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Zeolith® drying technology

Discover the innovative features that make Siemens dishwasher shine, including spotless drying, glassware protection, and flexible loading.

Zeolith® Drying: an industry-first dish care innovation

Imagine coming home after a busy day, unloading your dishwasher, and everything from delicate champagne flutes to plastic snack boxes is dry, spotless, and ready to be used. No damp plastic containers, no steam clouds fogging up your kitchen, and no need to grab a tea towel for last-minute drying. With our patented Zeolith® drying technology, this is your new reality.

The technology behind Zeolith® Drying

Harnessing the properties of Zeolith®
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Intelligent technology, inspired by natureThe magic of Zeolith® Drying technology lies in a remarkable natural mineral that absorbs moisture and converts it into heat energy. It requires no maintenance and lasts the entire lifetime of the dishwasher.View our Zeolith® dishwashers
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How Zeolith® Drying worksDuring drying, a fan directs steam into a chamber where it is absorbed by the zeolite crystals. This process generates heat which speeds up drying. At the start of the next wash cycle, the zeolite is heated, releasing the stored moisture so the crystals are ready to perform again.

Three cutting-edge drying technologies

When it comes to drying your dishes, Siemens offers three levels of technology, each tailored to different needs.
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Good: Heat exchangerThese dishwashers use a pump to recycle heat for efficient, eco-friendly performance.
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Better: openDoorThe door opens automatically after drying to let out steam and prevent spots.
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Best: Zeolith® dryingConverts moisture into heat for flawless drying with minimal energy consumption.

Raise a glass to stress-free cleaning

Worried about delicate glassware? The Siemens glassZone provides gentle cleaning and proven protection for all glassware of all shapes and sizes.

Fit more, the easy way

Big pots, tall glasses, awkward dishes – rackMatic makes space for all of it. Simply adjust the top rack to 9 unique positions using simple levers that lock securely. No more playing tetris with your dishes. Just effortless loading with flexible baskets.
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High upper rackPlace the upper rack in a high position to make room for large pots and other bulky items below.
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Low upper rackGot lots of plates and bowls but no big items? Lower the upper rack to fit to ensure no space is wasted.
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Tilted upper rackPosition the upper rack at an angle to fit bulky items below while maximising the space up top.

How to adjust the upper rack

Create the perfect fit in seconds. Simply hold both side of the upper rack and press the levers on either side. Adjust the rack into one of 9 positions and release the levers to secure it.

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*Drying results of a Siemens dishwasher with Zeolith Drying compared to a Siemens Dishwshe without Zeolith Drying, based on standard household plastic dishes, determined in the ECO50 programme using Finish Ultimate Plus.