Icons on the washing machine, signs and deciphering of modes

Modern washing machines are designed to make it fairly easy for any user to manage the washing process. However, it can sometimes be difficult to understand a new appliance. Some of the signs on the washing machines are clear, but there are also icons, the meaning of which cannot be understood at a glance. In addition, each manufacturer has different icons on the front of the machine, compared with other brands of equipment.

It is very convenient if there is an inscription next to the icon that explains it, but on the panels of many machines you will see only icons. In this case, you can find out what a particular icon means from the instructions that came with the equipment, or from the Internet.

All washing machines have a start/start button to turn the machine on.

Icons are also located near the buttons that enable a particular function or program.

Most often for marking the standard modes of washing is used a picture of a basin, which is complemented by other elements. For example, if the can is depicted with a hand, then such an icon indicates hand washing.

Some icons will prompt that the enabled mode is suitable for washing curtains, sports clothes, children's clothes, blankets. On many machines icons also indicate modes for different fabrics - wool, denim, cotton, synthetic materials and others.

Also related to washing are icons indicating:

• Low temperature wash. Cold water wash on some machine models is indicated by a snowflake.
• Fast wash.
• Prewash.
• Economy wash mode.
• Half load.
• The option to increase the amount of water.

On different machines, the rinsing process can be indicated:

• A picture of a basin of water.
• A picture of a watering can and drops of water.

The spin function on most washing machines is indicated by a twisted spiral or a snail. If such a picture is crossed out, it means that the spin mode of the selected washing program is absent.

The control panel on Bosch washing machines is represented by the start button and other buttons for selecting the main washing modes. The number of revolutions during the washing process is selected with a separate switch. In this case, the more dirty the fabric and the higher its density, the higher speed should be set. A separate switch is used to set the washing temperature. It also helps to select the mode taking into account the type of fabric.

You can see the following icons on such appliances:

• An image of underpants and a T-shirt next to a T-shirt indicates the washing mode for cotton clothes. A similar picture indicates an intensive wash, but it features images with a circled outline.
• The basin with a wavy line on top indicates a wash that uses a significant amount of water.
• The picture of an empty basin corresponds to the fast washing mode. Also the symbols of super-fast washing on Bosch machines are the dials with the time interval marked on them.
• The image of the iron indicates the selection of the easy ironing mode. The number of revolutions in this mode does not exceed 600.
• The image of a T-shirt indicates the wash of synthetics.
• The pictured nightgown indicates a delicate wash.
• The icons of a basin with a hand and a skein of wool denote the program for washing wool, as well as the option of manual washing.
• The picture of pants is the symbol of the washing program for jeans.

This manufacturer cares about the usability of its products, so on washing machines from Indesit you will see more than just icons. Next to each icon, you can read the name of the program, as well as see its number.

Icons on Indesit brand machines are quite clear to users:

• Washing cotton items is indicated by a schematic picture of a blooming cotton box.
• To indicate the washing of synthetic materials on Indesit machines there is a chemical bulb.
• The picture of a flower indicates the delicate washing mode.
• The picture of pants indicates the washing mode of jeans.
• If you see a picture of curtains, you will select the washing mode for curtains.
• The thread reel is shown next to the washing mode for wool fabrics.
• The picture of a tree indicates an economical wash.
• A picture of an iron indicates a light ironing function.
• The picture of the dial is the sign of the very fast washing mode.

On the models of this brand, there are often no icons at all, as the manufacturer for greater convenience indicates on the front panel the names of the programs at once. You can find standard icons on Samsung machines, such as a bowl with vertical stripes, representing the washing mode, or a spiral to indicate the spin function.

Also on Samsung machines are found such icons:

• An image of a T-shirt with the bottom right corner sketched out stands for "intensive wash."
• The dial means delayed start.
• The lock, near which a smiling face is depicted, indicates childproofing.
• A picture of a T-shirt with several soap bubbles indicates the use of the Eco-Bubble function.
• A basin with a wavy line is a sign of the soaking function.

More clearly with the icons on the panel of the washing machine Samsung will help to get acquainted with this video. Also, you will learn about the new "No spin at all" feature, which, at first sight, looks like a joke of Samsung engineers:

As with the Samsung machines, LG brand models have almost no icons, and for ease of choice, the program description is immediately marked next to the program.

With the rotary knob you can select the type of fabric, spinning features, fast or hand wash, rinse and spin mode, drain mode. Separate buttons can select the temperature, delayed start, child protection and light ironing.

On the control panel of the machines brand Ariston you will notice:

• An image of a cotton box indicating the washing mode for cotton items.
• The bulb icon associated with the washing mode of synthetic fabrics.
• An image of a flower, indicating a delicate washing mode.
• A picture of a tree, indicating an economical washing mode.
• Picture of an iron, indicating light ironing (in this mode of washing there is no last spin, and during the rinse the water is taken in a little more volume).
• An icon of a basin with a hand, associated with the manual wash mode.
• A picture of two balls of wool, denoting the washing of wool fabric.
• A picture of pants to indicate washing jeans.
• A picture of a curtain, indicating the washing mode of curtains.

• An icon of a filled basin with one vertical line associated with the soaking function.
• Picture of the basin with waves and dots, indicating the rinse mode.
• A picture of a basin with a downward arrow indicating a drain.
• An image of a spiral indicating a spin.
• Icons of the month and stars, associated with the night washing mode, in which the machine operates silently and does not drain.
• A picture of a dial indicating a super-fast wash.
• Picture of an empty basin with a vertical line indicating prewash.
• Picture of a basin with waves, dots and plus signifying extra rinse.
• Icon of an arrow and two vertical lines, associated with the start of the washing program and pause.

This brand of machine usually carries these common markings:

• An open cotton box indicates washing cotton items.
• The image of the bulb corresponds to washing synthetic clothing.
• A picture of a flower indicates washing materials that need delicate care.
• A basin with a hand immersed in it is a symbol of hand washing.
• A snowflake represents washing in cold water.
• The image of a skein of wool indicates washing woolen fabrics.
• A basin with an arrow going down indicates a drain.
• A spiral indicates spin mode, and a crossed-out spiral indicates a wash with no spin.
• The childproof lock indicates childproofing.
• A basin with a horizontal bar indicates a wash stop with the tank full of water.
• The basin with a wavy line on top, within which there are several dots, indicates the rinse mode.

But most often the manufacturer immediately writes the designations on the machines.

Almost all of the markings on this brand are common symbols found on most machines of this kind. However, you may notice some icons that are unique to Candy machines:

• The image of 2 drops and a plus corresponds to the "aquaplus" feature, which provides extra rinses.
• The picture of a T-shirt with stains indicates an intensive wash.
• The picture of a clock and an arrow pointing to the left corresponds to the delayed start function.
• The picture of an empty basin into which a stream of water falls is the rinse symbol on the Candy.
• The can with the letter P on the machines of this brand indicates prewash.
• Three balls of wool denote the washing mode of woolen clothes.
• The basin, with the number 32 next to it, can be seen next to the button that turns on the quick wash.
• The drawing of a feather will tell you that the selected wash mode is suitable for delicate materials.
• The picture of the cloud and the descending arrow means washing tough fabrics.

In some machines of this manufacturer the navigation is very convenient and is represented by inscriptions, while in others you will see only icons. They can be deciphered as follows:

• Cotton box corresponds to the washing mode of cotton white and colored clothes with normal and light soiling. If it has Esau next to it, then the program is suitable for non-fading colored cotton clothes and white cotton.
• The bulb icon indicates the washing of synthetic or blended fabrics.
• The flower icon indicates washing fine fabrics such as viscose or acrylic.
• A ball of wool and a basin of water correspond to the same mode, suitable for washing wool and delicate materials that need to be washed by hand.
• The butterfly image corresponds to the special program for washing silk clothes.
• The blanket picture indicates that blankets, comforters, quilts and synthetic blankets can be washed.
• The picture of pants means that you can wash jeans, dark clothes and knitwear in this program.
• The picture of the curtains corresponds to the special program of washing curtains, which includes a prewash.
• The picture of a sneaker indicates the washing of sports clothes.
• The picture of a shirt prompts the user that five shirts with little dirt can be washed on this program.
• The bowl with wavy lines corresponds to the rinse and wash in cold water modes.
• The snail pattern indicates the spin mode.
• The bowl with downward arrow indicates the water drain.

Turning the knob on the machines of this brand allows you to choose the washing mode:

• Normal. It is marked with the image of a basin with 2 vertical lines.
• Fast. It is marked by a can icon with horizontal lines and the letter R.
• Cotton clothes. It corresponds to the image of a box of cotton.
• By hand. Its symbol is a basin with a hand lowered into it.
• Daily. It corresponds to the image of T-shirts.
• Synthetics. It is indicated by a picture of a flask.
• Delicate. It corresponds to the image of a feather.
• Wool. It is indicated by a picture of a ball of wool.
• Preliminary. It is represented by a basin with one vertical line.
• Cold water. It is indicated by a picture of a snowflake.
• Without spinning. It is indicated by a crossed snail.
• Vigorous. It is indicated by a basin with two wavy lines.

Separately selected functions:

• Rinse. It corresponds to a picture of a watering can with three drops.
• Squeezing. It is indicated by a snail.
• Spin-out with a drain. Next to the snail symbol is a picture of an arrow pointing downwards.
• Delayed turn-on. Its symbol is a dial.
• Extra rinse. This mode is indicated by two watering cans with water drops.
• Non-rinse. This mode is indicated by a picture of the iron.

Next to the icons on washing machines from Siemens, you can read their deciphering:

• The black shirt icon indicates washing dark synthetic fabrics.
• The icon with several shirts is associated with the washing mode of shirts, linen and business clothes.
• The picture of mountains indicates the washing mode for sports, protective and functional clothing.
• The picture of the dial indicates the fast washing modes. The dial indicates the program duration (15 or 30 minutes).
• The basin icon with an arrow down indicates the drain mode.
• The snail icon indicates the spin cycle.
• The image of a basin with water means rinse.
• T-shirt picture with horizontal lines is associated with intensive washing of cotton clothes.
• The leaf icon indicates eco cotton wash.
• The crochet sweatshirt icon is associated with a wash of synthetics. If pants are pictured next to it, it is a mixed laundry mode.
• The image of a nightgown indicates the washing of thin underwear.
• Pictures of a basin with a hand and a ball of wool indicate delicate washing (hand wash and wool wash).

On the machines of this manufacturer, you can see the standard icons indicating:

• Pre-wash.
• Normal Wash.
• Rinse mode.
• Rinse stop.
• Spin mode.
• Drain.

On most of the machines of these brands, the programs are not marked with icons, but with words.

If you meet any icons on the panel, they will be standard designations, as in other manufacturers.