What to do if the tablet does not dissolve in the dishwasher? You will find the answers in the article.
Of all the products for washing and rinsing dishes, tablets are more often bought. They already include all the necessary components, so with them less hassle and cost. But the solubility problem is common.
Why is the tablet not washed in the dishwasher
There is a problem in the dishwasher if it “spits out”, does not wash or dissolve the tablet. Even if it does not completely dissolve, you should understand the causes of this phenomenon.
- Problem with dispenser. In modern dishwashers, the compartment is designed to use powder, gel, and capsules. If the dispenser compartment becomes clogged with detergent or scale, the powder in the compartment will be almost dry.
- Wet cuvette. Before loading, it is important that your hands and the dispenser cuvette are dry. Otherwise, the product swells and does not fall out of the hole.
- Incorrect storage. If the seller did not follow the rules when storing the tablets, moisture could get into the package, they hardened and deteriorated. The same thing can happen at home. Therefore, it is important to store products in a dry and dark place.
- Outdated PMM model. They do not have a detergent recognition function. It happens that the size of the tablets is not suitable for the cuvette.
- Dispenser is blocked. Open the chamber door and check the position of the dishes. If some device closes the dispenser, the compartment does not open and does not pick up the pill.
- Invalid program. Check the set mode in accordance with the operating instructions for the PMM.
The reason that the dishwasher does not dissolve the powder may be technical problems. If the heater burns out and the water does not reach the desired temperature, then the detergent does not completely disappear or does not dissolve at all.
The same thing happens with insufficient water pressure. Then the inlet filter, sprinkler, filling valve is checked for clogging. Diagnosis of the circulation pump.
How do tablets work?
Manufacturers are increasingly releasing All-in-One detergents. The most popular are tablets - powders compressed into briquettes:
- 3-in-1;
- 4-in-1;
- 5-in-1;
- 6-in-1;
- 7-in-1;
- 10-in-1;
- multifunctional "All in one".
What are the advantages of briquettes over gels? In that they already contain a single concentrate of salt, powder and rinse aid. Uploading it to the department, you do not have to use the rest of the funds. So says the manufacturer.
In practice, it turns out that not all All-in-One tools are effective. Most of them require the use of salt and rinse aid, without which stains remain on the dishes.
What stages does the tablet go through before dissolving in Bosch, Whirlpool, and other brands of dishwashers?
- dissolution of the package (if it does not need to be removed beforehand);
- dissolving salt and then detergent;
- rinse aid dissolution.
Having understood the mechanism, we proceed to solve the problem.
Do it yourself PMM
What to do if the salt in the dishwasher is petrified or does not dissolve? The causes of the problems are the same as in the case of the briquette - poor water circulation. Consider how to avoid such problems:
- Before turning on the PMM, carefully read the instructions. Our article “The first launch of the dishwasher” will be useful.
- Read the instructions for use on the packaging of the detergent.
- Clean the cuvette after each use. Let it dry, leaving the door open briefly.
- Look at the contents and shelf life of the tablets.
- Properly load dishes into baskets. Then the powder will not remain in the chamber, and the plates will be washed perfectly.
What to do in case of technical problems? Check the details of the dishwasher.
Flow filter
The strainer is located immediately after the inlet hose. Shut off the water and disconnect the hose from the PMM body. Take out the net. Often it becomes clogged with rust and debris from the water supply. Therefore, it is recommended to install an additional filter.
Rinse the mesh under pressure from the tap. If contaminants cannot be removed, soak the part in water with citric acid.
Filling valve
There is a valve behind the filter. In different models, it can be located in the upper and lower parts of the case. If the valve is not clogged, move on.
Spray
From the nozzles of the sprayer, water flows under pressure into the chamber. When the nozzles become clogged, the pressure decreases, the washing quality deteriorates, and the machine does not throw away the pill. To clean, open the hopper door. There is a spray gun in the pan. Remove it and clean the holes with a toothpick, rinse with water.
Circulation pump
It is the pump that pumps water into the rocker arms. If there are problems with his work, you will need a full block diagnosis. In such cases, it is better to contact the master.