Error Code: SALT SYMBOL (S-SHAPED ARROWS) Difficulty: Easy
Problem: The dishwasher salt reservoir needs to be refilled.
How to Fix SALT SYMBOL (S-SHAPED ARROWS) Error (Step-by-Step)
- Identify the Salt symbol, which looks like two S-shaped arrows, lit up on the control panel. This means the water softener needs more dishwasher salt.
- Open the dishwasher door and pull out the bottom rack completely to access the floor of the dishwasher tub.
- Locate the salt reservoir cap, which is a large, round cap, and unscrew it by turning it counter-clockwise.
- If this is the first time you are adding salt, you must first fill the reservoir with about 1 liter of water.
- Place the funnel that came with your dishwasher into the opening. Slowly pour in dishwasher-specific salt until the reservoir is full.
- Remove the funnel and clean any excess salt from around the opening. Screw the cap back on tightly in a clockwise direction.
- Run a short rinse or wash cycle immediately after refilling the salt to wash away any spilled salt granules and to activate the softener.
- 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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Here are a few signs it may be time to shop for a new one:
- ✓Appliance over 8-10 years old
- ✓Repair cost over 50% of replacement
- ✓Multiple recent breakdowns
- ✓Major component failure
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