Softener produces salty‑tasting water at the taps after regeneration.

Safety first: Do not drink water that tastes salty; switch to bypass until resolved if necessary.

• Flush system: Run cold water at a tap for several minutes to flush residual brine from the plumbing.
• Check drain flow: Ensure strong flow at the drain during rinse stages. Clean the drain line and restrictor if partially blocked.
• Verify program settings: On electronic models, confirm that rinse times are set to factory values. On mechanical models, ensure the correct cam/program disc is installed.
• Review salt dose: Ensure the salt dose is not set higher than recommended for your model and hardness.

Warning: Persistent salty water indicates a programming or valve fault; if basic checks do not resolve it, contact a Kinetico UK technician.