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Siemens SE61HX02AG User Manual

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Dishwasher
SE61HX02AG
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Siemens SE61HX02AG Specifications

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BrandSiemens
ModelSE61HX02AG
CategoryDishwasher
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety: General Information and Intended Use

General Information and Intended Use

Read manual, keep it safe, use appliance for household tableware in domestic environment.

User Restrictions and Safe Installation

Appliance for supervised use by children/reduced abilities. Improper installation is dangerous.

Safety: Electric Shock and Fire Risks

Risk of Electric Shock

Dangerous installation. Connect to grounded socket. Never use external switching devices or damaged cables.

Risk of Fire

Do not use extension cords or non-approved adapters. Contact service if power cord is too short.

Safety: Injury, Tipping, Health, and Explosion Risks

Hinge Injury and Tipping Hazards

Hinges can cause injury. Appliance can tip if improperly installed. Ensure secure installation under worktop.

Health Risks from Detergents/Explosions

Detergent/rinse aid misuse can cause harm. Solvents or caustic agents may cause explosions.

Safety: Appliance Handling and Damage Risks

Injury and Scalding Risks

Open door carefully to avoid injury from door or hot water. Do not sit/stand on open door.

Electric Shock and Damaged Appliance

Ingress of moisture causes shock. Never operate a damaged appliance or cord. Check power cord for damage.

Safety: Child Suffocation and Harm Risks

Suffocation and Harm Risks

Children can suffocate on packaging or small parts. They can lock themselves in. Keep children away.

Safety: Child Crushing and Chemical Burn Risks

Crushing and Chemical Burn Risks

Children can be crushed between doors. Detergent/rinse aid can cause chemical burns. Keep children away.

Finger Injury Risk

Children may injure fingers in tablet collecting tray slots. Keep children away from open appliance.

Material Damage Prevention: Installation and Safe Use

Safe Installation Practices

Avoid installing under hob or near heat sources. Follow installation guides for safety.

Water Hose and Pressure Guidelines

Never kink/damage hoses. Use supplied hoses. Ensure water pressure is 0.5-10 bar.

Safe Use and Cleaning Agents

Allow cooling before opening door. Avoid steam cleaners and abrasive agents. Use special salt for dispensers.

Environmental Protection and Energy Saving

Packaging Disposal and Energy Saving

Recycle packaging. Use Eco 50° or Half Load for energy/water saving. AquaSensor optimizes water use.

Installation and Connection: Initial Steps

Scope of Supply and Initial Checks

Check delivery for completeness and damage. Contact dealer/service for complaints. Note factory test marks.

Installation and Connection: Hoses and Wiring

Appliance Installation Steps

Position appliance, secure if free-standing. Follow safety instructions and level appliance.

Drainage and Water Connections

Connect to drainage system and drinking water. Ensure hoses are not kinked or obstructed.

Installation: Electrical Connection

Connecting to Electricity Supply

Connect to 220-240V, 50/60Hz AC. Ensure plug is accessible and properly inserted.

Appliance Familiarization: Overview

Appliance Overview and Rating Plate

Overview of parts and components. Rating plate with E-Nr. and FD-Nr. is inside the door.

Appliance Familiarization: Controls

Component Identification

Identifies key components like detergent dispenser, spray arms, filter system, cutlery basket.

Control Panel Functions

Details buttons for configuring functions, selecting programmes, and checking operating status.

Appliance Familiarization: Control Panel Buttons

Button Functions Overview

Explains functions of ON/OFF, Programme, Programmes, Water supply, Timer, Setup, Start, Door opener buttons.

Dishwasher Programmes: Selection Guide

Programme Selection Guide

Overview of programmes: Intensive, Auto, Eco. Details tableware type and soiling level for each.

Dishwasher Programmes: Additional Functions

Functionality Options

Details Speed, Machine Care, Half Load, IntensiveZone functions. Explains runtime, consumption, and usage.

Information for Test Institutes

Provides conditions for comparability tests (EN60436). Requires product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD).

Appliance Features: Top Basket Adjustment

Top Basket Adjustment

How to adjust top basket height using side levers for different tableware sizes. Includes knife shelf use.

Appliance Features: Bottom and Cutlery Baskets

Bottom and Cutlery Basket Usage

Guides on arranging pans/plates in bottom basket and cutlery in the cutlery basket.

Etagere Usage

Utilizing the cutlery shelf and space below for small cups, glasses, or large cutlery items.

Appliance Features: Basket Height and Prongs

Folding Prongs and Knife Shelf

Instructions for folding prongs for secure tableware placement and using the knife shelf.

Basket Height Settings

Table detailing top and bottom basket height settings based on appliance height.

First Use: Initial Configuration and Water Softening

Initial Configuration Steps

Steps for initial setup: add salt, rinse aid, detergent, set water hardness, run empty programme.

Water Softening System Overview

Explains importance of softening hard water to prevent limescale. Guides on water hardness settings and values.

Water Softening System: Settings and Special Salt

Setting Water Hardness

Determine water hardness and set via appliance settings using Setup/Start buttons. Factory setting is level 1.

Special Salt Usage and Addition

Use special salt to soften water. Add to dispenser when indicator lights up. Fill with water first on initial start-up.

Water Softening System: Management and Regeneration

Switching Off Water Softening

Option to disable system if salt indicator is bothersome or water hardness is low (0-8 °E).

Water Softener Regeneration

Explains the regeneration process, its impact on runtime/consumption, and provides an overview of values.

Rinse Aid System: Usage and Dosage

Rinse Aid Function and Addition

Rinse aid improves drying. Add to dispenser up to max mark. Remove spills to prevent frothing.

Adjusting Rinse Aid Dosage

Change dosage if water marks appear. Set via appliance settings (0-3 LEDs). Factory setting is level 2.

Detergent: Suitable Types and Usage

Suitable Detergents and Types

Use dishwasher-safe detergents (separate/combined). Recommended to use special salt and rinse aid.

Disabling Rinse Aid System

Turn off rinse aid system if indicator is irritating, e.g., with combined detergents.

Detergent: Unsuitable Types and Guidelines

Unsuitable Detergents and Risks

Avoid hand washing liquid and chlorine detergents. They can cause frothing, damage, or health risks.

Detergent Usage Guidelines

Follow instructions. Organic detergents may have reduced effect. Set system for detergent type.

Tableware: Loading and Detergent Addition

Adding Detergent Correctly

Open dispenser, add detergent (tablets horizontally), close lid. Dispenser opens automatically during cycle.

Tableware Suitability Notes

Clean only dishwasher-safe items. Decorated glassware may fade or discolour. Delicate glass may turn cloudy.

Tableware: Care, Loading, and Damage Prevention

Damage Prevention for Glassware

Avoid damage by not washing non-dishwasher-safe items like wood, decorated glass, or copper.

Optimizing Tableware Arrangement

Arrange tableware for better results and to prevent damage. Load efficiently to save energy and water.

Basic Operation: Appliance Power and Tableware Removal

Removing Tableware Safely

WARNING: Hot tableware can cause burns. Let it cool before unloading. Unload from bottom upwards.

Appliance Power and Standby

Open door, press ON/OFF. Eco 50° is default. Appliance auto-switches off after 10 mins inactivity.

Basic Operation: Programmes, Functions, and Interruptions

Setting Programmes and Additional Functions

Select programmes via button. Set additional functions based on programme. Functions depend on appliance configuration.

Timer Programming and Starting Programme

Delay start by 3, 6, or 9 hours. Press Start button to begin the selected programme.

Interrupting and Resuming Programmes

Press ON/OFF to pause programme. Saved state allows resumption. Open door carefully after heating.

Basic Operation: Programme Control and Power Off

Terminating a Programme Early

To cancel, open door, press Reset 4 sec., close door. Programme cancels and pumps out water.

Switching the Appliance Off

Press ON/OFF button. Running programme is interrupted. Appliance resumes automatically on restart.

Basic Settings: Configuration Options

Overview of Adjustable Settings

Configure water hardness, rinse aid, Extra Dry, tone volume, and factory settings as needed.

Setting the Extra Dry Function

Enable/disable Extra Dry for improved drying. Increases final rinse temp, potentially runtime. Use with care for delicate items.

Cleaning and Servicing: Basic Maintenance

Adjusting Signal Volume and Restoring Settings

Set tone volume and reset appliance to factory defaults. Initial start-up settings must be reconfigured.

Cleaning the Tub and Products

Clean tub with detergent at high temp, no tableware. Use only suitable cleaning products.

Appliance Care Tips

Wipe seals/panel with damp cloth/detergent. Leave door ajar when unused to prevent odours.

Cleaning and Servicing: Machine Care

Machine Care Programme

Run Machine Care periodically to prevent malfunctions from deposits. Use approved machine care products.

Running Machine Care Procedures

Follow indicator prompts or recommendations (every 2 months). Ensure correct placement of cleaning agents.

Cleaning and Servicing: Filter System

Filter System Overview and Cleaning

Removes soiling. Check filters after each wash. Clean micro, fine, and coarse filters under running water.

Cleaning and Servicing: Spray Arm Cleaning

Cleaning Dishwasher Spray Arms

Unscrew spray arms to remove. Check nozzles for blockages under running water. Reassemble firmly.

Troubleshooting: General Information and Water Supply

General Troubleshooting and Safety

Rectify minor faults yourself. Read info before contacting service. Repairs require trained staff.

Water Supply Faults and Indicators

Covers faults like kinked hoses, closed taps, or blocked filters. Provides step-by-step solutions.

Troubleshooting: Water Supply, Door, and Drying Results

Water Supply Issues and Error Displays

Addresses wastewater hose blockages, siphon issues, loose pump covers, and technical faults. Includes 'Check water supply' flashing.

Door Closure and Washing Results

Troubleshoots appliance not closing properly and tableware not drying (rinse aid issues).

Troubleshooting: Drying Issues and Plasticware

Tableware and Plasticware Drying Issues

Addresses programmes without drying, water in recesses, poor detergent performance, and plasticware drying.

Cutlery Drying Problems

Deals with cutlery not drying properly due to arrangement. Recommends individual arrangement and avoiding contact points.

Troubleshooting: Interior Wetness and Food Residue

Wet Interior and Food Residue

Explains condensation drying. Addresses food remnants, blocked spray arms/filters, and selecting appropriate programmes.

Rinsing Issues and Basket Height

Covers inadequate rinsing of tall receptacles and uneven top basket heights. Provides positioning advice.

Troubleshooting: Detergent Residue and Water Marks

Detergent Residue and Dispenser Blockages

Addresses dispenser lid blocked by tableware or tabs. Suggests alternative programmes or detergent types.

Water Marks and Surface Coatings

Explains water marks on plastic and surface coatings. Recommends rinse aid, higher water softening, and mechanical cleaning.

Troubleshooting: White Coatings and Colour Residues

Stubborn White Coatings and Tea Marks

Addresses white coatings from detergent or low temperatures. Recommends changing detergent or programme.

Coloured Residues and Films

Covers films from vegetables or tap water. Recommends cleaning and checking water softening system.

Troubleshooting: Colour Deposits and Streaks on Glassware

Removable Colour Deposits and Plastic Discolouration

Addresses colour deposits from food/water. Explains plastic discolouration. Recommends checking settings.

Streaks on Glassware and Tableware

Troubleshoots removable streaks due to rinse aid levels or improper loading. Recommends adjusting rinse aid or arrangement.

Troubleshooting: Glassware Clouding, Cutlery Rust, and Foam

Glassware Clouding and Cutlery Rust

Addresses irreversible clouding of glassware and rust spots on cutlery. Recommends dishwasher-proof glasses and rust-resistant cutlery.

Detergent Residue and Foam Formation

Covers detergent residue in dispenser and excessive foam. Suggests checking spray arms, dry dispenser, and detergent brand.

Troubleshooting: Malfunctions and Display Indicators

Display Panel Fault Indicators

Explains salt/rinse aid refill indicators. Provides troubleshooting for missing indicators or system shut-off.

Water Remaining and Appliance Start Issues

Addresses water left after programme, appliance not starting, or functions failing. Involves filter cleaning and power checks.

Troubleshooting: Operation, Mechanical Issues, and Noise

Start-up, Programme Interruption, and Door Issues

Troubleshoots appliance not starting, automatic start, programme interruption, and door closure problems.

Mechanical Damage and Noise

Covers door closure issues, dispenser lid problems, and noises from filling valves or spray arms.

Troubleshooting: Noise and Load Distribution

Knocking and Rattling Noises

Addresses noises from water jets hitting the tub or light items moving. Recommends even distribution and secure loading.

Maintenance: Cleaning Wastewater Pump and Appliance Removal

Cleaning the Wastewater Pump

Guides on clearing blockages in the pump. Involves removing filters, water, and pump cover to access impeller.

Appliance Transportation and Disposal

Instructions for preparing appliance for transport/storage and for environmentally friendly disposal of old appliances.

Protection, Transport, Disposal, and Customer Service

Protecting Against Frost and Transporting

Empty appliance if risk of frost. Transport upright to prevent water damage. Drain appliance before transport.

Disposing of Old Appliances Safely

Recycle valuable materials. Unplug, cut cord, and dispose responsibly. Prevent child access to redundant units.

Customer Service Contact and Support

Contact service for queries, faults, or repairs. Genuine spare parts are available from Customer Service.

Technical Specifications and Guarantees

Product Identification and Warranty

Locate E-Nr., FD-Nr. on rating plate. Details AQUA-STOP guarantee conditions and liability.

Appliance Technical Data

Provides specifications for Weight, Voltage, Power rating, Fuse, Water pressure, Inlet rate, Water temperature, and Capacity.

Technical Specifications: Software and Legal Information

Free and Open Source Software Information

Details software components licensed as free/open source. Access licence info via Home Connect app or website.

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