Beko DSFN1530 manual Detergent use, Two-in-one and three-in-one detergents

Detergent use

Any brand of powder, gel and tablet detergents that have been designed for household dishwasher, may be used.

Keep detergents in a cool and dry place and out of the reach of children.

Detergent must be added to the container before each use.

Detergent overdose may cause scratches on your dishes and there may be traces of detergent left in your machine.

Three types of detergent are available

•Phosphate and containing chlorine.

•Phosphate containing no chlorine

•Neither containing phosphate nor chlorine

New compact powders are generally phosphate-free. As phosphates have water softening properties, we suggest you add salt to the salt container even if the hardness of your water is as low as a 6 clarke degrees.

In hard water areas if a phosphate free detergent is used, white marks on the dishes and glasses may be observed. It may be prevented by increasing the amount of detergent.

Detergents without chlorine have less bleaching effect. Coloured stains may not be completely

removed. This may be prevented by increasing the amount of detergent, using a programme with a higher wash temperature or using a detergent with chlorine.

Warning!

Two-in-one and three-in-one detergents

You will obtain the best results from your dishwasher if you use separate detergent, rinse aid and water- softening salt.

Detergent manufacturers also produce combined detergents known as ‘two-in- one’ and ‘three-in-one’.

Three-in-one: These products contain detergent, rinse aid and water- softening salt.

Two-in-one: These products contain detergent and either rinse aid or water- softening salt.

In general, you will obtain satisfactory results from combined detergents only under specific usage conditions. These detergents contain predetermined amounts of rinse aid and/or softening salt. This means that you cannot adjust the amount of water-softening salt and rinse aid required to suit the water hardness level in your home.

You should bear the following points in mind when using such detergents:

•Be sure to check the specifications of the product you are using and whether it is a combined product or not.

•Follow the instructions on the packet when using these products.

•The use of these products at the correct appliance settings will ensure economical use of salt and/ or rinse aid.

•If the detergent is in tablet form, never place these in the internal section or cutlery basket of the

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