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What the Symbols on Your Samsung Washing Machine Mean

Samsung washer symbols usually show cycle status, settings or safety states. Learn how to identify common icons and distinguish them from error codes and garment-care symbols.

By Bettesworth Construction Team 4 min read
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Most Samsung washer symbols show a cycle status, an enabled setting or a safety state—not a fault. An alphanumeric display code is different and needs code-specific troubleshooting. The icon’s appearance and availability can vary by model and region, so use your washer’s exact manual when a symbol or control sequence is unclear.

First, identify where the symbol appears

Its location is the quickest clue to what it means:

  • On the control panel: It usually identifies a setting or an active function, such as steam or Extra Rinse.
  • On the display: It may show status, such as remaining time, or an alphanumeric information or error code.
  • On a garment label: It is a care instruction for that item, not a washer control.

Samsung notes that washer icons and their appearance vary by model. Compare the icon with the nearby button or setting label, and check the manual for your specific washer if more than one interpretation seems possible. Samsung UK’s symbol guide illustrates common indicators.

Common Samsung washer symbols

These descriptions cover common symbol families, not every Samsung model. The same function may look different across panels, and some features are available only on supported models.

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Symbol or appearance What it usually indicates What to know
T-shirt or garment with a plus sign Add clothing On supported models, pause the cycle before adding items. Some washers have a separate AddWash door. Do not assume every washer can be opened mid-cycle.
Child’s face or Child Lock indicator Child Lock is active Controls are restricted; on some models the door may also be locked. Consult the manual for the exact button sequence to change this setting.
Padlock or key Door is locked Do not try to open the door while this symbol is lit.
Clock Delay Start is active The washer is scheduled to start later; check the display or settings for the selected delay.
Hourglass or time display Time remaining The number shown is the estimated time left in the cycle.
Drum, Pure Cycle or Self Clean Cleaning-cycle reminder Run the cleaning cycle described in your model’s manual. The number of washes before a reminder appears varies by model; Samsung does not establish that a cleaner tablet is required for every washer.
Sink, sometimes with a plus Rinse setting or Extra Rinse Available rinse options depend on the cycle and model.
Clouds or rising steam Steam option is selected This applies to models and cycles that offer steam.
No-spin symbol or setting No spin after final drain The drum will not spin after the final drain while this setting is selected. How to change it depends on the model.
Crossed-out speaker or bell End-of-cycle sounds are off The button combination for changing sounds is model-specific.
Wi-Fi or Smart Control Connectivity or remote-control feature On supported washers, Wi-Fi indicates a connection; remote control depends on Smart Control being enabled.
Intensive label or indicator Intensive wash option Designed for heavily soiled laundry; the cycle takes longer.

Washer icons, display codes and clothing-label symbols are different

Washer controls and status icons

These show what the washer is doing or which option is selected. A lit door-lock indicator, for example, is a safety status—not an error message.

Alphanumeric information or error codes

A code made of letters and numbers needs code-specific interpretation. Samsung’s washing-machine code guide explains common codes; visually similar characters can be mistaken for one another, including 5 and S or 3 and E. Check the display carefully. If a code is not listed, consult the exact-model manual, then contact Samsung support if the recommended troubleshooting does not resolve it.

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What to do when you cannot identify a symbol

  1. Check its location. Note whether it is on the panel, in the display, on the detergent drawer or on a clothing label.
  2. Look for a code. If the display shows letters or numbers rather than a standalone icon, compare each character carefully and use Samsung’s code-specific guidance.
  3. Check the nearby label and control. A symbol beside a button or setting name may indicate a selectable option; a lit indicator may show that the option is already active.
  4. Use the exact-model manual. Find the model number on the washer and use it to locate the matching manual. Samsung says cycle and setting instructions vary by model; its US guide to washer cycles, settings and features directs owners to model-specific instructions.
  5. Keep safety indicators in view. If the door-lock symbol is lit, do not pull the door open. Follow the manual’s instructions for that model.
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Why your panel may not match an online symbol chart

Samsung washers differ by model and regional variant. A feature may be absent, use a different graphic, or require a different button sequence. Samsung’s India guide to washer icons, for example, describes a particular control panel that switches off after 10 minutes of inactivity and when a cycle completes; that behavior should not be assumed for every Samsung washer. Use a general chart to narrow down the meaning, then let the exact-model manual settle questions about availability, operation and safety.

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