Bosch SHX45M02UC Use & Care Manual - Page 12
Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent
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Figure 14 3 TBS MAX 2 TBS (25 ML) 1 TBS (15 ML) Add Detergent • Use fresh powdered detergent for best results •1 tablespoon will clean most loads •3 tablespoons Max, do not overfill •When using detergent tabs, lay them flat to avoid contact with the cover Adding Detergent and Rinse Agent Detergent Use only detergent specifically designed for dishwashers. For best results, use fresh powdered dishwashing detergent. ATTENTION To avoid dishwasher damage, do not use hand dishwashing products in your dishwasher. 2 To close 1 1 Figure 15 Slide cover fully left 2 Push rear of cover down firmly until you hear the CLICK This dishwasher uses less water so you need to use less detergent. With soft water, 1 tablespoon (15ml) of detergent will clean most loads. The detergent dispenser cup has lines that measure detergent to 1 tablespoon (15ml) and 1.75 tablespoons (25ml). 3 tablespoons (45ml) of detergent will completely fill the detergent dispenser cup. ATTENTION To avoid dishware damage, do not use too much detergent if your water supply is soft. Using too much detergent in soft water may cause etching in glassware. Figure 16 •Push the blue button in (NOT DOWN) NOTE: If you do not know the hardness of your water supply, use 15ml of detergent. Increase the amount of detergent, if necessary, to the least amount required to get your dishware and kitchenware clean. Use the measuring lines in the detergent dispenser cup as a guide to measure the amount of detergent recommended in Table 1. To open the cover Figure 17 Always use Rinse Agent even if your detergent contains Rinse Agent Rinse Agent Level Lift tab to open • Add Rinse Agent when the light on the control panel illuminates or (Model Dependent) Rinse Agent Level indicator on the dispenser changes to a light silver color Figure 18 Table 1 - Recommended Detergent Amount Wash Cycle Power Scrub Plus/Auto Plus Unit ml Tbsp Hard 45 3 Water Type Medium Soft 45 25-45 3 1.75 to 3 Auto ml 25-45 Wash Tbsp 1.75 to 3 25 1.75 Regular ml Wash Tbsp Delicate/ ml Economy Tbsp Quick ml Wash Tbsp Rinse Hold 25-45 1.75 to 3 25 1.75 25 1.75 None 25 1.75 15-25 1 to 1.75 15-25 1 to 1.75 None 15-25 1 to 1.75 15-25 1 to 1.75 15 1 15 1 None •To add Rinse Agent pour on the arrow •Turn arrow to adjust the amount of rinse agent dispensed Turn Arrow To To Decrease Decrease Streaks on Spots on glasses glasses 12 Filling the Detergent Dispenser Fill the dispenser cup as recommend in Table 1. (See Figure 14 for additional information.) To close, slide the detergent dispenser cover in the direction shown in Figure 15 and press it down firmly so the cover snaps shut. To open the detergent dispenser cover, press the blue release tab in the direction shown in Figure 16. Pressing down on the release tab will not open the cover. Rinse Agents To achieve proper drying, always use a liquid rinse agent, even if your detergent contains a rinse agent or drying additive.