How to Fix Bosch Dishwasher Error SALT SYMBOL (S-SHAPED ARROWS)

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)

1. 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.
2. Open the dishwasher door and pull out the bottom rack completely to access the floor of the dishwasher tub.
3. Locate the salt reservoir cap, which is a large, round cap, and unscrew it by turning it counter-clockwise.
4. If this is the first time you are adding salt, you must first fill the reservoir with about 1 liter of water.
5. Place the funnel that came with your dishwasher into the opening. Slowly pour in dishwasher-specific salt until the reservoir is full.
6. Remove the funnel and clean any excess salt from around the opening. Screw the cap back on tightly in a clockwise direction.
7. Run a short rinse or wash cycle immediately after refilling the salt to wash away any spilled salt granules and to activate the softener.
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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