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Energy consumption indicatorLaundryEnergy consumption indicatorShows how much energy the selected programme uses, from one dash (low) to five dashes (high).On Bosch
Extra dry (gear)LaundryExtra dry (gear)Degree of dryness for towels, bathrobes and bulky loads.On Laundry
Extra rinseLaundryExtra rinseSwitches on up to three additional rinse cycles. Recommended for very sensitive skin or in areas with very soft water.On Bosch
Extra rinse (basin with spray and plus)LaundryExtra rinse (basin with spray and plus)Adds one more rinse at the end of the wash. Helpful for sensitive or allergic skin, children's clothes, heavily soiled loads that need a lot of detergent, and towelling that holds detergent.On Laundry
Extra rinses indicator (+1, +2, +3)LaundryExtra rinses indicator (+1, +2, +3)Shows how many rinses the EXTRA RINSE button has added to the end of the cycle; the maximum depends on the programme. Useful for people with sensitive skin, for children's clothes, for very dirty loads that need a lot of detergent and for towelling, which tends to hold detergent.On Candy
Fabric softener compartment (flower)3 meaningsFabric softener compartment (flower)Compartment for fabric softener or liquid starch. Do not fill above the max. mark.Differs by brand.On Bosch
Favorite2 meaningsFavoriteStores the selected programme together with an option. Hold the Favorite button for 3 seconds after choosing them; the button flashes to confirm.Differs by brand.On SHP9PCM5N
Foam detectionLaundryFoam detectionLights up when the machine has detected too much foam during the wash; it adds a rinse cycle automatically to remove it. Use less detergent next time with the same load.On Bosch
Hand wash programme2 meaningsHand wash programmeFor clothes labelled hand wash only. Ends with three rinses and a slow spin. 30 °C; maximum load 1 kg.Differs by brand.On Candy
High heat drying (cotton boll with two gears)LaundryHigh heat drying (cotton boll with two gears)High-temperature drying for cotton and linen. Always check the garment care label.On Laundry
Hygiene Plus 59' programme (cross in a circle with steam)LaundryHygiene Plus 59' programme (cross in a circle with steam)Combines high temperature, time and cleaning action for maximum sanitising against bacteria in 59 minutes. Intended for cotton laundry, it washes at 60 °C and works best with small loads (2 kg maximum).On Candy
Hygiene option2 meaningsHygiene optionHygienises the laundry: the wash reaches 60 °C. Chosen with the OPTIONS button.Differs by brand.On Candy
Intensive PlusLaundryIntensive PlusExtends the programme by up to 30 minutes. For heavily soiled laundry.On Bosch
Iron dry (iron with gear)LaundryIron dry (iron with gear)Degree of dryness that leaves the laundry ready for ironing.On Laundry
Jeans programmeLaundryJeans programmeDries denim fabrics evenly. Turn the garments inside out before drying. Up to 4 kg; only delayed start can be added.On Candy
Kg Check indicatorLaundryKg Check indicatorStays on during the first minutes of the cycle while a sensor weighs the load. The machine then sets the water quantity and cycle length to suit it, controls rinsing for the chosen fabric, adapts the drum rhythm, adds rinse water if it detects lather, and matches the spin speed to the load to avoid imbalance. Works only on the Cotton and Synthetics programmes.On Candy
Kg Detector (weight with kg)LaundryKg Detector (weight with kg)Stays lit during the first minutes of the cycle while the sensor weighs the laundry, on programmes where it is active. The machine then adjusts water, cycle length, rinsing, drum rhythm and spin speed to the load and corrects for too much foam.On Laundry
Liquid detergent (automatic dosing compartment)LaundryLiquid detergent (automatic dosing compartment)Marks compartment A of the automatic dosing drawer, which holds liquid washing detergent that the machine doses itself. Use liquid detergent only; powders and other additives are not allowed. Keep the drawer closed throughout the cycle and clean it whenever it is refilled or the detergent type is changed.On Candy
Liquid detergent flap (A)LaundryLiquid detergent flap (A)Marks the flap for liquid detergent in the detergent drawer. Not present on all models.On Bosch
Low heat drying (flask with one gear)LaundryLow heat drying (flask with one gear)Low-temperature drying for synthetics and mixed fibres. Always check the garment care label.On Laundry
Main wash compartment (II)2 meaningsMain wash compartment (II)Compartment for main-wash detergent, water softener, bleach and stain remover.Differs by brand.On Bosch
Maximum load (kg weight)LaundryMaximum load (kg weight)Heads the programme-table column giving the most dry laundry, in kilograms, that each programme takes. The figure depends on the machine's rated capacity, which is shown on the control panel.On Candy
Maximum temperature (thermometer °C)LaundryMaximum temperature (thermometer °C)Heads the programme-table column giving the highest wash temperature for each programme. On selection the display shows a recommended temperature, which can be lowered (where allowed) with the temperature button; with all temperature lights off the wash is cold.On Candy
Memo (pushpin)LaundryMemo (pushpin)Holding the button for 3 seconds while a cycle runs saves the options set for it (MEMO flashes for 2 seconds). After choosing a programme, pressing the button brings back the saved options, not the programme itself. Delayed start cannot be saved.On Candy
Mixed & Coloured 59' / Perfect Cotton 59' positionLaundryMixed & Coloured 59' / Perfect Cotton 59' positionThis dial position holds two programmes; choose between them with the stain level / alternative programme button. 1: Mixed & Coloured 59' washes mixed fabrics and non-fading colours together with a full load, at a medium temperature preset to 20 °C (adjustable), for laundry that is not very dirty; it also suits cotton. 2: Perfect Cotton 59' shortens the wash for medium-soiled cotton at medium temperatures; fill the drum only halfway for best results. Maximum 40 °C.On Candy