Samsung DC68-02455C User Manual

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1. Child Lock

The Child Lock function keeps curious little hands out of the washer. This safety feature ensures, that children do not toy with the operation of the washer. A beep will alert you when

the Child Lock is activated.

2. Handwash

Clothes susceptible to damage, such as those made of linen or silk, can be washed just as if

they were being washed by hand.

3. Delay Start

This function enables users to delay the washing machine's starting time for up to 24 hours.

4. Calm Wash

We have a wash cycle that is so quiet you can do laundry while you sleep. The spin cycle is whisper quiet as it drains away water.

5. Easy Iron

Less ironing is needed as Samsung's Carefreewash safely cleans your soft, delicate cloths and easy-care fabrics. Developed by Samsung's globally recognized digital process technology, the Easy Iron function is a specialized laundry program that will help to reduce wrinkles on your delicate garments, freeing up the time you would have spent on ironing.

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Nform t oN

Congratulations on the purchase of your new washing machine. This Owner's

Manual contains valuable information on the installation, use, and care of this appliance. Please take the time to read this manual so that you can take full advantage of the washing machine's features and enjoy this appliance for many

years to come.

IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS

What the icons and signs in this user manual means:

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or

death.

WARNING

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.

CAUTION

Z_ To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when

using your washer, follow these basic safety precautions:

CAUTION

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

/_ Packing materials can be dangerous to children; keep all packing material (plastic bags,

......._ polystyrene, etc.) well out of the reach of children.

This appliance is designed for home use only.

Make sure that water and electrical connections are made by qualified technicians, observing the manufacturer's instructions (see, "Installation Instructions," page 4) and local safety regulations.

All packing and transit brackets must be removed before the appliance is used. Serious

damage may occur if they are not removed. See "Removing the transit bolts" on page 5.

Perform the first wash cycle without any laundry (See page 9).

WARNING

Z_ Always observe Safety Precautions when using your washer. See "Important Safety

....... Instructions" on the next page.

Never try to repair the washer on your own. There is dangerous voltage inside this washer. Ifthe washer needs to be repaired, call an authorized service center near you.

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Safety informaton 3

Please record the serial number from the back of your washer and the date of purchase in the space provided below.

We recommend that you keep your purchase receipt with this manual for warranty service.

Model Number Serial Number Date Purchased

Dealer

IM PORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

/_k To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, property damage or injury to persons

....... when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following

Read all safety instructions before using the appliance.

As with any equipment using electricity and having moving parts, there are potential hazards. To use this appliance safely, the operator should become familiar with the

instructions for the operation of this appliance and always exercise care when using it.

Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to bad weather. Install and level the washing machine on a floor that can support the weight.

This appliance must be properly grounded. Never plug the appliance cord into a receptacle which is not grounded adequately and in accordance with local and national codes. See installation instructions for grounding this appliance.

To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion: a. Do not wash or dry items that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked

in or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive

substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. Hand wash and line

dry any items containing these substances. Any material on which you have used a

cleaning solvent, or which is saturated with flammable liquids or solids, should not

be placed in the clothes washer until all traces of these liquids or solids and their

fumes have been removed. These items include acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some liquid

household cleaners, some spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers.

b. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive

substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

c. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that

has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for

such a period, before using a washing machine or combination washer-dryer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This

will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

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7. Do not reach into the appliance if the tub is moving.

8. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children.

9. Do not tamper with the controls.

10. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in published user- repair instructions that you understand and

have the skills to carry out.

11. Unplug the power supply cord before attempting to service your washing machine.

12. Store laundry aids and other material ina cool, dry place where children cannot reach them.

13. Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with vegetable or cooking oil. These items may contain some oil after laundering. Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may smoke or

catch fire by itself.

14. Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia or acids (such as vinegar or rust remover) in the same wash.

Hazardous fumes can form.

15. Do not wash fiberglass materials. Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in

subsequent loads and cause skin irritation.

16. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the washing compartment.

17. Do not sit on top of the clothes washer.

18. Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials.

19. Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will

reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded

in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric

....... shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the

appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

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USE OF EXTENSION CORDS

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their

use.

Ifa long cord or extension cord is used,

1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.

2. The extension cord must be a groundingtype 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3- slot outlet.

3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not be pulled on by children or tripped over

unintentionally.

WARNING

/_ Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord under any

wAR.,.G_circumstances.

PREFERRED METHOD OF GROUNDING

Plug the three-prong power cord into a properly grounded outlet of standard 120 VAC, 60 Hz.

Your washer should be the only appliance on this circuit.

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content

INSTALLING THE WASHING

MACHINE

WASHING A LOAD OF LAUNDRY

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8 Unpacking the Washing Machine 8 Overview of the washing machine 9 Selecting a location

9 Adjusting the leveling feet 9 Removing the shipping bolts

10 Connecting the water supply hose 10 Positioning the drain hose

11 Overview of the control panel 13 Putting detergent in the washing machine 13 Washing clothes using Fuzzy Logic 14 Washing clothes manually

14 Using delay start 15 Washing tips and hints

MAINTAINING THE WASHING

MACHINE

TROUBLESHOOTING

16 Draining the washing machine in an

emergency

16 Repairing a frozen washing machine 16 Cleaning the exterior

17 Cleaning the detergent drawer and recess 17 Cleaning the debris filter 18 Cleaning the water hose mesh filter

19 Symptoms and solutions 19 Understanding error messages

PROGRAM CHART 20 program chart

APPENDIX

21 Wash/Rinse Temperature 21 Fabric care chart

21 Electrical warnings 22 Protecting the environment 22 Specification

23 Warranty information

Contents 7

UNPACKING THE WASHING MACHINE

Unpack your washing machine and inspect it for transit damage. Also make sure that you have received all of the items shown below. Ifthe washing machine was damaged during transport or you do not have all of the items, contact your Samsung dealer immediately.

OVERVIEW OF THE WASHING MACHINE

Worktop

Deterg_

Control panel

hose

Base cover

Adj

'gency drain tube

Filter=cover

Wrench Hose guide Bolt hole covers

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SELECTING A LOCATION

Before you install the washing machine, select a location with the following characteristics:

• A hard, level surface (ifthe surface is uneven, see "Adjusting the leveling feet," below) Away from direct sunlight.

Adequate ventilation Room temperature that will not fall below 32 °F Away from sources of heat such as coal or gas

Make sure that the washing machine does not rest on its power cord.

Ventilation openings must not be obstructed by carpeting when the washing machine is installed

on a carpeted floor.

THE MINIMUM CLEARANCES FOR CLOSET AND ALCOVE INSTALLATIONS - SIDES 0 IN.,

REAR 1 IN. TOP 2 IN., CLOSET FRONT 0 IN. Closet Front Must Have Two Unobstructed Air Openings Combined Total Area 72 Sq. In. Min.

Located 3 in. From Top and Bottom. Louvered Door With Equivalent Air Opening IsAcceptable.

ADJUSTING THE LEVELING FEET

If the floor is uneven, adjust the feet (do not insert pieces of wood or any other objects under the feet):

1. Loosen the leg bolt by turning it with your hand until it is at the desired height.

2. Tighten the locking nut by turning it with the supplied wrench.

,, Place the washer on a sturdy, flat surface.

If the washer is placed on an uneven or weak surface, noise or vibration occurs. (Only a I degree angle is allowed.)

REMOVING THE SHIPPING BOLTS

Before using the washing machine, you must remove all of the shipping bolts from the back of the unit.

To remove the bolts:

1. Loosen all bolts with the supplied wrench before removing them.

2. Take each bolt head and plastic together, pull it through the wide part of the hole. Repeat for each bolt.

3. Fill the holes with the supplied plastic covers.

4. Keep the transit bolts for future use.

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CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY HOSE

The water supply hose must be connected to the washing machine at one end and to the water faucet at

the other. Do not stretch the water supply hose. Ifthe hose is too short and you do not wish to move the washer, replace the hose with a longer, high pressure one.

To connect the water supply hose:

1. Take the L-shaped arm fitting for the water supply _ hoses and connect to the water supply intake on the

back of the washer.

Tighten by hand.

Connect the other end of the cold water supply hose

to your sink's cold water faucet and tighten it by hand.

Ifnecessary, you can reposition the water supply hose

at the washing machine end by loosening the fitting,

rotating the hose, and retightening the fitting.

Optional:

1. Take the red L-shaped arm fitting for the hot water supply hose and connect to the red hot

water supply intake on the back of the machine. Tighten by hand.

2+ Connectthe otherendof the hotwatersupply hoseto yoursink's hot waterfaucetand tighten itby hand. 3+ Use a Y-piece if you only want to use cold water.

The washer should be connected to the water faucets using new hose-sets.

Old hose-sets should not be used.

POSITIONING THE DRAIN HOSE

The end of the drain hose may be positioned in three ways:

Over the edge of a sink

The drain hose must be placed at a height between 24 and 35 inches. To keep the drain hose spout bent, use the supplied plastic hose guide. Secure the hose guide to a

wall with a hook or to the faucet with a piece of string to

prevent the drain hose from moving.

In a sink drain pipe branch

The drain pipe branch must be above the sink siphon so that the end of the hose is at least 24 inches above the ground.

In a drain pipe

Samsung recommends that you use a 26 inch high vertical pipe; it must be no shorter than 24 inches and no longerthan 35 inches.

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Towels

0 Hot/Warm © Very Heavy © ExtraHgh © Child Lock ,_ Door Lock Heavy Duty

0 Melody1 0 Warm/Warm© Normal _ Medium Calm Wash

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.... ............._..Lc_w.... 0 Rinse Hold Drain

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Signal Temp. SoilLevel Spin DelayStart EasyIron

Normal

Colors

PermPress

Delicates

Wool

Quick

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Displays the remaining wash cycle time, all washing information and error messages.

When the selected wash cycle is finished, a melody will sound. Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the available melody options.

(Melody1 . Melody2. OFF. Melody1 .... )

Press the Temp. button to select the wash and rinse temperatures. The light next to the temperature will illuminate. Press the button repeatedly to scroll through the temperature settings.

Hot/Warm - Heavily soiled color-fast items. Hot/Cold - Whites and heavily soiled color-fast items. Warm/Warm - Color-fast items. When warm rinse is selected, only the final

rinse will be warm. The other rinses will be cold to conserve energy. Warm/Cold - Moderately soiled, color-fast items; most wrinkle free items.

Cold/Cold - Brightly colored, lightly soiled items.

ln wash water temperatures below 60 ° F, detergents do not dissolve or

clean well.

Press the Soil Level button to select the appropriate soil level for the load. The light next to the Soil Level button will illuminate. Press the button repeatedly to scroll through the soil level settings.

Very Heavy - Use for cleaning extremely heavily soiled loads. Heavy - Use for cleaning heavily soiled loads. Normal - Use for cleaning moderately soiled loads. This setting will be

appropriate for most loads. Light - Use for cleaning lightly soiled loads. Very Light - Use for cleaning very lightly soiled loads.

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Press the Spin button to select the appropriate spin speed for the load. The light next to the spin speed will illuminate. Press the button repeatedly to scroll

through the spin speed settings.

Extra High - Use for underwear and sturdy cottons. High - Use for underwear, t-shirts and sturdy cottons.

Medium - Use for jeans, wrinkle free or "wash-and-wear" items and

synthetics.

Low - Use for delicate items needing a slow spin speed because of fabric and

construction and for hang-dry items. 1/o Spin - Drains the washer without spinning. Use for extremely delicate

items that cannot tolerate any spin. Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the available delayed start

options (from 2 to 24 hours in one hour increments). The displayed hours indicate when the washing cycle will finish.

Press this button to to reduce wrinkles on your delicate garments, freeing up the time you would have spent on ironing. It is best to use this feature with Normal, Colors, Quick, Towels, Heavy Duty, and Mixed load cycles.

Using this feature will prevent children from manipulating the washing machine.

To turn the "Child Lock" on: Press the Start/Pause button to turn on the washing machine. Press and hold down the Soil Level + Spin button for

2-3 seconds. The "Child Lock" can only be activated when the washer is on. Once you set the Child Lock function, no button will be active except the

POWER button. The Child Lock indicator will blink on and off when it is set.

To turn the "Child Lock" off: Press and hold down the Soil Level + Spin button for 2-3 seconds. The Child Lock indicator will turn off and the "Child

Lock" will be deactivated.

When the buttons on the washer are not working please check that the

child lock is not active.

Turn the dial to select one of the 14 available wash programs: Normal, Colors, Perm Press, Delicates, Wool, Hand wash, Quick,

Rinse+Spin, Spin, Drain, Calm Wash, Mixed Load, Heavy Duty, Towels Press to pause and restart programs.

Press the Start/Pause button before adding the laundry. Press once to turn the washing machine on, press again to turn the washing

machine off.

Ifthe washing machine power is left on for longer than 10 minutes without

any buttons being touched, the power automatically turns off.

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PUTTING DETERGENT IN THE WASHING MACHINE

Before washing clothes for the first time, you must run a complete cycle without clothes.

To do this:

1. Press the POWER button.

Detergent

2. Pour a little detergent into compartment @ in the detergent drawer.

3. Turn on the water supply to the washing machine.

4. Press the Start/Pause button.

• This will remove any water from the manufacturer's test run remaining in the washer.

WASHING CLOTHES USING FUZZY LOGIC

Your new washing machine makes washing clothes easy, using Samsung's "Fuzzy Logic" automatic control system. When you select a wash program, the machine will set the correct temperature, washing

time, and washing speed.

To wash clothes using the Fuzzy Logic programs:

1. Turn on your sink's water faucet.

2. Press the POWER button.

3. Open the door.

4. Load the articles one at a time loosely into the drum, without overfilling.

5. Close the door.

6. Add the detergent, softener, and bleach(if necessary) into the appropriate compartment.

Turn the Fuzzy Control dial to select the appropriate program for the type of

clothes. Normal, Colors, Perm Press, Delicates, Wool, Handwash, Quick, Rinse+Spin, Spin, Drain, Calm Wash, Mixed Load, Heavy Duty, Towels.

You will see the indicators light up on the control panel.

Towels Normal

HeavyDuty Colors MixedLoadm PermPress

CalmWash-- Delicates Drain Wool

Spin 'Handwash Rinse+Spin_ Quick

8. At this time, you can control the wash temperature, rinsing times, spin speed, delay time by pressing the appropriate option button.

9. Press the Start/Pause button on the Fuzzy Control dial and the wash cycle will begin. The process indicator will light up and the remaining time for the cycle will appear in the

display.

When the cycle is finished: After all the cycles have finished, the power will turn off automatically.

1. Open the door.

_The door will not open until 3 minutes after the machine stops or the power turns off.

2. Remove laundry.

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WASHING CLOTHES MANUALLY

You can wash clothes manually without using the "Fuzzy Logic" feature.

To do so:

1. Turn on your sink's water faucet.

2. Press the POWER button on the washing machine.

3. Open the door.

4. Load the articles one at a time loosely into the drum, without overfilling.

5. Close the door.

6. Put the detergent and, if necessary, softener or chlorine bleach, in the appropriate compartments.

7. Press the Temp. button to select the water temperature. (Hot/Warm -> Hot/Cold -->Warm/Warm -->Warm/Cold -->Cold/Cold )

8. Press the Soil Level button to select the soil level for the load. (Very Heavy --> Heavy --> Normal --> Light -->Very Light)

9. Press the Spin button to select the spin speed, [Extra high -->High --> Medium --> Low -->No Spin -->Rinse Hold].

The rinse hold program allows you to take clothes that are dripping wet out of the washing

machine. no : No Spin, rh : Rinse Hold.

10. Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the available delayed start options (from 2 to 24 hours in one hour increments).The displayed hours indicate when the washing cycle will

finish.

11. Press the Start/Pause button and the machine will begin the cycle.

When the cycle is finished:

1. Open the door.

[_The door will not open until 3 minutes after the machine stops or the power turns off.

2. Remove laundry.

USING DELAY START

You can set the washing machine to finish your wash automatically at a later time, choosing from 2 to 24

hour delay (in 1 hour increments). The displayed hours indicate when the washing cycle will finish.

To do so:

1. Manually or automatically set your washing machine for the type of clothes you are washing.

2. Press the Delay Start button repeatedly until the delay time is set.

3. Press the Start/Pause button. The Delay Start indicator will light, and the clock will begin counting down until the washing cycle finished.

4. To cancel "Delay Start", press the POWER button, then turn the washing machine on again.

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WASHING TiPS AND HINTS

Sorting your laundry: Sort your laundry according to the following characteristics: ,, Type of fabric care label symbol: Sort laundry into cottons, mixed fibers, synthetics, silks,

wools and rayon.

• Color: Divide whites and colors. Wash new, colored items separately.

• Size: Placing items of different sizes in the same load will improve the washing action. Sensitivity: Wash delicate items separately, using the Delicate wash program for pure new wool, curtains and silk articles. Check the labels on the items you are washing or refer to the fabric care chart in the appendix.

Emptying pockets: Coins, safety pins and similar items can damage linen, the washing machine drum, and the water tank.

Securing fasteners: Close zippers and fasten buttons or hooks; loose belts or ribbons should be tied together.

Detergent tips: The type of detergent you should use is based on the type of fabric (cotton, perm press, delicate items, knit/wool), color, wash temperature, degree and type of soiling.

Always use "low suds" laundry soap, which is designed for automatic washing machines.

Follow the detergent manufacturer's recommendations based upon the weight of the laundry, the degree of soiling, and the hardness of the water in your area. If you do not know how hard your water is, contact your water utility company.

_Keep and additives in out of the reach of children.

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