Washing Symbols
Basic Washing Symbols:
- Normal Wash Symbol: Tub with water waves
- Delicate/Gentle Wash Symbol: Tub with single line underneath
- Hand Wash Symbol: Tub with hand symbol
- Do Not Wash Symbol: Crossed out tub symbol
- Prewash Symbol: Tub with number 1 inside
Detailed Symbol Explanation
- Normal Wash Symbol: Standard washing cycle suitable for cotton and linen fabrics
- Gentle Wash Symbol: Reduced mechanical action for delicate fabrics like silk and wool
- Hand Wash Symbol: Special program mimicking hand washing motion
- Do Not Wash Symbol: Prohibits machine washing - dry clean only
- Quick Wash Symbol: Clock symbol indicating shorter washing cycles
Temperature Symbols
30°C Symbol | Low temperature wash for delicate fabrics |
40°C Symbol | Standard temperature for synthetic fabrics |
60°C Symbol | Hot wash for cotton and heavily soiled items |
95°C Symbol | Boil wash for sanitization and white cotton |
Cold Wash Symbol | Snowflake symbol for cold water washing |
Warm Wash Symbol | Two dots indicating medium temperature |
Temperature Guidelines
- Cold Wash (30°C): Energy saving, color protection
- Warm Wash (40°C): Balanced cleaning and energy use
- Hot Wash (60°C+): Maximum cleaning power, hygiene
For optimal results, always follow the temperature symbols on your garment care labels.
Spin Symbols
Normal Spin Symbol
Circle with lines indicating standard spin speed for most fabrics
Reduced Spin Symbol
Circle with single line for delicate fabrics requiring gentle spinning
No Spin Symbol
Crossed out circle indicating spin cycle should be skipped
RPM Indicator
Numerical values showing spin speed in revolutions per minute
Spin Speed Recommendations
400-600 RPM
Very delicate fabrics, silk, lace
800-1000 RPM
Standard delicate and synthetic fabrics
1200 RPM
Regular cotton and mixed fabrics
1400 RPM
Heavy cotton, towels, bedding
Display Symbols
Symbol | Description | Meaning |
---|---|---|
Water Drop | Water supply indicator | Water is being supplied to the machine |
Lock Symbol | Child lock activated | Control panel is locked for safety |
Clock Symbol | Time remaining display | Shows minutes left in current cycle |
Temperature Icon | Water temperature setting | Indicates selected wash temperature |
Spin Icon | Spin speed setting | Shows selected spin speed/RPM |
Wi-Fi Symbol | SmartThinQ connection | Indicates connection to home network |
Common Display Indicators
- Start/Pause Symbol: Arrow or play/pause buttons
- Program Complete: Check mark or "END" display
- Delay Start: Clock with arrow symbol
- Extra Rinse: Plus sign with water drop
- Pre-wash: Number 1 in circle
Warning Symbols
Safety Warning Symbols
High Voltage Warning
Lightning bolt symbol indicating electrical hazard
Hot Surface Warning
Exclamation mark with hand symbol for hot surfaces
Door Lock Warning
Lock symbol indicating door cannot be opened during cycle
Water Warning
Water drop with exclamation for water-related issues
Error Warning Symbols
Drain Error
Water drop with arrow down and exclamation
Water Supply Error
Water drop with arrow up and exclamation
Unbalanced Load
Washing machine icon tilted with exclamation
Motor Error
Gear or motor symbol with exclamation mark