# Work any rental's appliances, even with labels you can't read

> A flashing, dead stovetop got fixed after one photo of the cooktop and one of a breaker panel in another language.

Snap a photo of a rental's washer, stove or breaker panel with labels you can't read, and get every control translated, step-by-step instructions and the easiest fixes if it's stuck.

- Page: https://thesolocreators.com/prompts/work-any-foreign-appliance-from-a-photo/
- Category: Upgrade your everyday
- Made for: Everyone
- Works in: ChatGPT, Gemini
- Time: About 5 minutes
- Effort: Just copy and paste
- Needs a photo: yes, attach it before you send the prompt

## The prompt

Fill in the parts in [square brackets], or leave them and the AI will ask you for them.

```text
I'm staying in a vacation rental and need help with the [WHICH APPLIANCE, e.g. washing machine] in this photo. The labels may be in another language. I want to [YOUR GOAL, e.g. run a quick cold wash for towels]. What's happening now: [WHAT YOU SEE, e.g. display is flashing, nothing responds].

Identify the appliance and brand if you can, translate every label and symbol you can see, and give me numbered steps to do what I want. If it seems stuck, list likely causes like a child lock or a tripped breaker, starting with the easiest fix. Tell me exactly what photo to send next if you need more information, and flag anything that needs the host or a technician instead.
```

## Step by step

1. Take a clear photo of the controls, including symbols and labels.
2. Attach it in ChatGPT or Gemini and say what you want to do.
3. Send a second photo if it asks, like the breaker panel or model sticker.
4. Follow the steps one at a time and report what happens.

## What you'll get

Translated controls, numbered steps for what you want to do and simple fixes if the appliance seems stuck.

## Good to know

**Which AI tools does this work in?** It works in ChatGPT and Gemini. On this page, ChatGPT opens with your prompt already typed in. No paid plan is noted for this one.

**How long does it take?** About 5 minutes. It's rated "Just copy and paste". There are 4 steps, listed above.

**What do I need before I start?** One clear photo to attach first, then the prompt. The prompt also asks for: which appliance, your goal and what you see.

**What will I get back?** Translated controls, numbered steps for what you want to do and simple fixes if the appliance seems stuck.

Idea spotted on the web, shared by Johnny Jet: https://johnnyjet.com/the-travel-hack-that-saved-me-hours-in-europe/. The prompt is The Solo Creators' own version.

## Go further

Ready-made skills in the Solo Creators AI Studio (https://thesolocreators.com/studio/) that fit this: TLDR (Your AI stops writing walls of text: every reply leads with the next action, numbered and skimmable); Second Brain (Give your AI a memory it reads across every project, so it finally knows your business).

From AI Use Cases and Prompts by The Solo Creators: https://thesolocreators.com/prompts/. Free to use; please link back to the page when you share it.