Where to pour rinse aid in an Electrolux dishwasher

Service center specialists and appliance manufacturers unanimously recommend using rinse aid in your dishwasher. This will significantly improve dishwashing results, but be careful when adding the detergent to avoid accidentally mixing up the dispenser compartment. Where to add rinse aid in your Electrolux dishwasher and how to use it correctly—we'll explain all in today's article.

Which compartment of the dispenser is the rinse aid added to?

First, you need to find the dishwasher's dispenser to fill it with detergent. To do this, open the dishwasher and look for a small plastic container on the inside of the door.

Further down, you'll find a cap with an arrow, which identifies the rinse aid compartment. Turn the cap a quarter turn counterclockwise and remove it. Pour the rinse aid exactly along the dotted line, being careful not to overfill. After adding approximately 150 milliliters of liquid, put the lid back on and tighten it tightly clockwise.

If you accidentally spill detergent on the dishwasher door while filling the dispenser, it's best to wipe the rinse aid off with a cloth. Failure to do so will result in excessive foam buildup during the wash cycle, which the dishwasher may be unable to handle.

Mouthwash dosage

You don't need to add rinse aid yourself during washing—the machine will automatically add the chemical to the water depending on the dosage you set.

The manufacturer usually sets the dosage at position 4 of 6, that is, 4 cm^3, which is quite a large consumption of detergent.

You often need to increase the rinse aid dosage to remove slime stains from dishes, milk stains, coffee grounds, black tea stains, and so on. Or you may need to use a minimal amount of rinse aid for lightly soiled dishes. In this case, you need to:

• Turn the rinse aid dispenser cap a quarter turn counterclockwise and remove the cap;
• set the required dosage using a thin, long object, such as the tip of a teaspoon handle;

The best position for the rinse aid is considered to be 3 out of 6, which allows you to wash dishes effectively without wasting too much detergent.

• Place the lid back and screw it on securely.

Determine the amount of detergent you need for each specific wash. This depends not only on how dirty your dishes are but also on the quality of your tap water. If you live in a hard-water area, you'll need to use a lot of detergent. If your water is softened by a filter before entering the dishwasher, you can set the dispenser to its minimum setting.

The best rinse aids for Electrolux dishwashers

To save you time, we've reviewed customer reviews of Electrolux dishwasher rinse aids and selected the top 5.

• Finish. This rinse aid rightfully ranks first on Yandex.Market not only based on reviews but also user interest. It has a rating of 4.8 and a whopping 826 reviews. Users praise it for its high-quality dishwashing, stain-reducing properties, and accelerated drying. Currently, this product starts at $4.50 for a 0.8-liter bottle.
• Somat. This detergent has also received a very positive reception, earning a 4.8 rating on Yandex's aggregator based on 255 reviews. Housewives note that it perfectly cleans all dishes, removes stains and streaks, and combats limescale buildup inside dishwashers, all without leaving any unpleasant odor. A 0.75-liter bottle costs $6.15 or more.
• Synergetic. A popular eco-friendly company has released a dishwasher rinse aid that has received a 4.7 rating on Yandex.Market based on 178 reviews. This biodegradable product adds shine and sparkle to dishes, removes detergent residue, softens water, speeds up dish drying, eliminates unpleasant odors, and protects the machine from corrosion. The price of the product is also pleasing – only $3.33 for a 0.75 liter bottle.
• Clean & Fresh. This brand's household cleaning products also earned a 4.7 rating, but received fewer reviews—70 people left their opinions. Reviews note the product's lack of flaws, excellent odor control, and gentle care of dishes. The manufacturer promises that it reduces the risk of oxidation inside the dishwasher, extending its lifespan. A 0.5-liter bottle starts at $2.52.
• Frosh. This rinse aid from this popular cleaning brand has only been rated by 24 people on Yandex.Market, but it has a rating of 4.8 stars. It's not cheap, costing $8.07 for 0.75 liters. However, users praise its impeccable cleaning performance, the absence of unpleasant odors, and the natural cleaning ingredients in its formula.

If none of the above products suits your budget or other needs, you can choose another rinse aid, but be sure to read its ingredients carefully. There are many cheap products on the market today that contain unsafe ingredients that are difficult to rinse off and can be ingested.

   

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