A guide on icons displayed on Samsung washing machine

Last Update date : Feb 23. 2024

Have you ever wondered what that symbol on the display of your washing machine means? Sometimes the icon's significance is not immediately clear. Below is the guide that provides a list of icons on Samsung washing machine and an explanation of their meaning.

Control Panel

A GUIDE ON ICONS DISPLAYED ON SAMSUNG WASHING MACHINE

Note: - Icon appearance, color, and availability varies between models.

1 Power power icon

Tap to turn the washing machine on or off.

  • If you do not manipulate the control panel for 10 minutes after the washing machine is turned on, the washing machine automatically turns off.
  • The washing machine automatically turns off when the cycle completes.

CAUTION

Do not tap Power icon to turn the washing machine off while the wash cycle is in progress. Tap and hold the Start/Pause icon first, and then tap Power icon to turn the washing machine off.

2 Navigation dial

Turn the navigation dial left or right to navigate through cycles and functions. When you turn the navigation dial, LCD displays your selection (such as cycle, additional functions, and system functions).

3 Start/Pause start pause icon

Tap and hold to start or pause an operation.

4 Dsplay

The display shows current cycle information and estimated time remaining, or an information message if an error occurs.

5 OK ok button icon

Tap to confirm your selection of function or setting.

6 Temperature temperature icon

Tap to change the water temperature for the selected cycle.

  •  The indicator above the button indicates the default or selected setting.
7 Rinse rinse icon

Tap to change the rinse count for the selected cycle.

  • The indicator above the button indicates the default or selected setting.
8 Spin Spin icon

Tap to change the spin speed for the selected cycle.

  • The indicator above the button indicates the default or selected setting.
9 Additional function additional icon

Tap to open the additional functions menu.

  • Tap and hold for 3 seconds to enter the system functions menu
10 Smart Control smart cntrol icon

Tap to activate or deactivate the Smart Control function.

Tap and hold to enter pairing mode to connect to the SmartThings app.

  • When the Smart Control function is activated, you can control your washing machine remotely using the SmartThings app on your smartphone or tablet (Android or iOS).
11 Wi-Fi wifi icon

Tap to turn the washing machine on or off.

  • If you do not manipulate the control panel for 10 minutes after the washing machine is turned on, the washing machine automatically turns off.
  • The washing machine automatically turns off when the cycle completes.

CAUTION

Do not tap Power icon to turn the washing machine off while the wash cycle is in progress. Tap and hold the Start/Pause icon first, and then tap Power icon to turn the washing machine off.

12 Door Lock door lock icon
  • This icon indicates the door is locked and cannot be opened.
  • The door locks automatically during a cycle and this indicator turns on.
  • You can open the door when this icon disappears.
13 Child Lock child lock icon

This icon indicates that Child Lock in ON.

For more information, please get in touch with Samsung customer care.

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