Seventh Generation Ultra Power Plus Dishwasher Detergent Gel, Fresh Citrus Scent, 65 oz
Tips for cleaning and caring for dishwashers
Detergent and rinse
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Dishwashing results depend on the detergent and rinse you are using. Always use a brand-name cleaner and brand-name rinse for perfect washing and drying results. Regular cleaning agent may not properly clean dishes and cutlery. The use of separate cleaning agents (detergent, rinse aid and salt) will provide better results than the use of combination products (tablets) without salt and rinse aid. The interaction of the components of the individual means provides a smoother surface of the dishes, which contributes to the flow of water. As a rule, if you do not use a rinse, you will not be able to achieve optimal drying results.
Salt and water softener
Use dishwasher salt if the water in your area is "hard", that is, it contains a high concentration of lime, which causes the formation of scale. Before first use, test the water in your area for hardness using test strips. Refer to the water hardness table in the instruction manual to determine if you need salt and how much. Siemens dishwashers are configured to use water with a hardness of 13 ° - 16 °. Your user manual explains how to change these settings. Now set up your dishwasher's internal water softener system. Refer to the water hardness table in the operating instructions for the required settings. Follow the instructions to save your settings.
Refer to the instruction manual to set up a water softener system.
Special salts
In order for the water softener system to work properly, it is necessary to add softening salt to the dishwasher. To load the salt, unscrew the screw cap on the salt container and fill the container with water (this is only necessary when putting the dishwasher in operation for the first time). Fill the container to the top using a funnel. It is full when the water no longer goes down. Tighten the screw cap and turn on the dishwasher or run a cleaning program to make sure that excess salt is removed. Be careful not to fill the salt container with detergent, as this may damage the water softening system.
Refer to the operating instructions for how to load salt.
Rinse
To ensure that the devices do not remain stains, and the glasses were transparent, add a rinse. Open the container by pressing on the lid, then lift the lid. Carefully fill the rinse aid to the maximum level. Then close the lid until it clicks. Over-rinsed rinse should be collected with a cloth so that the next time you wash the dishes do not form too much foam. The amount of rinse aid is adjusted by setting values from 0 to 6. The factory was set to 5. Change the amount of rinse aid only if there are bands on the dishes (set a lower value) or water stains (set a larger value). Adjust following the instructions for use.
Refer to the instruction manual to adjust the level of rinse aid.
Detergent loading
Dishwashing dishes in the dishwasher can use tablets, powders or liquid detergents for the dishwasher, but in no case is it possible to do the dishwashing by hand. Always adjust the dosage of detergent depending on the degree of contamination of the dish. The detergent dosage scale on the container will help you load the right amount of detergent into the machine. Combination tablets, such as "3-in-1", "4-in-1" or "5-in-1" contain detergent, as well as rinse aid, salt substitutes and additional components, such as glass protection or cleaner for stainless become. These combined detergents usually give results only if the degree of water hardness in your area is below 21 ° dH. If the water hardness exceeds 21 ° dH, additional salt and rinse must be added.
Run the first cycle at high temperature
If you followed the instructions, you can now start the first cycle of the dishwasher at a high temperature without dishes. When the cycle ends, your dishwasher will be ready for its first boot.
How to ensure that the dishwasher does not leave pollution
Sometimes problems are easy to solve with some preventative measures. You can also get great results every time, avoiding common mistakes that reduce the quality of your dishwashers. Read tips on how to prevent insufficient washing of dishes and avoid white lime stains on dishes and cutlery, as well as clouding on transparent dishes.
Causes of white lime spots on dishes and cutlery
A. The lid of the detergent container is blocked or not fully open. When you open the lid of the container with detergent, the tablet falls into a special tray of the upper basket and dissolves there. In order for this to occur without problems, no objects should overlap the lid of the detergent container. Place the tablet vertically, not horizontally, to ensure high-quality dishwashing. Place the dishes in accordance with the instructions in the instruction manual.
B. The tablet does not dissolve during the operation of the machine with a short program. Use scouring powder, not pills for short programs. "
See tips on placing dishes in the dishwasher.
Lime stains on dishes or appliance
Make sure that the water hardness setting is correct (and the water hardness does not exceed 50 °). Check the dishwasher softener settings. Please check the salt level and if the salt container lid is properly closed.
After washing, there is dirt on the dishes
A. If dirt has accumulated on the spray arm and / or is clogged, your dishwasher will not be able to completely wash the dishes. Please clean the spray arm.
B. Sometimes after washing, there are leftovers on the dishes. A possible reason may be that the dishes have been pre-cleaned, so the sensor system installs a gentle program. Thus, strong contamination is not removed. Do not rinse dishes, remove only large leftover food and, if available, choose the Eco50 program or an intensive program.
Food remains on the plates after washing
A. The spray beam cannot rotate freely, as they are blocked by the dishes. Please follow the instructions for placing dishes in the dishwasher.
B. The dishes are too tight in the basket, so not all dishes are cleaned during the washing process. There are too many dishes in the dishwasher. This will prevent the dishwasher from properly cleaning dirt from dishes. Please follow the instructions for placing dishes in the dishwasher.
C. High narrow vessels (vases) located in the corner area are not laundered properly. Do not place narrow vessels at high angles or angles. Follow the instructions for placing dishes.
Prevent stains on glasses
Rinse the glasses before putting them in the dishwasher.
Use glasses that can be washed in the dishwasher.
Use glasses from quality materials.
Use a dishwasher-safe glass protection program.
Good to know: a little vinegar or citric acid dissolved in hot water will make it easy to clean cloudy glasses.
Tips: If droplets of water remain on the glasses after washing, check the level of the rinse aid and make sure that the dishes are placed so that the water can drain. Improper dosage of detergent and poorly placed dishes can cause stripes and stains to remain on thin glasses. Too much rinse can also lead to stains on the glasses. Adjust the rinse amount per wash cycle according to the instruction manual.
Rust on cutlery
A. Cutlery can become rusty if they are not resistant to corrosion. Blades of knives are often most susceptible to corrosion. Use stainless steel cutlery and do not wash rusty items in the dishwasher.
B. Cutlery can become rusty when washed with other rusty objects. Replace damaged cutlery baskets that can be ordered from the online store using the component search system.
C. High salt content in rinse water can be corrosive. The salt container may not be tightly closed or the salt may have spilled during loading. When loading salt, make sure that it does not remain at the bottom of the container.
Cutlery: water drops or stains on cutlery
Cutlery misplaced. Droplet formation may be caused by too close cutlery. Avoid the formation of droplets by placing the cutlery at a distance from each other. Follow the instructions for placing dishes from the instruction manual.
More information about placing dishes in baskets
Refer to the instruction manual
We ensure that the dishes were dry
How to ensure that the dishes were dry? Many factors impede thorough drying. This may be a type of dish (eg plastic), an insufficient amount of rinse aid, a choice of dishwashing program that does not include a drying function, the use of 3-in-1 tablets, an incorrect method of removing dishes from a dishwasher, and even premature opening. Dishwasher doors or door opening until the end of the program. Some items are not as dry as they should be? Add rinse to the required level and make sure that all items are placed in such a way that water can flow freely from them. If plastic dishes are not dry enough, use the “extra dry” function if it is available in your model.
How to make plastic dishes dry?
Plastic dishes dry more slowly because they have a low thermal conductivity and water-repellent ability. Rinse level and program selection will help resolve this issue. If there is no rinse aid in the container or it is not enough, the results of drying for plastic dishes will be worse than for porcelain or glass. Choosing the right program is also important for the complete drying of plastic utensils. Select the "Intensive Drying" option. Also try not to remove plastic items from the dishwasher too soon. Wait until the program is completed to the end to allow the dishes to dry properly.
The use of rinse is necessary for complete drying of the dishes.
Please use a rinse to ensure good drying results. If the LED indicates a low rinse level, please add a rinse. The rinse aid function can be disabled or the dosage set to an insufficient level. In this case, please enable the rinse aid function or increase the dosage. Check the amount of rinse aid in the container and the dosage set. The conditioner promotes a good drying result. Quality differences between professional rinses and substitutes, such as vinegar or eco-rinse, lead to different drying results.
Dishwasher condensate
Due to condensation in the washing chamber of the dishwasher drops may form. This can be especially noticeable on the left wall of the washing chamber. This does not indicate a malfunction of the device; Water droplets are formed due to the principles of condensation drying. Moisture from the air condenses on the inner walls, drains and is pumped out. However, water may remain in the form of drops on cutlery or dishes for other reasons. For example, water accumulates in the recesses in the cups or dishes are not placed properly.
The program "Without drying" will not dry the dishes
If a program is selected or the "without drying" function is enabled, there is practically no drying. For more effective drying, choose a program that includes drying, for example, "Intensive", "Strong" or "ECO". Please note that some other features, such as VarioSpeed, also reduce drying efficiency.
The use of 3-in-1 tablets reduces the effectiveness of drying the dishwasher.
The use of a combined detergent (for example, 3-in-1) often leads to unsatisfactory drying results. Use other combination tablets that allow the dishes to dry better. Additional use of rinse aid will also increase drying efficiency. "
How to unload the dishwasher
To avoid water droplets on dry dishes, remove the dishes first from the bottom basket and then from the top.
Additional Tips for Dish Washing
Cleaning and maintaining the dishwasher helps to achieve brilliant dish washing results. Regular care and maintenance will improve dish washing results and extend the life of your Siemens dishwasher. Find helpful tips on dishwasher maintenance and cleaning of filters and spray arms in the Frequently Asked Questions about dishwashers.
Use the online dishwasher service to get the help you need: read the frequently asked questions. Use the Siemens online service assistant to get information on instrument malfunction. (You will need your device model number (E-Nr).) Go to the “Error Codes on Display” section for information on error codes. Learn how to properly care for your Siemens dishwasher with the help of instructional videos.
For best results, remove the dishes correctly.
How to place the dishes in the dishwasher .
The special adaptive elements in the Siemens dishwasher will help you to carry out a full load with the optimal distance between the dishes and the spray arm. Learn how to properly place the dishes in the dishwasher.
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