Function Of Detergent - Whirlpool ADG 190 A+ Gebrauchsanweisung

D. Function of Detergent
Detergents with chemical ingredients are necessary to remove dirt, crush dirt and transport it out of the
dishwasher. Most of the commercial quality detergents are suitable for this purpose.
Detergents
There are 3 sorts of detergents:
1. With phosphate and with chlorine
2. With phosphate and without chlorine
3. Without phosphate and without chlorine
Normally new powder detergent is without phosphate. Thus the water softener function of phosphate is
not provided. In this case we recommend filling the salt container with salt, even when the water hardness
is only 6 °dH. If detergents without phosphate are used in hard water areas, white spots often appear on
dishes and glasses. In this case please add more detergent to achieve better results. Detergents without
chlorine only bleach a little. Strong and coloured spots will not be removed completely. In this case please
choose a program with a higher temperature.
Concentrated Detergent
Based on their chemical composition, detergents can be split into two basic types:
• conventional, alkaline detergents with caustic components
• low alkaline concentrated detergents with natural enzymes
The use of "normal" washing programs in combination with concentrated detergents reduces pollution and
is good for your dishes; these washing programs are specifically matched to the dirt-dissolving properties
of the enzymes in the concentrated detergent. For this reason "normal" washing programs in which
concentrated detergents are used can achieve the same results that can otherwise only be achieved using
"intensive" programs.
Detergent Tablets
Detergent tablets of different brands dissolve at different speeds. For this reason some detergent tablets
cannot dissolve and develop their full cleaning power during short programs. Therefore please use long
programs when using detergent tablets, to ensure the complete removal of detergent residue.
Detergent Dispenser
The dispenser must be refilled before the start of each wash cycle following the instructions provided in
the wash cycle table . Your dishwasher uses less detergent and rinse aid than a conventional dishwasher.
Generally, only one tablespoon of detergent is needed for a normal wash load. More heavily soiled items
need more detergent. Always add the detergent just before starting the dishwasher, otherwise it could get
damp and will not dissolve properly.
Amount of Detergent to use
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