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Fan with bottom heat2 meaningsFan with bottom heatThe lower element heats and the fan spreads the heat through the oven. Use it to warm food evenly in a short time.Differs by brand.On Candy
Fan with top and bottom heat2 meaningsFan with top and bottom heatThe upper and lower elements heat the oven and the fan circulates the air, so food cooks evenly on all sides. Good for pastry on a single tray. Preheat for about 10 minutes.Differs by brand.On Candy
Fast charging indicator (green)Dashboard lightsFast charging indicator (green)Displayed upon connection for fast charging.On Leapmotor
Fast forwardDevice controlsFast forwardMoves forward quickly through the media being played.On Device controls
Fast rewindDevice controlsFast rewindWinds back quickly through the media being played.On Device controls
Fatigue detection faultDashboard lightsFatigue detection faultLights up with the amber triangle when Fatigue detection is unavailable or restricted. Switch the engine off and on again.On Škoda
Fatigue driving indicatorDashboard lightsFatigue driving indicatorThe fatigue driving indicator reminds the driver to take a rest.On Omoda / Jaecoo
FaultHeating & air conditioningFaultReplaces the normal display when the boiler has a fault, together with a fault code (F. and a number) and sometimes a plain-text message. If the fault cannot be cleared, contact a competent heating engineer; after an ignition fault (F.28 or F.29) check the gas valve is open and press reset, at most three times.On VU 446/5-5
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
Fiat Code / break-in warning light (car with padlock)Dashboard lightsFiat Code / break-in warning light (car with padlock)Indicates a Fiat Code system failure (contact a Fiat Dealership) or a break-in attempt.On Fiat
Filter (clean filter reminder)Heating & air conditioningFilter (clean filter reminder)The filter light comes on after 250 hours of running as a reminder to clean the air filter. After cleaning, press the Filter button: the light goes out and the 250-hour count starts again. Cleaning the filter about every two weeks is recommended.On MAD50C1AWS
Fire alarm call pointFire equipment signsFire alarm call pointA manual fire alarm call point is located here. If you discover a fire, press it to raise the alarm.On ISO 7010
Fire extinguisherFire equipment signsFire extinguisherA fire extinguisher is located here. Red signs mark the location of fire-fighting equipment, so you can find it quickly when there is a fire.On ISO 7010
Fire hose reelFire equipment signsFire hose reelA fire hose reel is located here. Red signs mark the location of fire-fighting equipment, so you can find it quickly when there is a fire.On ISO 7010
Fire ladderFire equipment signsFire ladderA ladder for fire-fighting use is located here. Red signs mark the location of fire-fighting equipment, so you can find it quickly when there is a fire.On ISO 7010
First aidEmergency exit and first-aid signsFirst aidFirst-aid equipment or a first-aid point is located here. Go here to find help or supplies for treating an injury.On ISO 7010
Fish (freezer storage chart)RefrigerationFish (freezer storage chart)In the frozen-food storage chart this pictogram stands for fish. Stored in a four-star freezer compartment, it keeps for 2 to 3 months.On Refrigeration
Flame (GHS02)Chemical hazard pictogramsFlame (GHS02)The product catches fire easily. It covers flammable gases, aerosols, liquids and solids, products that ignite on contact with air or heat up by themselves, products that give off flammable gas when wet, and some self-reactive substances and organic peroxides. Keep it away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces, do not smoke nearby, keep the container closed and use it only where there is good ventilation.On GHS
Flame over circle (GHS03)Chemical hazard pictogramsFlame over circle (GHS03)The product is an oxidizer: it does not have to burn itself, but it supplies oxygen and can start a fire or make one burn much more fiercely, and some can cause an explosion. It is used for oxidizing gases, liquids and solids such as some pool and bleaching chemicals. Keep it away from fuels, clothing and other combustible materials, and store it apart from flammable products.On GHS
Flashing 0:00CookingFlashing 0:00After installation or a power cut the display flashes 0:00. Set the time of day first: hold TIMER and END (bell and TIMER on some models) and use the arrow buttons. This is the first thing to do before using the oven.On Cooking
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
Fog light indicator5 meaningsFog light indicatorGreen or blue: shows a system that is switched on and working normally. This one confirms that the fog lights are switched on.Differs by brand.On BMW
Follow instructions for use (read the manual)Medical electrical equipment symbolsFollow instructions for use (read the manual)A mandatory sign on medical electrical equipment: the instruction manual or booklet must be read before the equipment is used. On the equipment itself it is printed as a blue safety sign (ISO 7010 M002); it is shown here in black and white.On IEC 60601-1
Food contact symbol (glass and fork)Food contact marksFood contact symbol (glass and fork)The material or article is intended to come into contact with food, for example a storage box, cling film or kitchen utensil. In the EU it can be used on items that are not yet in contact with food when sold, instead of the words "for food contact" or a specific indication of use (such as "wine bottle"); items that are clearly meant for food need not carry it. It may be used only on materials that meet the EU food contact rules.On Food contact marks
Foot on the brake2 meaningsFoot on the brakeStays on when there is not enough, or no, pressure on the brake pedal. With the automatic gearbox and engine running you must press the brake to leave P before releasing the parking brake, and it may be needed to leave N. It also stays on if you try to release the parking brake without pressing the brake pedal.Differs by brand.On Peugeot