Name: Manual for SE61HX02AG
Brand: SIEMENS
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Troubleshooting and error codes

Fault	Cause	Troubleshooting
Coloured coatings (blue, yellow, brown) that are difficult or impossible to remove are present inside the appliance or on stainless steel tableware.		may not always be possible to completely remove deposits but they are harmless to health.
Coloured deposits (yellow, orange, brown) that are easy to remove are present inside the appliance (mainly at the bottom).	The formation of films is due to ingredients of food remnants and tap water (limescale) "soaplike".	1. Check the setting of the water softening system. 2. Add special salt. → "Adding special salt", Page 23 3. If you are using combined detergents (tabs), activate the water softening system. Follow the information about detergents. → "Information on detergents", Page 27
Plastic parts inside the appliance are discoloured.	Plastic parts inside the appliance may become discoloured during the life of the dishwasher.	Discolouration can come about and will not impair functioning of the appliance.
Plastic parts are discoloured.	Washing temperature is too low.	Select a programme with a higher washing temperature. → "Programmes", Page 17
Removable streaks are present on glasses, glassware with a metallic appearance and cutlery.	Tableware has been pre-cleaned too intensely. The sensors chose a weaker programme. Stubborn soiling cannot be entirely removed.	► Only remove large remnants of food and do not prerinse tableware.
Removable streaks are present on glasses, glassware with a metallic appearance and cutlery.	Amount of rinse aid to be dispensed is set too high.	Set the rinse aid system to a lower setting. → "Adding rinse aid", Page 25
Removable streaks are present on glasses, glassware with a metallic appearance and cutlery.	No rinse aid has been added.	► Set the rinse aid system to a lower setting. → "Adding rinse aid", Page 25
Detergent residue is present in the final rinse. Lid of the detergent dispenser is blocked by tableware items and will not open fully.		1. Arrange tableware in the top basket tableware so the tab collecting tray is not obstructed by tableware. → "Arrange tableware", Page 29 Items of tableware are blocking the dispenser lid. 2. Do not place tableware or fragrance dispensers in the tablet collecting tray.
Removable streaks are present on glasses, glassware with a metallic appearance and cutlery.	Tableware has been pre-cleaned too intensely. The sensors chose a weaker programme. Stubborn soiling cannot be entirely removed.	Only remove large remnants of food and do not prerinse tableware.
Irreversible clouding of glassware.	Glasses are not dishwasher-proof, only suitable for dishwashers.	► Use dishwasher-proof glasses. Glasses are usually only suitable for use in a dishwasher, i.e. long-term wear or long-term changes must be expected.
Irreversible clouding of glassware.		► Avoid a lengthy steam phase (standing time after wash cycle ends). ► Use a programme with a lower temperature. → "Programmes", Page 17 Set the softening system to the water hardness. Use detergent with a glass protection component.
Rust spots on cutlery.	Cutlery is not sufficiently rust-resistant. Knife blades are often more severely affected.	► Use rust-resistant tableware.
Rust spots on cutlery.	Cutlery may also rust if washed together with rusting items.	► Do not wash rusting items.
Rust spots on cutlery.	Salt content in washing water is too high.	1. Remove any spilled special salt from the tub. 2. Screw the cap of the special salt dispenser on tight.
Detergent residue is present in the detergent dispenser or the tablet collecting tray.	Spray arms were blocked by tableware so detergent was not rinsed out.	► Check that the spray arms are not blocked and can rotate freely.
Detergent residue is present in the detergent dispenser or the tablet collecting tray.	Detergent dispenser was damp when detergent was added.	► Only add detergent to a detergent dispenser when dry.
Excessive formation of foam occurs.	Hand washing-up liquid is present in dispenser for rinse aid.	► Immediately add rinse aid to the dispenser. → "Adding rinse aid", Page 25
Excessive formation of foam occurs.	Rinse aid has been spilled.	► Remove the rinse aid with a cloth.
Excessive formation of foam occurs.	Detergent or appliance care product used causes excessive foaming.	► Change the brand of detergent.
Special salt refill indicator lights up.	Insufficient special salt.	► Add "Special salt" → Page 23. ► Do not use special salt tablets.
Refill indicator for special salt does not light up.	Sensor does not detect special salt tablets.	Setting the water softening system
Refill indicator for rinse aid lights up.	Insufficient rinse aid.	1. Add "Rinse aid" → Page 25. 2. Set the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed. → "Setting the amount of rinse aid", Page 25
Refill indicator for rinse aid does not light up.	Rinse aid system is switched off.	► Set the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed.
Water is left in the appliance at the end of the programme.	Filter system or area under the filters is blocked.	1. Clean the "Filters" → Page 36. 2. Clean the "Wastewater pump" → Page 49.
Water is left in the appliance at the end of the programme.	Programme has not yet ended.	► Wait until the programme ends or cancel the programme with Reset. → "Terminate programme", Page 32
Appliance cannot be switched on or operated.	Appliance functions have failed.	1. Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse. 2. Wait at least 2 minutes. 3. Connect the appliance to the power supply. 4. Switch the appliance on.
Appliance does not start.	The mains fuse has tripped.	► Check the relevant fuse.
Appliance does not start.	Mains cable is not inserted.	1. Check whether the socket works. 2. Check whether the mains cable is properly inserted in the socket and on the rear of the appliance.
Appliance does not start.	Appliance door is not closed properly.	► Close the appliance door.
Programme starts automatically.	You did not wait until programme ended.	► "Terminate programme", Page 32
Appliance stops during the programme or cuts out.	Appliance door is not closed properly.	► Close the appliance door.
Appliance stops during the programme or cuts out.	Power and/or water supply has been interrupted.	1. Check the power supply. 2. Check the water supply.
Appliance stops during the programme or cuts out.	Top basket is pressing against inner door and preventing appliance door from being closed securely.	► Check whether the rear panel of the appliance is being pressed in by a socket or hose holder that has not been removed. ► Arrange the tableware so that no parts project beyond the basket and prevent the appliance door from closing properly.
Appliance door cannot be closed.	Door lock has been activated.	Close the appliance door with greater force.
Appliance door cannot be closed.	Door cannot be closed due to installation method.	Check whether the appliance has been installed properly. When closed, the appliance door, its decor or attached parts should not knock against adjacent cabinets or the worktop.
Lid on the detergent dispenser cannot be closed.	Detergent dispenser or lid are blocked by sticky detergent residue.	Remove detergent residue.
Filling valves making knocking noises.	Caused by the domestic installation. No appliance fault present. Does not affect functioning of the appliance.	► Can only be remedied in the domestic installation.
Knocking or rattling noise.	Spray arm is striking tableware.	Arrange tableware so that the spray arms do not strike tableware.
Knocking or rattling noise.	With a small load the water jets directly strike against the tub.	► Distribute the tableware evenly. ► Load the appliance with more tableware.
Knocking or rattling noise.	Light items of tableware move about during the wash cycle.	► Position light items of tableware securely.

Manual for SE61HX02AG

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