Symbols on the dishwasher
After purchasing a dishwasher, before starting it, the user must consult the manual to decipher all the symbols and icons on the control panel. It's not always easy to intuitively guess what each symbol means. Furthermore, selecting the wrong mode can not only affect the washing quality but also damage the dishes. If for some reason you don't have detailed instructions at hand, this article is for you.
Control Panel Icons: What They Mean
In built-in dishwashers, the control panel is located on the edge of the door. In most cases, all buttons are marked with small icons, such as a saucepan, a glass, a sun, and so on. These icons allow for a compact and neat arrangement of all necessary buttons. In freestanding dishwashers, the control panel is located on the front. In addition to small pictures, buttons are sometimes labeled, but in English, which not everyone can translate. Therefore, you have to refer to the instructions more than once until you remember all the symbols.
Let's look at the different symbols on different dishwashers. For example, the symbols on Bosch dishwashers.
- button under number 1 (pot on stand) – intensive wash program at 700For very dirty dishes, you can wash pans and pots;
- button under the number 2 with the inscription Auto (sometimes a cup on two saucers) - automatic washing program at 45-650C, you can wash various dishes, except fragile ones, and cutlery;
- button under number 3 with the inscription Eco (or a glass and a mug on a plate) – economical washing program at 500C, like the previous programs, includes pre-rinse;
- the button under the number 4 (a glass with a mug, or a glass with a mug and two arrows to the right) is a quick program that involves washing at 450C, no pre-rinse;
Please note! The symbol with a glass and mug (without an arrow) indicates a delicate wash cycle; crystal and other fragile items can be washed.
- button under number 5 (water drops in the form of a shower) – pre-rinse function;
- buttons under number 6 (+ and – with the inscription h) – suggest selecting the time;
- button number 7 is the “Time Saving” function (VarioSpeed), which reduces washing time by 2 times;
- the button under the number 8 with the inscription ½ is the half load function;
- the button under the number 9 (a saucepan with rocker arms drawn above and below it) is the “Intensive Wash Zone” function, when water is supplied to the upper and lower zones at different speeds and temperatures;
- The button under the number 10 (baby bottle) is the "Hygiene Plus" function, which keeps the dishes at a high temperature for a long time for the purpose of disinfection; you can wash cutting boards and baby dishes.
The program launch button is most often labeled “Start”, and the inscription “Reset 3 sec” means that the program is restarted when pressed for 3 seconds. In addition to the symbols indicating programs, there are also symbols on the indicators; they are the same on almost all dishwashers; you can read about their meaning in the article Bosch dishwasher indicators.
Let's look at the main designations of Hotpoint Ariston dishwashers:
- the designations under the number 1 are the indicator labels, the one signed with the letter S is the salt indicator, and the one with a cross next to it is the rinse aid indicator;
- symbol 2 – intensive wash program;
- symbol 3 – normal wash;
- symbol 4 – economical program;
- symbol 5 – quick wash and dry program;
- symbol 6 – soaking;
- symbol 7 – program for washing fragile dishes, you can wash crystal;
- symbol 8 – machine power button;
- The P symbol is the program selection button.
Please note! The control panel symbols h2, h3, h6, h9, etc. indicate the delayed start time of the program: 2 hours, 3 hours, etc. The symbols P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6 indicate the program designation, i.e., program 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
The markings on Beko brand dishwashers are slightly different, as shown in the picture below.
Sign number 4 (Quick&Clean) means a program for washing dirty dishes that have been in the dishwasher.
There are some peculiarities in the designations of Asko dishwashers.
You may also encounter the following markings and inscriptions:
- a drawn star (My Favorite) – means the ability to remember a frequently used program;
- the inscription Delay next to the clock is the delayed start function;
- the drawn tablet (the inscription Multitabs or 3 in 1) is the possibility of using a combined detergent in the form of tablets;
- the drawn pot or plate is the normal wash cycle;
- The lock icon indicates that the dishwasher door is locked.
Bosch dishwasher labeling
In addition to the symbols and markings on the dishwasher panel, some users are interested in the letter designations in their dishwasher names. Let's explore these markings using the Bosch SPV 53m00ru dishwasher as an example.
The first symbol, S, stands for spueler, which means that this Bosch machine is designed for washing dishes, and therefore all dishwashers have this symbol. The second letter is the dishwasher generation and its width. There may be six of them:
- R – narrow machine (45 cm) of the old generation;
- P – narrow machine (45 cm) of new generation;
- G – full-size (60 cm) old generation machine;
- M – full-size (60 cm) new generation machine;
- B – a high full-size machine with a height of 86.5 cm and a width of 60 cm;
- K is a compact dishwasher of the new generation.
Please note! Different generations of dishwashers have different parts and water supply systems, which affects repairs.
The third symbol indicates the type of dishwasher depending on the installation:
- S – freestanding;
- I – partially built-in;
- V – fully built-in;
- U – partially built-in with stainless steel door front.
The next number in the marking indicates the model's configuration. It ranges from 4 (basic configuration) to 6 (with a wide range of programs). The next number indicates the model's configuration within a specific series of machines; for example, 8 indicates whether the machine has a pull-out cutlery tray.
The next letter indicates the dishwasher class, of which there are five:
- E – junior;
- N – lowest;
- M – medium;
- T – highest;
- U – premium.
The next two numeric characters are information for the manufacturer. And the last two letters indicate which market the model was produced for. RU – for Russian, EU – for European.
In our example, the Bosch SPV 53m00ru dishwasher, judging by the markings, is a new-generation fully integrated machine with a width of 45 cm. It has additional features, as its configuration is higher than the basic one, placing it in the mid-range class. This model is available on the Russian market.
To summarize, we note that most of the symbols found on the control panel of dishwashers of different brands are similar. Most of them represent a wash mode (main, intensive, quick) or a function (drying, half load, delayed start). Be careful when pressing unfamiliar buttons; we hope this article will help you figure them out.
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What about Whirlpool?
Good article. Thank you very much!
But I still don’t understand what the numbers 88 mean for this Bosch SPS69T88eu model.
It’s just that when I was choosing, there were two similar models, the difference was only one number.
SPS69T88eu and SPS69T78eu, so the one with the number 78 is $50 cheaper.
So I became curious: what do the last numbers mean?
Okay, that's clear. What do the numbers after the "/" mean? For example, spv69t70ru/14 or spv69t70ru/17?
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What do the letters AX mean here?
Bosch SMV46AX01E
Plastic bottom, no third shelf for cutlery, no beam to the floor.
What do the numbers on the built-in Dirpul mean: 3, 6, 9?
But for my model, not all the letters and numbers are in the article...
SMV47L00RU.
What do 7 and L mean?