Bosch Dishwasher Icon Meanings: Salt, Rinse Aid, Water Tap Symbols Explained

User question

Bosch bulaşık makinasındaki bu işaretin anlamı ne?

Artificial Intelligence Response

Direct answer to the question

• I can identify the symbol precisely if you share a photo of the panel and (ideally) the model/E‑Nr. Without that, here are the most common Bosch dishwasher indicators and what they mean.
• Key points:
  • Faucet/tap icon = water supply fault.
  • Star/sparkle or droplet with rays = rinse aid low.
  • “S”/grains/zig‑zag or salt‑cell icon = dishwasher salt low (water softener).
  • Padlock = child lock active.
  • Wrench/triangle with “!” = general fault; check error code (E:xx) on display.
  • Fan/three wavy arrows = drying/ExtraDry function.
  • Snowflake/ice (rare on Bosch DW) = not typical; likely a drying aid symbol, not temperature.

Detailed problem analysis

• Why multiple symbols exist
  • Bosch uses simple pictograms to convey status, consumables, and faults across many languages.
• Fast visual recognition guide
  • Looks like a faucet/tap: machine cannot take in water; cycle may stop early.
  • Looks like a sun/star or a droplet with a shine: rinse aid level low; affects drying and glass shine.
  • Looks like an “S”, zig‑zag, or a canister with dots (salt grains): dishwasher salt in the softener is low; needed for regeneration in hard water.
  • Wrench or triangle with exclamation: controller has logged a fault; many models also show E:15, E:24, E:25, etc.
  • Padlock or key: child lock; buttons disabled until unlocked.
  • Fan or three little heat waves: drying aid/ExtraDry option on.
• Typical behaviors
  • Consumable indicators (salt/rinse aid) can stay lit until after the next fill and a short run; they don’t usually clear instantly.
  • Fault icons (tap/wrench/triangle) often come with an E:xx code; that code narrows the diagnosis.

Current information and trends

• Recent Bosch Series 2–6 models increasingly replace text with icons and short E:xx codes for global consistency.
• Many units ship set for medium water hardness; if your local water is hard and salt isn’t used, you’ll see persistent spotting and the salt icon sooner.

Supporting explanations and details

• Water softener function (salt icon)
  • The built‑in ion‑exchange resin removes Ca²⁺/Mg²⁺; it must be regenerated with brine made from dishwasher salt. Without salt, scale forms and cleaning efficiency drops.
• Rinse aid function (star/droplet icon)
  • Lowers surface tension to sheet water off dishes; improves drying and reduces spots, especially on glass.
• Water supply (tap icon) root causes
  • Closed/partially closed valve, kinked/twisted inlet hose (incl. AquaStop), clogged inlet screen, low line pressure, or a stuck inlet valve.

Ethical and legal aspects

• Safety: Disconnect power and close the water valve before removing hoses or cleaning inlet screens. Avoid using table/iodized salt; it can damage the softener.
• Environmental: Using the correct salt and rinse aid enables shorter, lower‑temperature programs with better results, reducing energy/water waste.

Practical guidelines

• If it’s the salt symbol:
  • Pull out lower rack; open the round cap on the tub floor; first fill with water (only the first time), then add dishwasher salt until full; tighten cap; run a short cycle.
  • Set water hardness in the machine menu to match your local water for accurate regeneration.
• If it’s the rinse‑aid symbol:
  • Open dispenser on the door; fill rinse aid to the max line; adjust dosage down if glass shows rainbow film, up if water spots persist.
• If it’s the tap (water) symbol:
  • Ensure the supply valve is fully open.
  • Check for kinks in the inlet hose/AquaStop.
  • Clean the small mesh filter at the hose’s machine end.
  • Verify household water pressure is adequate.
  • Power‑cycle the machine; restart a quick program and observe.
• If it’s a padlock:
  • Child lock off: usually press and hold the marked button(s) ~3–5 s (varies by model).
• If it’s a wrench/triangle and you have an E:xx code:
  • E:15: leak detected/water in base; disconnect power, close water, arrange service after inspecting for leaks.
  • E:24: drain hose/filter blockage or standpipe issue; clean filter, check hose routing and sink tailpiece.
  • E:25: pump/impeller obstruction; remove and inspect pump cover for debris.

Possible disclaimers or additional notes

• Icon artwork differs slightly by series and market. Exact meaning is model‑specific; without a photo or model number, identification is best‑effort.
• Some models let you disable salt/rinse‑aid indicators if using combo tabs, but Bosch still recommends using real salt where water is hard.

Suggestions for further research

• Find your model’s E‑Nr and FD on the door edge; with that, I can give the exact symbol definition and the correct service steps.
• If you can, upload a clear photo of the lit symbol and the whole control panel.

Brief summary

• Send a photo/model for a precise answer. Meanwhile, match the icon shape:
  • Faucet = water intake issue.
  • Star/droplet = add rinse aid.
  • “S”/grains = add dishwasher salt.
  • Padlock = child lock.
  • Wrench/triangle = fault; read E:xx code.
• Follow the practical steps above for quick resolution.

Disclaimer: The responses provided by artificial intelligence (language model) may be inaccurate and misleading. Elektroda is not responsible for the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the presented information. All responses should be verified by the user.