To check your dishwasher's salt levels, keep aneye on the indicator. Many dishwashers have indicator lights but not all of them do. Those that do have an indicator light will have a light that turns green when there's sufficient salt. When the light is red you will need to add more ...
Should the salt container in dishwasher be full of water? If this is the first time you're using your unit, it needs to be filled with water.Pour enough in to fill it to the top of the opening. After the first time you use it, your softener unit should always have a bit of water...