Buying a new washing machine is a reason to immediately quit everything and start doing laundry in a new way. This is exactly what many buyers do, who do not even try to first understand the instructions and symbols indicated on the washer. This approach is fundamentally wrong, because all the symbols are needed to set the correct operating mode, which will help not damage the clothes. Of course, you can learn how to wash properly yourself, experimentally, but why learn from your own mistakes if you can learn about the most important symbols in advance? For example, what happens if a snowflake on a washing machine catches fire?
Designations of basic washing processes
After pressing the start button on the main instrument panel, the main washing processes are considered:
- "Soak". This is not available in all washing machines; the essence is to pre-shake and soak the items inside the drum for a better cleaning effect. The button looks like a basin with a wavy line.
- "Wash". A button with a basin with soap bubbles or two vertical lines on it. The main function of a washing machine, in which the unit heats the water inside the drum and rotates things at a speed depending on the selected washing mode.
- "Rinse" The icon has 3 main types - a basin with water/with a shower head/with falling drops. Rinsing begins after an active cleansing phase using detergents.
- “Spin” is the final stage of washing. The button looks like a spiral.
Samsung washing machine icons
Exploitation
The instructions for using any Snow White model give a clear and clear description of the entire work process: from putting laundry in the machine, to pouring and draining water. Water can go either down the drain or into a bucket or other container.
Sequence of washing steps:
- Soak the clothing either in clean water or in a liquid with powder for a better chemical effect on contaminated areas of the fabric.
- Place the laundry inside the machine, in accordance with the level of permissible load volume - from 3 to 8 kg. We must not forget that the volume indicated is for dry clothes, and wet fabric weighs more.
- The temperature during the washing process should not be higher than 50 degrees Celsius.
- Hot water is poured into the tank to the required level. Liquid can be added while the machine is operating.
- It is best to categorize clothes according to fabric characteristics, color and level of soiling before storing them.
- Press button “2” to select the operating mode.
- The machine operation timer is set for the required period of time.
- The machine starts washing. It is important to ensure that the drain hose is secured to the machine body above the water level. For this purpose, the kit includes a special mount.
- At the end of washing, the clothes are spun manually or by machine if it has a spin function. The laundry is rinsed.
- Dirty water can be drained and clean water filled into the tank. Turn on the laundry spin mode for 4-5 minutes and take out clean clothes to dry.
With proper, careful use, Snow White semi-automatic devices operate without breakdowns for at least five years.
Precautionary measures:
- do not exceed the permissible washing temperature level;
- do not place boiling equipment inside the machine;
- do not exceed the permissible load of laundry.
The work of rinsing, spinning and washing can be done at the same time: after putting in the second group of clothes, while the machine is washing, you can rinse and spin the first group of clothes.
Caring for “Snow White” is easy. Simply rinse it with clean water, turn on the drain mode and empty the contents of the tank. The body is wiped dry with a regular cloth or sponge. The filters of the device are washed with plain water, dried and installed in their original place. In the event of a breakdown within a year of purchase, repairs are provided under a warranty card.
Water temperature
Most units automatically offer independent temperature control, at which things will not deteriorate.
Some models have default temperature settings for a specific fabric type.
On the washing machine, this icon looks like a basin with a number inside. The equipment can also be equipped with a circular regulator on which temperature marks are set if it does not have an electronic display with buttons.
What is the correct way to spin or wring?
This page shows which syllable is correctly stressed in the word spin. In the word “spin,” the emphasis should be on the syllable with the letter I—spin.
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Fabric types
Main types of fabrics:
- "Synthetics". In most models, the icon looks like a jacket with a hook; there are also options for decoding in the form of an empty flask or a hanger.
- "Cotton". The pattern is a T-shirt or dress with a pattern.
- "Wool". The wool washing icon looks like several skeins of yarn.
- "Thin linen." The mode for delicate fabrics is designated as a women's shirt with a pattern (usually butterflies).
- "Jeans". Indicated as the outline of the pants.
Some models have “Sportswear” modes - indicated by a T-shirt with a number or “Baby things” - rompers or a bottle with a pacifier.
Icons on a Bosh washing machine
Type of wash
It is also divided into several types with their own designations:
- "Low temperature". At temperatures up to 30°C, the pattern looks like a basin with one dot inside or a snowflake.
- "Heat". At temperatures up to 65°C, the picture is a basin with three points inside.
- “No spin.” Crossed out spiral.
- "Economy mode" Denoted by the symbol E or the word Eco.
Some models are equipped with a “Drying” function. The icon looks like the outline of the Sun with its rays.
Icons on the Ariston washing machine
What does the snowflake on the Atlant freezer mean?
When you press the snowflake star button *, the yellow “Freezing” light comes on and the SF (SuperFrost) symbols are displayed on the display. The freezer motor turns on and starts working for 12 hours without interruption. After the specified period has expired, the freezer begins to operate normally.
What does a snowflake on a freezer mean?
The snowflake stars depicted on the refrigerator freezer indicate its class, i.e. the ability to provide cooling of food to a certain temperature. One star indicates that the freezer is capable of maintaining a temperature of minus 6 degrees, two - minus 12 degrees, three - minus 18 degrees.
What does a snowflake mean in the Atlant refrigerator?
Green indicator - the refrigerator is plugged in, red - increased temperature in the freezer compartment (too warm), a snowflake in a square - “super cold” mode, a snowflake in a circle - normal mode.
How to enable Atlant freezing?
The freezing mode in the Atlant refrigerator is activated by simply pressing the “Freeze” button. It is located at the top of the refrigerator compartment. This mode is often called “Quick freezing”. In terms of freezing speed, it is, of course, far from industrial chambers.
What does the snowflake on the Ardo refrigerator mean?
The fast freezing mode is activated by pressing the Super button and the Snowflake symbol appears on the display. This mode turns off automatically after 27 hours. When you open the refrigerator doors, the corresponding symbol for the freezer or refrigerator compartment lights up.
How to properly turn on the refrigerator after defrosting?
After the refrigerator has completely defrosted, you need to turn it on without food and wait until it reaches the required temperature. You can find out about this by the sound of the compressor being turned off. After this, you can load products. if they are very warm, we recommend laying them in parts.
What do the stars on the freezer compartment mean?
The class of the freezer is determined depending on the temperature maintained inside it and is indicated by asterisks. The number of stars corresponds to the period of time during which the products are stored without loss of quality. One star* corresponds to - 6°C, and implies storage of products for up to 7 days.
What does H mean on the Atlant refrigerator?
In Atlant refrigerators with electronic control, when the temperature rises, the symbol H lights up on the display. This is an abbreviation for the English word hot, which means an increased temperature in the chamber (it has become warm).
What do the letters on the refrigerator mean?
The first letter of the model indicates the type of equipment (“R” - refrigerator) The second letter is the type (B - lower freezer, T - upper freezer, S - Side-by-Side, F - French Door, W - wine refrigerator); The numbers after the letters indicate the volume (for example, 35F - 350 l, 32F - 320 l, 29F - 290 l, 25F - 250 l);
What number should be in the refrigerator?
We increase the number - we increase the cold. We recommend setting the number 3. You should not set the values 5-7 unnecessarily, since the cold is achieved by longer operation of the compressor and works with a greater load. In some cases, with such thermostat settings, the refrigerator-freezer may not turn off.
How to regulate the temperature in the Atlant freezer?
Adjusting the temperature with this choice of functions is quite simple: the freezer temperature control button is located on the control panel on the left. The adjacent two-position window reflects the settings. The manufacturer's recommended temperature is about -18 degrees.
How to turn on the refrigerator for the first time?
The main rule for turning on the refrigerator for the first time is to wait a while from the moment of delivery. The pause depends on the method of transportation and the temperature outside and ranges from 2 to 8 hours: if the device was driven in the “lying” position in the cold, then the liquids will take more time to return to their normal state.
How to turn on the freezer correctly?
Do not overload the freezer compartments with food. They should lie freely, allowing air circulation. It is most convenient to pack frozen products in small portions, so that later you can get the required amount of product without defrosting it entirely.
What does a snowflake on a refrigerator mean?
This is the mode switch. Snowflake in a mug is the freezing mode. Turns on for approximately 3-4 hours when loading a new batch of non-refrigerated products. In this mode, the refrigerator motor-compressor operates without automatic shutdown.
Why is the red light on the freezer on?
A red indicator or light when illuminated indicates that the temperature in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator is not maintained sufficiently low. Particularly in refrigerators with a mechanical thermostat in the freezer, a glowing red light indicates that the temperature in the freezer is above -15°C.
What do the indicators on the Atlant refrigerator mean?
The red light on the control panel of the ATLANT refrigerator means “Attention” - this is an alert if the temperature in the chamber is not normal, and for example, higher than the set value.
Additional Features Icons
Modern units have additional options that can be set using the display:
- "Protection from children." Blocks accidental activation of equipment. Symbol: smiling child or padlock.
- "Start timer". It is located next to the start button and looks like a clock or alarm clock.
- "Ironing" The mode does not allow the fabric to wrinkle during cleaning, symbol - iron.
- "Antibacterial effect." Modern models schematically depict a medical cross.
- "Extra Rinse" Means the complete removal of cleaning agent residues from things. Indicated by a shower head with several drops.
There are hundreds of models from different manufacturers, and each has its own schematic drawings of modes. More details about them are written in the instructions that come with each washing machine.
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All about the icons on the washing machine: decoding the symbols
A washing machine in the house has not been a luxury for a long time; rather, it is a unit without which it is difficult to imagine a modern apartment. True, sometimes, ignorance of the symbols put on the panel by the manufacturer does not make life easier for housewives. In order not to solve the “charades”, and perhaps be surprised by the presence of unfamiliar additional functions, we offer an overview of the most famous brands of washing machines. The icons on the washing machine panel will no longer be mysterious hieroglyphs, washing will take less time, and the result will satisfy your requirements no less.
