Hand in the tub laundry symbol
What it means: Hand wash only, in water no warmer than 40°C / 104°F.
What to press: Hand wash cycle or basin.
Washing symbols (the tub)
A tub of water means you can wash it. The number or dots give the hottest water allowed. Lines underneath ask for a gentler cycle.
- Machine wash
- Wash at 30°C (86°F)
- One dot (washing)
- Wash at 40°C (104°F)
- Two dots (washing)
- Wash at 60°C (140°F)
- Three dots (washing)
- One line under the tub
- Two lines under the tub
- Crossed-out tub
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