or persistent contamination.
Descaling: removing mineral deposits caused by hard water.
They do not necessarily require the same product or treatment.
Can You Use Citric Acid If Your Manual Allows It?Yes—but only when the manufacturer specifically states that it is suitable for your particular machine.
For some Miele models, the manufacturer’s instructions allow the use of a specific citric-acid-based descaling product.
That does not necessarily mean that any amount of pure citric acid purchased from a grocery store is appropriate.
Follow:
The washing machine manual
The approved product’s dosage
The recommended temperature
The specified cleaning or descaling program
