E12 — The heating element is calcified.
- Issue: The heating element needs descaling.
- 1. The heating element requires descaling.
- Run the 60°C programme without detergent or dishes.
- Carefully open the dishwasher door after 30 minutes and add dishwasher descaler.
You can purchase specialist cleaning products on the Siemens website to help keep your dishwasher clean and get the best results. - Re-run the programme for a thorough clean.
If the problem remains, please use our online service to book a repair visit. - If the above actions haven’t rectified your issue or you don’t feel confident to undertake them please go to our on-line repair booking page to arrange an engineer visit — https://www.domesticandgeneral.com/repairs.
If you have misplaced or lost your user manual, you can download a replacement manual (please have your model number to hand).