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Rinse aid and detergent
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5 Rinse aid and detergent
Danger

When handling chemicals, observe the safety notes and the dosage recommendations on
the packaging.
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Use only chemicals recommended for the purpose by the manufacturer to avoid violent
chemical reactions (such as an explosive gas reaction) and material damage.
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Do not mix any chemicals as unforeseen chemical reactions could result.
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Additional products that enhance the cleaning must be approved for use in a commercial
dishwasher. If in doubt, ask your dealer.

Wear protective clothing, protective gloves and protective goggles when handling chemicals.
Caution

Use only products that are suitable for commercial dishwashers. Such products are
appropriately marked.
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Do not fill detergent in the container for rinse aid and vice versa.
5.1 Rinse aid
Rinse aid is necessary to ensure that water on the dishes drains off after washing and dries off after a short
while. Rinse aid is automatically metered from an external container. The rinse aid dispenser pump is an
internal component of the machine.
The dosing amount is set by the authorised service technician when commissioning the machine (

12.6).
INFO When using an external dispenser pump, a transfer strip is available for connecting the dispenser
pump (
 18).
5.2 Detergent
Caution

Do not use acidic cleaners.
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Do not mix different detergent products in order to prevent crystallisation which could
destroy the detergent dispenser pump (  5.4)
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Do not use products that can create foam, e.g. hand soap, soft soap, manual washing-up
liquid. Ensure that these do not enter the machine even during the pre-treatment of the
utensils.
A detergent is necessary to ensure that the leftovers and dirt on the dishes is cleaned. Detergents can be
dosed as follows:
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Manually as detergent powder.
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Automatically from an external container using a detergent dispenser pump.
INFO The detergent dispenser pump is not included in the scope of delivery of all machines. When using
an external dispenser pump, a transfer strip is available for connecting the dispenser pump (
 18).
5.2.1 Manual dosing of detergent powder
Danger
Avoid inhaling powder cleaning agents. Swallowed cleaning agents can cause burns in the
mouth and throat or lead to suffocation.
Pre-dosage
 Switch on the machine and wait until the start button is lit green.
 Adhere to the dosing instructions on the packaging of the detergent. The machine's tank capacity is
approx. 35 litres.
 Place approx. 100 g of detergent powder in the machine. This corresponds to a dosage of approx. 3 g/l.
 Then start the wash cycle immediately to mix the detergent powder with the water.