Hello again,
I’m not sure if this is the right place to ask, but I’ll just go ahead:
Our Renlig DW60 dishwasher seems to use a lot of rinse aid! I have to refill it about every two weeks, which feels like a lot. My previous dishwasher (different model) didn’t do this. Is that normal?
We have also already had some problems with it: when running a 60°C (140°F) program, the tablet didn’t fully dissolve, and the dishes were still really dirty. Now we put the tablet directly into the machine and only use 65°C (149°F) programs. That works, but it’s annoying! I read somewhere that tablets might not be that great. Would it be better to switch to powder? I’m already adding salt and rinse aid anyway...
Thanks in advance and have a nice Sunday!
SaWi
I’m not sure if this is the right place to ask, but I’ll just go ahead:
Our Renlig DW60 dishwasher seems to use a lot of rinse aid! I have to refill it about every two weeks, which feels like a lot. My previous dishwasher (different model) didn’t do this. Is that normal?
We have also already had some problems with it: when running a 60°C (140°F) program, the tablet didn’t fully dissolve, and the dishes were still really dirty. Now we put the tablet directly into the machine and only use 65°C (149°F) programs. That works, but it’s annoying! I read somewhere that tablets might not be that great. Would it be better to switch to powder? I’m already adding salt and rinse aid anyway...
Thanks in advance and have a nice Sunday!
SaWi
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IKEA-Experte12 Feb 2012 12:07Hello,
that seems like too high a rinse aid consumption to me. Have you already tried reducing the dosage setting?
Of course, it doesn’t make sense to use tablets containing both water softener and rinse aid if you are also adding salt and rinse aid separately in the machine. This is inefficient both economically and environmentally.
Whether the tablet drops from the dispenser or is placed directly into the machine should not make a difference. Was the tablet still stuck in the detergent dispenser? Was the dispenser door open after the wash?
that seems like too high a rinse aid consumption to me. Have you already tried reducing the dosage setting?
Of course, it doesn’t make sense to use tablets containing both water softener and rinse aid if you are also adding salt and rinse aid separately in the machine. This is inefficient both economically and environmentally.
Whether the tablet drops from the dispenser or is placed directly into the machine should not make a difference. Was the tablet still stuck in the detergent dispenser? Was the dispenser door open after the wash?
The compartment was open, but the tablet was still partly stuck in there or somewhere half-crumpled in the dishwasher.
There are also simple tablets, which is what I meant. I once read somewhere that they’re not as effective, but I don’t remember exactly where, and now I’m wondering if I should switch to powder altogether.
I wouldn’t even know where to adjust that. There’s always a light blinking when the rinse aid is empty, and then I refill it. Can that be adjusted? I’ll have to check the user manual.
There are also simple tablets, which is what I meant. I once read somewhere that they’re not as effective, but I don’t remember exactly where, and now I’m wondering if I should switch to powder altogether.
I wouldn’t even know where to adjust that. There’s always a light blinking when the rinse aid is empty, and then I refill it. Can that be adjusted? I’ll have to check the user manual.
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IKEA-Experte13 Feb 2012 16:22By the way, the water softening can also be adjusted depending on the water hardness.
Regarding the sticky residues, I would try different tablets. According to a simple tablet and rinse aid test by Warentest (2010):
“The proven combination of a single tablet plus separate rinse aid and salt still delivered better results back then. This has since changed.” Nothing is mentioned about the environmental impact of combination tablets compared to single components.
Ökotest (2004) states: “The downside is poorer cleaning performance and a higher environmental burden.”
Regarding the sticky residues, I would try different tablets. According to a simple tablet and rinse aid test by Warentest (2010):
“The proven combination of a single tablet plus separate rinse aid and salt still delivered better results back then. This has since changed.” Nothing is mentioned about the environmental impact of combination tablets compared to single components.
Ökotest (2004) states: “The downside is poorer cleaning performance and a higher environmental burden.”