Filling the salt reservoir
Only special, coarse-grained
reactivation salt* should be used in
this machine.
*Available from Miele. Please see
back page for more information.
Do not use other types of salt, e.g. table
salt, agricultural or gritting salt. These
could contain components which are
insoluble in water and could damage
the water softener. If in doubt, consult
Miele Technical Service.
The salt reservoir holds approximately
2.5 kg salt.
,Inadvertently filling the salt
reservoir with detergent will damage
the water softener.
Before filling the reservoir, make
sure that you are using reactivation
salt.
^Remove the bottom basket from the
machine.
^Unscrew the salt reservoir cap.
Before filling the salt reservoir for the
first time fill the reservoir with
approximately 2.5 liters of water, so
that the salt can dissolve properly.
Once the washer has been
operated, there will always be
enough water in the reservoir.
^Place the funnel provided in place.
^Carefully fill the reservoir with the
reactivation salt.
Some displaced water will run out - this
is normal.
^Wipe any residual salt off the screw
threads of the reservoir.
^Screw the cap on securely.
^Immediately after this step, start the
"Rinse" program, to remove any
traces of salt from the inside of the
machine.
Note: There may be a delay of a few
minutes before the "Rinse" program
starts due to the reactivation of the
water softener.
Water softener
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