What should I do if my dishwasher displays the rinse aid indicator?
When the Rinse aid (rinse refill) indicator is illuminated, it means that the dishwasher rinse aid is low and needs a refill. See below for detailed instructions on what to do.
Rinse aid indicator on the control panel
If the Rinse Refill indicator lights up on the control panel, add rinse aid to the machine. Rinse aid helps improve the drying performance of your dishwasher. Liquid rinse is automatically added during rinsing, allowing for a clean wash without streaking.
Please note: Your machine’s control panel design may differ from the model depicted.
Dispenser location
The rinse container is located inside the dishwasher door, (may differ depending on the model).
The amount of rinse used for washing can be set by adjusting the dials 1 to 6 (minimum to maximum) on the rinse cap.
Step 1. Open the detergent dispenser flap by pushing the detergent dispenser release catch.
Step 2. Add the recommended amount of detergent into the main wash detergent compartment.
Step 3. Close the flap by sliding it to the left and then pressing it down.
Step 4. For a better cleaning result, especially if you have very dirty items, add a small amount (approx. 8 g) of detergent on the door. That will take effect in the prewash phase.
Step 1. Open the door completely and remove the rinse aid cap by turning it anti-clockwise.
Step 2. Add the liquid rinse aid into the dispenser until it reaches the full mark.
Step 3. Close the rinse aid cap by rotating it clockwise.
Step 4. Set the rinse aid indicator dial between 1 and 6. The higher the number, the more rinse aid that will be dispensed.
Step 5. Replace the cover.
- You can check the amount of rinse aid by the colour of the optical level indicator located next to the cap.
- When the rinse-aid container is full, the entire indicator will be dark.
- As the rinse aid reduces, the dark dot will decrease. The rinse aid should always be kept above 1/4 full.
Please note: If there is no adjustable lever, please refer to the instructions in the user manual.
Rinse aid level setting
You can change the amount of rinse aid applied during a cycle.
Step 1. Press the Sanitise button to select the rinse aid level setting menu. The display shows the current setting. (Default setting is d4)
Step 2. Press the AUTO cycle button to change the setting. You can select from d1 to d5 (minimum to maximum).
Step 3. Wait 5 seconds to save the setting.
- Samsung dishwashers are designed to only use liquid rinse aid.
- All dishwasher cycles require detergent be added in the detergent compartment. Add the correct amount of detergent for the selected cycle to ensure the best performance.
- Use dishwasher detergent only. Regular washing up detergent produces excessive foam, which may decrease the dishwasher’s performance, or cause malfunctions.
- Add rinse before the rinse aid leaves below 1/4.
- If the rinse dispenser cap is hard to open, use a coin.
- Keep dishwasher detergent out of the reach of children.
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