Washing machines often come with a variety of symbols on their control panels to indicate different settings and options. While the exact symbols may vary depending on the manufacturer and model, here are some common symbols and their meanings:
Washing Cycle Symbols:
- Cotton/Regular Wash: This symbol represents the standard washing cycle suitable for cotton and other durable fabrics.
- Synthetics Wash: This symbol is for washing synthetic fabrics like polyester, nylon, or acrylic.
- Delicate/Gentle Wash: This symbol indicates a gentle washing cycle for delicate fabrics like silk or lace.
- Wool Wash: This symbol is for washing woolen garments.
- Hand Wash: A hand inside a basin of water indicates that the item should be hand-washed and not machine-washed.
- Quick Wash: This symbol represents a shortened washing cycle for lightly soiled items or when you need a faster wash.
- Intensive Wash: This symbol is for heavily soiled items or for a more robust washing process.
- Rinse: This symbol indicates a rinse-only cycle without detergent or washing action.
Temperature Symbols:
- Hot Water: This symbol represents a washing cycle with hot water.
- Cold Water: This symbol indicates a washing cycle with cold water.
- Warm Water: This symbol represents a washing cycle with warm water.
Spin Symbols:
- No Spin: This symbol indicates that the machine should not spin the clothes after washing.
- Low Spin: A single line below two horizontal lines indicates a low spin speed.
- Medium Spin: Two horizontal lines indicate a medium spin speed.
- High Spin: Three horizontal lines indicate a high spin speed. The more lines, the faster the spin.
Other Symbols:
- Pre-wash: A bucket with water indicates a pre-wash cycle to remove heavy soiling before the main wash.
- Extra Rinse: Two arrows in a triangle represent an additional rinse cycle to remove excess detergent.
- Time Delay: Clock-like symbol with an arrow indicates the option to delay the start of the wash.
- Child Lock: A lock symbol means you can activate the child lock feature to prevent accidental changes to the settings during a wash.
Keep in mind that the above symbols are general representations, and it's essential to refer to your washing machine's user manual for precise and model-specific meanings of the symbols. Manufacturers might introduce new symbols or variations, so always check the manual for the most accurate information.