Wash symbols look like a wash tub and tell us two things:

The maximum temperature
This is shown as the numeric figure in the middle and is in degrees Celsius.

The amount of agitation suitable for the garment.
This is shown as a number of lines underneath the wash tub. The more the lines the less agitation allowed. Somtime this is shown a single line broken into one or two segments.

normal process	Boiling Wash Garments for example made of cotton or linen, white, dyed or printed and are suitable for boiling,. Completeley fill the drum. If required, pre-treat stubborn stains.
mild process	Boiling Wash As normal boiling wash but avoid spinning or only spin for short periods to minimise the risk of creasing.
Normal process	60° C coloured wash Coloured garments which must not be washed at boiling temperature e.g. made of cotton, modal, polyester and mixed fabrics.
mild process	60° C coloured wash As normal 60° C coloured wash, but reduce the quantity of laundry. The drum must not be more than two-thirds full. Avoid spinning or only spin for short periods to minimise the risk of creasing.
normal process	40° C coloured wash Washing cycle e.g. for dark coloured articles made of cotton, polyester, mixed fabrics etc.
mild process	40° C mild wash As normal process, but reduce the quantity of laundry. Avoid spinning or only spin for short periods to minimise the risk of creasing.
very mild process / wool wash cycle	40° C very mild wash For articles e.g. in machine-washable wool. This washing cycle ensures a much reduced mechanical treatment. Reduce the quantity of laundry substantially. The drum should be not more than one-third full.
normal process	30° C fine wash Washing cycle, e.g. for dark coloured articles in cotton, polyester, mixed fabrics etc.
mild process	30° C mild wash As normal process, but reduce the quantity of laundry. Avoid spinning or only spin for short periods to minimise the risk of creasing.
very mild process / wool wash cycle	30° C very mild wash Articles made, e.g. of machine-washable wool. This washing cycle ensures a much reduced mechanical treatment. Select an appropriate washing program. Reduce the quantity of laundry substantially.
hand wash	Hand Wash Hand wash at a water temperature between 30° C and a maximum of 40° C, depending on the particular article. First dissolve a fine detergent in plenty of water. Allow the textiles to float in the solution and agitate carefully. Do not rub, pull and wring out. Then rinse the textiles well, press the superfluous water out carefully and pull into shape. Treat coloured and sensitive pieces rapidly and do not leave lying in the wet state.
do not wash	Do Not Wash Garments with this symbol must not be washed. They may be sensitive to any kind of wet treatment or be unsuitable for washing in a domestic washing machine because of their size.

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