A guide to Bosch tumble dryer symbols and programmes

The drying symbol resembles a horizontal line with three vertical wavy lines above it. This is the setting for the standard drying cycle, which is suitable for most fabrics.

The iron dry symbol depicts an iron. This setting leaves clothes slightly damp and ideal for easy ironing.

Similar to the iron dry symbol, the cupboard dry symbol is represented by a cupboard. It indicates that laundry will be sufficiently dry to store away when the cycle ends.

The low heat drying symbol is depicted by a feather. This setting is perfect for delicate fabrics that need a lower drying temperature.

The quiet drying symbol shows a finger on closed lips. This programme reduces noise levels, ideal for late-night drying without loud notifications.

The spin speed symbol features a spiral inside a box. This lets you adjust the drum's spin speed for different fabric types or shorter drying times.

The programe paused symbol is shaped like a ‘p’ and means the drying cycle has temporarily stopped.

The programe end symbol is shown by the word ‘end’ and means that the drying cycle is complete.

The time remaining symbol shows a digital clock display telling you how much time is left on the current cycle.

The high temperature symbol is shown by the word ‘hot’. This means the appliance is cooling down after a high-temperature cycle.

The remote start symbol resembles a rectangle with Wi-Fi lines radiating outward, indicating that the dryer has been started remotely via an app. 

The time programme symbol shows an analogue clock. This means the drying cycle has been set for a specific length of time.

The ready in time symbol  shows a clock with an arrow circling counterclockwise around it. It means the dryer has been set to start after a specified time.

The start/pause symbol shows a triangle pointing right and two vertical bars. It means the cycle has started or been paused. If it’s paused, the programme paused symbol will also show.

The favourite symbol is shown with a star that indicates your preferred drying setting is being used for the current cycle.  

The condensate container full symbol resembles a container with a water drop, indicating that the water collection container needs to be emptied.

The clean filter symbol shows a circle with small dots inside (representing a filter) and water droplets that mean the lint filter needs cleaning.

The Wi-Fi symbol looks like three curved lines radiating out from a central point. It indicates the status of the dryer's Wi-Fi connection, lighting up when connected.

The childproof lock symbol is shaped like a key. It means the controls are locked to stop children accidentally changing the settings.

The settings symbol looks like a wrench and means you can change the dryer's settings

The heat exchanger symbol shows a rectangle with a grid and diagonal lines, indicating that the heat exchanger needs cleaning.