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  • Page 1 Dishwasher SN65ZX40CE Information for Use 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: Table Of Contents

    Futher information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ..........   4 8 Features........   21 1.1 General information.... 4 8.1 Top basket ....... 22 1.2 Intended use....... 4 8.2 Etagere ........ 22 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 8.3 Bottom basket ...... 23 1.4 Safe installation ...... 4 8.4 Folding prongs ...... 23 1.5 Safe use ........ 6...
  • Page 3 20 Customer Service.....    51 13.2 Arrange tableware .... 31 20.1 Product number (E-Nr.), 13.3 Removing tableware.... 32 production number (FD) 14 Basic operation ......   32 and consecutive numbering (Z-Nr.) ........ 52 14.1 Switching on the appliance .. 32 20.2 AQUA-STOP guarantee .. 52 14.2 Setting a programme ..... 33 14.3 Setting additional functions .. 33 21 Technical specifications..
  • Page 4: Safety

    en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
  • Page 5 Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect installation is dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Always use the supplied power cable for the new appliance. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
  • Page 6: Safe Use

    en Safety Contact between the appliance and installation lines may lead to a defect in these lines, e.g. gas pipes and power lines. Gas from a corroded gas pipe can ignite. A damaged power line can cause a short circuit. ▶ Check that there is a distance of at least 5 cm between the ap- pliance and installation lines.
  • Page 7 Safety en Highly caustic alkaline or highly acidic cleaning agents in conjunc- tion 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 con- junction with aluminium parts (e.g.
  • Page 8: Damaged Appliance

    en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! The blow opening of the Zeolith container becomes hot and can cause burns. ▶ Never touch the blow opening of the Zeolith container. 1.6 Damaged appliance WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. ▶...
  • Page 9 Safety en ▶ Never let children play with or operate the appliance. 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.
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing Modified or damaged water hoses Preventing 2 Preventing material may result in material damage and damage to the appliance. damage Never kink, crush, modify or cut ▶ through water hoses. Preventing 2.1 Safe installation Only use the water hoses supplied ▶ with the appliance or genuine ATTENTION! spare hoses.
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en So as not to scratch the finish on 3.3 Zeolith drying ▶ the appliance, do not use sponges The appliance features a Zeolith con- with a rough surface or abrasive tainer. Zeolith drying lets you save cleaning agents.
  • Page 12: Installation And Connection

    en Installation and connection Sensor set- Description 4 Installation and con- ting nection SE:00 Optimum setting for a mixed load and To ensure proper operation, connect heavily soiled table- the appliance to the power and water ware. Saves both en- supply correctly. Observe the spe- ergy and water.
  • Page 13: Drainage Connection

    Installation and connection en installing it under a continuous work- 4.4 Drinking water connec- top that is securely connected to ad- tion jacent cabinets. Follow the safety instructions. Connect your appliance to a drinking → Page 4 water connection. Follow the instructions for electrical Installing the drinking water connection.
  • Page 14: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. Rating plate Rating plate with E number and FD num- ber → Page 52. The data you need for Customer Service → Page 51.
  • Page 15 Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Detergent dispenser Detergent is added to the detergent dis- penser. Bottom basket Bottom basket → Page 23 Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the dispenser for spe- cial salt. → "Water softening system", Page 24 Lower spray arm The lower spray arm washes the table- ware in the bottom basket.
  • Page 16: Controls

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 Controls You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. With some buttons you can perform different functions. 3 4 5 6 7 ON/OFF button and reset Switching on the appliance...
  • Page 17: Programmes

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Programme buttons and addi- Programmes tional functions → "Programmes", Page 18 Additional functions → "Additional functions", Page 21 Start button Starting the programme → Page 33 Remote Start → "Remote Start ", Page 39 Timer programming and set- Setting timer programming ting buttons → Page 33 Changing basic settings Door handle...
  • Page 18 en Programmes 6 Programmes You can find an overview of the pro- ted. The running time will change if 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...
  • Page 19: Information For Test Institutes

    Programmes en Programme Programme se- quence Tableware: Particularly gentle: ¡ Delicate tableware, cutlery, tem- ¡ Pre-Rinse Glass 40° perature-sensitive plastics, ¡ Cleaning 40 °C glasses and stemware ¡ Intermediate rinse Level of soiling: ¡ Final rinse 50 °C ¡ Lightly adhering fresh food rem- ¡...
  • Page 20: Additional Functions

    en Programmes Tip: You can use the Home Connect app to download additional pro- grammes and save them to the button. Save Favourite on the appliance. Open the appliance door. Press ⁠ . Press the right programme button. Press the button for the relevant additional function.
  • Page 21: Features

    Additional functions en 7 Additional functions You can find an overview of the additional functions that can be selected here. Different additional functions, which can be found on the control panel of your appliance, are available depending on the appliance configuration. You can se- lect certain additional functions depending on the programme.
  • Page 22: Top Basket

    en Features Raise or lower the basket evenly to 8.1 Top basket the right level. Arrange cups, glasses and small items of tableware in the top basket. Check that the basket is level on both sides. Release the levers. You can adjust the height of the top a The basket clicks into position.
  • Page 23: Bottom Basket

    Features en 8.3 Bottom basket 8.4 Folding prongs Arrange pans and plates in the bot- Use the folding prongs to position tom basket. tableware securely, e.g. plates. Large plates up to a diameter of You can fold the prongs down to po- 31 cm can be arranged in the bottom sition pans, bowls and glasses basket as shown.
  • Page 24: Cutlery Drawer

    en first time Add special salt. → Page 25 8.5 Cutlery drawer Add rinse aid. → Page 27 Arrange cutlery in the cutlery drawer. Switch on the appliance. → Page 32 Setting the water softening system. → Page 25 Set the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed. → Page 27 Add detergent → Page 28. Start the Programme with the highest cleaning temperature without tableware.
  • Page 25: Setting The Water Softening System

    Water softening system en Water hardness Hardness range mmol/l Setting value °E 0 - 8 Soft 0 - 1.1 H:00 9 - 10 Soft 1.2 - 1.4 H:01 11 - 12 Medium 1.5 - 1.8 H:02 13 - 15 Medium 1.9 - 2.1 H:03 16 - 20 Medium...
  • Page 26: Switching Off The Water Softening System

    en Water softening system Note: Only use special salt for ¡ The water hardness is 0 - 8 °E. dishwashers. You do not need to use special Do not use salt tablets. salt. Do not use table salt. Press ⁠ . Add the special salt to the dis- To open the basic settings, press penser.
  • Page 27: Rinse Aid

    Rinse aid system en Add rinse aid up to the max mark. Additional power consump- 0.05 tion in kWh The consumption values specified are laboratory measurements determ- ined in accordance with the currently applicable standard using the Eco 50° programme and with the factory value of the water hardness set to 16 - 20 °E.
  • Page 28: Switching The Rinse Aid System Off

    en Detergent To save the settings, press starch and remove protein. Oxygen- for 3 seconds. based bleaching agents are generally used to remove coloured marks, e.g. tea or ketchup. 11.3 Switching the rinse aid system off Note: Follow the manufacturer's in- structions for each detergent. If you find the rinse aid refill indicator Tip: Suitable detergents are available irritating, e.g.
  • Page 29: Unsuitable Detergents

    Detergent en With powder and liquid detergent the 12.3 Information on deter- dosage can be individually adjusted gents to the level of soiling of the table- ware. Follow the instructions on detergents For better washing and drying results in everyday use. and to avoid damage to the appli- ¡...
  • Page 30 en Tableware Add the detergent to the dry deter- Close the lid of the detergent dis- gent dispenser. penser. 50 ml 25 ml 15 ml If you are using tablets, one is a The lid clicks into position. enough. Insert the tablets in a hori- a The detergent dispenser will open zontal position.
  • Page 31: Tableware

    Tableware en 13.1 Damage to glass and Cause Recommenda- tion tableware Highly caustic al- If you are using Only put glasses and china in the kaline or highly highly caustic al- dishwasher if it is marked as dish- acidic cleaning kaline or highly washer-safe by the manufacturer.
  • Page 32: Removing Tableware

    en operation ¡ For better washing and drying res- ults, position items with curves or recesses at an angle so water can run off. 13.3 Removing tableware WARNING Remove large remnants of food Risk of injury! from tableware. Hot tableware can cause burns to the To save resources, do not pre- skin.
  • Page 33: Setting A Programme

    operation en The Eco 50° programme is espe- 14.4 Setting timer program- cially environmentally friendly and ming ideal for normally soiled tableware. It is the most efficient programme You can delay the start of the pro- for the combination of energy/wa- gramme by up to 24 hours. ter consumption for this type of Press ⁠...
  • Page 34: Terminate Programme

    en operation few minutes and then close it. This will help prevent excess pressure building up in the appliance and stop the appliance door bursting open. Open the appliance door carefully. Press ⁠ . a The programme is saved and the appliance switches off.
  • Page 35: Basic Settings

    Basic settings en 15 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 15.1 Overview of the 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 sys-...
  • Page 36 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 run- ning, status information is projected onto the floor be- low the appliance door relat- ing to timer programming, the programme or the time remaining.
  • Page 37: Changing Basic Settings

    Basic settings en Basic setting Display text Selection Description Wi-Fi Cn:00 Cn:00 - Cn:01 Switch the wireless network connection on or off. Level "Cn:00" switches the wireless network connection off. The basic setting "Wi-Fi" is only available once the ap- pliance is connected to the Home Connect app.
  • Page 38: Home Connect Quick Start

    en Home Connect Press repeatedly until the 16.1 Home Connect quick display shows the right value. start You can change several settings. Connect your appliance to a mobile To save the settings, press device quickly and easily. for 3 seconds. Close the appliance door. Installing app Install the Home Connect app on your mobile device.
  • Page 39: Remote Start

    Cleaning and servicing en ¡ Security certificate of the Wi-Fi 16.2 Remote Start communication module (to ensure You can use the Home Connect app a secure data connection). to start the appliance with your mo- ¡ The current software and hardware bile device. version of your appliance.
  • Page 40: Cleaning Products

    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.
  • Page 41: Filter System

    Cleaning and servicing en not have a reminder function, we re- a Once the programme has ended, commend performing Machine Care the indicator for Machine Care every 2 months. goes out. Running Machine Care 17.5 Filter system Notes The filter system removes coarse ¡ Run the Machine Care programme soiling from the dishwashing cycle.
  • Page 42: Cleaning Spray Arms

    en Cleaning and servicing Pull down the micro filter to re- Insert the filter system into the ap- move. pliance and turn the coarse filter clockwise. Make sure that the arrow mark- ‒ ings match up. Press the locking catches gether and lift the coarse filter out ⁠...
  • Page 43 Cleaning and servicing en Pull up the lower spray arm to re- move. Check the outlet nozzles on the spray arms for blockages under running water and remove any for- eign bodies. Insert the lower spray arm. a The spray arm clicks into position. Insert the upper spray arm and screw it firmly in place.
  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    This will avoid unneces- sary costs. Tip: You can find further information and explanations on troubleshooting on- line by scanning the QR code in the table of contents and on our website siemens-home.bsh-group.com . WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:32-00 will light up Remove the filter from the supply hose alternately or indicator for water supply lights Clean the filter. Re-insert the filter in the supply hose. Screw the water connection back on. Check the water connection for leaks. Restore the power supply.
  • Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:61-03 will light up Not an appliance fault. Wastewater pump is blocked alternately. Water is or the cover of the wastewater pump is loose. not drained. Clean the wastewater pump. → "Clean wastewater pump", Page 50 Secure the cover of the wastewater pump so it clicks into position.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Remnants of food on Tableware is placed too close together or basket is tableware. overfilled. Arrange tableware with sufficient space in between. The spray jets must reach the surfaces of the table- ware. Avoid points of contact. Spray arm rotation of the lower spray arm is blocked.
  • Page 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Remnants of food on Adjust the sensitivity of the sensors. ▶ tableware. → "Sensors", Page 11 Tall narrow receptacles in corner areas are not rinsed adequately. Do not position tall narrow receptacles at too great ▶ an angle or in corner areas. Top baskets on right and left are not set to same height.
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Rust spots on cutlery. Remove any spilled special salt from the tub. Screw the cap of the special salt dispenser on tight. Detergent residue is Spray arms were blocked by tableware so detergent present in the deter- was not rinsed out.
  • Page 50: Clean Wastewater Pump

    en Transportation, storage and disposal Insert the pump cover and press 18.1 Clean wastewater pump down ⁠ . 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.
  • Page 51: Protect Appliance From Frost

    Customer Service en 19.2 Protect appliance from 19.4 Disposing of old appli- frost ance 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.
  • Page 52: Product Number (E-Nr.), Production Number (Fd) And Consecutive Numbering (Z-Nr.)

    en Customer Service Customer Service for a period of at 20.2 AQUA-STOP guarantee least 10 years from the date on In addition to warranty claims against which your appliance was placed on the seller under the purchase agree- the market within the European Eco- ment and in addition to our manufac- nomic Area.
  • Page 53: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications en 21 Technical specifications Weight Max.: 60 kg Voltage 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz Power rating 2000 - 2400 W Fuse 10 - 16 A Water pressure ¡ min. 50 kPa (0.5 bar) ¡ max. 1000 kPa (10 bar) Inlet rate Min. 10 l/min Water temperature Cold water. Hot water max.: 60 °C Capacity 14 place settings You can find more information about...
  • Page 54: Declaration Of Conformity

    BSH Hausgeräte GmbH hereby de- A detailed Declaration of Conformity clares that the appliance with Home can be found online at siemens- Connect functionality conforms to the home.bsh-group.com/uk/ among the basic requirements and other relev- additional documents on the product ant provisions of Directive 2014/53/ page for your appliance.
  • Page 56 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 *9001767943* 9001767943 (020707) 650 A5...

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