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Dishwasher · Products and programme choices

Why should dishwasher cleaning chemicals stay out of the rinse-aid dispenser?

Each compartment is designed for a specific product and delivery process. A cleaner poured into rinse aid can be released in an unintended way or affect components.

Understanding this situation

A similar bottle shape or clear liquid appearance does not establish interchangeability. Adding ordinary rinse aid afterwards will not reliably correct the mistake.

A useful next step

Keep the appliance unused and identify the product and approximate amount. Contact the manufacturer or a suitable service provider for model-specific guidance before running it. Do not flush the mistake through repeated cycles or mix another chemical to neutralise it.

Manuals and supporting guidance

Model-specific instructions take priority. These references support the practical principles discussed here; they do not diagnose your appliance.

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