What should I do when my dishwasher displays the rinse aid indicator?

Last Update date : Mar 11. 2024

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If the Rinse aid (rinse refill) indicator is lit, it means the dishwasher is low on rinse aid and requires a refill. Please be advised that Samsung dishwashers are designed to ONLY USE liquid rinse aid.

When the Rinse Refill indicator lights up on the control panel, refill the machine with rinse aid. The rinse aid improves the drying performance of the dishwasher, and is automatically added during rinsing, allowing for a clean wash without streaking. 

rinse aid indicator on the control panel

The rinse container is located inside the dishwasher door. Note that it may differ between the models, please refer to your user manual for details. Follow the guide below for steps of filling the detergent dispenser and rinse aid resevoir.

dispenser location

Note:

  • The actual design of the control panel may differ from the model that you have.
  • This image is a sample in English and is also available in other languages.

CAUTION:

  • Do not place dishwasher detergent in your mouth. Avoid breathing in detergent fumes. Dishwasher detergent contains irritants and caustic chemicals that can induce respiratory conditions. If you have consumed dishwasher detergent or inhaled detergent fumes, seek medical attention immediately.
  • Keep dishwasher detergent out of children's reach.
  • Use dishwasher detergent only. Other types of detergent produce excessive foam, which may decrease the dishwasher's performance or cause it to malfunction.
1 Open the detergent dispenser cap by pressing the detergent dispenser release catch.
open the detergent dispenser flap

Note: The cap remains open at the end of a cycle.

2 Add the recommended amount of detergent into the main wash detergent compartment.
add the detergent

Note: There is no separate button that is specific to using tablet detergents.

3 Close the lid by sliding it up.
close the flap
4 For a better cleaning result, especially if your items are very dirty, add a small amount (about 8 g) of detergent on the door. That will activate during the prewash phase.
add a small amount of detergent on the door
close the flap

Note: The cover opens automatically to dispense the detergent during the wash.

CAUTION:

  • Do not apply any type of detergent to the rinse aid reservoir.
  • Do not excessively fill the reservoir. Excessive rinse aid may overflow during a cycle.
1 Open the rinse aid reservoir cap.
remove the rinse aid cap
2 Fill the rinse aid reservoir with rinse aid.
add liquid rinse

CAUTION: Do not fill the reservoir above the full level indicator. Excess rinse aid can overflow during the wash cycle.

3 Close the rinse aid reservoir cap.
close rinse aid cap
optical level indicator
  • You can check the amount of rinse aid by the color of the optical level indicator located next to the cap.
  • When the rinse-aid container is full, the whole indicator will be dark.
  • As the rinse aid diminishes, the size of the dark dot decreases. The rinse aid should be kept above 1/4 full.

Note: If there is no adjustable lever, please refer to the instructions in the user manual.

Cautions

  • Samsung dishwashers are designed to use liquid rinse aid only.
  • All dishwasher cycles require detergent in the detergent compartment. Add the correct amount of detergent for the selected cycle to ensure the best performance.
  • Use dishwasher detergent only. Regular detergent produces too much foam, which may decrease the dishwasher’s performance or cause it to malfunction.
  • 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.

For further assistance, please contact our Chat Support or technical experts on 1300 362 603. To find your Samsung product's User Manual, head to Manuals & Downloads.

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