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Rinse aid system

Rinse aid system

Rinse aid system

Rinse aid

For optimum drying results, use rinse
aid.
Only use rinse aid for domestic dish-
washers.

Adding rinse aid

If the display shows "Please add
rinse aid. ", add rinse aid. Only use
rinse aid for domestic dishwashers.

1.

Press the catch on the lid of the
dispenser for rinse aid   and lift

⁠.

1

2

2.

Add rinse aid up to the max mark.

max

3.

If rinse aid spills out, remove it
from the tub.
Spilled rinse aid can cause ex-
cessive frothing during the wash
cycle.

4.

Close the lid of the dispenser for
rinse aid.

a

The lid clicks into position.

Setting the amount of rinse
aid

If there are streaks or water marks on
tableware, change the amount of
rinse aid.

1.

Press  ⁠.

2.

To open the basic settings, press

 for approx. 3 seconds.

3.

Press   repeatedly until the display
shows "Rinse aid dispenser".

4.

Press   or   repeatedly until the
right amount of rinse aid has been
set.
– A low setting adds 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 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 approx. 3 seconds.

3.

Press   repeatedly until the display
shows "Rinse aid dispenser".

Summary of Contents for SX87YX03CE

Page 1: ...Dishwasher SX87YX03CE 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: ...nce 15 Controls 16 Programmes 19 Information for test institutes 21 Favourite 21 Intelligent 21 Additional functions 21 Features 22 Top basket 22 Bottom basket 23 Cutlery drawer 23 Etagere 24 Folding prongs 25 glassZone 25 Basket heights 26 Before using for the first time 26 Performing initial start up 26 Water softening system 27 Overview of water hardness set tings 27 Setting the water softening...

Page 3: ...ing the tub 42 Cleaning products 42 Tips on appliance care 43 Machine Care 43 Filter system 44 Cleaning spray arms 45 Troubleshooting 46 Appliance safety 46 Error code Fault display Sig nal 48 Washing results 50 Home Connect problem 56 Information on display panel 57 Malfunctions 57 Mechanical damage 58 Noise 58 Clean wastewater pump 60 Transportation storage and disposal 60 Removing the appliance...

Page 4: ...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 provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers Children must not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by chil dren...

Page 5: ...ord 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 Cutting through the supply hose or immersing the Aqua Stop valve in water is dangerous Never immerse the plastic housing in wa...

Page 6: ...ly with safety instructions and directions for use on packagings of detergent and rinse aid products may cause serious harm to health Follow the safety instructions and directions for use on the packagings of detergent and rinse aid products WARNING Risk of explosion Adding solvents to the interior of the appliance may cause ex plosions Never add solvents to the interior of the appliance Highly ca...

Page 7: ...ash out of the appliance Open the appliance door carefully if the programme is still running 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 ...

Page 8: ... 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 WARNING Risk of suffocation Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate Keep pack...

Page 9: ...and closing the ap 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...

Page 10: ...l 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 the appliance may not be able to operate properly Make sure that the water pres sure in the water supply system is min 50 kPa 0 5 bar and...

Page 11: ...ldproof lock and close the appliance door Opening appliance door Page 35 Environmental protection and saving energy Environmental protection and saving energy Environmental protection and saving energy Disposing of packaging The packaging materials are environ mentally compatible and can be re cycled Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separ ately Saving energy If you follow...

Page 12: ...and run time are ad ditionally adjusted to the level of soil ing Sensors The sensors adjust the programme sequence and strength in the auto matic programmes depending on the level and type of soiling The sensor has different sensitivity settings that can be changed in the basic settings Changing basic settings Page 40 Sensor setting Description Standard Optimum setting for a mixed load and heavily...

Page 13: ...alls If you subsequently install your dishwasher as a free standing appli ance you must stop it from tipping over e g by screwing it to the wall or installing it under a continuous work top that is securely connected to ad jacent cabinets 1 Follow the safety instructions Page 4 2 Follow the instructions for elec trical connection Page 14 3 Check the Scope of supply and the condition of the applian...

Page 14: ...ng water connection is not kinked crushed or twisted Electrical connection Connect your appliance to the power supply Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Notes Please follow the Safety instruc tions Page 4 Connect the appliance to alternat ing current only in the range of 220 240 V and 50 Hz or 60 Hz Please note that the water safety system is only functional if there is a power sup...

Page 15: ... 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 62 The data you need for Customer Service Page 61 1 Depending on the appliance specifications ...

Page 16: ...er Page 23 9 EmotionLight Interior lighting of the appliance Overview of basic settings Page 38 10 Cutlery shelf1 Cutlery shelf Page 24 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 45 12 Intake opening of the Zeolith con tainer The intake opening is required for Zeolith dryi...

Page 17: ...ing basic settings Page 40 4 Rinse aid refill indicator Rinse aid system Adding rinse aid Page 30 5 Special salt refill indicator Water softening system Adding special salt Page 28 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 40 8 Timer programming Sett...

Page 18: ... 35 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 40 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 sett...

Page 19: ...ch 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 Dry All Additional functions Pa...

Page 20: ... functions Page 21 brilliantShine Tableware Cleaning delicate table ware cutlery temperat ure sensitive plastics and glasses Level of soiling Removing lightly adher ing fresh food remnants Particularly gentle and im proved drying Pre Rinse Cleaning 40 C Intermediate rinse Final rinse 50 C Shine and Dry option IntensiveZone VarioSpeedPlus Additional functions Page 21 Speed 60 Tableware Cleaning mix...

Page 21: ...utton for the relevant additional function Additional functions Page 21 5 Press for 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 back to the factory settings Overview of basic settings Page 38 Intelligent Optimise the progra...

Page 22: ...s in the bottom bas ket and normally soiled tableware in the upper basket The spray pressure in the bottom basket is in creased and the max imum programme tem perature held longer This will increase the run time and energy consumption Additional func tion Use 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...

Page 23: ...ket 4 Raise or lower the basket evenly to the right level Check that the basket is level on both sides 5 Release the levers a The basket clicks into position 6 Slide the basket back in Bottom basket Arrange pans and plates in the bot tom basket Large plates up to a diameter of 34 cm can be arranged in the bottom basket as shown Cutlery drawer Arrange cutlery in the cutlery drawer ...

Page 24: ... 1 To fold down a side shelf push the lever forwards and fold down the side shelf 1 2 2 To fold down the front prongs push the lever forwards and fold down the prongs 1 Tip If you want to return the cutlery drawer to the original position fold the side shelf back up until it clicks into position Etagere Use the cutlery shelf and space un derneath for small cups and glasses or for large items of cu...

Page 25: ...ngs audibly click into posi tion 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 Cleaning glassZone Limescale and soiling from the dish washing water can blo...

Page 26: ...age 23 2 max ø 20 5 cm 30 5 cm 3 max ø 23 cm 28 cm Before using for the first time Before using for the first time Before using for the first time Performing initial start up 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 s...

Page 27: ...ware as well as the washing tank and parts of the appliance may become blocked To ensure good dishwashing results you can treat the water with special salt and the water softening system To avoid damage to the appliance water with a hardness above 9 E must be softened Overview of water hardness settings You can find an overview of the water hardness values that can be selected here You can find ou...

Page 28: ...on the water hardness The higher the water hard ness the greater the consumption of special salt ATTENTION Detergent may damage the water softening system Only fill the dispenser of the wa ter softening system with special dishwasher salt Special salt for dishwashers can damage the tub due to corrosion To make sure that any special salt that escapes is washed out of the tub add the special salt to...

Page 29: ...The water softening system is switched off and the salt refill indic ator is deactivated Regeneration of the water softening system In order to obtain fault free function of the water softening system the appli ance performs regeneration of the water softening system at regular in tervals Regeneration of the water softening system takes place before the end of the main rinse cycle in all pro gramm...

Page 30: ...inse aid 1 Press 2 To open the basic settings press for approx 3 seconds 3 Press repeatedly until the display shows Rinse aid dispenser 4 Press or repeatedly until the right amount of rinse aid has been set A low setting adds 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 dryi...

Page 31: ...d for shorter Programmes Page 19 The dosage can be adjus ted to the level of soiling Detergent Description Liquid detergent Liquid detergent works faster and is recommen ded for shorter Pro grammes Page 19 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 gr...

Page 32: ...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 33: ... 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 34: ...in the dishwasher with alu minium 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 programme has ended take glass ware and cutlery out of...

Page 35: ...an 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 unload it starting at the bottom and working up 2 Check the washing tank and ac cessories for soiling and clean if necessary Cleaning and servicing ...

Page 36: ... the time display the end of the pro gramme is shown on the display by Finish in e g 3h 25min or Finish at e g 15 20 hours You can change this setting in the Ba sic settings Page 38 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 mor...

Page 37: ...ay shows Programme was terminated and then Fin 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 ...

Page 38: ...16 20 medium1 Set the water hardness Overview of water hardness settings Page 27 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 30 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 39: ...r when the appliance is switched on Programmes Page 19 Tone volume Scale with multiple levels Set the signal volume at the end of the pro gramme Level 0 switches the signal tones off Button volume Scale with multiple levels Set the button volume during operation Level 0 switches the button tones off Child proof lock on off1 Switch the Electric childproof lock Page 11 on or off autoOpen Dry off On ...

Page 40: ...To save the settings press for approx 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 The avail ability of the Home Connect function depends on the availability of Home Connect services in your coun try You can f...

Page 41: ...n 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 connected to your home network Remote Start You can use the Home Connect app to start the appliance with your mo bile device Tip If you select Permanent in the Basic settings Page 39 of this function the function is permanently activated and you...

Page 42: ...ress 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 settings This initial registration prepares the Home Connect functions for use and is only required when you want to use the Home Connect functions for the firs...

Page 43: ...ne Care is a programme which removes various deposits in one washing cycle Cleaning takes place in two phases Phase Removal of Detergent Placement 1 Grease and limescale Liquid machine care product or machine descaler in powder form Appliance interior e g bottle hung in the cutlery basket or powder in the interior 2 Food remnants and de posits Machine cleaner Detergent dispenser To ensure optimum ...

Page 44: ...Only use machine care products specially designed for dishwash ers 4 Pour the machine cleaner into the detergent dispenser until it is filled completely Do not place any additional ma chine cleaner in the appliance in terior 5 Press 6 Press a Machine Care is run a Once the programme has ended the indicator for Machine Care goes out Filter system The filter system removes coarse soiling from the di...

Page 45: ... system into the ap pliance and turn the coarse filter clockwise Make sure that the arrow markings match up Cleaning spray arms Limescale and soiling in the dish washing water may block the nozzles and bearings on the spray arms Clean 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 a...

Page 46: ...ated accidently To prevent the appliance door opening accidentally activate the childproof lock Appliance door does not open at the end of the pro gramme Automatic door opening is not activated Activate the automatic door open ing Overview of basic settings Page 38 Childproof lock is activated Deactivate the childproof lock Door is not correctly adjus ted Adjust the appliance door as de scribed in...

Page 47: ...re included in the scope of supply If you use bolts that are too long this can deactivate the function of automatic door opening Appliance door does not open Childproof lock is activated Press the top of the door in the middle twice in quick succession Door is not correctly adjus ted Adjust the appliance door as de scribed in the installation instruc tions Appliance has no power Check the mains pl...

Page 48: ...ater protection system is activated 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Call Customer Service Page 61 E 3100 lights up Water protection system is activated 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Call Customer Service Page 61 E 3400 lights up Water is continuously run ning into the appliance 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Call Customer Service Page 61 E 3200 or indicator for wa ter supply lights up Supply hose is kinked In...

Page 49: ...cked 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 Secure the cover of the Wastewa ter pump Page 60 so it clicks into position E 6102 lights up Wastewater pump is blocked Clean the wastewater pump Clean wastewater pump Page 60 Cover of the wa...

Page 50: ...he 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 30 Programme or programme option has no drying phase or the drying phase is too brief Select a programme with drying e g intensive strong or ECO pro gramme Page 19 Some opti...

Page 51: ...es 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 where possible Page 34 2 Avoid points of contact Appliance interior still wet after wash cycle Not a fault The condensa tion drying principle cause...

Page 52: ...an angle or in corner areas Top baskets on right and left are not set to same height Set the top baskets on the left and right to the same level Detergent residue in the ap pliance Lid of the detergent dis penser is blocked by items of tableware parts and will not open 1 Arrange tableware in the top basket tableware so the tab collecting tray is not obstructed by tableware Arrange tableware Page 3...

Page 53: ...ing 2 Change your detergent if required Special salt dispenser is not screwed tight Screw the special salt dispenser tight Stubborn white coatings are present on tableware inside the appliance or the door Detergent substances are deposited there These coat ings cannot generally be re moved with chemicals Change your detergent Page 31 Clean the appliance mechanically The hardness range is set in co...

Page 54: ...hanical cleaning Page 42 or a machine cleaning product It may not always be possible to com pletely remove deposits but they are harmless to health The formation of films is due to metal components on sil ver or aluminium tableware Clean the appliance You can remove deposits with Mechanical cleaning Page 42 or a machine cleaning product It may not always be possible to com pletely remove deposits ...

Page 55: ...l not open fully 1 Arrange tableware in the top basket tableware so the tab collecting tray is not obstructed by tableware Arrange tableware Page 34 Items of tableware are blocking the dispenser lid 2 Do not place tableware or fra grance dispensers in the tablet col lecting tray Tableware has been pre cleaned too intensely The sensors chose a weaker pro gramme Stubborn soiling cannot be entirely r...

Page 56: ...ent to a detergent dispenser when dry Excessive formation of foam occurs Hand washing up liquid is present in dispenser for rinse aid Immediately add rinse aid to the dispenser Adding rinse aid Page 30 Rinse aid has been spilled Remove the rinse aid with a cloth Detergent or appliance care product used causes excess ive foaming Change the brand of detergent Home Connect problem Fault Cause Trouble...

Page 57: ...bleshooting Water is left in the appliance at the end of the pro gramme Filter system or area under the filters is blocked 1 Clean the Filters Page 44 2 Clean the Wastewater pump Page 60 Programme has not yet ended Wait until the programme ends or cancel the programme with Reset Terminate programme Page 37 Appliance cannot be switched on or operated Software update is taking place Wait until the s...

Page 58: ...shooting 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 Automatic door opening is not in home position Wait for a seco...

Page 59: ...g or rattling noise With a small load the water jets directly strike against the tub Distribute the tableware evenly Load the appliance with more table ware Light items of tableware move about during the wash cycle Position light items of tableware se curely ...

Page 60: ...d remove a You can now reach the impeller with your hand 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...

Page 61: ...y 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 the appliance in ...

Page 62: ...r 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 for the service life of the appliance A...

Page 63: ...ade avail able to you on request Please send your request to oss request bshg com or BSH Hausger äte GmbH Carl Wery Str 34 81739 Munich Germany Subject OSSREQUEST The cost of performing your request will be charged to you This offer is valid for three years from the date of purchase or at least as long as we offer support and spare parts for the respective appliance Declaration of Conformity Decla...

Page 64: ...of Conformity 64 BE BG CZ DK DE EE IE EL ES FR HR IT CY LI LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT RO SI SK FI SE NO CH TR IS UK NI 5 GHz WLAN Wi Fi For indoor use only AL BA MD ME MK RS UK UA 5 GHz WLAN Wi Fi For indoor use only ...

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Page 68: ...ünchen GERMANY www siemens home bsh group com Valid within Great Britain Imported to Great Britain by BSH Home Appliances Ltd Grand Union House Old Wolverton Road Wolverton Milton Keynes MK12 5PT United Kingdom Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark licence of Siemens AG ...

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