en Detergent For better washing and drying results and to avoid damage to the appli- ance, please additionally use Special salt → Page 28 and Rinse aid → Page 30 . 12.3 Information on deter- gents Follow the instructions on detergents in everyday use. Ў Detergents marked as "organic" or Combined detergent Besides conventional separate deter- gents, a number of products are available with additional functions. These products contain not only de- tergent but also rinse aid and salt re- placement substances (3in1) and, depending on the combination (4in1, 5in1, ...), additional components such as glass protection or stainless steel cleaner.
According to the manufacturers, combined detergents generally only function up to a water hardness of 26 °E. With a water hardness above 26 °E you will need to add special salt and rinse aid. For the best wash- ing and drying results we recom- mend using special salt and rinse aid from a water hardness of 17 °E. If you are using combined detergent, the washing programme is adjusted automatically to ensure the best pos- sible washing and drying result. "ecological" (environmentally friendly) generally contain lower levels of active agents or com- pletely dispense with certain sub- stances. The cleaning effect may be restricted here.
Ў Set the rinse aid and the water softening system to the separate detergent or combined detergent in use. Ў According to the manufacturers, combined detergents with salt re- placement substances can only be used up to a certain water hard- ness, usually 26 °E, without adding special salt. For the best washing and drying results we re- commend using special salt from a water hardness of 17 °E. Ў To prevent sticking, only touch de- tergents in a water-soluble pouch with dry hands and only ever place them in a dry detergent dispenser. Ў Even if the rinse aid and special salt refill indicators light up, wash- ing programmes will run properly with combined detergents.
Ў The function of rinse aid is limited 12.2 Unsuitable detergents Do not use detergent which could cause damage to the appliance or present a risk to health. with combined detergents. You will generally get better results using a separate rinse aid. Ў Use tablets with a special drying Hand washing-up liquid Hand washing-up liquid can cause in- creased frothing and damage the ap- pliance. performance. Detergent containing chlorine Chlorine residue on tableware may present a risk to health. 12.4 Adding detergent 1. To open the detergent dispenser, press the locking latch. 32