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Dishwasher tablets
Halve the tablet if it is difficult to close the
dispenser cover. There is a risk that the
dishwasher detergent will not break down
properly to give the correct dosage if the
cover is tight and cannot be opened cor-
rectly.
3-in-1/ Multi-purpose detergent
Note!
Read the directions for use for such products
carefully. If anything is unclear, contact the
detergent manufacturer.
Switch on the main switch
Select program
For select program see Part Programs.
Select Option
If you wish to use additional options,
continue Part Options. Otherwise you
can now start the machine, see point 6.
Twelve grains and higher is extremely hard
water and detergent alone may not be
enough. You may need to use a water soft-
ener to maximize the performance of your
dishwasher. Also, in areas with hard water
(9+) you may need to wash at lower temper-
atures to prevent hard water deposits from
forming in tank and wash system.
In hard water areas, both the dishes and
the machine can develop a white or gray
film after a while. This can be removed by
replacing the prewash detergent with two
tablespoons of citric acid. If the water is very
hard, use a rinse aid that contains citric acid.
Different brands of dishwasher detergent
have different amounts of phosphorous for
softening water. If you have hard water and
use a detergent with less than 8.7% phos-
phorous content, you may need to use more
detergent or use a detergent with more than
8.7% phosphorous content.
NOTE:
We recommend that you do not add pre-
wash detergent for the Quick wash pro-
grams.
NOTE:
If you use a dishwashing detergent with
a rinse aid additive, you should not fill the
rinse aid dispenser. This could cause a film
on your dishes.
Water hardness
Detergent amounts
Soft
(0-3 grains per gallon)
Prewash 1 teaspoon
Main wash 1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons
Medium
(4-8 grains per gallon)
Prewash 1 teaspoon
Main wash 1 to 2 tablespoons
hard
(9+ grains*)
Prewash 1 teaspoon
Main wash 2 to 3 tablespoons
* 12 grains and higher is extremely hard water.
Recommended detergent amounts based on water hardness
