Korean Appliance Buttons

Appliances in Korean homes and guesthouses usually have Korean-only labels. Here is what the common ones mean.

Washing machine (세탁기)

Korean	Meaning
전원	Power
시작/일시정지	Start / Pause
표준	Normal cycle
쾌속	Quick wash
울/섬세	Wool / Delicates
이불	Bedding (bulky items)
헹굼	Rinse
탈수	Spin
물온도	Water temperature
세제	Detergent

Quick start: press 전원 (Power) → choose 표준 (Normal) or 쾌속 (Quick) → press 시작 (Start). Many Korean washers lock the door while running.

Dryer (건조기)

Look for 표준건조 (normal dry) or 시간건조 (timed dry). Clean the lint filter (먼지필터) before each use.

Air conditioner (에어컨)

Korean	Meaning
운전/정지	On / Off
냉방	Cooling
제습	Dehumidify
송풍	Fan only
난방	Heating (only on some models)
풍량	Fan speed
예약/취침	Timer / Sleep

Most rooms are heated through the floor, not the air conditioner — see our boiler guide for that.

Stuck?

Take a photo of the panel and ask Tribby — it can read the labels for you.