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Dishwasher SR65ZX16ME 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...
Table of contents Safety .......... 4 Etagere ........... 23 General information...... 4 Folding prongs ....... 24 Intended use........ 4 Basket heights........ 24 Restriction on user group.... 4 Before using for the first time .. 25 Safe installation ........ 5 Performing the initial configura- Safe use ........... 6 tion.......... 25 Damaged appliance ...... 8 Risk to children ........ 9...
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Customer Service...... 57 Terminate programme.... 34 Product number (E-Nr.), produc- Switching off appliance .... 34 tion number (FD) and consecut- Basic settings........ 35 ive numbering (Z-Nr.) ..... 58 Overview of basic settings ..... 35 AQUA-STOP guarantee .... 58 Changing basic settings.... 37 Technical specifications.... 59 Home Connect ......
en Safety Safety Please read the safety information to ensure that you use the ap- pliance safely. General information You can find general information for this instruction manual here. ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. Only this will ensure you use the appliance safely and efficiently. ¡...
Safety en Keep children under the age of 8 years away from the appliance and power cable. Safe installation Follow these safety instructions when installing the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Improper installation may cause injury. ▶ When installing and connecting the appliance, follow the in- structions in the manual and installation instructions.
en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-ap- proved adapters. ▶ Do not use extension cables or multiple socket strips. ▶ If the power cord is too short, contact Customer Service. ▶ Only use adapters approved by the manufacturer. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Hinges move when opening and closing the appliance door and can cause injury.
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Safety en ¡ 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, in conjunction with aluminium parts (e.g.
en Safety ¡ If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is danger- ous. ▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appli- ance parts or heat sources. ▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges.
Safety en Risk to children Follow the safety instructions if there are children in your home. WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation! ¡ Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate. ▶ Keep packaging material away from children. ▶...
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en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Children may get their fingers caught in the 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. ▶...
Preventing material damage en ¡ Modified or damaged water hoses Preventing material damage Preventing material dam- may result in material damage and damage to the appliance. Never kink, crush, modify or cut ▶ through water hoses. Follow these instructions to prevent Preventing material damage Only use the water hoses sup- material damage to your appliance,...
en Environmental protection and saving energy ¡ Unsuitable cleaning agents may Change the sensor setting to the de- damage the appliance. fault. Do not use a steam cleaner. ▶ Consumption is reduced. So as not to scratch the finish ▶ → "Sensors", Page 13 on the appliance, do not use sponges with a rough surface or Zeolith drying automatically helps to...
Installation and connection en AquaSensor Sensor setting Description ing low levels of active The AquaSensor is an optical meas- agents. Energy and water uring device (light barrier) which consumption are adjusted measures the turbidity of the rinsing accordingly. water. You can save water with the AquaSensor.
en Installation and connection walls. If you subsequently install your Also check that there is no cover dishwasher as a free-standing appli- in the drainage system preventing ance, you must stop it from tipping the wastewater from being dis- over, e.g. by screwing it to the wall or charged.
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Installation and connection en 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. Check that the mains plug is inser- ted properly.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarise yourself with the parts of your appliance. Familiarising yourself with your appliance Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. Rating plate Rating plate with "E number and FD number"...
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en "Detergent" → Page 29 is added to the detergent Detergent dispenser dispenser. "Bottom basket" → Page 22 Bottom basket "Filter system" → Page 41 Filter system Dispenser for special salt Add the special salt to the dispenser for special salt. → "Water softening system", Page 25 Tablet collecting tray During the wash cycle tablets automatically fall out of the detergent dispenser into the tablet collecting tray...
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en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 3 4 5 6 "Switching on the appliance" → Page 33 ON/OFF button and reset button "Switching off the appliance" → Page 34 "Terminating the programme" → Page 34 "Programmes" → Page 19 Programme buttons "Rinse aid system" → Page 28 Rinse aid refill indicator "Water softening system"...
Programmes en Programmes Programmes You can find an overview of the pro- ted. The running time will change if Programmes grammes that can be selected here. the rinse aid system is switched off Different programmes, which can be or rinse aid needs to be added. found on the control panel of your The consumption values can be appliance, are available depending...
Additional functions en Press the right programme button. Additional func- → "Programmes", Page 19 tion Press the button for the relevant ¡ Switch on with mixed additional function. loads containing table- IntensiveZone → "Additional functions", Page 21 ware with different soil- Press for approx. 3 seconds. ing levels, e.g.
en Features Raise or lower the basket evenly to Top basket the right level. Arrange cups and glasses in the top → "Basket heights", Page 24 basket. Check that the basket is level on both sides. You can adjust the height of the top Slide the basket back in.
Features en Cutlery drawer If you want to return the cutlery drawer to the original position, fold Arrange cutlery in the cutlery drawer. the side shelf back up until it clicks into position. Arrange cutlery with the points and sharp edges downwards. You can reorganise the cutlery Etagere drawer to make more space for...
en Features If you do not need the cutlery shelf, Folding down prongs you can fold it up. If you do not need the prongs, fold them down. Folding prongs Push the lever forwards and fold Use the folding prongs to position down the prongs ...
Before using for the first time en "Add rinse aid." → Page 28 Before using for the first time Before using for the "Switch on the appliance." first time → Page 33 "Setting the water softening sys- Configure the settings for initial start- Before using for the first time tem."...
en Water softening system Note: Set the water hardness determ- ter hardness: the higher the water ined on your appliance. hardness, the greater the amount of special salt required. → "Setting the water softening sys- tem", Page 26 ATTENTION! With a water hardness of 0 - 8 °E ¡...
Water softening system en Place the lid back on the dis- Regeneration of the water penser and turn to close. softening system Switching off the water In order to obtain fault-free function of the water softening system, the appli- softening system ance performs regeneration of the If you find the special salt refill indic- water softening system at regular in-...
en Rinse aid system Spilled rinse aid can cause ex- Rinse aid system Rinse aid system cessive frothing during the wash cycle. You can use the rinse aid system Rinse aid system Close the lid of the dispenser for and rinse aid to get tableware and rinse aid.
Detergent en Press . Detergent Description To open the basic settings, press Tabs Tabs are suitable for all for 3 seconds. cleaning functions and do a The display shows H:xx. not need to be measured a The display shows . out.
en Detergent With powder and liquid detergent the Detergent Description dosage can be individually adjusted Detergent con- Chlorine residue on table- to the level of soiling of the table- taining chlorine ware may present a risk to ware. health. For better washing and drying results and to avoid damage to the appli- Information on detergents ance, please additionally use "Spe-...
Tableware en Add the detergent to the dry deter- right dosage. In order to ensure gent dispenser. that tablets can dissolve evenly, do not place any other objects in the tablet collecting tray. 50 ml 25 ml Tip: If you use powder detergent and 15 ml select a program with pre-rinse, you can also add a little detergent to the...
en Tableware ¡ For better washing and drying res- Cause Recommendation ults, position items with curves or Glass and tableware Only put glasses and recesses at an angle so the water was not dishwasher- china in the dish- can run off. safe.
Basic operation en Switching on the appliance Press . ▶ The Eco 50° programme is set by default. The Eco 50° programme is an es- pecially environmentally friendly programme and ideal for normally soiled tableware. It is the most effi- cient programme for the combina- tion of energy/water consumption for this type of tableware and evid-...
en Basic operation Press . Setting timer programming a The programme is saved and the Press . appliance switches off. a "00h:01m" appears on the display. Press to resume the pro- to set the required start gramme. time for the programme. Press ...
Basic settings en Basic settings Basic settings You can configure the appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings Overview of basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Display text Selection Description Water hardness H:04 H:00 - H:07 Set the water softening system to your water hardness.
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en Basic settings Basic setting Display text Selection Description TimeLight S:01 S:00 - S:01 Switch TimeLight on or off. While the programme is running, status information is projected onto the floor below the appliance door relating to timer programming, the programme or the time remaining. If the base panel is pulled forwards or if the appliance is installed at eye level with the cabinet front fitted...
Home Connect en Basic setting Display text Selection Description Factory setting Start with Restore changed settings to the fact- Y:ES ory settings. Confirm with The settings for initial start-up must be configured. Factory setting (may vary according to model) ¡ → "Connecting the appliance to Changing basic settings WLAN home network (Wi-Fi)", Open the appliance door.
en Home Connect The Home Connect app guides Remote Start you through the entire login pro- You can use the Home Connect app cess. to start the appliance with your mo- bile device. Connecting the appliance to WLAN home network (Wi-Fi) Tip: If you select "rc:02" in the "Basic settings"...
A detailed RED Declaration of Con- (consisting of appliance codes as formity can be found online at well as the MAC address of the www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com Wi-Fi communication module in- among the additional documents on stalled). the product page for your appliance.
Dishwasher Care and Ma- ance to malfunction. To avoid such chine Cleaner for Dishwashers online faults and reduce odours, we recom- at https://www.siemens-home.bsh- mend cleaning your appliance at reg- group.com/store or from customer ular intervals. service.
Cleaning and servicing en Run Machine Care without tableware Pour the machine cleaner into the if the indicator for Machine Care detergent dispenser until it is filled lights up on the control panel or if ad- completely. vised to do so by the display. The in- Do not place any additional ma- dicator will go out after you have run chine cleaner in the appliance in-...
en Cleaning and servicing Make sure that the locking catches on the coarse filter click into posi- tion. Insert the filter 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- Pull down the micro filter to re- washing water may block the nozzles...
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Cleaning and servicing en Insert the lower spray arm. a The spray arm clicks into position. Insert the upper spray arms and screw firmly in place.
en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- Troubleshooting ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting E:32-00 will light up altern- The filters in the water con- Switch off the appliance. ately or indicator for water nection of the supply or Pull out the mains plug. supply lights up. AquaStop hose are blocked. Turn off the water tap.
en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting E:90-01 will light up altern- Mains voltage is too low. This is not a fault on the appliance. ately. Contact an electrician. Have the mains voltage and elec- trical installation checked by an electrician. A different error code ap- A technical fault is present.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Tableware is not dry. The combined detergent Use rinse aid to improve drying per- used has a poor drying per- formance. formance. Use a different combined detergent with a better drying performance. Extra Dry not activated to im- Activate Extra Dry.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Remnants of food on table- Tableware is placed too Arrange tableware with sufficient ware. close together or basket is space in between. overfilled. The spray jets must reach the sur- faces of the tableware. Avoid points of contact. Spray arm rotation is Arrange tableware so that it does ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Detergent residue in the ap- Tabs are used in the quick Select a more intensive "Pro- ▶ gramme" → Page 19 or use pliance or short programme. Dissolv- "Powder detergent" → Page 29. ing time of the tab is not at- tained.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Stubborn white coatings are Too little detergent is being Increase the amount of detergent ▶ present on tableware, inside used. used or change "Detergent " → Page 29. the appliance or the door. Washing programme selec- Select a more intensive washing ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Coloured deposits (yellow, The formation of films is due Check the setting of the water orange, brown) that are easy to ingredients of food rem- softening system. to remove are present inside nants and tap water (limes- Add special salt.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Irreversible clouding of Glasses are not dishwasher- Use dishwasher-proof glasses. ▶ glassware. proof, only suitable for dish- Glasses are usually only suitable for washers. use in a dishwasher, i.e. long-term wear or long-term changes must be expected.
Troubleshooting en Home Connect problem Fault Cause troubleshooting Connection to home net- WLAN on router is not act- Check the wireless network con- ▶ work is not established. ive. nection of your router. WLAN display is flashing. Connection to home net- Activate the wireless network con- ▶...
en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Appliance cannot be Appliance functions have Pull out the mains plug or switch off switched on or operated. failed. the fuse. Wait at least 2 minutes. Connect the appliance to the power supply. Switch the appliance on. Appliance does not start.
Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Lid on the detergent dis- Detergent dispenser or lid Remove detergent residue. ▶ penser cannot be closed. are blocked by sticky deter- gent residue. Noise Fault Cause troubleshooting Filling valves making knock- Caused by the domestic in- Can only be remedied in the do- ▶...
en Transportation, storage and disposal Clean wastewater pump Large remnants of food or foreign bodies can block the waste water pump. As soon as the rinsing water no longer drains properly, the waste water pump must be cleaned. WARNING Risk of injury! Sharp and pointed objects or frag- ments of glass may block the waste a The pump cover clicks into posi-...
Customer Service en Protect appliance from frost Disposing of old appliance If there is a risk of frost where the ap- Valuable raw materials can be re- pliance will be standing, e.g. in a holi- used by recycling. day home, empty the appliance com- pletely.
en Customer Service We will always find an appropriate Product number (E-Nr.), pro- solution and try to avoid unnecessary duction number (FD) and con- visits being made by a Customer Ser- secutive numbering (Z-Nr.) vice technician. With any warranty claims, we will You can find the product number (E- make sure that your appliance is re- Nr.), the production number (FD) and...
Technical specifications en needs to be turned off if you are Capacity 10 place settings away from home for a long period, More information about your model e.g. on holiday for several weeks. can be found online at https://en- ergylabel.bsh-group.com . This web address is linked to the official EU Technical specifications Technical specifications...
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en Technical specifications 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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