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That is my point

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It doesn't matter what the sales blurb say about the detergent, if you don't use enough salt and have a water softener correctly set your detergent isn't going to break down the food waste, grease and other rubbish on the items within and the dishwasher isn't going to clean.
We in the UK don't soften our water at source, and most dont have their own house water softeners. We also have quite hard water in many places, and that is when salt use and a softener set to a correct level is vital to good washing and long life of the dishwasher.
Oh, and for the record every detergent needs salt to be totally effective and not cause long term damage to the dishwasher.:)
 

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One of the biggest appliance myths out there is that dishes must be rinsed before they go in the dishwasher. In fact, this action will decrease how effectively your dishwasher cleans its contents.

So, why is this? The enzymes in dishwasher detergents work by binding to food debris on crockery in order to clean it. Simply put, if most of the food debris has already been washed off prior, then the detergent enzymes have nothing to bind to – hence, they cannot clean the dish effectively and you may end up with a less adequate clean. So, not only is rinsing your dishes before they go into the dishwasher a huge waste of time, it’s also a waste of water and energy, too.

This persistent myth may have been passed down from our parents and grandparents from the days when dishwashers were not as effective. Modern dishwashers, however, are far more efficient than models in the past and therefore do not require pre-rinsing like in days gone by. Some dishwashers actually have in-built sensors that detect how much washing is required based on how dirty a particular load is – by rinsing the dishes first, you could be instructing your dishwasher to run a shorter and less effective wash.

Proctor & Gamble, Unilever and Miele agree

https://derkern.miele.co.uk/2020/08/05/why-you-dont-need-to-rinse-dishes-for-the-dishwasher/
Parents and Grandparents! Mine had only just changed from a rinse under the courtyard pump to scrub in the Belfast with a scrubbing brush and bar of carbolic ?

Had a good look around my dishwasher and there's no sensor setting. I don't think anyone does a prewash with detergent and water, why would you, for me it's just a scrape off into the bin of surface food and a quick dunk in the bowl. Putting dishes into the dishwasher with food still on them is just asking for a blocked filter and a pong.

Just my experience, Of course other opinions are available.
 

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One of the biggest appliance myths out there is that dishes must be rinsed before they go in the dishwasher. In fact, this action will decrease how effectively your dishwasher cleans its contents.

So, why is this? The enzymes in dishwasher detergents work by binding to food debris on crockery in order to clean it. Simply put, if most of the food debris has already been washed off prior, then the detergent enzymes have nothing to bind to – hence, they cannot clean the dish effectively and you may end up with a less adequate clean. So, not only is rinsing your dishes before they go into the dishwasher a huge waste of time, it’s also a waste of water and energy, too.

This persistent myth may have been passed down from our parents and grandparents from the days when dishwashers were not as effective. Modern dishwashers, however, are far more efficient than models in the past and therefore do not require pre-rinsing like in days gone by. Some dishwashers actually have in-built sensors that detect how much washing is required based on how dirty a particular load is – by rinsing the dishes first, you could be instructing your dishwasher to run a shorter and less effective wash.

Proctor & Gamble, Unilever and Miele agree

https://derkern.miele.co.uk/2020/08/05/why-you-dont-need-to-rinse-dishes-for-the-dishwasher/

I'm blaming you if my plate with egg yolk on it comes out dirty later!!

Normally rinse them but read your comment yest thought I'd leave it.. normally do egg as it sticks
 

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One of the biggest appliance myths out there is that dishes must be rinsed before they go in the dishwasher. In fact, this action will decrease how effectively your dishwasher cleans its contents.

So, why is this? The enzymes in dishwasher detergents work by binding to food debris on crockery in order to clean it. Simply put, if most of the food debris has already been washed off prior, then the detergent enzymes have nothing to bind to – hence, they cannot clean the dish effectively and you may end up with a less adequate clean. So, not only is rinsing your dishes before they go into the dishwasher a huge waste of time, it’s also a waste of water and energy, too.

This persistent myth may have been passed down from our parents and grandparents from the days when dishwashers were not as effective. Modern dishwashers, however, are far more efficient than models in the past and therefore do not require pre-rinsing like in days gone by. Some dishwashers actually have in-built sensors that detect how much washing is required based on how dirty a particular load is – by rinsing the dishes first, you could be instructing your dishwasher to run a shorter and less effective wash.

Proctor & Gamble, Unilever and Miele agree

https://derkern.miele.co.uk/2020/08/05/why-you-dont-need-to-rinse-dishes-for-the-dishwasher/


They have never had plastic stuff in the same cycle after spag bol for dinner then, everything comes out orange!
 

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Ran through a cycle with a cup of white vinegar and then checked the filter and spray bars and all seemed good. Guess will have to see if the smell comes back over the next month or two.
 

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Salt warning light has come on, but when I went to fill the compartment up , it's full of water
Is that normal ?
youve Left it far too long.
Top if up fully once a week (especially in the South East)
just keep pourin there salt in until the salt is level with the top of the container.
This is best done before you put the dishwasher on.
 

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youve Left it far too long.
Top if up fully once a week (especially in the South East)
just keep pourin there salt in until the salt is level with the top of the container.
This is best done before you put the dishwasher on.

HID usually does it but I've been left in charge this week as she's away ?
 
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