How to Fix Bosch Dishwasher Error RINSE AID SYMBOL (SUN/STARBURST)

Error Code: RINSE AID SYMBOL (SUN/STARBURST) Difficulty: Easy

Problem: The rinse aid dispenser needs to be refilled.

How to Fix RINSE AID SYMBOL (SUN/STARBURST) Error (Step-by-Step)

1. Locate the Rinse Aid symbol, which looks like a sun or starburst, illuminated on your dishwasher’s display. This indicates the rinse aid level is low.
2. Open the dishwasher door completely. Find the rinse aid dispenser, which is a round compartment typically located next to the main detergent dispenser on the inside of the door.
3. Turn the dispenser cap counter-clockwise to open it. Some models may have a lid that flips open instead.
4. Slowly pour liquid rinse aid into the opening until the indicator window or level gauge shows it is full. Be careful not to overfill.
5. Wipe up any spilled rinse aid with a cloth to prevent excess foaming during the next wash cycle.
6. Securely close the dispenser by replacing the cap and turning it clockwise until it locks, or by snapping the lid shut.
7. The illuminated symbol on the display will turn off after the next wash cycle begins.
8. Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.

Still Not Working?
If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.

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