(57) A dishwashing machine is described, of the type capable of executing a plurality
of different wash programs (standard wash cycle, intensive wash cycle, economy wash
cycle, etc.) selectively selectable by the user, said programs comprising a plurality
of sequential phases (prewash, main wash, rinses, etc.), among which at least a main
wash phase during which a detergent distribution is provided in the machine wash tub
(C), wherein said distribution is obtained through a washing agents dispenser (1)
comprising at least a recess (4) equipped with a small closing lid (5) to contain
said detergent required for said wash phase. According to the invention, said dispenser
(1) comprises means (8-11; 5A,5B,5C) for determining the introduction in said tub
(C) of a portion of said detergent contained in said recess (4) during at least an
operative phase, of the wash program selected among the available ones, temporally
preceding said main wash phase, said operative phase being in particular the initial
phase provided by the selected wash program.
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