Setting The Amount Of Rinse Aid; Switching The Rinse Aid System Off; Detergent; The Correct Detergents - Bosch DF481700F Use And Care Manual

Add rinse aid up to the max mark.
2.
If rinse aid spills out, remove it from the tub.
3.
Spilled rinse aid can cause excessive frothing during
the wash cycle.
Close the lid of the dispenser for rinse aid.
4.
The lid clicks into position.
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11.2 Setting the amount of rinse aid
If there are streaks or water spots on dishware, change
the amount of rinse aid.
Press ⁠ .
1.
To open the basic settings, press
2.
3 seconds.
Press repeatedly until the display shows "Rinse aid
3.
disp.".
Press or repeatedly until the right amount of rinse
4.
aid has been set.
– A low setting adds less rinse aid during the wash
cycle and reduces streaking on dishware.
– A higher setting adds more rinse aid during the wash
cycle, reduces water spots and improves the drying
result.
To save the settings, press
5.
11.3 Switching the rinse aid system off
If you choose not to use rinse aid, you can turn the rinse
aid system off.
Tip: Rinse aid within a combination detergent has limited
effectiveness. You will generally get better results using a
separate rinse aid.
Press ⁠ .
1.
To open the basic settings, press
2.
3 seconds.
Press repeatedly until the display shows "Rinse aid
3.
disp.".
Press or repeatedly until the display shows 0.
4.
To save the settings, press
5.
The rinse aid system is switched off and the rinse aid
a
refill indicator is deactivated.
max
for approx.
for approx. 3 seconds.
for approx.
for approx. 3 seconds.
12 Detergent
De t e r ge nt
Find out which detergents are suitable for your appliance.
De t e r ge nt
12.1 The correct detergents
Only use detergents that are made for dishwashers, either
basic or combination detergents.
For the best washing and drying results, use a separate
detergent, then add Special salt and Rinse aid → Page 24
separately.
Modern, powerful detergents mainly use a low-alkaline
formulation with enzymes. Enzymes break down starch
and remove protein. Oxygen-based bleaching agents are
generally used to remove colored stains, e.g. tea or
ketchup.
Note: Follow the manufacturer's instructions for each

detergent.

Detergent Description
Tabs Tabs are perfect for all cleaning
functions and do not need to be
measured out.
However, with shorter Cycles
→ Page 12 sometimes tabs do not
dissolve entirely and leave residues
of detergent. This may reduce its
effectiveness.
Powder detergent Powder detergent is recommended
for shorter cycles. The dosage can
be adjusted to the level of soiling.
Liquid detergent Liquid detergent works faster and is
recommended for shorter cycles
without a pre-rinse.
Sometimes liquid detergent may
leak out despite the detergent
dispenser being closed. This is not a
problem, just remember the
following:
Only choose a cycle without
¡
PreRinse.
Do not use the Delay Start option.
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The dosage can be adjusted to the
level of soiling.
12.2 Incompatible detergents
Do not use a detergent which is not designated for
dishwasher use or contains chlorine.
Detergent
Liquid hand soap
Detergent containing
chlorine
Detergent en-us
Description
Liquid hand soap can
cause increased frothing
and damage the appliance.
This may leave chlorine
residue on dishware.
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