The most common problem that occurs immediately after the purchase of the washing machine -set of unknown notations. Typically, manufacturers try to make the control panel as simple and accessible to each consumer as possible, but most users do not immediately get to understand all of its functions. In this article we will tell you what the icons on the washing machine mean.
to the contents ↑Main characters and symbols
All the symbols printed on the dashboard of a modern styrene can be conditionally divided into 4 main groups.
First group
The first group of signs on the washing machine are the designations of the washing process:
- prewash;
- normal mode;
- rinsing;
- additional rinse;
- draining the water;
- pressing;
- drying;
- the end of the job.
Important! Depending on which of the indicators is highlighted at the moment, you can draw conclusions about the washing stage and find out which process the device is currently executing.
Second group
For this category of washing machine icons are the mode indicators, each of which is intended for products from a particular kind of fabric. The main difference in the working programs of a household appliance is the temperature barrier, as well as the frequency and intensity of the drum's revolutions.
More often such devices can work in the following modes:
- cotton;
- synthetics;
- wool;
- silk;
- jeans.
Third group
This system contains mode symbols that the user can use at his own discretion:
- handwashing;
- spots;
- delicate fabrics;
- night cycle;
- economical washing;
- intensive washing;
- children's things;
- curtains;
- hygiene items;
- quick wash.
On different displays, you can find additional symbols like "rinse with softener" or "rinse hold".This is due to the peculiarities of the functional base of this or that technique. The standard designations for all machines are the same.
Important! Manufacturers of all countries tend to add to this group at least one more icon, and therefore the possibilities of modern models grow with each new model. It is with the help of increasing the functionality of household equipment that manufacturers are trying to get ahead in the fight against their competitors.
Fourth group
Additional indicators can be assigned to a separate group of indicators. On the panel, each of the additional features of the model you choose is represented by a separate key, by clicking on which you activate its application.
On the options panel, the following keys are usually found:
- shortening the wash time;
- decrease in the number of revolutions;
- control of foaming;
- nesminaemost;
- more water.
Important! In each machine there is an opportunity to choose the washing temperature, the number of drum rotations, as well as a variety of different washing modes for your things.
to the contents ↑Icons on the washing machine Indesit
Most models of washing machines, regardless of their manufacturer, have almost 90% of the same functions. However, the units differ in designation on the control panel and in the features of the built-in functionality.
In washing machines from the industrial company Indesit the logical marking of modes and functions is common:
- program for washing synthetic fabrics is depicted in the form of a chemical flask with a wide bottom;
- work with cotton fabrics you can activate with the key, which shows a blossoming box of cotton;
For washing delicate fabrics, you need to install a handle on the image of the flower.
Important! Also intuitively, you can recognize the icons on the Indesit washing machine, which designate other types of fabrics. For example, curtains - half curtains, wool - a tangle of threads, jeans - a drawing of pants.
Many modern Indesit models also have a number of additional functions: the
- mode of economical washing is symbolized by the pattern of the tree;
- easy ironing;
- super-fast wash - the dial of the watch.
Important! To select an additional function, click the button next to which the rectangle with a tick is drawn.
to the contents ↑Designations on the washing machine Bosh
The control panel of Bosch washing machines has all the standard keys that indicate the following actions:
- start;
- basic modes;
- additional programs.
Important! The iron on the key indicates the easy ironing function. A pelvis with a wavy line at its top uses a lot of water. An empty basin is a quick wash program.
A distinctive feature of the units from this production company is the presence of a separate switch, which allows you to choose the speed of the drum rotation.
Important! The denser the fabric and the stronger its contamination, the more speed you need to choose. However, it is worth remembering that with a large number of turns during the washing process delicate fabrics can be damaged.
There is also a separate category of characters on the Bosh washing machine for choosing the temperature regime, which depends on the type of fabric:
- pattern of T-shirt - synthetic;
- women's nightgown - delicate materials;
- a basin with a hand in it and a coil of wool - hand washing, as well as work with wool products;
- T-shirt, T-shirt and briefs in the picture - a program for cotton.
Icons on the washing machine Samsung
Technique of the Samsung manufacturing company has the standard designation of wash modes:
- The icon with the image of the pelvis will indicate the preliminary or main program.
- The pelvis filled with water indicates a rinse.
- The spin function indicates the spiral pattern.
- Drawing T-shirts and soap bubbles indicates the function of Eco-Bubble.
- A badge with a t-shirt that has a dark right bottom edge, indicates an intensive wash mode.
- The pelvis with a horizontal undulating line indicates the soak function.
Very many devices from this manufacturer are equipped with additional functionality. Each of the special options is activated by pressing one of the following buttons:
- lock with a smiling face - protection from children.
- badge with clock face - delayed start.
- Eco tank cleaning - icon with a drum and a figured rhombus.
- image of the crossed out speaker is the mute function.
- the key on the display indicates the door is locked.
Important! The user's washing temperature, time, spin speed and the number of rinses are displayed on the control panel of the Bosch washing machine.
to the contents ↑Icons on the washing machine Zanussi
The control panel of the Zanussi washing machine uses common conventions. Manufacturers of other types of washing machines also depict cotton opened with a cotton box, synthetics - a chemical bulb with a wide bottom, spinning is presented in the form of a twisting spiral, washing a delicate fabric - a flower, a wool product - a tangle of wool.
Important! In the washing machines of this brand there is also an icon with a crossed-out spiral, which means that the mode is operated without spinning. Cold washing is usually depicted as a pelvis with a snowflake inside.
to the table of contents ↑Icons on the washing machine LG
The latest models of LG washing machines are equipped with an understandable and extremely simple control panel. It uses a lot of inscriptions in Russian and a minimum of incomprehensible symbols.
Each manufacturer in recent years has sought to add to the control panel a new, unique to it icon. With a rapid increase in the number of functions and washing modes, the number of notations on the program panel also increases. In order to understand them and use them correctly, it is necessary to carefully study the user manual that comes with new equipment.
Important! In addition to the icons we mentioned earlier, in each LG washing machine, you can select the wash temperature and the number of drum revolutions.
In this article we talked about the popular signs of washing machines from different manufacturers. We hope that our advice will help you, and a new technique with proper use will bring joy and pleasure for a long time.