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How to refuel a dishwasher?

How to refuel a dishwasherTo ensure a high quality dishwashing, it is important to choose the right detergent. The question of how to refuel the dishwasher may arise both at the experienced user of the machine, and at the newly made owner of the equipment. Very often, the tool does not cope with the functions assigned to it - it does not wash the devices well, leaves stains on the surface. Therefore, we will figure out what household chemicals are worth paying attention to, so as not to be disappointed in the quality of cleaning, which detergents are mandatory for use.

List of tools used in the PMM

To service the dishwasher, you need to use a number of different tools. Some compounds should be added periodically, some - with each wash. We will figure out what exactly needs to be poured into the equipment to ensure its normal functioning.

  1. Salt. It serves to soften the water entering the system. It allows to prevent the appearance of scale and lime formations on the internal elements of the unit. The frequency of adding salt to the equipment will depend on the degree of hardness of the tap water in your area, as well as the amount of water consumed by the device. A reference point will be an indicator reflecting the filling of the tank with salt. The illuminated lamp says that it is time to put the composition in a container.

On average, a kilogram pack of salt lasts for about 6 months of use.

  1. Means for washing. They can have a gel-like formula, presented in the form of capsules, dry powder, tablets, plates, etc. They are necessary for high-quality cleaning of dishes.
  2. Rinse aid. It is applied to final processing of ware. Gives cutlery a pleasant aroma of cleanliness and freshness, prevents the appearance of stains, ensures the best quality of drying.
  3. Degreaser. Loaded in the dishwasher when cleaning greasy dishes. It does not allow the components of the machine to become greasy.
  4. Antiscale. It copes with the calcareous layer, thereby increasing the operational life of the unit. It should be applied approximately every three months.

dishwashing detergentThe listed detergents must be poured into the dishwasher in a dosage strictly specified by the manufacturer. How to use the funds, we will talk further.

Features of the use of salt

In almost a hundred percent of cases, water coming from the water supply network to the dishwasher system requires preliminary softening. Therefore, each machine has an ion exchanger that performs this function. He prepares hard water for further use by the machinery. In order for the ion exchanger to cope with the task, it needs salt. The desired amount of salt composition can be fixed by three methods:dishwasher salt

  • manually measuring the hardness of tap water, and entering the “extracted” data into the device’s memory;
  • find out this information in the city Vodokanal and enter it into the equipment storage system;
  • by purchasing a dishwasher, which is capable of automatically, independently assess the hardness of the water and determine the desired salt flow.

Salt is loaded into the ion exchanger with a special funnel that comes complete with the composition.

How to properly fill the substance into the car? Before starting the dishwasher for the first time, pour water and pour a kilogram of salt into the ion exchanger. For subsequent use, you do not need to add water, you only have to add salt detergent. The frequency of launches of washing programs does not affect salt consumption; it depends on the volume of water passed through the system.adding salt to the dishwasher

The vast majority of modern dishwashers are equipped with an indicator of the fullness of the ion exchanger. Therefore, you do not need to keep in mind the date of salt falling asleep, just watch the light on the dashboard, and if it lights up, add detergent to the tank.

Add Detergents

Salt, although it is a necessary element for the functioning of the machine, still has no direct purpose to clean the dishes. To remove dirt from the surface of cutlery, special detergents are used: powders, gels, capsules, etc.

The powder is better than other detergents and dissolves in water, ideal for short cleaning conditions. It also consumes much more economically, as the user can independently adjust its dosage. The powder should be poured into a perfectly dry tray to prevent it from collecting on the walls of the hoses.

Dishwasher tablets. They dissolve much slower than the powder mixture, so they are suitable for long washing programs. Some tablet manufacturers endow them with substances that additionally soften water. Different tablets are designed for different hardness of the tap fluid. On the shelves you can find tablets with several multi-colored layers. These “3 in 1” products can cope not only with cleaning dishes, softening water, but also serve as a rinse aid.

Recall that the rinse aid helps to achieve a crystalline shine on the surface of the dishes and provide better drying. Correctly determine the amount of funds poured into the compartment, a special dispenser will help. Focusing on a scale with marks, measuring the right amount is very easy.

If you do not observe the proportions of the powder and rinse aid for dishes, you can see whitish spots remaining on the surface of kitchen utensils. To fix this problem, first of all, try rinsing the devices, pouring the product to level 4. The dishes that remain wet after drying indicate that the dose of rinse aid needs to be increased. If the products are completely dried, but have a white coating, lower the level of the air conditioner.

During the washing process, it is not necessary to use a rinse aid; the product is added as desired.

Machine Cleaning Compounds

It is very important not to forget about the means used to prevent the formation of scale, limescale, fat deposits, mold in the system. Thoroughly clean the dishwasher once a quarter, clean the filters after two or three washing programs.

Auxiliary detergents should not adversely affect the delicate parts of PMM: sealing gum, coating the chamber, etc.

If you are determined to monitor the dishwasher and provide it with a long service life, make it a rule to check the degree of contamination of the filter element located at the bottom of the device’s chamber after each cleaning cycle. If the filter is clean, then safely put off hygiene for the next time. The best line of dishwasher service products are represented by the following brands:Somatmachinecleaner

  • Finish It occupies a leading position in the market. Customers appreciate the reliability of the manufacturer and the high efficiency of the funds.
  • Concentrated gel, excellent in controlling fat deposits on equipment parts. In addition, the detergent creates a protective layer on the surfaces, and also completely eliminates unpleasant odors.
  • SomatMachineCleaner. The tool cleans system pipes, hoses, pipes, filter elements, sprinklers. Seamlessly removes grease and scale from machine parts.
  • It will help to eliminate an unpleasant odor in the system, remove fat deposits from the most inaccessible places.

Not all advertised household chemicals will perfectly cope with dirt on the surface of dishes, clean the system of plaque and grease. Often even unknown, cheap means show themselves much better than "untwisted brothers." We advise you to try as many basic and auxiliary detergents as possible to find the perfect tool for your dishwasher.

   

1 reader comment

  1. Gravatar Oleg Oleg:

    I also do not like to use a dishwasher, hands are easier and faster. But she helps out a lot when there is no hot water in the house. Plus saving water, plus glassware without streaks and without having to wipe it with a towel.

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