Deciphering the icons on a Samsung washing machine: tips for proper operation of the equipment

The icons on a Samsung washing machine are little clues that make it easy to operate.

They are not only on the main panel, but also on the electronic display.

Read the article about what they mean and how to decipher all these icons on a Samsung washing machine.

Digital display symbols

The icons on the digital display of the device will change depending on what exactly is happening at a given time.

The washing steps are displayed as follows:

• container in the form of a basin and the Roman numeral I - this icon lights up only when the pre-wash mode has been selected; if the user has not activated it, there will be no icon;
• a basin, inside of which the number II lights up - the machine is actively washing things, the program does not matter, this symbol lights up if the main wash is in progress, it is found in all Samsung machines, regardless of the model;
• a basin with water inside – the device rinses things;
• spiral - the machine wrings things out.

Depending on the type of washing machine, the icons that appear on the display will differ.

1. Iron – the “light ironing” function is selected. The machine does not have a built-in iron, but this option allows things to wrinkle less during the spin cycle.
2. T-shirt and 2 bubbles – the Eco Babble function works, but not all models have it. When activated, the drum is filled with bubbles of detergent. In this form, the powder penetrates better into the fabric fibers and removes dirt.
3. A T-shirt with a stain on it – an intensive wash has been started, intended for heavily soiled items.
4. A basin with clean water – the “soaking” function is activated.
5. There is one basin with a Roman numeral inside – the “pre-wash” mode is activated.

If you activate them, this is mandatory will be displayed on the device in the form of the following images:

• lock – the child lock function of the panel is turned on, the buttons will not respond to touch until the appliance finishes washing; to activate it, you need to hold the “Temperature” and “Rinse” buttons for 3 seconds;
• clock – you can delay the end of washing for a certain time (it differs depending on the brand of the appliance);
• drum with spark – it’s time to launch the eco drum cleaning function;
• crossed out speaker – the sound is muted; to return it, you need to press and hold the “spin” and “rinse” buttons;
• key - the hatch is locked.

All displays show the time. It indicates the duration of the wash and is constantly decreasing.

Information about basic washing parameters is always displayed nearby:

1. A basin in which a snowflake is depicted - wash in cold water. If instead of a snowflake there are numbers above the basin, then from them you can understand at what temperature of the water the cycle takes place.
2. A basin filled with water with numbers above it indicates the number of additional rinses. You can select no more than five of them per wash cycle.
3. Crossed out spiral – spin is disabled.
4. The numbers shown above the spiral indicate the selected spin speed.

The spin speed and washing temperature in programs are set by default.It is also possible to configure manually.

Control panel symbols

The control panel of the Samsung washing machine is not devoid of symbols, although there are not as many icons on it as on the screen:

• an unfinished circle that converges on a vertical line is a well-known symbol that indicates where the button to turn the device on and off is located, next to it there is a corresponding “On/Off” inscription;
• an arrow in the form of a triangle and two parallel vertical lines located next to it - these icons stand for “Start” and “Pause”, they are known to everyone and are signed on most models of Samsung washing machines;
• an icon of a human face in profile and a heart located next to it - this image is not found on all Samsung washing machines, but only on the latest models. If you press this button, you can record and start a washing program that is preferable for the user, called the “My Program” icon ";
• The image of a clock with an arrow indicates a delay timer, which allows you to set the end time of the wash.

There are other buttons on the panel, but they are all signed and not encrypted as characters.

Modes

Depending on the model of the washing machine, the set of programs that are provided in it differs. Among them:

1. Synthetics. Temperature – 60 degrees, spin – maximum speed provided in the washing machine.
2. Cotton. Temperature and spin are set to maximum by default.
3. Delicate wash. Carried out at 40 degrees, at minimum speed.
4. Handwash. Temperature mode – 40 degrees, spin disabled.
5. Wool.This program does not last long, washing is carried out at a minimum temperature, without spinning.
6. Children's room. This is a long program that is carried out at high temperatures and with several rinse cycles.
7. Fast. It lasts either 15 minutes or 29 minutes.
8. Daily.
9. Intensive Eco. The water temperature is low, which saves energy costs.
10. Outerwear. It is intended for the care of things with special impregnation and involves the use of a large amount of foam.
11. Steam wash.
12. Other programs: spin, drain, rinse and spin.
13. Self-cleaning. This program is designed to clean the drum from various contaminants.

What do the error codes mean?

Error codes on a Samsung washing machine:

• 5E, E2, 5С – drain error;
• H1, H2, NOT, HE1, HE2, E5, E6, NS, NS1, NS2 – heating error;
• DE, ED, DOOR, DE1, DE2 – hatch blocking error;
• 4E, E1, 4C – water filling error (the device does not fill with water);
• 5d, SUd – excess foam;
• UE, E4, UB – uneven load on the drum axis;
• L.E.LE1 E9, LC – water leakage;
• 3E, EA, 3E1 – tachometer error;
• tE, Ec, tE1, tC – thermostat error;
• 1E, E7, 1C – pressure switch error;
• OE, OF – there is excess liquid in the machine;
• AE, 13E, AC, ACb – control board malfunction.

You will find a lot of useful and important information on how to use Samsung washing machines correctly in this section.

Conclusion

The icons on the Samsung washing machine greatly simplify the use of the device. They are understandable even without special signatures.

It is enough to learn once what exactly they mean., after which the operation of household appliances will bring only pleasant emotions. There is no need to remember error codes. Samsung washing machines are so reliable that the likelihood of encountering them during the warranty period is minimal.