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

Siemens Dishwasher Intensive 70° pictogram Intensive 70°

For washing pots and pans, non-fragile tableware and cutlery. Removes stubborn burnt or dried-on food remnants containing starch and protein.

Siemens Dishwasher Auto 45-65° pictogram Auto 45-65°

Sensor-controlled programme for cleaning mixed tableware and cutlery. Removes lightly dried common household food remnants.

Siemens Dishwasher Eco 50° pictogram Eco 50°

Most economical programme for cleaning mixed tableware and cutlery. Removes common household food remnants.

Siemens Dishwasher Silence 50° pictogram Silence 50°

Reduced noise programme for cleaning mixed tableware and cutlery. Removes lightly dried common household food remnants.

Siemens Dishwasher Glass 40° pictogram Glass 40°

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.

Siemens Dishwasher Quick 65° pictogram Quick 65°

Time-optimised programme for cleaning mixed tableware and cutlery. Removes lightly dried common household food remnants.

Siemens Dishwasher 1 hour Program pictogram 1 hour Program

For cleaning mixed tableware and cutlery. Removes lightly dried common household food remnants in 1 hour.

Siemens Dishwasher Short 60° pictogram Short 60°

Time-optimised programme for cleaning mixed tableware and cutlery. Removes lightly dried common household food remnants.

Siemens Dishwasher Quick 45° pictogram Quick 45°

Time-optimised programme for cleaning delicate tableware, cutlery, temperature-sensitive plastics and glasses. Removes lightly adhering fresh food remnants.

Siemens Dishwasher PreRinse pictogram PreRinse

Cold rinsing programme for intermediate cleaning of all types of tableware.

Siemens Dishwasher Machine Care pictogram Machine Care

Machine Care, combined with any commercially available machine cleaning detergent, is the suitable way to clean your dishwasher.

Dishwasher symbols for additional functions

Siemens Dishwasher varioSpeed Plus pictogram varioSpeed Plus

The running time is shortened by 20% - 66% depending on the washing programme. Energy and water consumption are increased.

Siemens Dishwasher Shine & Dry pictogram Shine & Dry

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.

Siemens Dishwasher Extra Dry pictogram Extra Dry

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.

Siemens Dishwasher hygienePlus pictogram hygienePlus

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.

Siemens Dishwasher Half Load pictogram Half Load

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.

Siemens Dishwasher intensiveZone pictogram intensiveZone

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

Siemens Dishwasher ON/OFF button pictogram ON/OFF button

Switching the appliance on and off.

Siemens Dishwasher Childproof lock pictogram Childproof lock

Locks the dishwasher to protect children from potential hazards which the dishwasher poses.

Siemens Dishwasher Information pictogram Information

The display shows information about the selected programmes, basic settings and additional functions.

Setting buttons

Press – or + repeatedly to change basic settings.

Siemens Dishwasher Timer programming pictogram Timer programming

Press to open the time setting manual.

Siemens Dishwasher < > buttons pictogram < > buttons

Press to scroll between the basic settings.

Siemens Dishwasher Remote start button pictogram Remote start button

Use the Home Connect app to start the appliance with your mobile device.

Siemens Dishwasher Start button pictogram Start button

Start / terminate the programme.

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