11Function of DetergentDetergent with its chemical ingredients are necessary to remove dirt; it breaks down thedirt to smaller particles and removes them out of the Dishwasher. Most of the commercialquality detergents are suitable for this purpose.■ Note:Proper Use of Detergent• Use only detergent specifically made for the use in Dishwashers. Keep the detergentfresh and dry.• Do not put powdered detergent into the dispenser until ready to wash the dishes.DetergentsThere are 3 types of detergents:1. With phosphate and chlorine.2. With phosphate but without chlorine.3. Without phosphate and chlorine.• If detergents without phosphate is used and white spots appear on dishes andglasses. In this case, add more detergent to reach better results.• Detergents without chlorine will only slightly bleach, strong and coloured spots will notbe removed completely. In this case, choose a programme with a higher temperature.Concentrated DetergentBased on their chemical composition, detergents can be split in two basic types:1. Conventional, alkaline detergents with caustic components.2. Low alkaline concentrated detergents with natural enzymes.Detergent TabletsDetergent tablets of different brands dissolve at different speeds. For this reason somedetergent tablets cannot dissolve and develop their full cleaning power during shortprogrammes. Therefore, use long programmes when using detergent tablets to ensure thedetergent tablet is completely dissolved.Using the Dishwasher