FABRIC CARE CHART
The following symbols provide garment care directions without words. The care label will include, in
order, four symbols: washing, bleaching, drying, and ironing (or dry cleaning when necessary). The use
of symbols ensures consistency among garment manufacturers of domestic and imported items. Follow
care label directions to maximize garment life and reduce laundering problems.
Wash Cycle
Normal
Permanent Press/ Wrinkle
Resistant/ Wrinkle Control
Gentle/Delicates
Hand Wash
Water Temperature**
Hot
Warm
Cold
Bleach
Any Bleach (when needed)
Only Non-Chlorine
(color-safe)
Bleach (when needed)
Tumble Dry Cycle
Normal
Permanent Press/ Wrinkle
Resistant/ Wrinkle Control
Gentle/ Delicates
** The dot symbols represent appropriate wash water temperatures for various items. The
temperature range for Hot is 105° –125° F/ 41° – 52° C, for Warm 85° – 105° F/29° – 41° C and for
Cold 60° – 85° F/16° – 29° C. (Wash water temperature must be a minimum of 60° F/16° C for
detergent activation and effective cleaning.)
F-1 SAMSUNG Dryer Owner's Instructions
Appendix
Special Instructions
Line Dry/ Hang
to Dry
Drip Dry
Dry Flat
Heat Setting
High
Medium
Low
Any Heat
No Heat/Air
Iron-Dry or Steam Temperatures
High
Medium
Low
Dryclean
Dry Clean
Do Not Dry Clean
Warning Symbols for Laundering
Do Not Wash
Do Not Wring
Do Not Bleach
Do Not Tumble Dry
No Steam (added to iron)
Do Not Iron
Line Dry/ Hang to Dry
Drip Dry
Dry Flat