Detergent
You can use powder, liquid / gel and tablet detergent in the machine.
NOTICE
Use only detergents intended for use in dishwashers. We recommend that you do not use detergents containing chlorine and phosphates as these are harmful to the environment.
Filling the detergent
For good washing and drying results, observe the instructions on the detergent packaging. Contact the detergent manufacturer for further questions.
NOTICE
Do not put solvents in the detergent compartment. There is a risk of explosion!
Put the detergent in the detergent compartment as follows immediately before starting the machine.
- Open the detergent compartment door by pushing the latch to the right (A).(depends on the model)
- Put the specified amount of powder, liquid/gel or tablet detergent into the compartment.
NOTICE
There are level lines on the inside of the detergent compartment to help you use the correct amount of powdered detergent. The detergent compartment holds 45 cm³ of detergent when fully loaded. Fill the detergent compartment up to the level lines of 15 cm³ or 25 cm³ of detergent, depending on how full the machine is and/or how dirty your dishes are. If tablet detergent is used, one tablet is sufficient.
- Close the lid of the detergent compartment by pushing it in the direction of the arrow. A "click" sound is heard when the lid is closed.
NOTICE
Since the solubility of tablet detergents varies depending on temperature and time, always use powder or liquid/gel detergent in short cycles without pre-wash.
Tablet detergents
In addition to conventional tablet detergents, there are also tablet detergents on the market that contain water softening salt and/or rinse aid. Some of them also contain special components such as glass preservatives and stainless steel preservatives. These tablets work up to a certain water hardness level (21°dH). Water softening salt and rinse aid should be used together with the tablet detergent above this level.
The best washing performance in dishwashers is achieved by using detergent, rinse aid and water softening salt separately.
When using tablet detergents, follow the manufacturer's instructions on the detergent packaging.
When using tablet detergent, contact the detergent manufacturer if your dishes are wet when the wash cycle has finished and/or if you notice limescale stains, especially on glasses.
When you change from tablet detergent to powder detergent:
- Make sure the salt and rinse aid compartment is full.
- Set the water hardness setting to the highest position and run a wash cycle with the machine empty.
- After the empty wash cycle, read the instruction manual and adjust the water hardness setting again according to your mains water.
- Set the appropriate rinse aid setting.