What are the icons on the dishwasher

Many people who buy a dishwasher often have difficulty deciphering the meanings of the symbols and icons on the buttons, which are usually indicated in instructions. It is much more convenient to study and memorize them in advance, so that once again you do not look in the directory. It is rarely possible to intuitively guess what this or that button is for, but if you choose the wrong mode, you can inadvertently ruin the dishes. At the same time on the dishes of good quality is usually the label confirming that it can be washed in the machine.

How to decrypt characters on the panel

Panels in standard dishwashers are usually installed at the front and include a large variety of buttons for selecting special options. Buttons are indicated by special characters depending on each specific function: such icons help device ownersquickly figure out what to do with the device at a particular moment.

Each sign indicates its own option and is complemented by a pictogram in the form of the sun, thermometer, pots, glasses, etc. Some manufacturers complement the buttons on their dishwashers inscriptions, but since they are usually written in English, some users have trouble decoding them. In many devices, the meanings of the pictograms are the same, so you can often see the familiar icon on the panel of a different type of machine.

The number of icons depends entirely on the brand under which a particular device is manufactured, which is why it is worthwhile to consider the most popular ones in more detail.

Bosch

Above the buttons to launch programs and reload them in various dishwashers from the Bosch brand, manufacturers indicate the words Start and Reset, the main buttons are designated by special characters, the most common of them need to pay more detailed attention:

• a saucepan on a stand is a program for washing heavily soiled dishes, as well as pans and pots;
• Auto inscription - washing at 45-50 degrees, suitable for any dishes and cutlery;
• Eco inscription - Economy class program with a temperature of 50 degrees and pre-rinse;
• a glass and a mug on a stand - cleaning dishes at 45 degrees without rinsing;
• water drops - pre-rinse option;
• buttons with + and - icons help you choose the right program time;
• Hours - time reduced by exactly half;
• ½ - half load dishes;
• baby bottle - wash at very high temperatures with additional disinfection of dishes.

Ariston

Dishwashing devices are more different from this brand. simple functionality and the most understandable set of options with easily recognizable characters on the buttons of the car:

• pan with three lines - intensive dishwashing;
• pan on the stand - standard washing;
• Eco inscription - economical water consumption;
• the letter R in a circle - quick washing and drying;
• three undulating stripes - soaking dishes;
• glasses - washing fragile dishes.

Asko

Badges on standard Asko brand dishwashers are also extremely simple and easy to understand. After the first use of the device, you can easily understand its functions, while their number depends on model specific machine and its value.The most common on the panel of such machines are the following icons and icons:

• star - the ability to add frequently used program to the list of favorites;
• Delay - delayed start option;
• tablet - the ability to use dishwashing detergent in the form of tablets;
• pan (or dish) - standard washing mode;
• lock - the ability to lock the door of the machine to protect against children.