of water is increased and the drying phase extended Energy consumption in creases Use rinse aid Features Features Features You can find an overview of the pos sible features of your appliance and how to use them here These features depe...

Page 22: ...r lower the basket evenly to the right level Basket heights Page 24 Check that the basket is level on both sides 5 Slide the basket back in Bottom basket Arrange pans and plates in the bot tom basket Large plates up to a diameter of 31 cm can be arranged in the bottom basket as shown Cutlery drawer Arrange cutlery in the cutlery drawer ...

Page 23: ...the cutlery shelf you can fold it up Folding prongs Use the folding prongs to position tableware securely e g plates You can fold the prongs down to po sition pans bowls and glasses better 1 Folding down prongs1 If you do not need the prongs fold them down 1 Push the lever forwards and fold down the prongs 1 2 2 To use the prongs again fold them back up a The prongs audibly click into posi tion 1 ...

Page 24: ...isplay shows the required setting Note If you select Initial start up Home Connect here make further settings using the Home Connect app on your mobile device You can change the settings for initial start up and other Basic set tings Page 35 on the appli ance at any time or use the Home Connect app on your mo bile device 5 Press or repeatedly until the display shows the right value You can change ...

Page 25: ... display shows Water hardness 5 Press or repeatedly until the right water hardness has been set The value 16 20 is set at the fact ory 6 To save the settings press for approx 3 seconds Special salt You can use special salt to soften water Adding special salt If the special salt refill indicator lights up add special salt to the dispenser for special salt just before the pro gramme starts The amoun...

Page 26: ...ing to manufactur ers combined detergents with salt replacement substances can gen erally only be used up to a water hardness of 26 E without adding special salt The water hardness is 0 8 E You do not need to use special salt 1 Press 2 To open the basic settings press for approx 3 seconds 3 Press repeatedly until the display shows Water hardness 4 Press or repeatedly until the display shows 0 8 5 ...

Page 27: ...less rinse aid during the wash cycle and re duces streaking on tableware A higher setting adds more rinse aid during the wash cycle reduces water marks and im proves the drying result 5 To save the settings press for approx 3 seconds Switching the rinse aid sys tem off If you find the rinse aid refill indicator irritating e g when using combined detergents with a rinse aid compon ent you can switc...

Page 28: ...the level of soiling Detergent Description Liquid detergent Liquid detergent works faster and is recommen ded for shorter Pro grammes Page 18 without PreRinse Sometimes liquid deter gent may leak out despite the detergent dispenser being closed This is not a fault and is non critical if you remember the follow ing Only choose a pro gramme without PreR inse Do not select timer pro gramming for star...

Page 29: ...e instructions on detergents in everyday use Detergents marked as organic or ecological environmentally friendly generally contain lower levels of active agents or com pletely dispense with certain sub stances The cleaning effect may be restricted here Set the rinse aid and the water softening system to the separate detergent or combined detergent in use According to manufacturers com bined deterg...

Page 30: ... detergent dispenser will open automatically at the optimum time during the programme Powder or liquid detergent will spread around the washing tank and dissolve there Tablets will fall into the tablet collecting tray and dissolve in the right dosage In order to ensure that tablets can dissolve evenly do not place any other objects in the tablet collecting tray Tip If you use powder detergent and ...

Page 31: ...cleaning agents are not suit able for dishwashers in conjunction with aluminium If you are using highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents in particular commercial or indus trial cleaning agents do not put aluminium parts in the dish washer interior Cause Recommendation The water temperat ure of the programme is too high Select a programme with lower temperat ures After the programm...

Page 32: ...d do not block it with tableware so as not to obstruct the lid of the deter gent dispenser Removing tableware WARNING Risk of injury Hot tableware can cause burns to the skin When hot tableware is sensitive to shock may crack and can result in injury When the programme has ended do not empty the appliance until the tableware has cooled down for a while 1 To prevent water dripping on the tableware ...

Page 33: ... hours You can change this setting in the Basic settings Page 35 3 To activate timer programming press Note To deactivate timer program ming press for approx 4 seconds Starting the programme Press a The programme has ended when the display shows Finished Notes If you want to add more tableware while the appliance is running do not use the tablet collecting tray as a handle for the top basket You m...

Page 34: ...in ished a The programme is cancelled and ends after approx 1 minute Display programme informa tion You can show information about pro grammes and additional functions on the display 1 Press 2 Press the programme button or an additional function Switching off appliance 1 Please note the information on Safe use Page 10 2 Press Tip If you press during the wash cycle the programme currently run ning ...

Page 35: ...16 20 medium1 Set the water hardness Overview of water hardness settings Page 24 Rinse aid dispenser 0 6 51 Set or switch off the amount of rinse aid to be dis pensed Setting the amount of rinse aid Page 27 Sensor setting Standard1 Sensitive Very sensitive Set the water sensor for identifying soiling Sensors Page 12 ExtraDry on off1 Switch ExtraDry on or off for each operation The temperature is i...

Page 36: ...ing operation Level 0 switches the button tones off Wi Fi on off1 Switch the wireless network connection on or off Remote Start off Manuell1 Dauerhaft Activate or deactivate Remote Start Page 38 Greeting on1 off Switch display of the brand name logo on or off when the appliance is switched on Factory setting Reset Restore changed settings to the factory settings The settings for initial start up m...

Page 37: ...onsult the documents sup plied by Home Connect Please also follow the instructions in the Home Connect app Note Please note the safety precau tions in this instruction manual and make sure that they are also ob served when operating the appliance via the Home Connect app Safety Page 4 Home Connect quick start Connect your appliance to a mobile device quickly and easily Installing app 1 Install the...

Page 38: ...ess Remote Diagnostics Customer Service can use Remote Diagnostics to access your appliance if you contact them have your appli ance connected to the Home Con nect server and if Remote Dia gnostics is available in the country in which you are using the appliance Tip For further information and de tails about the availability of Remote Diagnostics in your country please visit the service support se...

Page 39: ...nly use suitable cleaning products to clean your appliance Safe use Page 10 Tips on appliance care Follow the tips on appliance care to make sure your appliance functions properly at all times Action Benefit Wipe the door seals the front of the dish washer and the con trol panel regularly us ing a damp cloth and washing up liquid This ensures the parts of the appliance will remain clean and hy gie...

Page 40: ...l panel or if advised to do so by the display Notes Run the Machine Care programme without any tableware in the dish washer Only use machine care products and machine cleaners specially designed for dishwashers Make sure that there are no alu minium parts e g extractor hood grease filters or aluminium pans in the interior of the appliance If you have not run Machine Care after 3 washing cycles the...

Page 41: ... filter system Check that no foreign objects fall into the sump 1 2 3 Pull down the micro filter to re move 4 Press the locking catches to gether and lift the coarse filter out 1 2 5 Clean the filter elements under run ning water Carefully clean the rim of dirt between the coarse and the fine fil ter 6 Re assemble the filter system Make sure that the locking catches on the coarse filter click into...

Page 42: ...the spray arms regularly 1 Unscrew the upper spray arm and pull down to remove 1 2 2 Pull up the lower spray arm to re move 3 Check the outlet nozzles on the spray arms for blockages under running water and remove any for eign bodies 4 Insert the lower spray arm a The spray arm clicks into position 5 Insert the upper spray arm and screw it firmly in place ...

Page 43: ...ware Re arrange the tableware in the ap pliance so the Intake opening of the Zeolith container Page 14 is no longer obstructed E 2060 lights up Appliance has detected cal cified heating element 1 Descale the appliance 2 Operate the appliance with the wa ter softening system 1 E 3000 lights up Water protection system is activated 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Call Customer Service Page 56 E 3100 light...

Page 44: ...er supply 11 Switch the appliance on E 9240 lights up Filters are soiled or blocked Clean the filters Cleaning filters Page 41 E 6103 lights up Water is not drained Wastewater hose is blocked or kinked 1 Reposition the wastewater hose without kinks 2 Remove residues Siphon connection is still sealed Check the connection to the siphon and open if necessary Cover of the wastewater pump is loose Secu...

Page 45: ...ppli ance in a socket or switch on the fuse 5 Switch the appliance on 6 If the problem occurs again Press Turn off the water tap Pull out the mains plug Contact Customer Service Page 56 and give the er ror code Washing results Fault Cause Troubleshooting Tableware is not dry No rinse aid used or dosage set too low 1 Add Rinse aid Page 26 2 Set the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed Setting the am...

Page 46: ...ter the programme has ended Rinse aid used has a limited drying performance Use a name brand rinse aid Eco products may have limited ef fectiveness Plastic tableware is not dry Not a fault As plastic does not store heat so well it also does not dry as well No remedial action possible Cutlery is not dry Cutlery not arranged prop erly in the cutlery basket or cutlery drawer Droplets can form on the ...

Page 47: ... intensely The sensors chose a weaker pro gramme Stubborn soiling cannot be entirely removed Only remove large remnants of food and do not prerinse tableware Adjust the sensitivity of the sensors Sensors Page 12 Tall narrow receptacles in corner areas are not rinsed adequately Do not position tall narrow recept acles at too great an angle or in corner areas Top baskets on right and left are not se...

Page 48: ...substances are deposited there These coat ings cannot generally be re moved with chemicals Change your detergent Page 28 Clean the appliance mechanically White coating is deposited in the appliance interior 1 Set the water softening system cor rectly In most cases you will need to in crease the setting 2 Change your detergent if required Special salt dispenser is not screwed tight Screw the specia...

Page 49: ...chose a weaker pro gramme Stubborn soiling cannot be entirely removed Only remove large remnants of food and do not prerinse tableware Adjust the sensitivity of the sensors Sensors Page 12 Coloured coatings blue yel low brown that are difficult or impossible to remove are present inside the appliance or on stainless steel table ware The formation of films is due to substances contained in vegetabl...

Page 50: ...aned too intensely The sensors chose a weaker pro gramme Stubborn soiling cannot be entirely removed Only remove large remnants of food and do not prerinse tableware Adjust the sensitivity of the sensors Sensors Page 12 Removable streaks are present on glasses glass ware with a metallic appear ance and cutlery Amount of rinse aid to be dispensed is set too high Set the rinse aid system to a lower ...

Page 51: ... also rust if washed together with rust ing items Do not wash rusting items Salt content in washing wa ter is too high 1 Remove any spilled special salt from the tub 2 Screw the cap of the special salt dispenser on tight Detergent residue is present in the detergent dispenser or the tablet collecting tray Spray arms were blocked by tableware so detergent was not rinsed out Check that the spray arm...

Page 52: ...etect spe cial salt tablets Do not use special salt tablets Refill indicator for special salt does not light up Water softening system is switched off Setting the water softening system Refill indicator for rinse aid lights up Insufficient rinse aid 1 Add Rinse aid Page 26 2 Set the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed Setting the amount of rinse aid Page 27 Refill indicator for rinse aid does not ...

Page 53: ...he programme or cuts out Appliance door is not closed properly Close the appliance door Power and or water supply has been interrupted 1 Check the power supply 2 Check the water supply Top basket is pressing against inner door and pre venting appliance door from being closed securely Check whether the rear panel of the appliance is being pressed in by a socket or hose holder that has not been remo...

Page 54: ...allation No appliance fault present Does not affect functioning of the appliance Can only be remedied in the do mestic installation Knocking or rattling noise Spray arm is striking table ware Arrange tableware so that the spray arms do not strike tableware With a small load the water jets directly strike against the tub Distribute the tableware evenly Load the appliance with more table ware Light ...

Page 55: ...over inwards at an angle and remove 7 Remove any remnants of food and foreign bodies in the area of the impeller 8 Insert the pump cover and press down 1 2 a The pump cover clicks into posi tion 9 Install the filter system 10 Insert the top and bottom basket Transportation storage and disposal Transportation storage and disposal Transportation storage and disposal You can find out here how to prep...

Page 56: ...can be re used by recycling WARNING Risk of harm to health Children can lock themselves in the appliance thereby putting their lives at risk With redundant appliances unplug the power cord Then cut through the cord and damage the lock on the appliance door beyond repair so that the appliance door will no longer close 1 Unplug the appliance from the mains 2 Cut through the power cord 3 Dispose of t...

Page 57: ... warranty claims against the seller under the purchase agree ment and in addition to our manufac turer s warranty we offer compensa tion under the following conditions If our Aqua Stop system is defect ive and causes water damage we will make good the damage for private users To ensure protection from water damage the appliance must be connected to the power supply The liability guarantee is valid...

Page 58: ...mation on the brand product website search for your appliance model on the product website and check additional documents Alternatively you can send a request to oss request bshg com or to BSH Haus geräte GmbH GmbH Carl Wery Str 34 D 81739 München Germany The source code will be made avail able to you on request To file a request please email to oss request bshg com or send a written request to BS...

Page 59: ...Technical specifications en 59 SK FI SE UK NO CH TR 5 GHz WLAN Wi Fi For indoor use only ...

Page 60: ...1582888 9001582888 001006 650 P5 en BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl Wery Straße 34 81739 München GERMANY www siemens home bsh group com Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark licence of Siemens AG ...

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