Siemens Home Appliances
Do you wonder what the symbols on your dishwasher mean? Or which cycle is best for cleaning delicate stemware or soiled pots? This dishwasher symbols guide explains the full range of programs and additional functions available to you. Please note that some cleaning program and function names may vary depending on the model.
Dishwasher symbols for cleaning programmes
For washing pots and pans, non-fragile tableware and cutlery. Removes stubborn burnt or dried-on food remnants containing starch and protein.
Sensor-controlled programme for cleaning mixed tableware and cutlery. Removes lightly dried common household food remnants.
Most economical programme for cleaning mixed tableware and cutlery. Removes common household food remnants.
Reduced noise programme for cleaning mixed tableware and cutlery. Removes lightly dried common household food remnants.
Particularly gentle programme for cleaning delicate tableware, wine glasses, cutlery, temperature-sensitive plastics, glasses and stemware in the stemware basket. Removes lightly adhering fresh food remnants.
Time-optimised programme for cleaning mixed tableware and cutlery. Removes lightly dried common household food remnants.
For cleaning mixed tableware and cutlery. Removes lightly dried common household food remnants in 1 hour.
Time-optimised programme for cleaning mixed tableware and cutlery. Removes lightly dried common household food remnants.
Time-optimised programme for cleaning delicate tableware, cutlery, temperature-sensitive plastics and glasses. Removes lightly adhering fresh food remnants.
Cold rinsing programme for intermediate cleaning of all types of tableware.
Machine Care, combined with any commercially available machine cleaning detergent, is the suitable way to clean your dishwasher.
Dishwasher symbols for additional functions
The running time is shortened by 20% - 66% depending on the washing programme. Energy and water consumption are increased.
To avoid marks and improve drying, the quantity of water is increased and the drying phase extended. Energy consumption increases and rinse aid is recommended.
For a better drying result, the final rinse temperature is increased and the drying phase extended. Especially suitable for drying plastic parts. The running time is extended and there is a slight increase in energy consumption.
To ensure a higher hygiene status for the appliance and tableware, the temperature is raised and maintained for an extended period. Especially suitable for cleaning chopping boards or baby bottles.
This will increase the running time and energy consumption.
For cleaning small loads.
It is recommended to add less detergent than for a full machine load. The running time is shortened and energy and water consumption are reduced.
For mixed loads containing tableware with different soiling levels. Place very soiled pots and pans in the bottom basket and normally soiled tableware in the top basket.
The spray pressure in the bottom basket is increased and the maximum water temperature is held for longer. This will increase the running time and energy consumption.
Dishwasher symbols for basic functions
Switching the appliance on and off.
Locks the dishwasher to protect children from potential hazards which the dishwasher poses.
The display shows information about the selected programmes, basic settings and additional functions.
Press – or + repeatedly to change basic settings.
Press to open the time setting manual.
Press to scroll between the basic settings.
Use the Home Connect app to start the appliance with your mobile device.
Start / terminate the programme.
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