Siemens Home Appliances
Siemens Dishwasher Symbols Guide
Do you wonder what the symbols on your dishwasher mean? Or which dishwashing cycle is most suitable to clean for example your delicate stemware or soiled pots?
Our dishwasher symbols guide will give you the answers. It explains the full range of programs and additional functions to help you get the most out of your dishwasher. Please note that depending on the model, some cleaning program and function names may vary from those on your appliance.
Dishwasher symbols for cleaning programs
Intensive 70°
Washing pots and pans, non-fragile tableware and cutlery. Removing stubborn burned or dried-on food remnants containing starch and protein.
Auto 45-65°
Controlled by sensor. Cleaning mixed tableware and cutlery. Removing common household food remnants lightly dried on.
Eco 50°
Most economical program. Cleaning mixed tableware and cutlery. Removing common household food remnants.
Silence 50°
Reduced noise. Cleaning mixed tableware and cutlery. Removing common household food remnants lightly dried on.
Glass 40°
Particularly gentle. Cleaning delicate tableware, cutlery, temperature-sensitive plastics, glasses and stemware in the stemware basket. Removing lightly adhering fresh food remnants.
Quick 65°
Time-optimised. Cleaning mixed tableware and cutlery. Removing common household food remnants lightly dried on.
1 hour Program
Cleaning mixed tableware and cutlery. Removing common household food remnants lightly dried on.
Short 60°
Time-optimised. Cleaning mixed tableware and cutlery. Removing common household food remnants lightly dried on.
Quick 45°
Time-optimised. Cleaning delicate tableware, cutlery, temperature-sensitive plastics and glasses. Removing lightly adhering fresh food remnants.
PreRinse
Cold rinse suitable. Cleaning all types of tableware. Cold rinsing, intermediate cleaning.
Machine Care
Machine Care used in combination with commercially available machine cleaning detergent is a suitable program for cleaning your dishwasher.
Dishwasher symbols for additional functions
varioSpeed Plus
The running time is shortened by 20% - 66% depending on the washing program. Energy and water consumption are increased.
Shine & Dry
To avoid marks and improve drying, the quantity of water is increased and the drying phase extended. Energy consumption increases. Use rinse aid.
Extra Dry
For a better drying result, the final rinse temperature is increased and the drying phase extended. Especially suitable for drying plastic parts.
There is a slight increase in energy consumption and the running time is extended.
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.
Half Load
Switch on with small loads.
It is recommended adding less detergent to the detergent dispenser than for a full machine load. The running time is shortened. Energy and water consumption are reduced.
intensiveZone
Switch on with 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 program temperature held longer. This will increase the running time and energy consumption.
Dishwasher symbols for basic functions
ON/OFF button
Switching the appliance on/off.
Childproof lock
Locks the dishwasher to protect children from potential hazards which the dishwasher poses.
Information
The display shows information about the selected programs, basic settings and additional functions.
Setting buttons
Press – or + repeatedly to change basic settings.
Timer programming
Press to open the time setting manual.
< > buttons
Press to scroll between the basic settings.
Remote start button
Use the Home Connect app to start the appliance with your mobile device.
Start button
Start / terminate the program.
Help & Support
Anything else we can support you with? The Siemens customer support team is at you service, also with a broad range of online support options.
Register your dishwasher
Don't forget to register your dishwasher in My Siemens and get to know your appliance better. In My Siemens, you will be able to view the programs and functions of your appliance, discover suitable accessories or get your appliance manuals.
