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10.5. About dishwasher detergents
10.5.1. Types of detergent
Dishwasher detergent ensures that dirt is loosened and removed from dishes and cutlery.
Always use detergents suitable for dishwashers. There are three types of dishwasher deter-
gent:
• Detergents with phosphate and chlorine
• Detergents with phosphate and without chlorine
• Detergents without phosphate and without chlorine
Dishwasher detergent in powdered form does not normally contain phosphate. As phos-
phate softens water, this function is not enabled without phosphate.
 If phosphate-free detergent is used, add extra dishwasher salt (see section "10.3.
Adding salt to the appliance" on page 21).
 If using phosphate-free detergent, increase the dose of detergent to avoid water spots
on the dishes and glasses.
Detergents with chlorine will bleach the dishes slightly. Colour stains and edges are re-
moved less easily without chlorine.
 In this case, select a wash program with a higher temperature.
10.5.2. Detergent concentrates
Depending on the chemical composition, two types can be distinguished:
• Conventional, alkaline detergents with caustic components
• Detergents with low alkali content and natural enzymes.
A "normal" wash program in conjunction with a detergent concentrate reduces water pol-
lution and is better for the dishes. These wash programs are designed to loosen the dirt op-
timally and can attain the same effect with cleaner concentrate as an "intensive" program.
10.5.3. Detergent tabs
The various components of cleaner tabs (e.g. the dishwasher detergent, rinse aid, salt in
3-in-1 tabs) dissolve gradually in sequence. The combination of several components does
away with the need for a separate rinse aid and/or salt.
Larger cleaner tabs may not dissolve fully in certain circumstances. Make sure that the tabs
are suitable for the selected wash program and follow the manufacturer's information.
10.6. Adding detergent
DANGER!
Risk of chemical burns!
Detergents are chemicals containing caustic and abrasive
ingredients.
 Keep detergent out of reach of children!
Dishwasher detergent must be added before each wash cycle. Only add as much deter-
gent as indicated in the table in section "1 1.5. Selecting a wash program" on page 31.
The appliance normally needs less detergent than a conventional dishwasher.
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