Detergent
To fill the detergent dispenser
1.Push the latch to open the dispenser.
2.Add the required amount of detergent to the main detergent dispenser. If your dishes are in need of an intensive wash, then add 5 cm3 of detergent into the prewash section of the dispenser.
3.Then close the detergent dispenser lid until the latch locks.
Please note: You should only use detergents designed specifically for use in dishwashers.
Combination detergents (e.g.
If using dishwasher tablets, always use the detergent compartment, do not put them in the main body of the dishwasher or in the cutlery basket. The solubility of dishwasher tablets can vary depending on the temperature and duration of the programme. As a result, it is recommended that powder detergents should be used in the shorter programmes to allow better performance.
CDA recommends the use of separate detergent, rinse aid and dishwasher salt rather than combination tablets as separates achieve better wash performance.
If you do use combination detergents, add salt and rinse aid to the dishwasher and then adjust the water hardness setting and rinse aid setting to the minimum. When you then use separate detergents again, you should fill the salt and rinse aid compartments, adjust the water hardness setting to the maximum and run an empty wash, then adjust the water hardness setting and the rinse aid setting to the appropriate level.
Salt
To ensure the best efficiency, the dishwasher needs soft water. Hard water means that lime residues remain on the dishes and the interior of the dishwasher, affecting performance. The softener system is designed to remove the ions that make the water hard to provide the best quality wash performance. This is achieved by using dishwasher salt.
To add dishwasher salt, follow the steps below:
1.Remove the lower dishwasher basket and then unscrew the salt compartment cap.
2.Fill the compartment with dishwasher salt (do not use table salt), carefully to prevent unnecessary spillage. Before first use, you should fill the compartment with 2kg of dishwasher salt and then fill up the salt compartment with water (up to the brim of the compartment) as shown in figure 3.
3.Replace the cap and the lower basket.
When the salt warning light on the control panel illuminates, you should refill the salt compartment with salt only – do not add water to the salt compartment after the first use.
You should run a programme immediately after adding dishwasher salt, to prevent any damage to the dishwasher systems.
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