Symbols on the Bosch washing machine
The marking of Bosch washing machines, as well as the signs that the manufacturer depicts on the control panel of this equipment, are not always clear to the user. Moreover, novice users often ruin their clothes by choosing the wrong program, washing routine or function. Moreover, after 7-10 washes, they still find the correct washing algorithm, but the damaged item cannot be returned. Now we will study the signs shown on the control panel of different models of Bosch washing machines, we hope this information will be useful.
Why are icons needed?
In order not to clutter the control panel of the Bosch washing machine with inscriptions characterizing a particular washing program or function, the manufacturer came up with the idea of denoting them with special signs.
- The signs are compact and do not take up much space;
- They are very informative;
- Thanks to unification, they are easy to decipher.
The image of one icon can encode several sentences of text information that characterizes the program, subroutine and function of the washing machine.
In some cases, it is intuitively clear what characterizes this or that icon, but sometimes the image is so vague in meaning that deciphering is impossible without outside help. According to their semantic load, all Bosch washing machine control panel icons are divided into: signs about things and types of fabric, signs of programs and subroutines, signs of special functions. Let's look at this classification in more detail.
Icons about things and types of fabrics
Let's start with the icons that indicate washing modes that are ideal for specific types of fabrics. In particular, in the picture below you see symbols on a Bosch washing machine, which are found on many models.
Under the number “1” we see the icon of a shirt hanging on a hanger - this mode is ideal for washing synthetic items. The program execution time is from 0:55 hours to 1:31 hours, water consumption per 2.5 kg of laundry is 40 liters. The water heats up to 400C. Under the number “2” we see the designation of the washing mode for cotton clothes; cotton is washed from 1:20 hours to 2:15 hours, depending on the model of the washing machine and the user’s choice. Washing temperatures vary from 40 to 90 degrees.
Under the number “3” there is a mixed wash mode icon. At the same time, the same sign can be deciphered as quick laundry or washing without special care. The duration of the program is on average from 0:50 hours, but there may be variations especially for Maxx 5 type machines. Water temperature 40-600C. In the next picture there are also three icons indicating washing modes for certain fabrics.
In the picture under the number “1” there is a dress drawn, and next to it there is a butterfly. It indicates the lightness of the fabric from which this type of clothing is made. You can easily understand that we are talking about various thin fabrics, primarily silk. Silk clothes are washed just fine in this mode. Time spent on program implementation is 0:30 hours, washing is carried out in water heated to 300WITH.
The picture under the number “2” eloquently tells us that underneath it lies a washing mode that imitates hand washing and is suitable for woolen clothes. We are definitely talking about wool, since the picture on the left shows a skein of woolen threads.
Woolen items are essentially soaked in a drum in warm water (30 degrees) for 40 minutes, while the drum rotates very slowly and stops often, ensuring a gentle wash.
The third part of the picture shows pants. This icon hides the denim washing program.Jeans can be washed in medium intensity mode at a temperature of 40-600C for 40 minutes. In some models, the washing time increases to 1:20 hours. The following group of icons indicates three popular washing modes:
- shirts/blouses;
- sportswear;
- small child's clothes.
Our shirts/blouses are indicated by the number “1” in the picture above. This icon is difficult to confuse with anything, since we are talking about the image of a shirt. Program execution time 0:40 – 1:20 h, water temperature 40-600C. The number two indicates an image of a T-shirt with a number; it is clear that we are talking about a special mode for washing sportswear. Washing parameters: 1:20 h, temperature 600C, water consumption per 2.5 kg – 40 l.
Program and subroutine icons
Icons on a Bosch washing machine can indicate general washing programs and subprograms. They are also very popular among users, so it is imperative to decrypt them. The image we see below contains the first group of such icons, let's talk about them.
The first icon, counting from left to right, is well known and means draining the water from the tank. You can use the drain if the washing program was not completed to the end or it had to be stopped forcibly. Under the number two there is an icon, the decoding of which is easy - this is rinsing. If the washing program has been completed, but there are doubts that the detergent has been thoroughly rinsed out of the clothes, you can turn on a separate rinse outside the main program.
At first glance, the sign numbered “3” looks intricate – some kind of spiral! But if you look closely and use logic, you can easily guess the spin mode of the laundry in this spiral.The laundry spin starts in cases where, for example, you washed clothes by hand and used the machine as a centrifuge. Or if the main washing mode did not wring out the clothes properly the first time. We have depicted two more icons that are often found on the control panel of a Bosch washing machine in the picture below.
The figure shows two dials. In picture “1” the dial is full, it indicates a vigorous wash, which just lasts 1 hour. The second dial is only a quarter full, which tells us that this is a super fast wash program - lasting 15 minutes.
When choosing a vigorous or super fast wash, the user can manually set the water temperature and spin speed of the laundry.
Signs of special functions
By special functions we mean certain capabilities that are characteristic only of certain models of Bosch washing machines. There are also fairly concise notations for such functions. Washing machine series Maxx 5 has 4 special features (they are almost the same for all Maxx):
- heavily soiled clothes - allows you to wash things using particularly intensive methods;
- pre-wash – allows you to pre-wash items so that they can be washed better during the main wash;
- easy ironing – this function allows you to wash items at low speeds, leaving the laundry less wrinkled and a little more damp;
- additional rinse – this function allows you to automatically start a second rinse when implementing any washing program.
The usefulness of these functions is beyond doubt, but competitors – automatic washing machines of other brands – also have something similar. If you are interested signs on the washing machine brands AEG, Electrolux and others, read the article of the same name published on our website.
It is also worth mentioning the icon on the control panel, which indicates the on/off button for the washing machine - it is a diamond with a stick inside. We decided not to include his image in the article, since it is already difficult to confuse it with anything else.
Well, that's all. We talked about the main icons found on the control panels of Bosch washing machines. We think that after such an exhaustive narrative you will not have any additional questions, although anything is possible. Good luck!
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8 reader comments
Thank you! All clear!
Super.
The 60s icon is not clear. Because there is simply 60 (this is understandable - 60 degrees) and he is nearby. What's this? Economy mode? Eco-friendly?
On a BOSCH washing machine, a circle inside a dot and a droplet on the side lit up! What is this?
This happened to me too. Have you figured it out?
You need to start the drum cleaning mode
What does the banner in the form of an electrical plug with a red cord and four short red lines to the right of it mean on a Bosch 8 series washing machine?
Hello, how to start this mode?