Congratulations on your new Samsung dishwasher. This manual contains important
information on the installation, use and care of your appliance. Please take time
to read this manual to take full advantage of your dishwasher’s many benefi ts and
features.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to safely and e ciently operate the
extensive features and functions of your new appliance and retain it at a safe place near the appliance for
your future reference. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this user manual.
Warning and important safety instructions in this manual do not cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. It is your responsibility to use common sense, caution, and care when installing,
maintaining, and operating your dishwasher.
Because the following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your dishwasher
may di er slightly from those described in this manual and not all warning signs may be applicable. If you
have any questions or concerns, contact your nearest service center or fi nd help and information online at
www.samsung.com.
IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS
Important safety symbols
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury and/or property damage.
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in personal injury and/or property damage.
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To reduce the risk of fi re, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your
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dishwasher, follow these basic safety precautions:
Do NOT attempt.
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Do NOT disassemble.
Do NOT touch.
Follow directions explicitly.
Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.
Make sure the appliance is grounded to prevent electric shock.
Call the service centre for help.
Note
These warning symbols are here to prevent injury to you and others.
Please follow them explicitly.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the content. Pass them
on to any future owner.
This appliance conforms to current safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to
personal injury and damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, please read these instructions carefully
before using it for the fi rst time. They contain important information on its safety, use and maintenance.
As with any equipment using electricity and moving parts, potential hazards exist. To safely operate
this appliance, become familiar with its operation and exercise care when using it.
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Do not let children (or pets) play on or in your dishwasher. The dishwasher door does not open easily
from the inside, and children may be seriously injured if trapped inside.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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If the plug (power supply cord) is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualifi ed person in order to avoid a hazard.
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This appliance must be positioned to be accessible to the power plug after installation, the water
supply tabs and the drain pipes.
For information on Samsung’s environmental commitments and product specifi c regulatory obligations e.g.
REACH visit: samsung.com/uk/aboutsamsung/samsungelectronics/corporatecitizenship/data_corner.html
INSTRUCTION ABOUT THE WEEE MARK
Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in countries with separate collection systems)
This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic
accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household
waste at the end of their working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human
health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle
them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local
government o ce, for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe
recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract.
This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
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This appliance is not to be used by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
For use in Europe: This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play
with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not
be made by children without supervision.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualifi ed persons
in order to avoid a hazard.
01 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
For appliances with ventilation openings in the base, that a
carpet must not obstruct the openings.
The new hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be
used and that old hose-sets should not be reused.
CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent
resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be
supplied through an external switching device, such as a
timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on
and o by the utility.
The door should not be left in the open position since this
could present a tripping hazard.
WARNING: Knives and other utensils with sharp points
must be loaded in the basket with their points down or
placed in a horizontal position.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and
similar applications such as:
• sta kitchen areas in shops, o ces and other working
environments;
• farm houses;
• by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
• bed and breakfast type environments.
INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER
This dishwasher is not designed for commercial use. It is intended for use in domestic households and
in similar working and residential environments such as:
• Shops
• O ces and showrooms
and by residents in establishments such as:
• Hostels and guest houses.
It must only be used as a domestic appliance as specifi ed in these user manual, for cleaning domestic
crockery and cutlery.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or
operation.
Do not use solvents in the dishwasher. Danger of explosion.
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Do not inhale or ingest dishwasher detergent. Dishwasher detergents contain irritant or corrosive
ingredients which can cause burning in the nose, mouth and throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing.
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Consult a doctor immediately if detergent has been swallowed or inhaled.
Avoid leaving the door open unnecessarily, as you could trip over it.
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Do not sit or lean on the opened door. This could cause the dishwasher to tip and be damaged, and
you could get injured.
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Only use detergent and rinse aid formulated for domestic dishwashers. Do not use washing‐up liquid.
Do not use the strong acid cleaning agent.
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Do not fi ll the rinse aid reservoir with powder or liquid detergent. This will cause serious damage to the
reservoir.
Inadvertently fi lling the salt reservoir with powder or liquid dishwasher detergent will damage the water
softener. Make sure you have picked up the correct packet of dishwasher salt before fi lling the salt
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reservoir.
Please only use special coarse grained dishwasher salt for reactivation, as other salts may contain
insoluble additives which can impair the functioning of the softener.
In an appliance with a cutlery basket (depending on model), cutlery is cleaned and dried more if placed
in e ciently the basket with the handles downwards. However, to avoid the risk of injury, place knives
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and forks etc. with the handles upwards.
Plastic items which cannot withstand being washed in hot water, such as disposable plastic
containers, or plastic cutlery and crockery should not be cleaned in the dishwasher.
The high temperatures in the dishwasher may cause them to melt or lose shape.
On models with Delay Start function, make sure that the dispenser is dry before adding detergent.
Wipe dry if necessary. Detergent will clog if poured into a damp dispenser and may not be thoroughly
dispersed.
Knives and other utensils with sharp points must be loaded in the basket with their points down or
placed in a horizontal position.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROTECTING YOUR CHILDREN
This appliance is not a toy! To avoid the risk of injury, keep children well away and do not allow them to
play in or around the dishwasher or to use the controls. They will not understand the potential dangers
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posed by it. They should be supervised whenever you are working in the kitchen.
There is also a danger that children playing might shut themselves in the dishwasher.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
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supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
Older children may only use the dishwasher when its operation has been clearly explained to them and
they are able to use it safely, recognising the dangers of misuse.
WARNING
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM DETERGENTS! Dishwasher detergents contain irritant and corrosive
ingredients which can cause burning in the mouth, nose and throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing.
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Keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is open.
There could still be detergent residues in the cabinet.
Consult a doctor immediately if your child has swallowed or inhaled detergent.
Before setting up the appliance, check it for any externally visible damage. Under no circumstances
should you use a damaged appliance. A damaged appliance could be dangerous.
WARNING
The dishwasher must only be plugged into the electricity supply via a suitable switched socket.
The electrical socket must be easily accessible after the dishwasher is installed so that it can be
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disconnected from the electricity supply at any time. (Refer to the “Checking the parts and control
panel” section on page 10.)
There must be no electrical sockets behind the dishwasher. Danger of overheating and fi re risk if the
dishwasher were to be pushed up against a plug.
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The dishwasher must not be installed under a hob. The high radiant temperatures which are
sometimes generated by a hob could damage the dishwasher. For the same reason it should not be
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installed next to open fi res or other appliances which give o heat, such as heaters etc.
Do not connect the dishwasher to the mains supply until it has been fully installed and any adjustment
has been made to the door springs.
Before connecting the appliance, check that the connection data on the data plate (voltage and
connected load) match the mains electricity supply. If in any doubt, consult a qualifi ed electrician.
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The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between it
and an e ective grounding system. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present
and regularly tested and where there is any doubt the electrical system in the house should be
checked by a qualifi ed electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate grounding system (e.g.
electric shock).
Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a multi‐socket unit or an extension
lead. These do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
CAUTION
This appliance may only be installed in mobile installations such as ships if a risk assessment of the
installation has been carried out by a suitably qualifi ed engineer.
The plastic housing of the water connection contains an electrical component. The housing must not
be submerged in water.
CAUTION
There are electrical wires in the hose of Aqua-Stop. Never cut the water inlet hose, even if it is too long.
Installation, maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by a suitably qualifi ed and competent
person in strict accordance with current national and local safety regulations. Repairs and other work
by unqualifi ed persons can be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised
work.
The integrated waterproof system o ers protection from water damage, provided the following
conditions are met:
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• The dishwasher is correctly installed and plumbed in.
• The dishwasher is properly maintained and parts are replaced where it can be seen that this is
necessary.
• The stopcock has been turned o when the appliance is not used for a longer period of time (e.g.
during holidays).
• The waterproof system will work even if the appliance is switched o . However, the appliance must
remain connected to the electricity supply.
A damaged appliance can be dangerous. If the dishwasher gets damaged, switch it o at the mains
and call your dealer or the service department.
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Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the user, for which the manufacturer
cannot accept liability. Repairs should only be undertaken by an approved service technician.
Faulty components must only be replaced by original spare parts. Only when these parts are fi tted can
the safety of the appliance can be guaranteed.
Always disconnect the dishwasher from the electrical supply for maintenance work (switch o at the
wall socket and remove the plug).
If the connection cable is damaged it must be replaced with a special cable, available from the
manufacturer. For safety reasons, this must only be fi tted by the service department or an authorised
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service technician.
In countries where there are areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other
vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in a clean condition at all
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times. Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the
guarantee.
In the event of a fault or for cleaning purposes, the appliance is only completely isolated from the
electiricity supply when:
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• it is switched o at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn, or
• it is switched o at the mains, or
• the mains fuse is disconnected, or
• the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is applicable).
Do not make any alterations to the appliance, unless authorised to do so by the manufacturer.
Never open the casing/housing of the appliance.
Tempering with electrical connections or components and mechanical parts is highly dangerous and
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can cause operational faults or electric shock.
While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer. Otherwise the guarantee will be invalidated.
When installing the product, make sure there is space at the top, left, right and back of the product to
ensure proper ventilation.
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If there is insu cient space between the product and the sink, it may damage the sink or allow mold to
grow.
Make sure that your dishwasher’s hardness level setting is correct as your area. (Refer to the “Water softener mode (Water hardness level setting)” section on page 18.)
Be sure to have your technician follow these instructions closely to ensure the safe
and normal operation of your new dishwasher.
CHECKING THE PARTS AND CONTROL PANEL
When your dishwasher has been unpacked, make sure that you’ve received all the parts shown below.
If your dishwasher was damaged during shipping, or if you do not have all the parts, contact Samsung
Customer Service or your Samsung dealer.
Keep the packaging out of the reach of children to ensure their safety, after unpacking your
dishwasher.
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Water refl ector
Control panel
Upper nozzle
Accessory parts -
Lower nozzle
Salt reservoir
Dispenser
3rd rack3rd rack PADLower rackUpper rack
User manual, Holder Drain Hose, Kick Plate, 3rdRackPAD, Energy Label, Warranty
Card, Funnel (Refer to the “Filling the salt reservoir” section on page 20),
Custom panel fi xers (for some models), Custom panel fi xers (for some models)
Top nozzle
Base
Door
.
Linear Motion Part - Belt operating AC motor (Motor Geared), Rail, Belt V-Timing, Holder rail
When the cycle you selected has fi nished, all other indicator lights are turned
o and the “0” light is illuminated for some minutes.
Then, the Power turns o automatically.
Select the appropriate wash cycle depending on the soil level of your dishes.
After you select a cycle, the Cycle On light for that cycle lights. Also, the Upper
and Lower zone lights turn on by default.
If you want to change the cycle once it has started, press the Reset
button and turn o the dishwasher. Then, turn on the dishwasher again
and select a new cycle.
Default cycle is ECO.
Select this option to clean the dishwasher TUB. Run with the dishwasher
empty. The Upper and Lower options are turned o by default.
When you select Upper, only the upper rack nozzle is activated.
The lower nozzle will not operate.
Use this feature to wash a small load of dishes or glasses placed in the upper
rack.
When you select Upper, place dishes, glasses, etc. in the upper rack
only. The dishwasher will not wash items placed in the lower rack.
Selecting Upper reduces both the cycle time and the amount of electricity
consumed.
When you select Lower, only the lower rack nozzle is activated. The upper
nozzle will not operate.
Use this feature to wash a small load of dishes or glasses placed in the lower
rack.
When you select Lower, place items, glasses, etc. in the lower rack only.
The dishwasher will not wash items placed in the upper rack.
Selecting Lower reduces both the cycle time and the amount of electricity
consumed.
If you want to wash heavily soiled items such as pots and pans, select
the Zone Booster option. (This option consumes slightly more water and
energy.)
Select Zone Booster L option: Applies intensive washing power to the
left part of the lower rack.
Select Zone Booster R option: Applies intensive washing power to the
right part of the lower rack.
Select both Zone Booster L & R options: Applies intensive washing
power to the whole lower rack.
Selecting a Zone Booster option does not turn o the Upper Nozzle.
Select this option to wash with short cycle time.
(Auto, ECO, Intensive.)
With the Sanitize option selected, the water temperature is increased to 70˚C
for high temperature sanitization.
You cannot select the Sanitize option if you select the Delicate cycle.