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No salt in the storage tank

No salt in storage tank - Unit requires salt

Kenmore · Elite Water Softener

What does No salt in the storage tank mean?

The water softener needs salt to produce soft water. If the tank is empty, the unit cannot recharge the resin bed.

Common Causes

  • Empty salt storage tank

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    Check the salt level in the storage tank.

  2. 2

    Add the appropriate type and amount of salt if the tank is empty.

  3. 3

    Initiate a manual regeneration cycle after adding salt.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

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Source: Kenmore Elite Water Softener
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