How to use the Rinse aid level setting on my Samsung dishwasher

Last Update date : Feb 18. 2023
How to use the Rinse aid level setting on my Samsung dishwasher

You can use Rinse aid in your Samsung dishwasher to accelerate drying and extract stains from your dishes. The level of Rinse aid applied is up to you!

Use a rinse aid

Using a rinse aid will improve the drying performance of your dishwasher. You can also try using a smaller amount of detergent and increase the rinse aid. When you’re ready to add a rinse aid, please use the following instructions:

1 Open the dishwasher door, and then open the rinse aid reservoir cap.
Open the dishwasher door, and then open the rinse aid reservoir cap.
2 Fill the rinse aid reservoir with your desired rinse aid.
3 Close the rinse aid reservoir cap.

Cautions and notes for using rinse aid:

 • It is recommended to use only liquid rinse aid. Powdered rinse aid may clog the reservoir opening and cause the dishwasher to malfunction.

 • Do not overfill the rinse aid reservoir, as this may cause the rinse aid to overflow during a cycle.

 • Do not apply detergent to the rinse aid reservoir.

Turn the dishwasher on, and then press and hold the AUTO cycle button for 5 seconds. The display will show “0:00” when you enter the setting mode. Turn the dishwasher on, and then press and hold the AUTO cycle button for 5 seconds. The display will show “0:00” when you enter the setting mode.

Step 1. Turn the dishwasher on, and then press and hold the AUTO cycle button for 5 seconds. The display will show “0:00” when you enter the setting mode.

Press the Sanitize button to enter the Rinse aid level setting menu. Press the Sanitize button to enter the Rinse aid level setting menu.

Step 2. Press the Sanitize button to enter the Rinse aid level setting menu. The current setting will appear (the default setting is F4).

Press the AUTO cycle button to change the Rinse aid level setting. Press the AUTO cycle button to change the Rinse aid level setting.

Step 3. Press the AUTO cycle button to change the Rinse aid level setting. You can select from F1 (minimum) to F5 (maximum).

Note: Wait 5 seconds for the setting to save.

Turn the dishwasher on, and then press and hold the AUTO or Program button for 5 seconds. The display will show “0:00” when you enter the setting mode. Turn the dishwasher on, and then press and hold the AUTO or Program button for 5 seconds. The display will show “0:00” when you enter the setting mode.

Step 1. Turn the dishwasher on, and then press and hold the AUTO or Program button for 5 seconds. The display will show “0:00” when you enter the setting mode.

Press the Delay Start button to enter the Rinse aid level setting menu. Press the Delay Start button to enter the Rinse aid level setting menu.

Step 2. Press the Delay Start button to enter the Rinse aid level setting menu. The current setting will appear (the default setting is F4).

Press the AUTO or Program button to change the Rinse aid level setting. Press the AUTO or Program button to change the Rinse aid level setting.

Step 3. Press the AUTO or Program button to change the Rinse aid level setting. You can select from F1 (minimum) to F5 (maximum).

Note: Wait 5 seconds for the setting to save.

• On DW60M6043F* models, select the level of Rinse aid applied during a cycle as follows:

1 Open the dishwasher’s door and then open the Rinse aid reservoir cap.
2 Turn the Rinse aid indicator dial to change the level between 1 and 6.
Turn the Rinse aid indicator dial to change the level between 1 and 6.

Note: The higher the number, the more rinse aid the dishwasher uses.

3 Close the reservoir cap.

• On the other models, please use the following steps:

Turn the dishwasher on, and then press and hold the Express or Program button for 5 seconds. The display will show “0:00” when you enter the setting mode. Turn the dishwasher on, and then press and hold the Express or Program button for 5 seconds. The display will show “0:00” when you enter the setting mode.

Step 1. Turn the dishwasher on, and then press and hold the Express or Program button for 5 seconds. The display will show “0:00” when you enter the setting mode.

Press the Delay Start button to enter the Rinse aid level setting menu. Press the Delay Start button to enter the Rinse aid level setting menu.

Step 2. Press the Delay Start button to enter the Rinse aid level setting menu. The current setting will appear (the default settings are F4 and d4).

Press the Express or Program button to change the Rinse aid level setting. Press the Express or Program button to change the Rinse aid level setting.

Step 3. Press the Express or Program button to change the Rinse aid level setting. You can select from F1 (minimum) to F5 (maximum), or from d1 (minimum) to d5 (maximum).

Note: Wait 5 seconds for the setting to save.

Turn the dishwasher on, and then press and hold the AUTO or Normal cycle button for 5 seconds. The display will show “0:00” when you enter the setting mode. Turn the dishwasher on, and then press and hold the AUTO or Normal cycle button for 5 seconds. The display will show “0:00” when you enter the setting mode.

Step 1. Turn the dishwasher on, and then press and hold the AUTO or Normal cycle button for 5 seconds. The display will show “0:00” when you enter the setting mode.

Press the Sanitize button to enter the Rinse aid level setting menu. Press the Sanitize button to enter the Rinse aid level setting menu.

Step 2. Press the Sanitize button to enter the Rinse aid level setting menu. The current setting will appear (the default setting is d4).

Press the AUTO or Normal cycle button to change the Rinse aid level setting. Press the AUTO or Normal cycle button to change the Rinse aid level setting.

Step 3. Press the AUTO or Normal cycle button to change the Rinse aid level setting. You can select from d1 (minimum) to d5 (maximum).

Note: Wait 5 seconds for the setting to save.

• For all models except DW60BB89* models:

Press the Hygiene Plus and Delay Start buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. Press the Hygiene Plus and Delay Start buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.

Step 1. Press the Hygiene Plus and Delay Start buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.

Press Hygiene Plus until “F0”, “F1”, “F2”, “F3”, “F4”, “F5” or “F6” is displayed. Press Hygiene Plus until “F0”, “F1”, “F2”, “F3”, “F4”, “F5” or “F6” is displayed.

Step 2. Press the Hygiene Plus button until “F0”, “F1”, “F2”, “F3”, “F4”, “F5” or “F6” is displayed.

Press the Delay Start button to change the Rinse aid level setting Press the Delay Start button to change the Rinse aid level setting

Step 3. Press the Delay Start button to change the Rinse aid level setting. You can select from F0 (minimum) to F6 (maximum).

Press the Power button or the Hygiene Plus and Delay Start buttons simultaneously to save the new setting Press the Power button or the Hygiene Plus and Delay Start buttons simultaneously to save the new setting

Step 4. Press the Power button or the Hygiene Plus and Delay Start buttons simultaneously to save the new setting.

• For DW60BB89* models:

Turn the dishwasher on, and then press the Option button Turn the dishwasher on, and then press the Option button

Step 1. Turn the dishwasher on, and then press the Option button.

Navigate to the Dose per Rinse option by using the Left or Right buttons Navigate to the Dose per Rinse option by using the Left or Right buttons

Step 2. Navigate to the Dose per Rinse option by using the Left or Right buttons.

Press the Start button to enter the sub-menu Press the Start button to enter the sub-menu

Step 3. Press the Start button to enter the sub-menu.

Using the Left or Right buttons, select from Extra Low (minimum) to Extra High (maximum) Using the Left or Right buttons, select from Extra Low (minimum) to Extra High (maximum)

Step 4. Use the Left or Right buttons to change the Rinse aid level setting. You can select from Extra Low (minimum) to Extra High (maximum).

Press the Start button to save the new setting Press the Start button to save the new setting

Step 5. Press the Start button to save the new setting.

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