Operating the dishwasher
Adding detergent
Only use detergents formulated for
domestic dishwashers. Do not use
washing up liquid.
You can use conventional powder
detergent, tablets or liquid dish-
washer detergent.
Put powder or liquid detergent into
the dispenser compartment.
Detergent tablets should only be put
into compartment II if this is recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
If the manufacturer recommends in-
serting tablets in the cutlery basket
do not do so. Instead place them on
the inside of the door or directly into
the wash cabinet. The tablets will
then dissolve completely.
Detergent manufacturers give the re-
quired amount of detergent for a par-
ticular programme on their packaging.
Use at least 30 ml of detergent for a
full load in the following programmes:
– Universal programme,
– Universal plus programme,
– Economy 45º C programme.
If the manufacturer recommends a
larger amount of detergent, use the
amount recommended.
Please note
Failure to dispense the recommended
amount of detergent may impair clean-
ing results.
There are currently three types of
detergent on the market:
1. Detergents containing phosphates
and chlorine.
2. Detergents containing phosphates
but chlorine-free.
3. Phosphate-free and chlorine-free
detergents.
Type 3 detergents are more environ-
mentally friendly, however:
Phosphate-free detergent reacts more
sensitively to water hardness than
detergent containing phosphates. This
may influence cleaning results.
The following problems may occur:
– Increased etching in the form of a
bluish sheen on the surface of glass-
ware
– Discolouration of silverware
– Colours painted over a glaze may
fade.
Appearances of this nature are gener-
ally caused by the detergent used and
are not attributable to any malfunction-
ing of the dishwasher itself.
Preventative measures:
– Try out a phosphate-free detergent
from another manufacturer.
– Change to a detergent containing
phosphates (type 2), or, if available,
to a detergent containing both phos-
phates and chlorine (type 1).
– Programme the water hardness se-
lector one setting higher than recom-
mended for your supply hardness
(see chart in “Before using for the
first time”). Softer water is then pro-
vided.
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