902980485 Genuine Electrolux Dishwasher Salt 1kg M3GCS201, Water Softener Salt for Dishwashers with a Salt Reservoir

Electrolux dishwasher salt M3GCS201 comes in a 1kg pack under part number 902980485. Dishwasher salt recharges the built-in water softener found in many dishwashers, rather than cleaning the dishes directly. It suits any dishwasher with a salt reservoir, whatever the brand. If there's no salt cap in the floor of your dishwasher's tub, your machine doesn't use salt.

Do I need dishwasher salt?

Hard water leaves calcium and magnesium behind as limescale, which shows up as white film on glasses, cloudy dishes and scale on the heating element and spray arms. Dishwashers with a water softener use a resin to strip out those minerals, and the resin is regenerated with salt. When the salt runs out, the softener stops working and the spotting returns. Many models have a salt warning light on the panel. Top up when it comes on, and set the water hardness level to suit your area.

Part details

• Genuine Electrolux dishwasher salt
• Product code M3GCS201
• Part number 902980485
• 1kg pack
• For dishwashers with a built-in water softener

Filling the salt reservoir

Remove the lower basket and unscrew the salt cap in the floor of the tub. On first use, add water to the reservoir as your manual directs, then pour in salt with a funnel until it's full. Wipe away any spilled salt, refit the cap firmly and run a rinse or short program so stray grains don't sit on the stainless steel.

Questions about this part

Can I use table salt or cooking salt instead?

No. Table salt often contains additives, and fine grains can clog the softener. Use salt made for dishwashers, like this 1kg Electrolux pack. Never put salt in the detergent dispenser, as it belongs only in the reservoir under the lower basket.