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Samsung WA14A8377GV, WA14A8377GW User Manual for WA14A8377GV

Washing Machine
User manual
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Contents
Safety information 4
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Installation 10
What’s included 10 Installation requirements 11 Step-by-step installation 12
Before you start 19
Detergent guidelines 19 Smart Check 21 Laundry guidelines 22
Operations 27
Maintenance 35
Cleaning 35
Troubleshooting 41
Checkpoints 41 Information codes 45
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Specification 48
Specification sheet 48
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Safety information

Congratulations on your new Samsung washing machine. This manual contains important information on the installation, use and care of your appliance. Please take some time to read this manual to take full
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advantage of your washing machine’s many benefits and features.

What you need to know about the safety instructions

Please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to safely and efficiently operate the extensive features and functions of your new appliance. Please store the manual in a safe location close to the appliance for future reference. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this instruction manual.
Warnings 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 washing machine.
Because the following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your washing machine may differ 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 find help and information online at www.samsung.com.

Important safety symbols

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury, death and/or property damage.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in personal injury and/or property damage.
NOTE
Indicates that a risk of personal injury or material damage exists.
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to yourself and others. Please follow them explicitly. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.
Read all instructions before using the appliance.
As with any equipment that uses electricity and moving parts, potential hazards exist. To safely operate this appliance, familiarize yourself with its operation and exercise care when using it.
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Important safety precautions

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
1. This appliance is not intended for use 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.
2. 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.
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3. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
4. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
5. The new hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be used and
that old hose-sets should not be reused.
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Safety information
6. For washing machines having ventilation openings in the base, the
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installation instructions shall state that the openings must not be obstructed by a carpet.
7. For use in Europe: Children of less than 3 years should be kept away
unless continuously supervised.
8. 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 off by the utility.
9. This appliance is intended to be used in household only and it is not
intended to be used such as:
– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments; – farm houses; – by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments; – bed and breakfast type environments; – areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in launderettes.

Critical installation warnings

WARNING
The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualified technician or service company.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, problems with the product, or injury.
Plug the power cord into a wall socket that meets local electrical specifications. Use the socket for this appliance only, and do not use an extension cord.
• Sharing a wall socket with other appliances using a power strip or extending the power cord may result in electric shock or fire.
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• Ensure that the power voltage, frequency, and current are the same as those of the product specifications. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire. Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly.
Remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the power plug terminals and contact points using a dry cloth on a regular basis.
• Unplug the power plug and clean it with a dry cloth.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
• Plug the power plug into the wall socket so that the cord is running towards the floor. If you plug the power plug into the socket in the opposite direction, the electric wires within the cable may be damaged and this may result in electric shock or fire.
This appliance must be properly grounded.
Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water pipe, or telephone line.
• This may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, or problems with the product.
• Never plug the power cord into a socket that is not grounded correctly and make sure that it is in accordance with local and national regulations.
Do not install this appliance near a heater or any inflammable material.
Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily or dusty location, or in a location exposed to direct sunlight or water (rain drops).
Do not install this appliance in a location exposed to low temperatures.
• Frost may cause the tubes to burst.
Do not use an electric transformer.
• This may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord, or loose wall socket.
• This may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord.
Do not twist or tie the power cord.
Do not hook the power cord over a metal object, place a heavy object on the power cord, insert the power cord between objects, or push the power cord into the space behind the appliance.
• This may result in electric shock or fire.
This appliance should be positioned so that the power plug, the water supply taps, and the drain pipes are accessible.
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Installation cautions

CAUTION
This appliance should be positioned in such a way that the power plug is easily accessible.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire due to electric leakage.
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Safety information

Critical usage warnings

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WARNING
If the appliance is flooded, turn off the water & power supplies immediately and contact your nearest Samsung Customer Service.
• Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock.
If the appliance generates a strange noise, a burning smell, or smoke, unplug the power plug immediately and contact your nearest service center.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
In the event of a gas leak (such as propane gas, LP gas, etc.), ventilate immediately without touching the power plug. Do not touch the appliance or power cord.
• Do not use a ventilating fan.
• A spark may result in an explosion or fire.
Do not let children play in or on the washing machine. In addition, when disposing of the appliance, remove the lid.
• If trapped inside the product, children may suffocate to death.
Do not wash items contaminated with gasoline, kerosene, benzene, paint thinner, alcohol or other inflammable or explosive substances.
• This may result in electric shock, fire, or an explosion.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
• This may result in electric shock.
Do not insert your hand or a metal object under the washing machine while an operation is in progress.
• This may result in injury.
Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself.
• Do not use a fuse (such as copper, steel wire, etc.) other than a standard fuse.
• When the appliance needs to be repaired or reinstalled, contact your nearest service center.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury.
• In this case, the product will not be covered by the standard warranty provided by Samsung and no responsibility can be attributed to Samsung for malfunctions or damages resulting from doing it.
Unplug the power plug when the appliance is not being used for long periods of time or during a thunder or lightning storm.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not put your hand into the spinning tub during the spin cycle.
• This may result in injury. If the tub does not stop spinning within 15 seconds after you open the lid, contact your nearest Samsung Customer Service.
Do not let children (or pets) play in or on your washing machine. The washing machine door does not open easily from the inside and children may be seriously injured if trapped inside.
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Do not use the water to exceed 50 °C when using the hot water in your washing machine. Plastic parts may be deformed or damaged, and this may result in electric shock or fire.

Usage cautions

CAUTION
When the washing machine is contaminated by a foreign substance such as detergent, dirt, food waste, etc., unplug the power plug and clean the washing machine using a damp, soft cloth.
• Failure to do so may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, or rust.
The product you have purchased is designed for domestic use only. Using the product for business purposes qualifies as a product misuse. In this case, the product will not be covered by the standard warranty provided by Samsung and no responsibility can be attributed to Samsung for malfunctions or damages resulting from such misuse.
Do not stand on the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance.
• This may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury.
Do not press the buttons using sharp objects such as pins, knifes, fingernails, etc.
• This may result in electric shock or injury.

Critical cleaning warnings

WARNING
Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it.
Do not use the a strong acidic cleaning agent.
Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance from the wall socket.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
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Installation

Follow these instructions carefully to ensure proper installation of the washing machine and to prevent accidents when doing laundry.
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What’s included

Make sure all the parts are included in the product package. If you have a problem with the washing machine or the parts, contact a local Samsung customer centre or the retailer.
01 Lid 02 Speed Spray 03 Bleach compartment
04 Filter 05 Levelling feet 06 Control panel
07 Bubble Kit 08 Detergent drawer 09 Power cord
10 Drain hose
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NOTE
• Lid: Make sure to keep the lid closed while the washing machine is operating.
• Filter: This collects lint that builds up from the laundry being washed.
• Levelling feet: Adjust the feet to level the washing machine on a flat floor.

Installation requirements

Electrical supply and grounding
WARNING
• AC 220-240 V / 50 Hz fuse or circuit breaker is required.
• Use an individual branch circuit specific to the washing machine.
• Do NOT use an extension cord.
• Use only the power cord that comes with the washing machine.
• Do NOT connect the ground wire to plastic plumbing, gas lines, or hot water pipes.
Levelling
• To prevent tumbling or noise, install the washing machine on a solid, flat floor without a platform or bricks.
• Keep the washing machine at 10 cm from each adjacent wall.
Water supply
• Make sure water taps are easily accessible.
• Turn off the taps when the washing machine is not in use.
• Check for any leaks at the water hose fittings on a regular basis.
Drain
• Make sure the drain hose is not clogged.
• We recommend a standpipe in height of 90-100 cm. The drain hose must be connected through the hose clip to the standpipe, and the standpipe must fully cover the drain hose. The standpipe specifications mentioned here are only applicable to pump-type models.
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Installation

Step-by-step installation

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STEP 1 Select a location
Location requirements:
• Solid, level surface without carpeting or flooring that may obstruct ventilation
• Away from direct sunlight
• Adequate room for ventilation and wiring
• The ambient temperature is always higher than the freezing point (0 ˚C)
• Away from a heat source
Anti-rat panel (applicable models only)
The washing machine comes with the Anti-rat panel that protects small animals such as rats from entering the machine.
Insert the panel into the bottom of the machine. To facilitate the work, slightly lift up the bottom front.
NOTE
• Some models feature the Anti-rat panel that must
be inserted from the rear bottom of the model. For this model, insert the Anti-rat panel before levelling the machine. To facilitate the work, slightly lift up the bottom rear.
• Availability of the Anti-rat panel depends on the
model.
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STEP 2 Levelling your washing machine
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B C
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See if the washing machine is level by checking the position of the tub:
1. Slide the washing machine into position.
2. Open the lid of the washing machine, and pour the
water into the tub to just below the pulsator level.
3. If the washing machine is level, the pulsator (A) is
positioned at the centre of the washing machine as shown in the figure.
4. If the washing machine is not level, level your
washing machine by turning the levelling feet clockwise or anticlockwise as necessary.
NOTE
Turn the levelling feet clockwise (B) to lower the washing machine, and anticlockwise (C) to raise the washing machine.
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B
C
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STEP 3 Connect the water hose
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Connect the water hose to the water tap.
1. Remove the adaptor (A) from the water hose (B).
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen four screws on
the adaptor.
3. Hold the adaptor and turn part (C) in the arrow
direction to loosen it by 5 mm (*).
4. Insert the adaptor into the water tap, and tighten the
screws while lifting up the adaptor.
5. Turn part (C) in the arrow direction to tighten it.
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6. While holding down part (D), connect the water hose to the adaptor. Then, release part (D). The hose fits into the adaptor with a clicking sound.
7. Connect the other end of the water hose to the inlet valve on the back of the washing machine. Turn the hose clockwise to tighten.
8. Open the water tap and check if there are any leaks around the connection areas.
- If there are water leaks, repeat the steps above.
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• If using a screw type of water tap, connect the water hose to the water tap as shown.
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WARNING
Stop using the washing machine if there is a water leak, and contact a local Samsung service centre. Otherwise, this may cause electric shock.
CAUTION
Do not stretch the water hose by force. If the hose is too short, replace the hose with a longer, high­pressure hose.
NOTE
• After connecting the water hose to the adaptor, check if it is connected properly by pulling the water hose downwards.
• Use a standard type of water tap. If the tap is square-shaped or too big, remove the spacer ring before inserting the tap into the adaptor.
For models with an additional hot water inlet:
1. Connect the red end of the hot water hose to the hot
water inlet on the back of the machine.
2. Connect the other end of the hot water hose to the
hot water tap.
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