4.3 Dishwasher detergent
Dishwasher detergents are divided into 2 groups due to their
chemical composition:
⇒ conventional, alkaline detergents with caustic components.
⇒ low-alkaline concentrated detergents with natural
enzymes.
"Normal" programmes combined with concentrated detergents
prevent pollution and are also good for your dishes. Such
programmes support the washing effect of the enzymes.
Therefore, "normal" programmes combined with concentrated
detergents are as effective as "intensive" programmes.
There are three kinds of dishwasher
detergents:
(1) with phosphate and chlorine.
(2) with phosphate / without chlorine
(3) without phosphate / without chlorine
Most recent powdered dishwasher detergents usually do not
contain any phosphate, so they do not soften the water. In such
a case add a water softener (= dishwasher salt) even if the
hardness of water is e.g. 6
occur on your dishes and glasses.
Dishwasher detergents without chlorine only bleach slightly,
so they do not remove tough stains. In such a case select a
programme with a higher temperature.
Dishwasher tabs
Dishwasher tabs of different manufacturers may need different
periods of time for washing your dishes. So, some kinds of tabs
cannot be used when operating a short programme. Always
select long lasting programmes to clean your dishes
completely.
3 in 1 dishwasher tabs
3 in 1 detergent contain a combination of detergent, rinse aid
and water softener. Check that the water hardness of your
water supply meets the information given on the packaging of
the 3 in 1 detergent. Strictly observe the instructions of the
manufacturer of the 3 in 1 detergent. If a problem occurs when
using a 3in1 product for the first time, contact the info-hotline
110
dH. Otherwise white spots may
0