Where to put the tablet in the Bosch dishwasher

Today, the user has dozens and hundreds of different types of detergents to choose from, which is why it will not be difficult for anyone to find “the one.” Tablets are considered the most convenient and popular, because they contain everything you need at once, plus, they do not need to be dosed. Unlike other household chemicals, tablets do not have one function, but several, and sometimes even more than ten. Therefore, housewives are sometimes unclear where to put the tablet in a Bosch dishwasher, given its advanced functionality. Let's look at this important question, the answer to which can not always be found in the manufacturer's instructions.

Looking for a compartment for pills

Putting the tablet directly into the bin under the baskets with dishes is not the best idea, so we will immediately note the inconsistency of this method. Bosch dishwashers are equipped with a special tablet dispenser, which is located on the door of the device. This is where you need to insert the product so that it dissolves at the right time of washing. But for this to happen, the tablet must be installed in the correct compartment, of which there are often two or more in modern dishwashers.

Fortunately, finding the right compartment is very easy, even though it is located in different places in different “home assistants”. All you need to do is carefully study the pictograms indicated on the compartment covers in the dispenser. When there is a sign on the lid that looks like five stripes that simulate splashing water, then this is a compartment for tablet detergents. It is in it that you can still pour household chemicals in powder form.

Pay attention to the compartment marked with a sun icon - it cannot be used for tablets, only for conditioner. If there is no sun sign on the lid, but there is a rotating plastic element with an arrow, then this is also a department for rinse aid, which has a convenient handle for adjusting the intensity of consumption of household chemicals.

Thus, you can understand the compartments of a Bosch dishwasher even without a user manual. Just remember the meaning of the icons to use the device without errors.

Do I need to tear the packaging of the product?

Before using any household chemicals, you must first carefully study the official instructions. Today there are a lot of different detergents available, so they differ significantly, including the rules of use. It is especially important that the packaging of tablets can be either soluble or insoluble. In the second case, you definitely need to tear the packaging of the product before loading it into the dispenser.

You can tell whether a tablet package is soluble by looking at the packaging itself - it is usually transparent, without cuts or convenient strips for opening, while insoluble ones most often consist of foil.

As an example, here is a list of tablets that can be used without unpacking the wrapper. These are not all detergents with dissolving packaging presented in Russia, but the main ones that can be found on store shelves.

• Finish Quantum.
• Sun All in one.
• Sodasan.
• Dish Drops.

Now we list the popular tablets, the packaging of which must first be opened. Remember these names so you don't forget to open them before washing.

• Somat.
• OXO Family.
• Frosch.
• Econta.
• Ecover.

Any problems with the dishwasher's operating cycle can be avoided if, immediately after purchasing the tablets, you take five minutes to read the instructions.

Main functions of tablets

Tablets from different brands differ in composition, and therefore in their functions, which can be both standard and advanced. Classic combination tablets consist of detergent, PMM salt and rinse aid. This is the standard composition that can be found in stores most often. As advanced components that can not be found in every tablet, it is worth highlighting the following:

• components that protect the metal elements of the machine from corrosion;
• substances that prevent silverware from darkening during washing;
• substances with antibacterial and disinfectant effects;
• whitening components;
• foam suppressants;
• flavorings and others.

Regardless of the type of tablet, it cannot be crushed before the start of the working cycle, because it will lose its properties, since the rinse aid will dissolve at the first stage.

The good thing about tablets is that they dissolve gradually in different layers at different stages of washing. The tablet falls out after the start of the working cycle; a layer of salt and detergent dissolves in it during washing. Before rinsing, the tablet dissolves the third layer, which may look like a red ball in Finish brand products.

It is very important to ensure that dirty dishes do not interfere with opening the dispenser lid, because in such a situation the tablet will not fall out of the compartment during washing and will not dissolve. In this case, it will either fall out at the end of the work, or even remain in the dispenser.

Features of using the product

Finally, let's briefly look at the basic rules for using dishwasher tablets. Users often ask how many times one tablet can be used. Typically, this type of detergent is disposable, suitable for washing an entire bin of dishes, up to 10-15 sets of dirty dishes. If the tablet is homogeneous and can be broken without harm, then some housewives use half a tablet for a half load, or to use it in a small dishwasher designed for 5-7 sets of dishes.

It is also very important to choose the right duty cycle. This is due to the fact that in modern machines the manufacturer clearly indicates the modes in which it is permissible to put a 3-in-1 tablet. Usually this can be done in modes that last one hour or more.

The tablets should not be used in pre-soak or rinse modes.

In addition, we note the importance of storing household chemicals. Tablets must be kept in a dry and dark place that children do not have access to. Plus, never handle dissolvable tablets with wet hands, because if they get wet, they can stick together and become unsuitable for washing.

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