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  • Page 1 SC76M542EU Dishwasher EN Information for Use Register your appliance on My Siemens and discover exclusive services and offers. Siemens Home Appliances...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Safety ...........  4 9 Features........  21 1.1 General information.... 4 9.1 Top basket.......  21 1.2 Intended use...... 4 9.2 Bottom basket ...... 21 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 9.3 Cutlery basket ...... 22 1.4 Safe installation ...... 4 9.4 Folding prongs ......
  • Page 3 15 Basic operation .......  32 15.1 Opening appliance door .. 32 15.2 Switching on the appliance ...  32 15.3 Setting a programme ....  32 15.4 Setting additional functions ...  33 15.5 Setting timer programming ...  33 15.6 Starting the programme .. 33 15.7 Activating button lock....
  • 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. ¡...
  • 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- ▶...
  • 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- ▶...
  • Page 7: Damaged Appliance

    Safety en Do not sit or stand on the appliance door when open. ▶ Knives and utensils with sharp points can cause injuries. Arrange knives and utensils with sharp points in the cutlery bas- ▶ ket with the points downwards, on the knife shelf or in the cut- lery drawer.
  • Page 8: Risk To Children

    en Safety If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately un- ▶ plug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box and turn off the water tap. Call customer services. → Page 52 ▶ Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained ▶...
  • Page 9: Safety Systems

    Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of crushing! With higher-level appliances, children can become crushed between the appliance door and cabinet doors underneath. Keep an eye on children when opening and closing the appli- ▶ ance door. WARNING ‒ Risk of chemical burns! Rinse aid and detergent may cause chemical burns to the mouth, throat and eyes.
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage plied for the drinking water and Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material waste water connections are not affected here. damage Modified or damaged water hoses may result in material damage and Preventing material damage 2.1 Safe installation damage to the appliance. Never kink, crush, modify or cut ▶...
  • Page 11: Childproof Lock

    Childproof lock en Unsuitable cleaning agents may dam- 4.2 Saving energy age the appliance. If you follow these instructions, your Do not use a steam cleaner. ▶ appliance will use less electricity and So as not to scratch the finish on ▶ less water.
  • Page 12: Installation And Connection

    en Installation and connection Check the Scope of supply Installation and connection 5 Installation and con- → Page 12 and the condition of the appliance. nection Consult the installation instructions To ensure proper operation, connect Installation and connection for the installation dimensions re- the appliance to the power and water quired.
  • Page 13: Drinking Water Connection

    Installation and connection en Check that the mains plug is inser- 5.4 Drinking water connec- ted properly. tion Connect your appliance to a drinking water connection. Installing the drinking water connection Note If you are replacing the appliance, ¡ you must use a new water supply hose.
  • Page 14: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 6 Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 6.1 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 53.
  • Page 15 Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Detergent dispenser Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. → "Detergent", Page 27 Cutlery basket Cutlery basket → Page 22 Dispenser for special salt Add special salt to the dispenser for spe- cial salt. → "Water softening system", Page 23 Filter system Filter system → Page 37 Upper spray arm The upper spray arm washes the table-...
  • Page 16: Controls

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 6.2 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. ON/OFF button Switching on the appliance → Page 32 Switching off the appliance → Page 34...
  • Page 17 Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Programme buttons Programmes → Page 18 Depending on the appliance specifications...
  • Page 18: Programmes

    en Programmes Programmes 7 Programmes You can find an overview of the pro- ning time will change if the rinse aid Programmes grammes that can be selected here. system is switched off or rinse aid Different programmes, which can be needs to be added. found on the control panel of your The consumption values can be appliance, are available depending...
  • Page 19 Programmes en Programme Programme se- Additional func- quence tions Dishes: Most economical: Cleaning mixed Pre-rinse → "Additional func- ¡ ¡ Eco 50° dishes and cut- Cleaning 50 °C tions", Page 20 ¡ lery. Intermediate ¡ Level of soiling: rinse Removing com- ¡ Final rinse ¡...
  • Page 20: Information For Test Institutes

    en Additional functions 7.1 Information for test insti- Additional func- tion tutes To ensure a ¡ Test institutes are provided with in- higher hygiene HygienePlus formation for comparability tests, e.g. status for the according to EN60436. appliance and These are the conditions for conduct- dishes, the ing the tests, however they are not temperature is...
  • Page 21: Additional Functions

    Features en Additional func- Additional func- tion tion Switch on with the running ¡ mixed loads time is exten- IntensiveZone containing ded. dishes with dif- ferent soiling levels, e.g. Features 9 Features place very soiled pots You can find an overview of the pos- Features and pans in sible features of your appliance and...
  • Page 22: Cutlery Basket

    en Features Push the lever forwards and fold 9.3 Cutlery basket down the prongs ⁠ . Arrange cutlery in the cutlery basket, always without sorting it and with the sharp points downwards. To use the prongs again, fold them back up. The prongs audibly click into posi- tion.
  • Page 23: Height Of Tableware

    Before using for the first time en Setting the water softening system. 9.6 Height of tableware → Page 24 You can remove the top basket to Set the amount of rinse aid to be make more room for taller items of dispensed. → Page 27 tableware in the bottom basket. Add detergent.
  • Page 24: Setting Water Softening System

    en Water softening system Water hardness Hardness range mmol/l Setting value °E 27 - 38 Hard 3.8 - 5.4 H:06 39 - 44 Hard 5.5 - 6.2 H:07 Note: Set the water hardness determ- gramme starts. The amount of spe- ined on your appliance. cial salt required depends on the wa- → "Setting water softening system", ter hardness: the higher the water...
  • Page 25: Switching Off Water Softening System

    Water softening system en Note: Only use special salt for Press ⁠ . dishwashers. Hold programme button A and Do not use salt tablets. press repeatedly until the dis- Do not use table salt. play shows H:xx. Add the special salt to the dis- Release programme button A and penser.
  • Page 26: Rinse Aid System

    en Rinse aid system Overview of consumption values with regeneration the water softening system Here you can find an overview of the maximum additional running time and consumption values during regeneration of the water softening system. You can find the column applicable to your model in the quick reference guide according to its water consumption in the Eco 50°...
  • Page 27: Setting The Amount Of Rinse Aid

    Detergent en Spilled rinse aid can cause ex- 12.3 Switching rinse aid sys- cessive frothing during the wash tem off cycle. Close the lid of the dispenser for If you find the rinse aid refill indicator rinse aid. irritating, e.g. when using combined detergents with a rinse aid compon- The lid clicks into position.
  • Page 28 en Detergent starch and remove protein. Oxygen- Detergent Description based bleaching agents are generally The dosage can be used to remove coloured marks, e.g. adjusted to the level tea or ketchup. of soiling. Note: Follow the manufacturer's in- Tip: Suitable detergents are available structions for each detergent.
  • Page 29: Unsuitable Detergents

    Detergent en Even if the rinse aid and special ¡ 13.2 Unsuitable detergents salt refill indicators light up, wash- Do not use detergent which could ing programmes will run properly cause damage to the appliance or with combined detergents. present a risk to health. The function of rinse aid is limited ¡...
  • Page 30: Tableware

    en Tableware Close the lid of the detergent dis- 14.1 Damage to glass and penser. tableware Only put glasses and china in the dishwasher if it is marked as dish- washer-safe by the manufacturer. Avoid damage to glass and table- ware. Cause Recommenda- tion The following...
  • Page 31: Arrange Tableware

    Tableware en For better washing and drying res- ¡ Cause Recommenda- ults, position items with curves or tion recesses at an angle so water can Highly caustic al- If you are using run off. kaline or highly highly caustic al- acidic cleaning kaline or highly solutions, in par- acidic cleaning...
  • Page 32: Removing Tableware

    en Basic operation situated on the right in the top If the childproof lock is activated, basket may not receive ad- press the catch of the lock to the equate water. right and open the appliance door ⁠ . 14.3 Removing tableware WARNING Risk of injury! Hot tableware can cause burns to the...
  • Page 33: Setting Additional Functions

    Basic operation en The appliance switches off auto- ¡ 15.4 Setting additional func- matically 1 minute after the end of tions the programme to save energy. If you open the appliance door im- You can set additional functions to mediately after the programme has complete the washing programme ended, the appliance will switch off selected.
  • Page 34: Terminate Programme

    en Basic operation 15.10 Terminate programme To end a programme early or to switch from a programme that has already started, you will need to can- cel it first. Press for approx. ▶ 3 seconds. The programme is cancelled and ends after approx. 1 minute. 15.11 Switching off appliance Please note the information on Safe use → Page 10.
  • Page 35: Basic Settings

    Basic settings en Basic settings 16 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 16.1 Overview of basic settings The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance. Basic setting Display text Selection Description Water hardness H:04...
  • Page 36: Changing Basic Settings

    en Cleaning and servicing 16.2 Changing basic settings 17.2 Self-cleaning interior Press ⁠ . To remove deposits, the appliance self-cleans the interior at regular inter- Hold programme button A and vals. press repeatedly until the dis- The programme sequence is auto- play shows H:xx. matically adjusted for self-cleaning, Release programme button A and e.g.
  • Page 37: Filter System

    Cleaning and servicing en Pull down the micro filter to re- 17.5 Filter system move. The filter system removes coarse soiling from the dishwashing cycle. Press the locking catches gether and lift the coarse filter out ⁠ . Micro filter Fine filter Coarse filter Cleaning filters Soiling in the dishwashing water may...
  • Page 38: Cleaning Spray Arms

    en Cleaning and servicing 17.6 Cleaning spray arms Limescale and soiling in the dish- washing water may block the nozzles and bearings on the spray arms. Clean the spray arms regularly. Unscrew the upper spray arm and pull down to remove ⁠ . Pull up the lower spray arm to re- move.
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en Troubleshooting 18 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 ▶...
  • Page 40 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:18 or indicator for Turn on the water tap. ▶ water supply lights up. The flow rate must be at least 10 l/min when the water supply is open. The filters in the water connection of the supply or AquaStop hose are blocked.
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:25 lights up. Wastewater pump is blocked. Clean the wastewater pump. ▶ → "Clean wastewater pump", Page 51 Cover of the wastewater pump is loose Secure the cover of the Wastewater pump ▶ → Page 51 so it clicks into position. E:27 lights up.
  • Page 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Tableware is not dry. Position tableware at an angle where possible. ▶ The combined detergent used has a poor drying per- formance. Use rinse aid to improve drying performance. Use a different combined detergent with a better drying performance.
  • Page 43 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 is blocked.
  • Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue in Lid of the detergent dispenser is blocked by items of the appliance tableware parts and will not open. Arrange tableware in the top basket tableware so the tab collecting tray is not obstructed by table- ware.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Stubborn white coat- Detergent substances are deposited there. These ings are present on coatings cannot generally be removed with chemicals. tableware, inside the Change your detergent → Page 27. ▶ appliance or the door. Clean the appliance mechanically. ▶...
  • Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Coloured coatings You can remove deposits with Mechanical cleaning (blue, yellow, brown) → Page 36 or a machine cleaning product. It may that are difficult or im- not always be possible to completely remove de- possible to remove posits but they are harmless to health.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Removable streaks Do not place tableware or fragrance dispensers in are present on the tablet collecting tray. glasses, glassware Tableware has been precleaned too intensely. The with a metallic appear- sensors chose a weaker programme. Stubborn soiling ance and cutlery.
  • Page 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Excessive formation of Remove the rinse aid with a cloth. ▶ foam occurs. Detergent or appliance care product used causes ex- cessive foaming. Change the brand of detergent. ▶ Fault Cause and troubleshooting Special salt refill indic- Insufficient special salt.
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Appliance does not Appliance door is not closed properly. start. Close the appliance door. ▶ Programme starts You did not wait until programme ended. automatically. → "Terminate programme", Page 34 ▶ Appliance stops dur- Appliance door is not closed properly. ing the programme or Close the appliance door.
  • Page 50 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Knocking or rattling Spray arm is striking tableware. noise. Arrange tableware so that the spray arms do not ▶ strike tableware. With a small load the water jets directly strike against the tub. Distribute the tableware evenly. ▶...
  • Page 51: Clean Wastewater Pump

    Transportation, storage and disposal en Pull up and remove the pump 18.1 Clean wastewater pump cover. 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-...
  • Page 52: Transporting The Appliance

    en Customer Service the appliance door beyond repair 19.3 Transporting the appli- so that the appliance door will no ance longer close. To avoid damage to the appliance, Unplug the appliance from the empty it before transporting. mains. Note: Always transport the dish- Cut through the power cord.
  • Page 53: Customer Service

    Customer Service en If you contact Customer Service, you Stop extension (genuine access- will require the product number (E- ory). Our guarantee does not cover Nr.) and the production number (FD) defective supply lines or fittings up of your appliance. to the Aqua-Stop connection on The contact details for Customer Ser- the tap.
  • Page 54: Technical Specifications

    en Technical specifications Technical specifications 21 Technical specifications Technical specifications Weight Max.: 27 kg Voltage 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz Power rating 2000 - 2400 W Fuse 10 - 16A Water pressure min. 50 kPa (0.5 bar) ¡ max. 1000 kPa (10 bar) ¡ Inlet rate Min. 10 l/min Water temperature Cold water.
  • Page 56 EN Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark licence of Siemens AG 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 BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34...

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