To fully use a Bosch washing machine, you need to know the symbols that are printed on the panels or appear on the electronic display.
Their incorrect interpretation can lead to violations of operating rules and breakdown of household appliances in the future.
To learn how to decipher the symbols on a Bosch washing machine, read the article.
Explanation of icons on the Bosch washing machine display
An electronic display is necessary to display dynamic information, for example, about running programs or about problems that have occurred in the operation of equipment. Depending on the model, the set of indicators may differ, but there is no significant difference.
Description of the icons:
- The letter C with a circle on top indicates the temperature at which the wash is carried out. Depending on the degree of heating, the number next to it changes, for example, 60 or 90 degrees. If the star lights up, it means the water is cold.
- A twisted spiral means spinning. The number next to it indicates its speed. If the number is 0, then the no-spin mode is selected.
- Next is the clock icon. It indicates how much time is left until the wash is completed, for example, 2:30 in the hours:minutes mode.
A basin filled with water with an arrow pointing up indicates the activation of the additional rinse function.- Speed Eco indicates that the time saving function is enabled. It is used when there is a small load of laundry and it is not heavily soiled.
- An empty basin and a thin rectangle in it indicate the start of the prewash.
- Arrow and pause icon II - symbols indicate that the cycle is paused, for example, to cancel the selected mode or reload laundry.
- The circle and the lock located at the top indicate that the loading hatch is locked.
- The "key" icon indicates that the child lock feature is activated.
- The appearance of the letter E or F with any numbers is an error code indicating a malfunction of the device.
Electronic displays can be with or without keys; touch screens are also available. The buttons on the screen correspond to the image. For example, pressing the key under the “temperature” icon will change the temperature of the water.
How to set the optimal mode?
Before setting up your washing machine, study the items you are about to wash. If you are not sure what kind of material it is and what tests it can be subjected to, study the label with conventional drawings. On the label, which is attached to literally every item, there is information about the composition of the fabric, as well as about the permissible temperature, the use of detergents, bleaches, etc. There are products for which automatic washing is contraindicated - it is recommended to wash them by hand.
In Bosch washing machines, icons are shown near the rotary switch - with one movement of the hand, the appropriate program is selected. You can limit yourself to this, or you can make adjustments to the selected program or add additional options, improving the quality of washing.
What do the symbols on the control panel mean?
The control panel has a rotating arrow controller. On either side of it there are icons that correspond to different programs. Their selection is carried out by rotating the knob.
Also on the panel there is a button to turn the machine on and off in the form of a circle with a small vertical line. Other symbols:
- a half-filled basin with water is a wash icon;
- a spiral bent into a circle indicates the spinning of the laundry; under it there are indicators with the numbers 1000, 900, 800, etc., depending on the selected spin speed, the corresponding diode will light up;
- an empty basin means rinsing;
- a basin with a rectangle in it – pre-wash;
- iron standing on a flat surface - easy ironing function;
- a basin with water and an upward arrow - additional rinsing;
- a T-shirt with a stain indicates washing heavily soiled items.
If the washing machine is equipped with a display, then some of the images on the panel will be missing. They are simply transferred to the screen and light up at the right moment.
Icons of washing machines of various manufacturers
Basically, manufacturers use a standard set of icons to indicate the main modes. However, with the advent of many new functions and additional settings, new designations have also emerged. Let's take a closer look at what special icons are used by popular brands that produce washing equipment.
LG
The Korean company LG uses standard icons to indicate washing modes. In addition, the control panel has text explanations in Russian, so even a child can cope with choosing a program.
Bosch
Bosch is one of the largest manufacturers of household appliances. Washing machines of this brand are sold all over the world, and the inscriptions on the control panels of the units are translated into many languages, including Russian. Mode icons are almost always intuitive. In modern models, the main functions are indicated by words, and in those that were released a long time ago, you can often find icons. Let us explain some typical images for this brand:
- panties, T-shirt and T-shirt (or T-shirt and cotton flower) – mode for washing cotton fabrics. The icon underlined with a thick line is an intensive wash. The same icon accompanied by an arrow - mixed wash;
- an empty container or dial with a designated period of time - quick wash;
- nightgown - delicate wash;
- butterfly – mode for silk fabrics.
Samsung
The control panels of Samsung washing machines are often provided with inscriptions rather than icons, which is quite convenient for users. There are very few non-standard icons, for example:
- T-shirt with a sketched lower right corner - intensive wash;
- T-shirt with soap bubbles – Eco Bubble function;
- dial – delayed start timer;
- lock and smiling face – child lock;
- basin with a wavy line - pre-soaking.
Indesit
The Italian company Indesit is one of the manufacturers who try to create the most adaptive equipment for the user. In addition to icons, the dashboards contain the names of washing programs, which are quite easy to understand. In addition, almost all symbols are standard and intuitive. Among the icons indicating new functions are:
- dial – express wash;
- sneakers – washing sports shoes;
- dumbbells and T-shirt – intensive washing of sportswear;
- sweater – mode for woolen fabrics;
- wavy lines with a drop - draining water without spinning.
Electrolux
Most Electrolux washing machine models have an accessible and understandable interface with text explanations of washing modes. Most of the icons are standard, including the designation of additional modes:
- blanket pattern – mode for washing blankets and bedspreads;
- sneakers – washing sports items and shoes;
- flower – washing items made from fine fabrics;
- swimsuit - washing underwear.
Whirlpool
On the panels of Whirlpool washing machines you can find the following icons characteristic of this brand:
- basin with the letter R inside - quick wash;
- shower – rinse mode;
- two showers located one above the other – additional rinsing mode;
- letter E – economy mode;
- feather - delicate wash.
In addition, the manufacturer provides washing mode icons with appropriate text explanations.
Beko
Washing machine manufacturer Beko identifies washing programs with inscriptions and standard icons. Thanks to this, any user can easily master the device control panel. Examples of some brand-specific icons:
- baby - washing children's clothes;
- kitten – mode for removing animal hair from things (soaking and additional rinsing);
- Mini inscription - quick wash;
- dyed T-shirt - washing dark fabrics.
We hope that our article will help you understand the variety of icons on washing machines and use the equipment as efficiently as possible.
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Washing modes
The number of programs in Bosch washing machines varies. The more expensive and modern the device, the more there are. Modes are selected by turning the controller. He is directed to the desired image and signature.
Basic symbols:
Shirt and hanger hook located on top - washing synthetics. In this mode, the water temperature will not exceed 40 degrees.- Dress with a flower - washing cotton and linen fabrics. It is possible to select a temperature in the range of 40-90 degrees.
- Dress and pants - the picture represents washing mixed fabrics.
- T-shirt and butterfly image - care for delicate fabrics: fine linen and silk. The washing temperature in this mode does not exceed 30 degrees.
- Yarn wound into a ball - washing woolen products.
- Image of rompers - mode for caring for children's clothing.
- Single trousers - washing denim.
- T-shirt with a number - washing sportswear.
- A jacket with a hood or an image of a mountain with a snow-capped peak - washing winter clothes with filling.
- Moon and two stars - night wash mode. It does not involve spinning clothes.
In addition to the list of main programs, there may be icons on the front panel that allow you to shorten the selected cycle:
- alarm clock – the program lasts an hour, runs in active mode;
- alarm clock, half crossed out - the cycle runs for 30 minutes;
- A clock shaded by a quarter – the program will end within 15 minutes.
The listed options are more suitable for refreshing products, rather than for full washing. They are not used to clean heavily soiled items.
Useful tips
The conventional images used in Bosch devices are in many ways similar to the images printed on clothing labels. This makes choosing the appropriate mode easier. Selection tips:
- Be sure to study the label attached to the clothing - decipher the icons depicted on it.
- Find out exactly what effect a particular option will have on a particular item before you install it.
- Do not load white and colored items into the drum at the same time.
- For expensive delicate items, it is better to choose hand washing.
- Try to wash things in special bags. This applies, first of all, to shoes, linen and products with accessories.
Errors
The Bosch washing machine is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. It recognizes faults and sends information to the display in the form of an error code. Knowing them, you can handle most of the breakdowns yourself.
Deciphering the code and solution:
- F00, E00 – there was a failure in the control board software. The device needs to be rebooted.
- E02 - engine is faulty. It is necessary to check the motor contacts, evaluate the condition of the brushes and windings.
- F36, F67, E67 – a malfunction occurred in the control module. The problem can be solved by rebooting the device, or by repairing the board.
- E01, F34, F36, F61 - error codes indicating problems with the hatch. It may not close due to a foreign object or due to a broken UBL.
- F02 – no water is supplied to the device. It is necessary to check the fill valve for blockage or damage, and also evaluate the performance of the pressure switch.
- F03, F18, E18 – problems with draining water. It is possible that there is a blockage in the area of the drain filter or hose, or a breakdown of the pump.
F04, F31 – leak detected. Perhaps the hatch cuff has become leaky, or a blockage has formed in the drain system.- F16, E16 – the device cannot lock the hatch and start washing. It is necessary to check whether any thing is interfering with the door, and also to assess the condition of the UBL.
- F17, E17 – water does not enter the drum. Most often, the reason lies in a faulty pressure switch.
- F19 – water does not heat up. In 90% of cases, the heating element is broken.
- F20 – the water is heating up, but this should not happen. The temperature sensor needs to be checked.
- F21, F43 – the drum does not rotate. The reason may lie in the ingress of a foreign object, low mains voltage or short circuit of the motor.
- F22, F37, F38 - the machine does not heat the water due to a malfunction of the temperature sensor. It cannot be repaired and needs to be replaced.
- F23, E23 - the Aquastop system has activated, you need to look for the cause of the leak.
- F25 – the pressure switch is broken. If there is no blockage in the tube, but the sensor does not work, it needs to be replaced.
- F26, F27 – the pressure level sensor is broken. It needs to be changed.
- F28, F29, F60 – the water flow sensor is faulty. It cannot be repaired and needs to be replaced.
- F40 – power supply error. We need to wait for the voltage to stabilize.
- F42 – the engine motor rotates very quickly. This code indicates a breakdown of the tachometer or the engine itself.
- F44 – the motor does not rotate in the other direction. The part needs repair.
- F59 – the 3D sensor has failed. It needs to be replaced.
Read more about Bosch washing machine error codes here.
Features of the Bosch SMA
There are brand names that do not need advertising. Among them is the oldest German company Bosch, which has been producing household appliances for the last hundred years. In order for washing machines to safely exhaust their service life, you need to use them correctly.
- Long service life. The quality of the assembly practically does not depend on the country of origin - the company, valuing its reputation, vigilantly monitors production facilities organized in other countries.
- Economical use of resources. Bosch models have an energy efficiency class of at least A+ and A++.
- Automatic weighing. The device itself calculates the optimal consumption of water and powder.
- The VarioSoft drum ensures gentle washing of delicate fabrics.
Among the disadvantages of Bosch, experts and users note:
- noisy spin operation;
- higher cost compared to analogues.
