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4.3 Dishwasher detergent
D
ISHWASHER DETERGENTS ARE DIVIDED INTO
2
GROUPS DUE TO THEIR
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
:
➢
conventional, alkaline detergents with caustic components.
➢
low-alkaline concentrated detergents with natural enzymes.
"Normal" programmes combined with concentrated detergents prevent pollution
and are also good for your dishes. Such programmes support the cleaning effect of
the enzymes. Therefore, "normal" programmes combined with concentrated
detergents are as effective as "intensive" programmes.
T
HERE ARE
3
KINDS OF DISHWASHER DETERGENTS
:
1.
with phosphate and chlorine.
2.
with phosphate / without chlorine
3.
without phosphate / without chlorine
Most recent powdered dishwasher detergents usually do not contain any phosphate,
so they do not soften the water. In such a case add a water softener (= dishwasher
salt) even if the hardness of water is e.g., 6dH. Otherwise, white spots may occur on
your dishes and glasses.
Dishwasher detergents without chlorine only bleach slightly, so they do not remove
tough stains. In such a case select a programme with a higher temperature.
D
ISHWASHER TABS
Dishwasher tabs of different manufacturers may need different periods of time for
cleaning your dishes. So, some kinds of tabs cannot be used when operating a short
programme. Always select long lasting programmes to clean your dishes completely.
3in1
DISHWASHER TABS
3in1 detergents contain a combination of detergent, rinse aid and water softener.
Check that the water hardness of your water supply meets the information given on
the packaging of the 3in1 detergent. Strictly observe the instructions of the
manufacturer of the 3in1 detergent. If a problem occurs when using a 3in1 product
for the first time, contact the info-hotline of the manufacturer of the 3in1 product.
When using a 3in1 product, the indicators for the rinse aid and water softener are no
longer useful. It may be helpful to set the water hardness to the smallest possible
value.
