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SN45ZW56CS

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Page 1: ...Dishwasher SN45ZW56CS 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: ...tures 23 Top basket 23 Bottom basket 24 Cutlery drawer 24 Etagere 25 Folding prongs 25 Baking sheet spray head 25 glassZone 26 Basket heights 27 Before using for the first time 27 Performing the initial configura tion 27 Water softening system 28 Overview of water hardness set tings 28 Setting the water softening sys tem 28 Special salt 28 Switching off the water softening system 29 Regeneration o...

Page 3: ... 43 Tips on appliance care 43 Machine Care 43 Filter system 45 Cleaning spray arms 46 Troubleshooting 47 Error code Fault display Sig nal 47 Washing results 49 Home Connect problem 56 Information on display panel 56 Malfunctions 56 Mechanical damage 57 Noise 58 Clean wastewater pump 59 Transportation storage and disposal 59 Removing the appliance 59 Protect appliance from frost 60 Transporting the...

Page 4: ...he information on intended use to ensure that you use the appliance correctly and safely Only use this appliance As specified in this instruction manual 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...

Page 5: ...with earthing The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical installation must be properly installed Never equip the appliance with 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 ...

Page 6: ...e or specialist outlets WARNING Risk of tipping Improper installation may cause the appliance to tip up Only install built under or integrable appliances under a continuous worktop that is securely connected to adjacent cabinets Safe use Follow these safety instructions when using the appliance WARNING Risk of serious harm to health Failure to comply with safety instructions and directions for use...

Page 7: ...on the appliance door when open Knives and utensils with sharp points can cause injuries Arrange knives and utensils with sharp points in the cutlery basket with the points downwards on the knife shelf or in the cutlery drawer WARNING Risk of scalding If you open the appliance door while the programme is run ning hot water may splash out of the appliance Open the appliance door carefully if the pr...

Page 8: ...nger ous Never operate a damaged appliance Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured sur face Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance Al ways unplug the appliance at the mains If the appliance or the power cord is damaged immediately unplug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box and turn off the water tap Call Customer Service Page 60 Repairs to the applian...

Page 9: ... 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 WARNING Risk of crushing With higher level appliances children can become crushed between the appliance door and cabinet doors underneath Keep an eye on children when opening and closing the ap...

Page 10: ... slots of the tablet collecting tray and injure themselves Keep children away from the appliance when open WARNING Risk of suffocation Children may become trapped in the appliance and suffocate Use the childproof lock if fitted Never let children play with or operate the appliance ...

Page 11: ...ll the dishwasher near heat sources e g radiat ors heat storage tanks ovens or other appliances that 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 ...

Page 12: ...nstructions your appliance will use less electricity and less water Use the Eco 50 programme The Eco 50 programme is en ergy efficient and environmentally friendly Programmes Page 20 Change the sensor setting to the de fault Consumption is reduced Sensors Page 13 Zeolith drying automatically helps to save energy Zeolith drying Page 12 Zeolith drying The appliance features a Zeolith con tainer Zeol...

Page 13: ...cordingly SE 02 Adjusts the programme strength for difficult condi tions of use e g stubborn dried on food remnants Recommended setting when using organic or eco logical detergents contain Sensor setting Description ing low levels of active agents Energy and water consumption are adjusted accordingly Installation and connection Installation and connec tion Installation and connection To ensure pro...

Page 14: ...red here 2 Connect the wastewater hose to the outlet connection of the siphon using the enclosed parts 3 When doing so check that the wastewater hose is not kinked crushed or twisted 4 Also check that there is no cover in the drainage system preventing the wastewater from being dis charged Drinking water connection Connect your appliance to a drinking water connection Installing the drinking water...

Page 15: ...tion and connection en 15 2 Insert the mains plug of the appli ance into a nearby socket The connection data for the appli ance can be found on the rating plate 3 Check that the mains plug is inser ted properly ...

Page 16: ...ng yourself with your appliance Familiarise yourself with the parts of 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 61 The data you need for Customer Service Page 60 1 Depending on the appliance specifications ...

Page 17: ...awer Page 24 9 EmotionLight Interior lighting of the appliance Overview of basic settings Page 38 10 Cutlery shelf1 Cutlery shelf Page 25 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 46 12 Intake opening of the Zeolith con tainer The intake opening is required for Zeolith dr...

Page 18: ...asic settings Page 40 4 Special salt refill indicator Water softening system Page 28 5 Rinse aid refill indicator Rinse aid system Page 30 6 Water supply display Display for water supply 7 Programme buttons and additional functions Programmes Page 20 Additional functions Page 22 8 Start button Starting the programme Page 36 9 button If you press for approx 3 seconds you can open the basic settings...

Page 19: ...g yourself with your appliance en 19 13 Programme sequence display The programme sequence display shows the cur rent cycle of the appliance e g washing rinsing or drying 1 Depending on the appliance specifications ...

Page 20: ...cing 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 Addit...

Page 21: ...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 22 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 22: ... the additional function are saved Tip To reset the programme either use the Home Connect app or reset your appliance back to the factory settings Overview of basic settings Page 38 Additional functions Additional functions Additional functions You can find an overview of the addi tional functions that can be selected here Different additional functions which can be found on the control panel of y...

Page 23: ... top basket You can adjust the height of the top basket to make room for larger items of tableware Adjusting top basket with side levers To wash large items of tableware in the baskets adjust the shelf position of the top basket 1 Pull out the top basket 2 To prevent the basket from sud denly dropping down hold the side of the basket by the top edge 3 Press in the levers on the right and left on t...

Page 24: ...utlery drawer to make more space for longer wider items of cutlery Reorganising cutlery drawer You can fold down the side shelves and front prongs to make more space for longer wider items of cut lery 1 To fold down a side shelf push the lever forwards and fold down the side shelf 2 To fold down the front prongs push the lever forwards and fold down the prongs 1 2 3 Tip If you want to return the c...

Page 25: ...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 Baking sheet spray head Use the baking sheet spray head to clean large items of tableware e g trays grilles and plates Arrange max 2 baking sheets and 2 grilles as shown to ensure that the sp...

Page 26: ...aking sheet spray head anticlockwise and remove from the holder 2 Insert the top basket in the appli ance glassZone Use the glassZone in the top basket to clean all types of glasses gently yet thoroughly Selecting glassZone Note Consumption will increase if you operate your appliance with the glassZone switched on 1 Pull out the top basket 2 Set the slider to ON or OFF 3 Push in the top basket Cle...

Page 27: ...ing for the first time Before using for the first time Configure the settings for initial start up Performing the initial config uration On initial start up or after a reset to the factory settings you will need to make settings Tip Connect your appliance to a mo bile device You can conveniently change all settings via the Home Connect app Home Connect quick start Page 41 Requirement The appliance...

Page 28: ...9 H 04 21 26 Hard 3 0 3 7 H 05 27 38 Hard 3 8 5 4 H 06 39 62 Hard 5 5 8 9 H 07 Note Set the water hardness determ ined on your appliance Setting the water softening sys tem Page 28 With a water hardness of 0 8 E you can dispense with special salt and switch off the water softening system Switching off the water softening system Page 29 Setting the water softening system Set the water hardness on y...

Page 29: ...splaced and forced out 4 Place the lid back on the dis penser and turn to close Switching off the water softening system If you find the special salt refill indic ator irritating e g when using com bined detergents with salt replace ment substances you can switch the salt refill indicator off Note To avoid damage to the appliance only switch off the water softening system in the following cases Th...

Page 30: ...se cycles 6 Additional run time in minutes 7 Additional water consumption in litres 5 Additional power consumption in kWh 0 05 The consumption values specified are laboratory measurements determ ined in accordance with the currently applicable standard and using the Eco 50 programme and the factory value of the water hardness is set to 16 20 E Rinse aid system Rinse aid system Rinse aid system You...

Page 31: ... switch the rinse aid sys tem off Tip The function of rinse aid is lim ited with combined detergents You will generally get better results using rinse aid 1 Press 2 To open the basic settings press for 3 seconds a The display shows H xx a The display shows 3 Press repeatedly until the display shows the value set at the factory r 05 4 Press or repeatedly until the display shows r 00 5 To save the s...

Page 32: ...th powder and liquid detergent the dosage can be individually adjusted to the level of soiling of the table ware For better washing and drying results and to avoid damage to the appli ance please additionally use Spe cial salt Page 28 and Rinse aid Page 30 Combined detergent Besides conventional separate deter gents a number of products are available with additional functions These products contai...

Page 33: ... if the rinse aid and special salt refill indicators light up wash ing programmes will run properly with combined detergents The function of rinse aid is limited with combined detergents You will generally get better results using rinse aid Use tablets with a special drying performance Adding detergent 1 To open the detergent dispenser press the locking latch 2 Add the detergent to the dry deter g...

Page 34: ...s and tableware was not dishwasher safe Only put glasses and china in the dish washer if it is marked as dishwasher safe by the manufacturer The chemical com position of the deter gent causes damage Use a detergent marked as gentle on tableware by the man ufacturer Highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic clean ing agents in particu lar commercial or in dustrial cleaning agents are not suit able f...

Page 35: ...Do not block the spray arms make sure that they can turn freely Do not place small parts in the tablet collecting tray and 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...

Page 36: ...l function is set and the additional function button flashes Setting timer programming 1 Press or a 00h 01m appears on the display 2 Use or to set the re quired start time for the pro gramme 3 Press a This activates time preselection Tip To deactivate timer program ming press or repeatedly until 00h 00m appears in the dis play Starting the programme Press a The programme has ended when the display...

Page 37: ...liance switches off 2 Press to resume the pro gramme Terminate programme To end a programme early or to switch from a programme that has already started you will need to can cel it first Press for approx 4 seconds a All displays light up a As soon as the displays are off the display shows 00h 01m and the residual water is pumped out a The programme is cancelled and ends after approx 1 minute Switc...

Page 38: ...witch the rinse aid system off with level r 00 Sensor setting SE 00 1 SE 00 SE 02 Set the water sensor for identifying soiling Sensors Page 13 Extra Dry d 00 1 d 00 d 01 The temperature is increased during the final rinse which improves the drying result This may increase the run time slightly Note Not suitable for delicate items of tableware Switch Extra Dry on d 01 or off d 00 Hot water A 00 1 A...

Page 39: ... 00 SP 01 Set a default programme for when the appliance is switched on With the setting SP 00 the last programme selected is set by de fault for when the appliance is switched on With the setting SP 01 the Eco 50 programme is set by default for when the appliance is switched on Tone volume SL 02 1 SL 00 SL 03 Adjustment of tone volume Level SL 00 switches the signal tone off Button volume bL 02 1...

Page 40: ...display shows the required set ting 4 Press or repeatedly until the display shows the right value You can change several settings 5 To save the settings press for 3 seconds Home Connect Home Connect Home Connect This appliance is network capable Connect your appliance to a mobile device to control its functions via the Home Connect app The Home Connect services are not available in every country T...

Page 41: ...etwork Wi Fi at its installation location 1 With the help of the Home Connect App scan the QR code 2 Follow the instructions in the Home Connect app Home Connect settings Adapt Home Connect to your needs You can find the Home Connect set tings in the basic settings for your ap pliance Which settings the display shows will depend on whether Home Connect has been set up and whether the appliance is ...

Page 42: ...llowing types of data to the Home Connect server initial registration Unique appliance identification consisting of appliance codes as well as the MAC address of the Wi Fi communication module in stalled Security certificate of the Wi Fi communication module to ensure a secure data connection The current software and hardware version of your appliance Status of any previous reset to factory settin...

Page 43: ...iance 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 gienic If the appliance is not going to be used for a while leave the door slightly ajar This will prevent un pleasant odours...

Page 44: ...d 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 indic ator for Mach...

Page 45: ... 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 46: ...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 47: ...e tableware in the ap pliance so the Intake opening of the Zeolith container Page 16 is no longer obstructed E 21 60 will light up altern ately Appliance has detected cal cified heating element 1 Descale the appliance 2 Operate the appliance with the Wa ter softening system E 30 00 will light up altern ately Water protection system is activated 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Call Customer Service Page...

Page 48: ...witch the appliance on E 92 40 will light up altern ately Filters are soiled or blocked Clean the filters Cleaning filters Page 45 E 61 03 will light up altern ately 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 wastewa...

Page 49: ...se 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 60 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 30 2 Set the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed Setting the amount of rinse aid Page 31 Programme or pr...

Page 50: ...ed 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 cutlery con tact points 1 Arrange cutlery individually...

Page 51: ... 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 13 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 52: ...substances are deposited there These coat ings cannot generally be re moved with chemicals Change your detergent Page 31 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 53: ...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 13 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 54: ...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 13 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 55: ... 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 56: ...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 30 2 Set the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed Setting the amount of rinse aid Page 31 Refill indicator for rinse aid does not ...

Page 57: ...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 58: ...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 59: ...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 60: ...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 61: ... number FD and the consecutive numbering Z Nr of your appliance The contact details for Customer Ser vice can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website Product number E Nr pro duction number FD and con secutive numbering Z Nr You can find the product number E Nr the production number FD and the consecutive numbering Z Nr on the appliance s rating plate The rating plate ...

Page 62: ...tion about your model can be found online at https en ergylabel bsh group com1 This web address is linked to the official EU EPREL product database At the time of printing its web address had not yet been published Please then fol low the instructions on searching for models The model identifier is made up of the characters before the slash in the product number E Nr on the rating plate Alternativ...

Page 63: ...tten request to BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl Wery Str 34 D 81739 München Germany Reference OSSREQUEST The cost of performing your request will be charged to you This offer is valid three years from the date of pur chase or at least as long as we offer support and spare parts for the re spective appliance ...

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