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Mixed & coloured 59' (two T-shirts)LaundryMixed & coloured 59' (two T-shirts)Washes all kinds of fabrics and non-fading colours together, with a full load, in 59 minutes. Preset at 20 °C (adjustable); meant for laundry that is not very dirty and also suitable for cotton.On Laundry
Night cycle option2 meaningsNight cycle optionLowers the intermediate spins to 400 rpm where possible, raises the water level during rinsing and leaves the laundry soaking after the last rinse; the light blinks while the water is held. Deselect the option to finish with draining and a spin, which can be reduced or cancelled. Intermediate draining is quiet, so the cycle suits running at night.Differs by brand.On Candy
No spin (crossed-out spiral)LaundryNo spin (crossed-out spiral)The lowest step of the spin speed indicator lights: the spin is switched off. Selected with the spin speed button.On Laundry
Options button (three lines)LaundryOptions button (three lines)Cycles through the extra options for the chosen programme: Prewash, Extra rinse and Hygiene+. Options must be chosen before pressing Start/Pause; an option that does not fit the programme flashes and then goes out.On Laundry
Perfect cotton 59' (cotton boll)LaundryPerfect cotton 59' (cotton boll)A shorter wash at medium temperature for medium-soiled cotton. Fill the drum only halfway for the best result.On Laundry
PrewashLaundryPrewashAdds a low-temperature wash before the main wash; switch it on or off. Useful for heavily soiled laundry.On Bosch
Prewash compartment (I)2 meaningsPrewash compartment (I)Compartment for prewash detergent.Differs by brand.On Bosch
Prewash option (Pre)2 meaningsPrewash option (Pre)Adds a prewash before the main wash, for heavily soiled loads. Chosen with the OPTIONS button and available only on some programmes. Prewash detergent goes in compartment I of the drawer; use about 20% of the dose shown on the pack, and no liquid detergent.Differs by brand.On Candy
Rapid 14'/30'/44' programme (small weight)2 meaningsRapid 14'/30'/44' programme (small weight)Saves water, energy, detergent and time while washing any type of fabric at a medium temperature (maximum 40 °C). Meant for small, lightly soiled loads. Choose one of the three durations with the stain level / alternative programme button.Differs by brand.On Candy
Rapid programme3 meaningsRapid programmeA full cycle of washing, rinsing and spinning for lightly soiled cottons and mixed fabrics. Maximum load 1, 2 or 3 kg for the 14, 30 and 44 minute versions; 30 °C, or up to 40 °C on the 44 minute version. Use only about 20% of your usual amount of detergent.Differs by brand.On Candy
Refresh programmeLaundryRefresh programmeA 20-minute cycle that removes odours from garments and smooths creases. Up to 2.5 kg.On Candy
Relax programmeLaundryRelax programmeA warm 12-minute cycle that helps relax folds and creases. Up to 2.5 kg.On Candy
Remote start (Home Connect)LaundryRemote start (Home Connect)A short press enables remote start through the Home Connect app; holding the button for about three seconds opens the Home Connect menu.On Bosch
Rinse (programme stage)LaundryRinse (programme stage)Shows that the programme is currently in its rinsing stage.On Bosch
Rinse / Drain & Spin positionLaundryRinse / Drain & Spin positionThis dial position holds two programmes; choose with the stain level / alternative programme button. Rinse gives three rinses with an intermediate spin that can be reduced or switched off, for example after washing by hand. Drain & Spin drains the water and spins at maximum speed; the spin can be reduced or cancelled with the spin selection button.On Candy
Rinse holdLaundryRinse holdAfter the last rinse the laundry stays in the water; spinning and draining at the end of the programme can be switched on or off.On Bosch
Rinse programme2 meaningsRinse programmeThree rinses with an intermediate spin, which can be reduced or turned off. Use it to rinse any fabric, for example after washing by hand, or to pretreat stains with liquid bleach poured into compartment II before a normal wash.Differs by brand.On Candy
Saving 30' programmeLaundrySaving 30' programmeA timed 30-minute programme for a small load of up to 1 kg, saving time and energy. Spin the laundry at high speed before drying.On Candy
Shirts programmeLaundryShirts programmeUses special drum movements to keep shirts from tangling and creasing. Up to 2.5 kg; take the shirts out as soon as the cycle ends.On Candy
Silent washLaundrySilent washTurns off the end-of-programme signal and lowers the final spin speed.On Bosch
Silk programmeLaundrySilk programmeFor machine-washable silk. The drum turns gently, the temperature stays at or below 30 °C and the cycle ends with a gentle spin. Maximum load 1 kg.On Candy
Single item (drop with leaf)LaundrySingle item (drop with leaf)Special option for small, lightly soiled loads: optimises the water and energy used by the programme while keeping the wash performance.On Laundry
Small load programmeLaundrySmall load programmeGives even drying for very small loads, up to 2 kg.On Candy
Smart Wash programmeLaundrySmart Wash programmeAdapts the cleaning action to the size and type of the load automatically, washing at 30 °C. A steam phase at the end relaxes the fibres and makes ironing easier. Duration and intensity can be adjusted with the stain level button.On Candy
SoakingLaundrySoakingBefore the main wash starts, the laundry stays in the water for longer. Useful for stubborn soiling.On Bosch