In a world market place, people need to figure out how to use appliances independent of their native language. I often have trouble deciphering washing machines. Since I use an European front loader at home, I should be able to figure this out. First thing I need to do is to download a pdf of the English language manual. This involves figuring out the model number. Oh my stiff back, as I bend down and adjust my bifocals to read the steel plate inside the door. Then I decide that I could use modern technology and took a picture with my phone. Great. Found it, only to discover that this configuration of the nob isn’t pictured, only words describing the cycles and how long the various wash/rinse/spin last.
So I stare at this picture, reaching back to my finest SAT test taking skills. Going around from the upper left, I see a purse, a thundercloud, various pans, and no idea what the last two might be. Then the pdf prompts me with one choice, “cotton”. Oh, yeah, that isn’t a cloud but a cotton boll. And that is a chemistry flask for “synthetics”. I’m on a roll, I’ve got this. The ones on the lower right are, counter clockwise: hand-wash, rinse and rinse/spin. Extra credit given to anyone figuring out the last two on the lower left.
The one at the 7 O'Clock position looks to be a skein of yarn, so probably for knitted clothing?
ReplyDeleteAnd the symbol at 8 O'Clock is apparently delicates, though I can't see what it's trying to be.
DeleteI cheated for that one, though.
http://download.beko.com/Download.UsageManualsBeko/IQ/13584_1_2810540882_En.A4.pdf
How did you know it was Beko?
DeleteThe cotton one I've seen a lot, so yeah, that. I agree about the skein, maybe wool or knitted? And the feather makes sense for delicates. In other words, I agree! :-)
ReplyDeleteYes, I think it is a skein of yarn, thus wool, and a feather for delicates.
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