As soon as the work on connecting is completed, the user understands the launch of the equipment. To do this, you need to understand what the icons and indicators on the panel of the dishwasher mean. If you do not have instructions at hand or you do not understand the decryption of the manufacturer, our article will help.
Signs on the dishwasher
The location of the panel depends on the type of dishwasher. If it is a built-in model, the keys and indicators are located on the end of the door. Since the front part is hinged in the built-in PMM, there is no need to move the control system to the front of the door.
Freestanding cars are a complete element of the interior, so the control panel is located on the facade. Buttons and indicators can be signed, but often these are foreign names that you can’t make out without instructions. It is more convenient when the keys are indicated by symbols: pan, snowflake, asterisk. Then the user can intuitively understand the meaning of the buttons.
The variety of characters depends on the brand of car ("Ikea", "Ariston", "Siemens"). As well as the number of model functions.
Consider the designations of the most popular brands of dishwashers.
Bosch
Bosch dishwashers are the most demanded in the Russian market. Manufacturers have created a wide range, a wide variety of modes and introduce new technologies. Consider the decoding of the most common characters (follow the numbering in the picture).
- Pan with stand (1). The symbol speaks for itself - an intensive mode (70 degrees), which allows you to wash heavy dirt from pots, baking trays, pans. Duration - 115 minutes, water consumption - 21 liters.
- Auto (cup on saucers)(2). "Automatic" mode (you can say "Standard") takes place at a temperature of 45-65 degrees. Suitable for various dishes, except for delicate items. Operating time - 140 minutes, consumes 19 liters.
- ECO (Economic Wash) or glass and cup on a plate (3). Initially, a "preliminary rinse" is carried out, and then a program at 50 ° C. Lasts 140 minutes, spends 14 liters.
- Glass with a cup on a stand and two arrows to the right (4) - a quick cycle without first rinsing at 45 degrees. Characteristics: 30 minutes, 10 liters.
- "Shower" from drops of water (5) - "Pre-rinse." The program allows you to clean dishes from food debris, prepare appliances for thorough washing. Time: 19 minutes, water: 4 l.
- One glass. Denotes "Delicate Wash", works at a temperature of 40 degrees. In this case, fragile items can be washed. It takes 75 minutes, spends 15 liters.
- Plus and minus with letter h (6) - allow you to adjust the cycle time.
- Clock with arrows to the right (7) - halving the duration of the regime (VarioSpeed).
- ½ (8) - half load mode. If you did not collect dirty dishes for a full cycle, load only half with 30% resource savings.
- Rocker pot (9) - “Intensive washing zone” (IntensiveZone). Water flows into the lower part under a stronger pressure than in the upper part.
- Baby bottle (10) - the hygienic mode allows to process dishes at high temperature. It perfectly disinfects children's dishes.
Keys Start and Reset on the panel will help to start a washing cycle or perform a reboot.
In addition, the dishwasher control is equipped with operation indicators. They inform the user about a particular program. Let's figure out how to understand the meaning of the bulbs on the Bosch panel.
- Brush (1) - wash indicator.
- End (2) - end of program.
- Tap icon (3) - water supply light.
- Wavy arrows (4) - an indicator of the presence or absence of salt in the ion exchanger.
- Sun (snowflake) (5) - the presence of rinse aid in the compartment.
In dishwashers with a display, washing modes are also equipped with light bulbs. If they glow, the program is on.
- + Icon (1) - the ability to select a temperature in the region of + 65-75 ° С.
- Auto (2) - automatic washing.
- Symbol «–» - temperature range from 35 to 45 degrees.
- Eco (4) - an economical program.
- Glass and cup on a stand (5) - quick wash.
- Water jets (6) - preliminary rinse.
There is also a time indicator on the floor and on the display. In the first case, numbers are displayed on the floor that indicate the time until the end of the program. In the latest models there is a feature “Beam on the floor”. Instead of a sound signal about the end of the cycle, the machine lights up a beam.
Why is the indicator flashing
It happens that the lights on the dishwasher begin to flash, notifying the user of a violation in the program. If the “faucet” indicator and the “End” icon are flashing, there are problems with the water supply. What is the reason:
- The shutoff valve is shut off.
- "Aquastop" worked and blocked the access of water.
- Problems with the elements of the board.
Read more about this in the publication The faucet indicator in the Bosch dishwasher is on.
Hotpoint Ariston (Ariston)
Dishwashers manufactured by Ariston are easier to manage. The symbols on their panel are understandable and easy to remember by the user.
- The indicator indicated by the letter S (1) reports the presence of salt. The one indicated by a cross indicates the amount of rinse aid.
- Three-Line Casserole (2) - intensive washing under strong pressure of water. Duration - 2 hours 25 minutes (± 15 minutes).
- Pan with two coasters (pan with a circle) (3) - normal washing mode. Lasts 1 h 50 min (± 10 min).
- Eco (4) - “Economic” mode. Ecological washing at 50 degrees. Time: 2 hours 35 minutes (± 15 minutes).
- Letter "R "in a circle (5) - express washing and drying dishes. For lightly soiled dishes. In just 25 minutes, it will clean 10 items immediately after eating.
- Three waved lines (6) - “Soak” mode. If you don’t have time to start a full cycle, or if dried up dirt remains on the dishes, press key 6.
- Wine glasses (7) - “Delicate washing”. Lasts 1 h 30 min (± 10 min), works at low temperature.
- Number 8 - start key.
- P button - mode selection.
Asko (Asko)
What do the symbols on the panel mean:
- Asterisk (My Favorite) - You can include your favorite program in the list of permanent use.
- Delay - the ability to postpone the start of the start.
- Pill Icon (Multitabs or 3 in 1) - the machine recognizes tablet detergents for washing appliances.
- Plate or pan - “Standard” washing. Lasts 110-170 minutes.
- Lock - the door is blocked from accidental opening.
There may be such icons as shown in the picture:
Accurately determine the meaning of all the symbols on the panel of your model Siemens, Hansa, "Electrolux" will help instructions.
Siemens (Siemens)
The icons basically match those on the Bosch dishwasher.
Hansa
Standard programs are indicated by familiar symbols: pan, glasses, Eco:
On some models, the rinse aid indicator looks like this:
You can monitor the filling of the compartment and add rinse aid in time. It is not necessary to wait for it to end completely.
How to determine if a special salt has run out in a Hansa dishwasher? Most manufacturers, including Hans, place a special light on the control panel, indicated by arrows. An asterisk nearby is a rinse aid. If the machine is with a display, then the asterisk can light up directly on the board. When this light starts to blink or glow, it means that you need to replenish the salt in a special compartment. Depending on the model, the location of the bulbs may be this:
- Hansa ZIM 476H
- ZWM 446 WEH and ZWM 446 IEH
- ZIM 414 H
Other icons, indicators and buttons on the example of the Hansa ZIM 428 ELH model.
Electrolux (Electrolux)
Standard programs look like this:
Carefully choose a washing program so as not to spoil the dishes.