Dishwasher. How long does the salt and rinse aid last?

Features of the offer

The substance from which the composition is made to protect the practical assistant of the hostess is sodium chlorine, familiar to everyone in cooking. Depending on the manufacturer, the product consists of 98% -100% of it. At the same time, it is not recommended to use the usual look, acquired in a grocery store for cooking, for washing dishes. To understand why a specialized substance is needed, it is worth considering the differences.

• Purification grade, special is better purified. There are no inclusions of sand in it. There is no magnesium, manganese, iron and other trace elements. For the human body, trace elements are useful, such additives damage the mechanisms.
• Large granules dissolve more slowly.
• They are uniform in size.

Due to these differences, a special composition of large granules does not form deposits and scale that are dangerous for the device.

Manufacturers include additives designed to ensure the safety of all mechanisms:

• sodium percarbonate, which is safe for the human body;
• microbial-killing sodium nitrate;
• various flavors;
• ion-retaining and thickening agent sodium polyaspartate;
• sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and other ingredients.

The exact composition may vary. It is more important to understand why there is salt in the dishwasher for the safety of parts. Initially, each dishwasher has a special reservoir of ionized resin. Passing through it, the water softens, getting rid of microelements and particles that provoke the formation of scale. The resin's ability to form sodium ions gradually decreases. The micronutrients that soften the liquid must come from outside at this stage. They are contained in sodium chlorine, supplying the component necessary for operation to the ion exchanger.

Any types are used for the purpose of:

• Improving the quality of washing.
• Softening water to an optimal level.
• Protection against breakage of the ion exchanger.

Best Dishwasher Tablets

BIOMIO Bio-Total "7 in 1" - safe but effective tablets

It is a rare case when tablets with a gentle composition are capable of washing dishes as well as this phosphate-free agent. It is so safe that the manufacturer allows you to use it even for washing children's dishes. And as a fragrance, not a chemical perfume is used here, but eucalyptus essential oil.

Pros:

• Glass and stainless steel do not fade after washing;
• Each tablet is packaged in a soluble individual shell;
• Even half of the tablet does a good job, however, in this case it is better to add rinse aid so that there are no streaks;
• A subtle smell that does not remain on the dishes;
• The product is completely washed out in one rinse cycle.

Minuses:

These pills will not cope with completely ingrained dirt from the first time.

BOLLA "7-in-1" Concentrate - for very dirty dishes

Multifunctional dishwashing detergent in PMM allows you to do without salt, rinse aid and chemical compositions to protect the machine itself.

The tablets contain enzymes that break down fat easily and active oxygen. The formula also includes corrosion inhibitors and prevents scale build-up on heaters.

Pros:

• After washing, even metal and glassware shines, and is not covered with a cloudy film;
• Copes well with tea and coffee bloom on cups;
• The product is highly concentrated, so owners of compact dishwashers can save money by using halves of tablets;
• There are very large packs of 120 pieces;
• Low price - 7-13 rubles per tablet.

Minuses:

• Insoluble individual packaging on tablets;
• The concentrate is sometimes not rinsed out the first time.

LOTTA "All in 1" Premium Lemon - dissolving tablets

A really powerful tool that can wash any dirt, adhering food debris and perennial plaque from dishes.

The composition of the tablets is quite aggressive, like any effective chemistry, but they cost significantly less than the advertised products.

Pros:

• Do not give excess foam;
• Contain enough salt to neutralize hard water;
• The soluble shell on each tablet is convenient, and there is no need to “get your hands dirty”;
• If you take a large package (100 pieces), it will cost a little more than a thousand rubles.

Minuses:

Contains phosphates.

Where and how much salt to pour

In order to know where to put salt in the dishwasher for the first time before starting it after purchasing and connecting it, carefully read the instructions for the technique. In the vast majority of popular models, the mouth of the sodium chloride compartment is located in the working hopper, next to the lower spray impeller.

Insert a funnel into the opening before pouring in the salt solution to prevent the product from spilling out to the bottom of the cooking compartment.

Before starting the PMM for the first time, pour about 1 liter of water into the compartment, and then add salt so as to completely fill the hopper. In this case, the excess liquid will go down the drain. If you have purchased a 1.5 kg pack of NaCl, about 2/3 of its volume or 1 kg will be enough to fill the reservoir in the ion exchanger. In general, depending on the design modifications, the tank contains from 0.7 to 1.3 kg of softener.

In some models of dishwashers from well-known manufacturers, such as Miele, salt is poured into the opening in the door

Sodium chloride in such a volume will soften the liquid for quite a long time - from 1.5 to 3 months, if the PMM is operated daily. The salt level sensor will let you know when the agent needs to be added to the hopper.

Why is it needed?

The tap water in our networks is too hard for “smart” equipment designed for European water supply parameters. It is impossible to adapt the PMM to domestic conditions, since all the work of this technique is based on working with water. One thing remains: to change the properties of the latter - to soften it. For this, special salts for PMM are produced, which are 98–99% composed of ordinary table salt - the one that we eat.

Salt formulations solve the following problems:

• softening water;
• preventing the formation of scale on parts of the machine in contact with water;
• preventing the appearance of streaks on the surface of the dishes;
• maintaining the ion exchanger in working order.

Ion exchanger - a container with resin, which is a source of ions. The sodium ions supplied by the resin have a charge opposite to the charge of calcium and magnesium ions - these metals are the reason for the increased hardness of water resources.

Regenerating

The concept of "regenerating salt" is often used by manufacturers of kitchen household chemicals. And the need for its use arose in order to soften the composition of water. To prevent calcium from falling on the walls of the device in the form of a solid precipitate, it is replaced with harmless sodium. The dishwasher ion exchanger contains resins that replace the ions of the above elements. To restore or regenerate the concentration of salts in the resin, the ion exchanger is regularly rinsed with very salty water. Thus, it is saturated with the necessary salts and is prepared for the next dishwashing cycle.

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The habit of using the washing machine “sparingly” can lead to an unpleasant odor in it. Washing at temperatures below 60 ℃ and short rinses allow fungi and bacteria from dirty clothes to remain on the inner surfaces and actively multiply.

How much salt should be added?

Do you think how much to pour? For average indicators, 750 grams will be enough, but this largely depends on the hardness of the water. A hard one will consume much more money, and you can immediately fill up a full tray, which will usually be about 1 kg. How much salt should be added if the water is soft? About 500 grams will be enough, however, how much this amount will last depends also on the frequency of using the device: on average, it is about 2 months.

If you decide to replace the special salt with ordinary salt, then it is better to add 20 grams each immediately before starting: this way the probability of sticking and clumping will be less.

Is it profitable to use a dishwasher

A dishwasher can greatly facilitate the work of a housewife, but is this purchase so profitable?

Do not forget that we are talking not only about the cost of purchasing the unit, but also about the need to purchase special detergents and electricity consumption. In addition, costs will be required for equipment maintenance, preventive cleaning, and in case of breakdowns, repairs and the purchase of new spare parts.

Thus, it is advisable to purchase expensive equipment in the following cases:

• if your family has 4 or more people;
• when there are frequent water interruptions in your home;
• in cases where the hostess spends a lot of time at work, and very little at home;
• if there are elderly people or people with disabilities in the family who find it difficult to keep the dishes clean on their own.

Whether or not to buy a "dishwasher" is up to the hostess. But when making a decision, it should be borne in mind that none of the owners of this unit regretted a perfect purchase.

Variety of salts - how much to pour

Before answering the question of how much salt to put in the dishwasher, let's decide what kind of salt you use for this. There are several options:

• special regenerating salt (for example, Finish, Somat, Calgonit, etc.);
• special tableted salt (Topperr);
• a substitute for special salt - evaporated salt "Extra", we have already talked about the pros and cons of replacing salt in the article about how to replace salt;
• tableted salt based on "Extra" salt.

On the packaging of specialized salt, instructions for use are written, which says that the salt must be poured into the container to the top. Depending on the model of the dishwasher, the volume of the salt compartment may vary, therefore, different amounts of salt may enter. Most machines hold 2/3 of a 1.5 kg pack of regenerating salt.

As for ordinary salt, one kilogram pack is quite enough. The tablets must also be poured in enough so that the container is filled. How often you need to add salt - the dishwasher itself will tell you by flashing the salt indicator. When it lights up, you need to add salt again.

Tasks performed

Dishwasher owners who neglect salt are at great risk!

Salt is always required by the machine - regardless of the composition of the water and the quality of its parts.

This product performs several tasks:

• Softening the water used.
• Restoring the sodium balance in the ion exchanger.
• Improving washing results.

• Slowing down the process of scale formation on metal elements.
• Protection of dishes from lime deposits, which are unsafe for the human body.

Avoiding salt will not instantly damage your machine. But each time it will work worse until it breaks down completely. Sometimes salt is contained in capsules or complex tablets. But manufacturers are in no hurry to add salt to detergents. Therefore, you have to buy it separately.

Expert opinion
Borodina Galina Valerievna

An alternative to dishwasher salt is a filter. It purifies the water and makes it dish-friendly. But installing and replacing filters is expensive. The end result is as good as salt.

Can I replace salt with regular salt?

Even for the sake of economy, it is impossible to replace specialized salt with ordinary one. Edible salt contains not only sodium chloride, but also other impurities in the form of solid particles. If they get into the dishwasher, they settle inside the filter and other parts, which gradually leads to the breakdown of the machine. In ordinary salt, all particles are of different sizes, so some of them dissolve faster, and those that have not had time to dissolve can stick together and clog the nozzles.

Another reason in favor of a special tool: it contains additives that restore the ion exchanger. The fact is that inside the ion exchanger there are special resins, which contain sodium ions. The latter attract calcium and magnesium, which are in the water, so that they do not form scale on the parts of the apparatus. The dishwasher mechanism is designed in such a way that the ion exchanger is washed with water with a high salt concentration, so that the resin is saturated with sodium ions. As a result, the ion exchanger is ready for the next wash cycle.

Impurities harm

Sodium-based regenerating salt products have been developed exclusively for PMM. The use of some kind of dishwasher salt is to protect the appliance from the possible failure of certain parts. Salt supplements made of sodium chloride are harmless to the body - this is a classic table salt.

The danger to humans will be only if the surfactant is present in the composition. They are not washed off with water even with the most intensive rinsing

Therefore, it is important to pay attention to the composition. Please note that the use of common salt is also not recommended according to the manufacturer's instructions. But if the product is cleaned and there are no impurities in it, as an alternative you can apply

Please note that salt must be table salt, and the composition must not contain harmful impurities.

But if the product is cleaned and there are no impurities in it, you can use it as an alternative. Please note that the salt must be table salt, and the composition must not contain harmful impurities.

Correct use of PMM salt

The correct setting of the PMM will help to extend the service life of the dishwasher to the maximum with a simultaneous rational consumption of salt. It is necessary to determine the degree of water hardness and set the corresponding value on the indicator of the machine.

Determination of water hardness

There are four popular methods for determining stiffness, which do not require special means, but give only an approximate result:

1. Weighing - take the same volume of tap and bottled drinking water, weigh, compare the resulting mass. The more the weight of the water used for washing dishes differs from the drinking water, the harder it is.
2. Lathering - wet hands, lather with the cheapest laundry soap. If a lot of foam appears, the water is soft, not hard.
3. The rate at which scale appears in the kettle - the higher, the harder the water.
4. Turbidity test - collect water in a transparent container, keep for 2-3 days in a dark place. If turbidity and a film on the walls appear in the vessel, the hardness is high.

To get an accurate result, you need to use special test strips. Some PMMs are sold with this tool included in the package. There are several types of test strips:

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• with several stripes, some of which change color depending on the test result - if one has changed color, the water is soft, if four, it is very hard;
• changing color completely a minute after immersion in water;
• supplied with a reagent that needs to be added a little to the water after the strip is immersed.

Test strips give an accurate result if you read the instructions for them and strictly follow them.There is also a device for measuring the degree of water hardness - a TDS meter, but it has a serious drawback - a rather high cost.

Dosing according to hardness

After determining the water hardness, it remains to set the desired indicator setting, guided by the instructions for your dishwasher. The higher the stiffness, the larger the number to which the switch should be moved.

What does a dishwasher need salt for?

Special salt, intended for dishwashers, softens tap water for more effective washing of utensils and preventing the formation of scale in the housing and parts of the PMM. The main function of salt formulations is to restore chlorine ions in ion exchangers that prepare water for use in dishwashers. How it works?

Hard tap water is naturally rich in alkaline earth metal ions such as potassium and magnesium. Under the influence of high temperatures, magnesium-potassium salts are formed, which are deposited in the form of scale and limescale on the surfaces of PMM parts.

Hard water forms scale, which is the worst enemy of washing machines and dishwashers.

Scale reduces thermal conductivity, shortens the service life of dishwashers. To prevent its formation, the liquid from the water supply is passed through an ion exchanger that binds magnesium and calcium ions with chlorine ions in a synthetic ion exchange resin. This softens the water, as a result of which it is cleansed of unnecessary impurities, losing its hardness.

Sodium chloride restores chlorine ions in an ion exchanger

In the process of work, chlorine ions need to be reduced, which successfully occurs thanks to a specially prepared salt, which is 98% sodium chloride, or sodium chloride, its formula is NaCl. The rest of the ingredients are polyaspaginate for the restoration and preservation of ions, dishwasher disinfectant sodium citrate, flavorings and other useful additives.

Readers may ask the question: why use a special formulation when you can use simple kitchen sodium chloride? Unfortunately, you cannot use ordinary table salt, because it contains a lot of impurities, and they are harmful to the dishwasher in the same way as scale.

In the kitchen salt composition, even with the naked eye, you can see the dark points of impurities that are dangerous for washing units.

In addition to extending the service life of the PMM, softened water performs other useful work:

• improves the process of washing away dirt and food debris from the surface of the dishes;
• maintains the thermal conductivity of the surface of the electric water heater at the desired level.

Many models of modern dishwashers from Bosch, Siemens, Electrolux and other well-known brands have sensors that notify users of insufficient sodium chloride. In this case, the salt composition must be immediately added to the PMM.

Sodium chloride tank with ion exchanger used in PMM Bosch

What to buy?

In stores selling household chemicals, there is a large selection of salts for PMM: cheap, expensive, from the middle price range. What are their differences, and what to prefer? Let's go over the most popular brands.

Finish

Products from a domestic manufacturer. Ranks among the market leaders. Sold in one and a half kilogram packs for 200-300 rubles. This packaging will last for about three months. If we translate it into the number of washes, then 1.5 kg is enough for 25-30 cycles. Its properties:

• softens water, prevents scale formation;
• promotes the formation of foam - no ugly smudges remain on the plates after washing;
• improves the quality of dishwashing.

Magic power

A budget product with excellent properties. It costs half as much as "Finish" - about 150 rubles, and it works just as well. Crystals are large, due to which the drug is consumed sparingly.The harder the water, the greater the consumption. Under the same brand, you can find washing tablets that contain salt granules. If you can use a three-in-one tool in your machine, then such a tablet product will do.

Sodasan

From ordinary refined salt. There is nothing superfluous in it, no additives. For environmental friendliness, you have to pay with the quality of washing - it is lower than when using other drugs. Sold in packs of 2 kg. The cost is about 500 rubles. The pack is used for about a year - the consumption depends on the hardness of the water.

Often, products with environmental labels are prohibitively expensive. The eco and bio signs are nothing more than a publicity stunt.

Yplon

A rare product. Sold in a pack weighing 4 kg, and costs only 500 rubles. Good softener. Prevents the formation of smudges.

Choice of means

The first step in softening water is choosing the right product. Among the entire range of products, the following types are especially popular:

• special regenerating compounds - Somat, Finish, Calgonit;
• tablet formulations - Topperr;
• bleached household substitute of "Extra" grade;
• 3-in-1 tablets.

3-in-1 tablets contain sodium chloride concentrate. It effectively reduces the ions in the ion exchanger and helps to reduce the hardness of the water.

A quality product should contain the following components:

• sodium percarbonate;
• flavoring components;
• sodium citrate, which has antimicrobial effect;
• sodium bicarbonate and disilicate;
• polyaspaginate - this ingredient is designed to restore and store ions in the ion exchanger.

The rules for use and dosage of funds are indicated on the package. Before use, carefully read the instructions and recommendations of the manufacturer.

How to start the dishwasher for the first time

Your dream has come true and you have become the owner of a brand new "dishwasher". Before starting operation, carefully study the attached instructions. There you will find all the information you need on how to use the dishwasher.

Like most units, it is important to start the dishwasher correctly the first time. How to do it? The algorithm of actions is as follows:

• Open the wash cabinet and make sure there are no decals, stickers, styrofoam or any foreign objects inside.
• Connect the unit to the mains and turn on the tap to ensure the water supply.
• Use the set that most often comes with a "dishwasher". It consists of powder or detergent tablets, as well as a special salt that is needed to soften the water. Pour salt into the desired compartment after filling it with water, and then add the dishwasher detergent to the tray provided for it.
• Set the longest setting with the maximum temperature.
• Run an “idle” wash cycle.

A special detergent will clean the dishwasher from dirt and factory grease. After completing the cycle, leave the door open to “ventilate” the compartment.

Amount of funds

The amount of funds depends on the degree of water hardness in a particular region. If there is limescale on the taps and in the toilet, and a lot of scale forms in the kettle, then the water is hard and the reagent consumption will be higher. The owner of the dishwasher does not need special knowledge about how much product is consumed in one dishwashing cycle. Modern machines have special equipment that determines the hardness of the water and regulates the flow rate of the reagent. If the product has run out, the dishwasher will signal this using a special sensor.

Unfortunately, there are also such machines in which specialized sensors are not installed. If the stiffness value must be set manually, then the instructions for the PMM necessarily describe how to do this.To more accurately find out the degree of water hardness, you need to clarify the information with the local water utility administration, or you can independently conduct a test for which you will need litmus tests. If no salt indicator is installed in the PMM, you should check it from time to time.

You can put as much reagent as you like into the car, it is most convenient to fill the compartment as much as possible so that the salt in it runs out less often. Usually, one kilogram of funds is enough for several months. Consumption also depends on the technical characteristics of the dishwasher: on its volume and the amount of water consumed per 1 working cycle.

Why is salt necessary?

In order for the dishes to be washed as efficiently as possible, the detergents must foam well. Sufficient foam is only produced in soft water. Often, hard water comes from the plumbing, in which magnesium and calcium are present. Salt softens hard water, making the dishwashing process much more efficient as a result. But this is not the only reason to use salt.

If the water is hard, limescale deposits will form on the working parts of the dishwasher. Over time, this layer becomes thicker and thicker, the scale hardens, which leads to equipment failure. The nozzle holes can also become clogged with scale, as a result, the water splashes worse, and the quality of dishwashing deteriorates significantly.

Even if the water in a particular area is soft, then over time, scale will still form, albeit not as quickly as with hard water. Thus, the service life of the equipment becomes much shorter if, for any reason, a water softener is not used.

Is it possible to use PMM without salt

Do I have to use salt? This question is one of the most popular. At first, it is really possible to do without a special mixture, but this can become a catalyst for the emergence of further problems. Especially if your pipes have high hardness water. The appearance of scale, precipitation and other deposits interfere with the operation of the PMM heating element.

Manufacturers have provided for this, so the machines have a special container into which ionized resin is poured. This substance significantly softens water, reduces the formation of plaque, precipitation, etc., but gradually the resin is washed out. There is an increased risk that parts of the machine will begin to collapse under the influence of calcium, magnesium. Therefore, it is necessary to use a special solution.

Technical capabilities

You can get the best performance from your dishwasher by loading it fully. With this approach, the proportional consumption of water, electricity and detergents will be optimal. If you do not want to accumulate dishes, then you can use the half load function.

For one period of washing dishes, the machine consumes about twenty liters of water, the temperature is 65C.

The class of the car depends on the amount of electricity consumed and the level of work performed. When drying expensive machines, the dishes are treated with a hot stream of air, which gives the surfaces a pleasant aroma. The price of such a product is directly related to its class.

Consumables for PMM

When the kitchen assistant is purchased, it remains to find out how to use her services correctly. Even the best dishwashers on the market - Bosch, Hansa, Electrolux, Ariston or Siemens - need care and, if used incorrectly, will quickly come out out of service. In order for them to work properly for a long time, it is necessary to provide them with:

• Quality detergents. They are available in the form of gels, powders and tablets. Rinses are a separate category - without them, stains and smudges will remain on the dishes.In tablet preparations, several functions can be collected at once - 3, 5, 10 ... There are tablets that are positioned as "all in one".
• Salt - you will have to buy it separately if you use regular powders or gels for PMM. If the water is too hard, then even tablets, which already contain salt components, do not save - you still have to pour salt.

Why you need dishwasher salt

Salt is considered an irreplaceable product. It is added to improve the taste of dishes, eliminate unpleasant odors in the room. It also allows you to preserve the color of the fabric for a longer time during washing, helps to remove the detergents used during washing.

Before answering the question of how much salt to put in the dishwasher, let's decide what kind of salt you should use for this.

It is also recommended to add salt when washing dishes in a dishwasher. It reduces the effects of washing dishes with hard water. Manufacturers recommend using the product even with soft water.

The instructions say that before the first laying of the dishes, you need to load special salt and carry out a test run.

There are also special filters for softening water. They are quite expensive and do not always provide the desired effect. Salt tablets and powders are specially formulated for electrolux dishwashers. The purpose of their application is to extend the service life of equipment.

The cleaner the water supplied to the dishwasher, the longer the appliance will last.

Failure to use salt tablets will lead to premature wear of the PMM. Lime deposits will lead to rapid failure of the heating element.

In dishwashers, only products specially developed for it are used - among them there is a special, regenerating salt.

The main function of salt when washing dishes is to soften the water. When heated, water releases magnesium and sodium metal ions, which accumulate on the heating element. This leads to the formation of scale, which impairs the heat transfer of the heating element, as a result of which its performance deteriorates, it breaks down. In order to soften the water, an ion exchanger is installed in the washing chamber.

The dishwasher ion exchanger is equipped with a salt container.

The ion exchanger is a special container in which a special resin is placed - a composition with chlorine ions in the composition. As the water passes through the device, calcium and magnesium impurities are retained in the resin, and the water passing through the chamber becomes softer. The addition of a special salt restores the working properties of the composition in the ion exchanger. NaCL (sodium and chlorine) helps to restore chlorine ions in the resin, which leads to the restoration of the functioning of the heat exchanger, softening the water.

Water softening is carried out using an ion exchanger built into the dishwasher, filled with material in the form of small granules from a special resin (levatite).

Other functions:

• elimination of metal elements from plaque, scale;
• protection of dishes from lime deposits;
• improving the quality of washing.

An ion exchanger is a reservoir that contains resin in the form of granules (balls), which removes magnesium and calcium ions from the flowing water.

Sodium salt is produced in the form of small colorless crystals. Manufacturers produce tablets, capsules, powders. The product may contain only normal reducing salt, the second option is a composition with rinse aid and detergent. Many products are sold in powder form. The substance should be as pure as possible, any impurities are not allowed. When water is heated, all chemical elements become a source of scale.

Dishwashing salt differs from ordinary table salt not only in price. The main advantages are the composition and form of release, free from impurities.

It is not recommended to add regular table salt to the dishwasher.In some cases, adding is still allowed. A prerequisite is the crystal purity of the substance, it must be boiled. Before adding a substance, you should carefully read the information on the package. Common edible salt contains 0.5% fluorides, carbonates, iodides. The degree of purity of the substance to be added to the dishwasher must be at least 99.9%.

It slows down the formation of limescale, softens the water, and the dishes are better washed.

Where to put salt in the dishwasher

So we come to the main question - where, in fact, to pour salt into the dishwasher? Everything is simple here, since in most cases the salt compartment is located at the bottom of the dishwasher. To add salt, open the door, remove all trays from the machine, find a container and pour salt into it using a special funnel. That's the whole procedure, after which you will have to determine the level of hardness of tap water and enter the indicator into the memory of the machine. If your machine is able to determine the level of hardness on its own, just start washing.

Please note that many machines have a salt indicator. As soon as the indicator beeps, add the next portion to your dishwasher.

Tips for beginners

What dishwasher salt do you use?

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For people who are new to a dishwasher, adding salt will seem like one of the most difficult moments.

To avoid the unpleasant unexpected during operation, it is advisable to know the basics of working with this component:

1. Before using salt, make sure your dishwasher is equipped with a water softener. You can find out about this by using the instructions or by calling the manufacturer. If there is no such device, salt cannot be added.
2. Watch the salt indicator. Dishwashers themselves determine the lack of salt and inform the owner of this through indicators. When the indicator turns red, it is necessary to add the product.
3. Refill the container monthly. If the machine is not equipped with an indicator, adjust to use salt once a month. In addition, it happens that the signal lights do not react to the lack of salt.
4. Study the composition of the detergents. If you're buying a generic product with salt already included, you won't need the salt separately. An overabundance of this remedy is just as dangerous as a lack of it.
5. Monitor the condition of the dishes after the garbage can. Salt deficiency is reported by whitish stains. They are visible on glasses and other transparent kitchen utensils.
6. Do not allow foreign substances to enter the salt container. This tank should not be filled with cleaning products.

How to properly load dishes into the dishwasher

For a good wash, it is important not only to handle the unit with care and use effective detergents, but also to load it correctly. This should be done like this:

• Remove food leftovers from the plates, if necessary, rinse the dishes to remove excess fat.
• First, place large plates inside the grid closer to the grid, and small ones in the center, this will save space. If the dishes are very dirty, do not put them in every compartment, but in one compartment.
• Place the pan so that it rests with the handle on the plate, otherwise it will interfere with the operation of the unit.
• Place mugs, glasses and glasses upside down so that dirty water does not get inside.
• Place the devices in the tray provided for them. If there is no such tray, unfold them in the center of the compartment.

Close the door tightly, add the necessary products, set the desired mode and start the wash cycle.

Applications

The hardness of your water supply helps determine which grade to use for your kitchen work. For this, the standard normal operating mode is set. Hardness can be understood by evaluating when to add the next portion.This indicator is determined using a special tester strip.

As a result, depending on the degree of rigidity, a choice is made:

• Tablets for mild-level areas.
• With medium hardness, you can use both tablets and the affordable "Extra".
• In areas with hard water, the use of coarse granular salt is recommended.

The use of such a tool is important in any case. It is difficult to overestimate why salt is needed in the dishwasher

Its use increases the service life of household appliances and the quality of dishwashing. It is important to remember that the more expensive the chosen product, the more degrees of cleaning it has gone through. As a result, the seemingly expensive product will provide additional savings, ensuring long-term use of expensive kitchen equipment.