How is cotton designated on a washing machine?

There are some washing machine models whose panel markings are either not translated into Russian or are represented not by text at all, but by schematic symbols. Some of these may never be used in everyday life, but the "Cotton" symbol on a washing machine is a must-see, as every wardrobe is full of cotton or blended items. What does this symbol look like?

Image next to the Cotton program

It's worth noting that more and more imported cars are acquiring labels above or below the control panel images, which will gradually eliminate any associated difficulties. For now, when searching for a program, look for an image of a cotton boll or a cotton ball on a stick. This symbol is intuitive, as it evokes no associations other than cotton, but that's the purpose of schematic images.

Because cotton is so widely used in the textile industry, cotton fabrics vary greatly in composition, structure, and other characteristics. As a result, different cotton items may require completely different washing parameters. In this regard, each machine has, on average, about 4 programs for washing cotton laundry. As a rule, they differ from each other in temperature and are selected depending on how dense the product is, how severe the contamination is, and what color the item is.

How does a cotton wash cycle work? It consists of three stages: wash, rinse, and spin. Cotton items are typically washed with plenty of water, as cotton absorbs much more water than synthetics (it's no wonder cotton wool is made from it). Consequently, the spin cycle is also always intense, which is nothing to worry about, as natural fabrics are incredibly durable and can handle high spin speeds. Due to the density of the fabric, multiple rinse cycles are used. Washing machines with the Fuzzi Logic system automatically determine the number of rinses and the amount of detergent used. The rinse water is not heated to save energy.

Please note: High temperatures are not suitable for colored items and clothing prone to shrinkage.

Keep in mind that hot water accelerates the wear of fabrics, so it's not suitable for every item of clothing. Furthermore, unless the item is heavily soiled, there's no need to waste time and energy heating it.

The popular Cotton Eco program

The Eco mode for cotton is most often found in German and Korean washing machines. It is quite popular and in high demand among users. The name "Eco" refers to the significant resource savings achieved when washing with this program. However, the wash quality remains excellent, and items are washed very effectively.

• The water temperature is automatically set to 60 degrees, but the user can lower it as much as needed.
• The cycle time is also set automatically, but can vary depending on several factors. The more additional features the user activates and the higher the water temperature, the longer the laundry will take to wash.
• The mode can be deactivated at any time, for example, if you launched it by mistake or changed your mind.

The program can be combined with intensive wash, timer, time saving and soak.

   

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