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Miele dishwasher - what type of "salt" do I need, and where do I buy it?

jaydee View Member Profile	08/12/2007, 11:07 PM Post #1
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Hello fellow Miele dishwasher owners, We have just purchased a dishwasher and read in the manual today that we need to put "salt" in it prior to use. What sort of salt is required and where do I buy it? TIA, Jo

NS1 View Member Profile	09/12/2007, 04:43 AM Post #2
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When we bought our Miele dishwasher there was a brochure in there saying that the salt was not required in Australia - it was only required in Europe. We haven't used the salt for the whole time we have had it (5 years) and haven't had any problems at all. I love my Miele!!

jaydee View Member Profile	09/12/2007, 08:53 AM Post #3
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Excellent. Thanks! Can't wait to do our first load!!!! Jo

penney View Member Profile	09/12/2007, 11:10 AM Post #4
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Congrats on the Miele! You will love it! I called Miele and asked about this too. They said just to grab a 2kg bag of rock salt from the supermatket and put that in. HTH Kirsten

apple123 View Member Profile	10/12/2007, 11:51 AM Post #5
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We were told that no salt was required as well.

juliavc View Member Profile	10/12/2007, 01:05 PM Post #6
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Salt shouldn't be required. I think it is to do with the "hardness" of the water. Our water is much "harder" than in Europe, so no need to add the salt.

LucyE View Member Profile	16/12/2007, 03:25 PM Post #7
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The salt will actually 'soften' the water and give you a better wash result. Most of the town water in Australia is treated so it isn't as important as in some European countries where the water is very 'hard'. You don't have to add it but I have noticed a difference with it.

jaydee View Member Profile	17/12/2007, 10:58 AM Post #8
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Thanks everyone for the replies. I just have to say that I LOVE this dishwasher! The cutlery draw is fantastic! So happy with my decision. Ok, stupid question. I had a look for "rock salt" in my supermarket and couldn't find any. Is it the same as sea salt?? I know it needs to be an unrefined salt, but couldn't work it out from reading the labels. Thanks again, Jo This post has been edited by jaydee: 17/12/2007, 10:58 AM

danno5954 View Member Profile	10/04/2008, 02:33 PM Post #9
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i had the same problem as you, however i managed to find rock salt at the local coles supermarket. According to the manufacturers web site (www.pacific-foods.com) rock salt is sea salt regards dan

Guest_FancyPants_*	10/04/2008, 02:44 PM Post #10


No salt required in Australia!!!!!!!!!!!!! Only in Europe. Don't worry about it!

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