What Washing Machine Symbols Mean?

What do the symbols on the washing machine mean?

A square with a circle inside indicates that the garment is suitable for drying, while the number of dots inside the dryer symbol indicates the temperature setting used: one dot corresponds to a low temperature, two medium temperatures and three high temperatures.

What do the British symbols for washing machines mean?

These are the most common washing symbols you will see in the UK: The washing symbol means that the item can be washed safely in water. Maximum temperature washing icon. The handwashing symbol means that handwashing is safe. The wash symbol with a cross means do not wash with water.

What does the “Do not machine wash” icon mean?

Do Not Wash – The Do Not Wash icon is the standard wash icon with a cross. If the label says not to wash, dry clean when soiled; see dry cleaning symbols below.

What do the British symbols for washing machines mean?

These are the most common washing symbols you will see in the UK: The washing symbol means that the item can be washed safely in water. Maximum temperature washing icon. The handwashing symbol means that handwashing is safe. The wash symbol with a cross means do not wash with water.

What do the symbols on the washing machine mean?

If the garment is machine washable, you will see dots or numbers inside the bucket icon indicating the maximum recommended temperature: one dot means 30°C (this means the garment should be machine washed in cold water), two dots means 40° c. (hot water) and four points 60°C.

What does the snowflake symbol on my washing machine mean?

Snowflake for cold wash. Washing bowl with handle. Child safety key.

What does the “Do not machine wash” icon mean?

Do Not Wash – The Do Not Wash icon is the standard wash icon with a cross. If the label says not to wash, dry clean when soiled; see dry cleaning symbols below.

What are dry cleaning icons?

DRY CLEANING

If there is a small letter inside the circle, tell the dry cleaner what chemical to use. The greater the number of rods below the rim, the greater the precautions to be taken in dry cleaning. If the circle symbol is crossed out, do not dry clean the item.