Salt In Dishwasher

[flobadob]

In the instructions for our Blomberg dishwasher it says that salt should be added to the machine before first use. 

Well, I didn't do that, and now I'm wondering if it's okay to put the salt in now after a year's use. 

Or is there even any need to do it. The salt indicator is always lit on the machine. 

[gingejbee]

If you live in a soft water area, there's very little need for salt.If in a hard water area, you'll get better results. (The salt is there to regenerate the ion-exchange resin in the built-in water softener.)

[barry1010]

If your things come out clean and streak free, don't bother, especially if you use an all in one cleaning product and don't live in a hard water area

[Karamia]

When my salt indicator is lit up it means my machine needs salt adding. 

Mine does not clean as well without the added salt.

[Tuvok]

No salt in mine, and no light (I probably found the way to turn the light off!)

[flobadob]

Well the dishes do come out clean so perhaps I'll just leave it as is, thanks for the answers