The lion's share of washing machines on the domestic market provides for Russian designations. But more and more often imported cars of European assembly are brought to Russia, so there may be no translation of modes.
If you are the owner of an English, German or Italian washing machine, our tables with translations into Russian will help you quickly navigate the functionality of foreign AGR.
Key icons in different languages of the world
The first important button in any typewriter is the start key. If “On / Off” is written on the Russified control unit, then in the English version this is traditionally referred to as Start / Stop or On / Off; the Germans called this button Ein / Aus; Italians sign Marchia / Arresto.
As for the adjustment of the spin speed, in the washing machines with an English-language panel, this functionality is signed as RPM, with German - U / min, with Italian - Giri.
As in many domestic models, the lists of functions can be divided into two categories - the main ones and those that are used less often:
- In the English version, these blocks will be signed as main and special.
- In German SMA, the word Primar is indicated instead of main.
- In Italian-made cars, the main unit is named as Base.
If the machine is equipped with an electronic control system and the choice of functions goes through the display, then to enter the list of main modes, select Main Menu. If a remote control is attached to your typewriter, look for such a button on it.
Translation of washing machine modes and programs from English
Designation | Translation from English |
wash | Wash (literally - wash). |
prewash | Soaking, primary or prewash. |
intensive wash | Intensive wash. |
quick (rapid) wash | Express wash, wash quickly. |
hand wash | Handwash. |
gentle wash | The inscription indicates a gentle cycle. |
daily wash | The choice of daily washing. |
delicate wash | Indicates delicate wash. |
super eco wash | Super eco-friendly laundry. |
delicate wash | Delicate wash. |
wash shoes | Washing shoes. |
easy care | Literally: "Easy care." Essence: washing things with a small amount of simple stains. |
rinse | Rinse. |
short rinse | Rinse quickly. |
extra rinse | Rinse additionally. |
outdoor care | Refresh things. |
soak | Soak. |
spin | Spin. |
spin exclusion | Cancel (turn off) the spin, the "No spin" mode. |
rinse + spin | Spin rinse. |
start delay (hold) | Delay start timer button. |
water plus | Increase the volume of water when rinsing the laundry. |
drain | Drain the water. |
easy ironing | Easy ironing function. |
drying | Drying mode. |
eco drum clean | Run ECA drum cleaning of the CMA. |
hold stop | Delay program execution. |
hold rinse | Select a rinse delay. |
Translation of modes and programs of the machine from German
Translation from German is not complicated, but standing with a dictionary over a washing machine is inconvenient, especially if you are not familiar with the language. We offer a simple translation:
Designation | Function translation |
Vorwasche | Soaking, prewash mode. |
Waschen schuh | For shoes. |
Intensive waschen | Intensively. |
Zeit sparen | Economy mode or fast. |
Handwasche | Manual |
Fein wasche | Delicate. For example, there may be a Fein 30 or Fein 40 mode (with temperature). |
Mischwasche | Mixed. |
Spulen | Rinse start. |
Schleudern | Spin start. |
Weichspulen (einweichen) | Soaking things up. |
Kurz schleudern | Fast cycle. |
Ohne schleudern | Do not spin, cancel spin - “No spin” mode. |
Spulen + schleudern | Spin rinse. |
Schleudern drehzahl | The choice of the speed of rotation of the drum during the spin cycle. |
Spul stop | Stop rinsing. |
Leicht bugeln | Easy ironing option. |
Outdoor | Freshen up. |
Trocken | To dry. |
Startzeit | Delay program execution. |
Translation of washing modes and programs from Italian
The Italians turned out to be the most laconic - they provided for not so many signs on the control panel. However, you may come across these Italian words:
Mode / Option / Function | Translation from Italian into Russian |
pre-lavaggio | Washing. |
pre-lavaggio | Prewash. |
forte lavaggio | Intensive cycle. |
lavaggio rapido | Quick program. |
lavaggio a mano | Manual (careful) mode. |
risciacqui | Rinse selection. |
trattamenti | Rinse with rinse aid. |
centrifuga | Spin selection. |
ammollo | Soak laundry. |
esclusione | Cancel spin, no spin. |
facile stiratura (Stira meno) | The option of easy ironing after washing. |
asciugatura | Drying function. |
ritardatore di partenza | Hold the stop of the cycle. |
Attention! The icons drawn on the control panel will help you navigate - often they are intuitive and easy to remember.
If you are unable to remember all the functions in English, German or Italian, but you often use different options, you can print any of these lists and stick them next to the typewriter or rename the buttons.
Or maybe the transfer of functions on the washing machine will push you to a new hobby - learning foreign languages.