Method of washing dishware in an automatic dishwashing appliance

A method of washing dishware in an automatic dishwashing appliance, wherein the method comprises the steps of:

• (a) placing a water-soluble automatic dishwashing detergent pouch comprising an automatic dishwashing detergent composition that is enclosed by a water-soluble film inside the dispenser drawer of an automatic dishwashing appliance and closing the dispenser drawer;
• (b) placing a sheet into the treatment chamber of an automatic dishwashing appliance, wherein the sheet is a water-soluble film that is functionalized and comprises a detergent ingredient;
• (c) introducing first water into the treatment chamber and performing a pre-wash of the dishware contained therein, wherein during step (c) at least part of the sheet dissolves such that at least some of the detergent ingredient comprised within the sheet is released into the first water;
• (d) optionally, removing at least some of the water from treatment chamber;
• (e) introducing second water into the treatment chamber and performing a main wash of the dishware contained therein, wherein during step (e) the closed dispenser drawer is opened and at least part of the water-soluble film dissolves such that at least some of the detergent composition enclosed therein is released into the treatment chamber;
• and
• (f) removing at least some of the water from the treatment chamber.