A plain "5" on the display looks like a code, but it is only a reminder. Thermador documents this indicator as meaning there is no water-softening salt in the dishwasher, and it is not an error.…
A plain "5" on the display looks like a code, but it is only a reminder. Thermador documents this indicator as meaning there is no water-softening salt in the dishwasher, and it is not an error. The machine has run enough cycles to use up the salt and wants the reservoir topped up. Nothing is broken, and the reminder clears once the reservoir has been refilled.
1. Open the door and pull out the lower rack. 2. Unscrew the cap of the salt compartment at the bottom of the tub. 3. Fill it with dishwasher salt as your manual instructs, wiping any spilled grains away. 4. Screw the cap back on firmly and run a rinse cycle. Use only salt made for dishwashers.
It depends on your water hardness and how often you run the machine. Your manual gives a general interval, and the indicator tells you exactly when it is time.
Run a cycle first, since some models only clear the indicator after a wash. If it is still showing afterward, contact us and we will check the sensor.
No. Thermador documents it as a notice and not an error. It simply tells you the salt reservoir is empty. Our work carries a 30-day workmanship warranty.
Our technician checks it in your home and hands you a written price before touching anything.