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Miele dishwasher F171: dishwasher salt is low
THE SHORT ANSWER
Dishwasher salt is low
Miele F171 means insufficient salt. The source specifically says to replenish salt at the end of the program and confirm with OK.
Check whether the current program has finished before replenishing salt.
Use the salt reservoir and product specified by the manual; keep detergent out of the salt system.
WORK THROUGH THE BASICS
Safe troubleshooting checks
Use the checkboxes to keep track as you read. Stop at any warning or step that does not match your appliance.
At program end, replenish salt according to the operating instructions.
What to noteSalt is added to the correct reservoir.
Press OK and observe the display.
What to noteRecord whether the reminder returns despite a completed refill.
THE DETAILS MATTER
Scope & troubleshooting notes
Low supply versus open flap
F171 concerns salt quantity. The separate F86 guide concerns a door-mounted salt-container flap that is not closed.
YOUR NEXT DECISION
When to stop and get help
Ask Miele for help if F171 remains after the supported refill and acknowledgment.
THE EVIDENCE
Sources & verification
Our explanations are editorial summaries of the documentation below. They do not replace the instructions for your exact appliance.
- Fault F171
Miele USA · Manufacturer support · Checked
Fault explanation and owner response — Miele dishwashers covered by the cited USA support page. Follow the exact model manual.