What does the dishwasher safe icon look like? What do the other icons mean?

The dishwasher safe icon may look like a glass, cup or pan on a stand. For example, in the intensive mode you can wash any containers with stubborn stains, and in the delicate mode - only dishes made from fragile materials. A detailed description of the icons for the most popular models is presented in the article.

Dishwasher Bosch

The symbols on your dishwasher can vary quite a bit depending on the specific model. For example, if you look at a Bosch brand device, you will find several designations, which for convenience are listed in order of location:

1. The symbols on the dishwasher that look like a pan on a stand (1) indicate that when pressed, you can select an intensive wash cycle. It occurs at 70 degrees for 2 hours. This allows you to wash even stubborn grease stains from pans.
2. A cup on a saucer like a pair of coffee (2) is a sign that any containers can be washed in the dishwasher, with the exception of delicate materials. Indicates a standard wash, which operates in the temperature range from 45 to 65 degrees.
3. Economical wash (3) – icon that you can wash glasses, cups and plates in the dishwasher at 50 degrees. Moreover, the duration is 2 hours 20 minutes, and the water consumption is 14 liters.
4. Glass, cup and 2 arrows pointing to the right (4).These icons on the panel of a Bosch dishwasher indicate that a quick wash can be carried out within 30 minutes. The temperature will be only 45 degrees, and the water consumption will be 10 liters.
5. Water droplets in the form of shower jets (5) are a dishwasher symbol that indicates the pre-rinse mode. Water is supplied for 19 minutes to remove any remaining food. At the same time, the liquid consumption is only 4 liters.
6. The +/- signs next to “h”, as in (6), mean that the processing time can be adjusted.
7. It is important to know what the dishwasher symbols at (7) mean. A clock with arrows pointing to the right shows how to reduce the cycle time by half.
8. A simple mark on (8) in the form of a fraction 1/2 symbolizes half load operation. Such icons on the panel of a Bosch dishwasher make it possible to save up to 30% of water and electricity.
9. The pan hanging on the rocker (9) is an icon of a dishwasher, which means intensive washing. Moreover, the pressure at the bottom of the chamber will be stronger than at the top.
10. The baby bottle symbol (10) is a dishwasher symbol that is designed to handle dishes at high temperatures. Suitable for washing children's dishes.

Along with the buttons on the front panel, there are also indicators that also need to be studied:

1. The brush (marked 1) is an indicator of the washing operation.
2. End numbered 2 indicates the end of the cycle.
3. The light (3) signals the water supply. After the liquid arrives, you can start washing in the dishwasher - the icon indicates the start of the cycle.
4. Arrows in the form of waves, as in (4), indicate that there is salt in the ion exchanger (or not).
5. A snowflake, as in (5), indicates that there is rinse aid in the container.

The icons on the Bosch dishwasher panel may differ depending on the model type.So, on devices with a display there are several lights. They light up when the washing cycle begins (according to one program or another). The symbols are:

1. The plus sign, as in (1) – selects the temperature in the specified range.
2. Sign (2) indicates automatic washing.
3. The minus icon, as in (3), allows you to select the temperature in the range, as in the photo.
4. The program for economical consumption is indicated (4).
5. There is also an icon (5) that allows you to wash various items in the dishwasher in quick mode.
6. Finally, there is a pattern of water jets - this is a pre-rinse mode, with which you can get rid of food residues.

Dishwasher "Ariston"

This dishwasher has slightly different panel icons. Therefore, it is advisable to describe them separately:

1. The “S” symbol indicates that there is salt in the compartment.
2. Symbol (2) means intensive washing, in which the dishes are processed with high pressure. The duration is almost 2.5 hours.
3. The symbols on the Bosch dishwasher panel (3) allow you to use the normal (standard) mode, which lasts up to 2 hours.
4. The number (4) indicates an economical mode, which allows you to spend a minimum of water and electricity.
5. On (5) you can see the letter “R” - such icons and symbols in the dishwasher indicate express washing and drying of dishes. In just 30 minutes you can quickly clean 10 plates, cups or other items.
6. Three wavy lines, as in (6), indicate the soaking mode. It is used to remove dried dirt before starting the main cycle.
7. The symbols on the dishwasher (7) in the form of glasses indicate a delicate wash. In this case, the cycle lasts 1.5 hours at the lowest possible temperature.
8. Below the number (8) is the start key.
9. The capital letter “P” refers to setting the appropriate mode.

Dishwasher "Asko"

Another common model that has its own designations:

1. The inscription “PROG”, as in (1), allows you to select a program.
2. Button (2) is needed to adjust the temperature level.
3. If you press (3), you can start the drying function.
4. Button (4) allows you to delay the start for a certain time.
5. (5) is a key that combines 3 functions into one.
6. (6) is the display.
7. By (7) we mean the indicator of the rinsing system.
8. The actual start and stop button is indicated (8).
9. By (9) we mean the salt indicator light.

Therefore, the icons on different dishwashers may vary slightly. Each of them is described in the instructions, which must be carefully studied before the first start. It is especially important to know which mode to run in different cases, as well as what certain indicators mean.