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PREPARE THE APPLIANCE FOR OPERATION
Fill the detergent dispenser
Press latch to open the detergent dispenser, as
shown in figure. (1) The detergent dispenser
features volume marking. Using these markings
(lines) you can measure the correct amount of
detergent. The dispenser can accommodate a
maximum of 30g of detergent.
Open the pack with dishwasher detergent and
in the case of heavily soiled dishes pour 25 cm³
detergent into the main wash compartment (b) or
15 cm³ for less soiled dishes. (2) If the dishes re-
mained unwashed for an extended period of time
or if food has dried, pour 5 cm³ detergent (a) into
the pre-wash compartment and start the dishwash-
er. Depending on the amount of soil and the water
hardness you may need to add more detergent.
Multi-component (multitab) detergents (eg.
2-in-1, 3-in-1, etc.)
There are three types of detergents:
1. Containing phosphates and chlorine,
2. Containing phosphates and no chlorine,
3. Containing no phosphates and no chlorine.
The latest tablets are generally phosphate-free.
Since phosphates have water softening proper-
ties, we recommend adding salt to the container
even if the water hardness is only 6°dH. If you use
phosphate-free detergent where water is hard,
white residue may be visible on the dishes. You
can prevent this by increasing the amount of deter-
gent. Chlorine-free detergents have less bleaching
effect. Stains may not be entirely removed. Select
the programme with a higher wash temperature.
Generally, using multi-component detergents
suitable results are obtained only under certain
conditions. Such detergents contain rinse aid and/
or special salt in a specific amount. It is recom
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mended to use special salt when using multi-
component tablets.
What you should pay attention to when using
these tablets.
• Always check the type of detergent used and
whether it is a multi-component product.
• Make sure that the detergent used is appropri-
ate for tap water hardness.
• Follow the instructions on the product packag-
ing.
• If the detergent is in the form of tablets, never
place it the cutlery basket. Always place the
tablet in the detergent dispenser compartment.
• The use of these detergents yields good
results only in certain applications. Using
this type of detergent you should contact the
manufacturer for information about proper use.
• If you use the detergent properly and dish-
washer settings are correct you can save on
salt and/or rinse aid.
• If dishwashing results while using 2-in-1 or
3-in-1 detergents are not satisfactory (traces of
lime scale on the dishes), please contact the
detergent manufacturer. The warranty does
not cover complaints due to the use of multi-
component detergents.
Recommended use: For best results using
multi-component cleaning agents, add
special salt and rinse aid in the dishwasher
and set the water hardness and amount of
rinse aid to the lowest setting.
The solubility of the detergent tablets made
by different manufacturers can vary with
regard to temperature and time. It is there-
fore not recommended to use detergent
tablets in quick programmes. It is recom-
mended to use powder detergents in quick
programmes.
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Always store detergents in a dry, cool
place, out of reach of children. Add deter-
gent to the dispenser immediately before
using the appliance.
Warning: If encounter another problem
when using a multi-component detergent,
please contact the detergent manufacturer.