Even bulky garments and blankets get super clean. Samsung’s large capacity washer
provides the room clothes need for a more thorough, cleaner wash.
2. AquaJet
AquaJetTM washes loads gently and more thoroughly than conventional top loaders.Faster
drum rotation and the absence of an agitator inside the machine help circulate foam more
evenly throughout all your clothes, while powerful water jets provide a thorough rinse.
3. Digital Inverter Motor
The power to handle anything! Our direct-drive inverter motor delivers power right to the
washer tub from a variable speed, reversible motor. The beltless direct-drive motor generates
a higher spin speed for more eective, quiet operation. The washer also has fewer moving
parts, meaning fewer repairs.
4. Mist Shower
A separate nozzle sprays water equally throughout the tub so that the rinse cycle is eective
even with a small amount of water.
5. VRT® (Vibration Reduction Technology)
This Samsung washer performs smoothly at top spin speeds, minimizing noise and vibration.
6. Eco Plus (WA456*)
If you select this option, the water temperature is set to slightly lower than during the normal
wash course to save energy.
TM
(WA456*)
7. Pure Cycle™ (Tub Cleaning Cycle)
Clean your drum with one button! Pure Cycle is specially designed to remove detergent
residue and dirt bulidup in the tub, without the need for special chemical detergents.
8. My Cycle
This is a convenient function that enables you to save a frequently-used wash course. Once
this is set, you can do a wash simply by pressing the Power, My Cycle, and Start buttons in
sequence.
9. Smart Care (WA456*)
Samsung’s Smart Care, an automatic error-monitoring system, detects and diagnoses
problems at an early stage and provides quick and easy solutions.
Congratulations on your new Samsung Washer. 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 washer’s many benefits and
features.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 washer.
IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury
WARNING
or death.
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury
when using your washer, follow these basic safety precautions:
CAUTION
These warning icons are here to prevent injury to you and others.
Please heed them explicitly.
After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
Read all instructions before using the appliance.
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.
Do NOT attempt.
Do NOT disassemble.
Do NOT touch.
Follow directions explicitly.
Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.
Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your
appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
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1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Do not wash or dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked
in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable or explosive
substances as they give o vapors that could ignite or explode.
3. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is
necessary when the appliance is used near children.
4. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the lid of the
washing or drying compartment.
5. Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.
6. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.
7. Do not tamper with the controls.
8. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless it is
specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published userrepair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.
9. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances
to the wash water. These substances give o vapors that could ignite or explode.
10. 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 2 weeks or more, before using a washer 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.
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
Plug the power cord into an AC 120 V / 60 Hz/wall socket rated at 15 amps or higher. Use
the socket for this appliance only. In addition, 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.
- Do not use an electric transformer. It may result in electric shock or fire.
- Ensure that the power voltage, frequency, and current match the product’s
specifications. Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Have this appliance installed by a qualified technician or service company.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, problems with the
product, or injury.
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.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Plug the power plug into the wall socket in the right direction so that the cord runs 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.
- Improper grounding 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. Make sure the
socket you use is grounded in accordance with local and national codes.
Do not install this appliance near a heater or 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 where gas may leak.
- This may result in electric shock or fire.
Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly. 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.
Do not pull the power cord when unplugging the power plug.
- Unplug the power plug by holding the plug.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
If the power plug or power cord are damaged, contact your nearest service center.
Position the appliance so that the power plug is easily accessible.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire due to electric leakage.
Install your appliance on a level and hard floor that can support its weight.
- Failing to do so may result in abnormal vibrations, noise, or problems with the product.
Unplug the power plug when the appliance is not being used for long periods of time or
during a thunder/lightning storm.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
CRITICAL USAGE WARNINGS
WARNING
If the appliance is flooded, cut the power immediately and contact your nearest service
center.
If the appliance emits a strange noise, a burning smell, or smoke, unplug the power plug
immediately and contact your nearest service center.
- Failing 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 the area
immediately. Do not turn any appliance or light on or o.
- Do not use a ventilating fan.
- A spark may result in an explosion or fire.
Do not wash items contaminated with gasoline, kerosene, benzene, paint thinner, alcohol or
other flammable or explosive substances.
- This may result in electric shock, fire, or an explosion.
Do not force the washer lid open while the washer is operating (high-temperature washing/
drying/spinning).
- Water flowing out of the washer may cause burns or cause the floor to be slippery.
This may result in injury.
- Forcing the lid open can damage the product or cause injury.
Make sure to remove the packaging (sponge, styrofoam) attached to the bottom of the
washer before using it.
- This may result in electric shock.
Do not turn the appliance o by unplugging the power plug while the washer is in operation.
- Plugging the power plug into the wall socket again may cause a spark and result in
electric shock or fire.
Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children, as packaging materials can
be dangerous to children.
- If a child places a bag over its head, it may suocate.
Do not let children or infirm persons use this washer unsupervised.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock, burns or injury.
Do not insert your hand or a metal object under the washer while it is operating.
- This may result in injury.
Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself.
- Do not use any fuse (such as cooper, steel wire, etc.) other than the standard fuse.
- If you need to repair or reinstall the appliance, contact your nearest service center.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury.
If any foreign substance such as water enters the appliance in any area other than the tub,
unplug the power plug and contact your nearest service center.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
If the water supply hose comes loose from the faucet and floods the appliance, unplug the
power plug.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
USAGE CAUTIONS
CAUTION
If the washer is contaminated by a foreign substance such as detergent, dirt, food waste,
etc., unplug the power plug and clean the washer using a damp, soft cloth.
- Failing to do so may result in discoloration, deformation, damage or rust.
The clear portion of the lid can be broken by a strong impact. Take care when using the
washer.
- If the clear portion is cracked or broken, it may result in injury.
After a water supply failure or when reconnecting the water supply hose, open the faucet
slowly.
Open the faucet slowly after a long period of non-use.
- The air pressure in the water supply hose or the water pipe may result in damage to a
part or in water leakage.
If a drain error occurs during an operation, check if there is a draining problem.
- If the washer is used when it is flooded because of a draining problem, it may result in
electric shock or fire due to electric leakage.
Insert the laundry into the washer completely so that laundry does not get caught in the lid.
- If laundry gets caught in the lid, it may result in damage to the laundry or the washer, or
result in water leakage.
Ensure that the faucet is turned o when the washer is not being used.
- Ensure that the water supply hose connectors are properly tightened.
- Failing to do so may result in property damage or injury.
Open the faucet and check if the water supply hose connector is firmly tightened and that
there is no water leaking before using the product.
- If the water supply hose connectors are loose, it may result in water leakage.
Do not stand on top of 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 operate the appliance with wet hands.
- This may result in electric shock.
Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the appliance.
- As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in electric shock, fire,or problems
with the product.
Do not place an object that generates a electromagnetic field near the washer.
- This may result in injury due to a malfunction.
Since the water drained during a high-temperature wash or drying cycle is hot, do not touch
the water.
- This may result in burns or injury.
Do not wash, spin, or dry water-proof seats, mats, or clothing*.
- Do not wash thick, hard mats even if the washer mark is on the care label.
This may result in injury or damage to the washer, walls, floor, or clothing due to
abnormal vibrations.
* Items not to wash: Woolen bedding, rain covers, fishing vests, ski pants, sleeping bags,
diaper covers, sweat suits, and bicycle, motor cycle, car covers, etc.
Do not operate the washer when detergent dispenser is removed.
- This may result in electric shock or injury due to water leakage.
Do not insert your hand into the detergent dispenser after opening it.
- This may result in injury as your hand may be caught.
Do not place any non-laundry objects, such as shoes, food waste, or animals into the
washer.
- This can cause abnormal vibrations that can damage the washer, and, in the case of
pets, cause severe injury or death.
Do not press the buttons using sharp objects such as pins, knifes, fingernails, etc.
- This may result in electric shock or injury.
Do not wash laundry contaminated by oils, creams, or lotions usually found in skincare
shops or massage clinics.
- This may result in the rubber seal becoming deformed and water leakage.
Do not leave metal objects (safety pins, hair pins, etc.) or bleach in the tub for long periods
of time.
- This may cause the tub to rust.
- If rust appears on the surface of the tub, apply a neutral cleansing agent to the surface
and use a sponge to clean it. Never use a metal brush.
Do not use dry cleaning detergent directly and do not wash, rinse, or spin laundry
contaminated by dry cleaning detergent.
- This may result in spontaneous combustion or ignition due to heat from the oxidation of
the oil.
Do not use hot water from water cooling/heating devices.
- This may result in problems with the washer.
Do not use natural hand-washing soap in the washer.
- If it hardens and accumulates inside the washer, it may cause problems with the
product, discoloration, rust, or bad odors.
Do not wash large laundry items such as bedding in the washing net.
- Failing to do so may result in injury due to abnormal vibrations.
- Place smaller items, such as lace socks and lingerie in the washing net.
Do not use hardened detergent.
- If it accumulates inside the washer, it may result in water leakage.
Do not wash throw rugs or doormats.
- If you wash throw rugs or doormats, the sand will accumulate inside the washer. It may
result in error such as no draining.
CRITICAL CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it.
Do not use the strong acid cleaning agent.
Do not use benzene, thinner, or alcohol to clean the appliance.
- This may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock, or fire.
Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance from the wall socket.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
11 Unpacking your washer
11 Overview of your washer
12 Basic location requirements
12 Electrical
12 Grounding
12 Water
13 Drain facility
13 Flooring
13 Location considerations
13 Alcove or closet installation
14 Required dimensions for Installation
14 Important note to installer
18 Loading your washer
18 Getting started
19 Overview of the control panel
21 Child Lock [
22 Signal
22 Garment+
22 My Cycle
22 Delay Start
23 Pre Soak
23 AquaJet
23 Eco Plus (WA456*)
23 Mist Shower
23 Smart Care (WA456*)
24 Washing clothes using the cycle selector
24 ATC (Auto Temperature Control)
25 Detergent use
25 Features
28 Cleaning the exterior
28 Cleaning the interior
28 Storing your washer
28 Preserving the top cover and the front frame
29 Cleaning the dispensers
30 Pure Cycle
31 Check these solutions if your washer…
33 Information codes
35 Fabric care chart
36 Cycle chart
38 Helping the environment
38 Declaration of conformity
38 Specification
installing your washer
UNPACKING YOUR WASHER
Unpack your washer and inspect it for shipping damage. Make sure you have received all the items
shown below. If your washer was damaged during shipping, or you do not have all of the items, contact
1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864).
To prevent personal injury or strain, wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the unit.
Packing materials can be dangerous to children; Keep all packing material (plastic bags, polystyrene,
etc.) well out of childrens’ reach.
WARNING
OVERVIEW OF YOUR WASHER
01 installing your washer
Drain Hose
Power Cord
Adjustable legs
Parts supplied
Hose guideUser manual bookPlastic zip hose tieWater intake cap
• Individual branch circuit serving only your Washer is recommended.
• Your Washer is equipped with a power cord.
NEVER USE AN EXTENSION CORD.
CAUTION
Grounding
ELECTRICAL GROUNDING IS REQUIRED FOR THIS APPLIANCE.
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 power cord having a three-prong grounding plug for use in a
properly installed and grounded outlet.
The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
An improperly connected equipment-grounding conductor can increase the risk of electrical
shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are not sure whether the
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appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance – if it
does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• To prevent unnecessary risk of fire, electrical shock or personal injury, all wiring and
grounding must be done in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/FNPA, No.
70 Latest Revision and local codes and ordinances. It is the personal responsibility of the
appliance owner to provide adequate electrical service for this appliance.
NEVER CONNECT THE GROUND WIRE TO PLASTIC PLUMBING LINES, GAS LINES, OR
HOT WATER PIPES.
CAUTION
Water
To correctly fill your Washer in the proper amount of time, water pressure of 20 to 116psi (137 to
800kPa) is required.
Water pressure less than 20 psi may cause water valve failure, or may not allow the water valve
to shut o completely, or may extend the fill time beyond what your Washer controls allow,
causing your Washer to turn o. A time limit is built into the controls to prevent flooding in your
home if a hose becomes loose.
The water faucets must be within 4 feet / 122 cm of the back of your Washer to match the inlet
hoses provided with your Washer.
Accessory inlet hoses are available in various lengths up to 10 feet / 275 cm for faucets that
are further away from the back of your Washer.
To avoid the possibility of water damage:
• Have water faucets easily accessible
• Turn o faucets when the washer is not in use.
• Periodically check that there is no leakage from the water inlet hose fittings.
CHECK ALL CONNECTIONS AT THE WATER VALVE AND FAUCET FOR LEAKS.
The recommended height of the standpipe is 39 in / 99 cm. The drain hose must be routed
through the drain hose clip to the standpipe. The standpipe must be large enough to accept the
outside diameter of the drain hose. The drain hose is attached to the washer at the factory.
Flooring
For best performance, you must install your washer on a solidly constructed floor. Wood floors
may need to be reinforced to minimize vibration and/or unbalanced load situations. Carpeting
and soft tile surfaces are contributing factors to vibration which can cause your washer to move
slightly during the spin cycle.
Never install your washer on a platform or weakly supported structure.
Location considerations
Do not install your washer in areas where water may freeze, since your washer will always retain
some water in its water valve, pump, and hose areas. Frozen water can damage the belts, the
pump, hoses, and other components.
Alcove or closet installation
MINIMUM CLEARANCES FOR CLOSET AND ALCOVE INSTALLATIONS:
Sides – 1 in / 25 mm
Rear – 6 in / 152 mm
Gap between end of water valve and the wall
- Case 1. Assemble supply hose after installing : Over 3.9 in (10 cm).
- Case 2. Assemble supply hose before installing : Over 2.8 in (7cm).
If the washer and dryer are installed together, the closet front must have at least a 72 in² (465 cm²)
unobstructed air opening. Your washer alone does not require a specific air opening.
Closet Front – 2 in / 51 mm
TOP - 21 in / 533 mm
01 installing your washer
A
1 in.
(2.5 cm)
1 in.
(2.5 cm)
27.0 in.
(68.6 cm)
27.0 in.
(68.6 cm)
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
Please read the following instructions carefully before installing your washer.
These instructions should be retained for future reference.
We recommend you hire a professional to install this washer.
Installation Flow chart
Selecting
a location
Removing the
shipping bolts
(*Drum only)
Connecting the water
and the drain
Adjusting the
level ling feet
3 in.
(7.6 cm)
3 in.
(7.6 cm)
Powering your
washing machine
[Running a t est cycle ]
Run a test cyc le( Rinse+Spin)
with small amount of laundary
(about 4~5 Towels)
Does a
Laundary machine
Vibr ate?
No
Running
a Calibration
mode
Finish the
installation
Yes
Please check again before steps.
STEP 1 Selecting a Location
Before you install the washer, make sure the location:
The water supply hoses are not supplied with your washer
and must be purchased separately. Before installing the water
CAUTION
supply hoses, make sure there are rubber gaskets inside the
fittings at both ends of each new water hose. Installing the
water supply hoses without rubber gaskets can cause water
leakage.
When you initially install the washer, be sure to use new hoses.
Failing to do so may result in a water leakage or overflow and
CAUTION
may damage your property.
Do not connect multiple water supply hoses together to
increase the length of the supply hose. Hoses connected this
CAUTION
way can leak and the leakage can cause electrical shock. If a
hose is too short, replace the hose with a longer, high pressure hose.
1. Connect the ends of the water supply hoses to the HOT and COLD faucets.
2. Tighten the fittings by hand until they are snug, and then tighten them an
additional two-thirds of a turn with a wrench.
When you fasten the fittings, do not fasten them too tightly or apply
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tape or sealant to the faucets or water supply intakes. This can
damage the fittings.
After you have connected the water supply hoses to the faucets,
ensure that they are connected correctly by pulling the water supply hoses
downwards
3. Place the unconnected ends of the hoses into a bucket and open
the faucets connected to the two water supply hoses for 10 or 15
seconds to remove any foreign substances from the hoses. Close the
faucets before continuing.
Coupling
01 installing your washer
Rubber Washer
ColdHot
4. Connect the ends of the water supply hoses to the water supply
intake connections at the back of the washer.
The water supply hose connected to the HOT faucet must be
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connected to the hot water supply intake and the water hose
connected to the COLD faucet must be connected to the COLD
water supply intake.
5. Tighten the fittings by hand until they are snug, and then tighten them
an additional two-thirds of a turn with a wrench.
To ensure the correct water usage, connect both the HOT and
COLD water faucets. If either or both are not connected, an
“nF” (no fill) error can occur.
If you do not want to use the HOT water supply hose, insert
the water intake cap into the HOT water supply intake hole. In
this case, you must select the Tap Cold option for the water
temperature.If you select the Tap Cold option, all the lamps for
the water temperature options are turned o.
Confirm that the water supply hoses are not twisted or bent. If
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the hoses are twisted or bent, the hoses can leak and cause
electric shock due to the water leakage.
6. Turn on the HOT and COLD water supplies and check all the water
supply intake connections and the faucets for water leaks.
The end of the drain hose can be positioned in
three ways:
Over the edge of a wash basin
Secure the guide to the side of the basin wall
with a hook or to the tap with a piece of string to
prevent the drain hose from moving.
In a standpipe or laundry tub
The standpipe must be no shorter than 39 in (99
cm) and no longer than 96 in (245cm).
Make sure that the connection between the
drain hose and the standpipe is not airtight.
Connection the hose guide within 4 in (10cm)
from the end of the drain hose. If the drain hose is extended
more than 4 in (10cm) beyond the end of the hose guide, mold
or microorganisms could spread to the inside of the washer.
96” Max
39” Min
Laundry tubStand pipe
Hose
retainer
Tie
strap
39” Min
(99 cm)
Drain Hose can be installed until 96 in (245cm) maximum. But
drain capability can be reduced at this height. It causes the
washer to have odor, because of remained water in the drain
system.
If drain hose is installed below 39 in (99cm), water can be
drained in cycle working cause of siphon phenomenon. It
causes the washer to “nF” error.
STEP 3
Leveling your washer
See if the washer is level by checking the position of the tub:
1. Slide the washer into position.
2. Open the lid of the washer, and pour the water into the tub to
just below the pulsator level.
3. If the washer is level, the pulsator is positioned at the center of the
water as shown in the figure. If not, level your washer by turning the
front leveling feet clockwise or counterclockwise as necessary.
Turn the front leveling feet clockwise to raise the washer, and
counterclockwise to lower the washer.
Plug the power cord into a 3-prong, well grounded 120 volt 60
Hz approved electrical outlet protected by a 15-amp fuse or
comparable circuit breaker.
Your washer is grounded through the third prong of the power
cord when plugged into a three-prong grounded electrical
outlet.
Test run
Make sure that you install your washing machine correctly by running the Rinse+Spin cycle
after the installation is complete.
STEP 5
Running a test cycle
Run a test cycle as follows to check if your washer is properly installed.
1. Load about 6 pounds of laundry into the tub.
2. Press the Power button to turn on your washer.
3. Select the Rinse+Spin cycle by turning the Cycle Selector.
4. Press the Start/Pause button to start the test cycle.
5. The washer should not rock or vibrate excessively when water is supplied or when washing
or spinning, and should drain well during the spin cycle.
If water leaks while water is being supplied or drained, check the water connections. Refer
to the “Connecting the water and the drain” section on pages 15~16 for instructions.
If the washer rocks and vibrates excessively, level your washer again. Refer to the “Leveling
your washer” section on page 16 for instructions.
01 installing your washer
STEP 6
Calibration mode
Your Samsung washing machine detects the laundry weight automatically.
For more accurate weight detection, please run Calibration Mode after the installation.
To run Calibration Mode, follow these steps:
1. Remove laundry or any contents in the machine.
2. On the WA456, press the Delay Start and Eco Plus buttons simultaneously, and then press
the Power button. On the WA422 or WA400, press the Delay Start and Pre Soak buttons
simultaneously, and then press the Power button. The machine turns on.
3. Press the Start/Pause button to activate “Calibration Mode”.
4. The pulsator rotates clockwise and counterclockwise for approximately 1 minute.
5. When “Calibration Mode” is finished, “End” (WA456*) / “En” (WA422*, WA400*) appears on
the display, and the machine automatically turns o. The washing machine is now ready for
use.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
WARNING
LOADING YOUR WASHER
• You can fill the tub with dry, unfolded clothes, but DO NOT
OVERLOAD the tub, No more than 3/4 full.
• Overloading may reduce washing eciency, cause excess wear,
and possibly cause creasing or wrinkling of the load.
• Wash delicate items such as bras, hosiery, and other lingerie in
the Delicates/Hand Wash cycle with similar lightweight items.
• When washing big bulky items or a few smaller items that don’t fill the tub completely – a rug, a pillow,
stued toys, or one or two sweaters, for example – add a few towels to improve spin performance.
• Do not insert bulky items except for Bedding in this cycle.
During the spin cycle, the washer may add additional water to redistribute the clothes and correct an
imbalance inside the drum.
• When washing heavily soiled loads, do not overload your washer to ensure good cleaning results.
• To add a forgotten item:
1. Press the Start/Pause button to pause the washer.
2. Wait for the door to unlock automatically, and then open the door.
3. Add the item, close the door, and then press the Start/Pause button. The cycle will resume.
GETTING STARTED
1. Load your washer.
2. Add liquid (or powder) detergent and additives to the dispenser (see pages 25~27).
3. Select the appropriate cycle and options for the load (see pages 19~24).
4. Close the lid.
5. Press the Start/Pause button.
6. The Wash Indicator light illuminates.
7. The estimated cycle time will appear in the display.
The time may fluctuate to indicate the time remaining in the cycle better.
The actual time required for a cycle may dier from the estimated time in the display depending on the
water pressure, water temperature, detergent, and laundry.
8. Before your washer starts to fill, it will make a series of clicking noises to check the door lock and do a
quick drain.
• When the cycle is complete, the Door Lock light will go out and “End” (WA456*) / “En”
(WA422*,WA400*) will appear in the display.
• Pressing the Power button cancels the cycle and stops your washer.
The Wash, Rinse ,and Spin indicator lights will illuminate during those portions of the cycle.
Select the appropriate cycle for the type of load.
The cycle you select determines the tumble pattern and spin speed for the
cycle.
To minimize wrinkling of laundry, select the Perm Press cycle.
Normal - For most fabrics including cottons, linens, and normally soiled
garments.
Heavy Duty - For sturdy, colorfast fabrics and heavily soiled garments.
Colors/Darks (WA456*) - For brightly or dark colored casual garments.
Bedding - For bulky items such as blankets and sheets. When you are
washing comforters, use liquid detergent.
Spin - Drains the water and spins at a high speed.
Rinse + Spin - Use for loads that need rinsing only or to add rinse-added
fabric softener to a load.
Perm Press - For wash-and-wear, synthetic fabrics, and lightly to normally
soiled garments.
Active Wear (WA456*) - Use this cycle to wash exercise wear such as sports
jerseys, training pants, shirts/tops and other performance clothing. This cycle
provides eective soil removal with gentle action for special fabric care.
Delicates/Hand Wash - For sheer fabrics, bras, lingerie, silks, and other
handwash-only fabrics. For best results, use liquid detergent.
Quick Wash - For lightly soiled garments needed quickly.
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Pure Cycle
(after every 20 washes) is recommended. No detergent or bleach is needed
(see page 30).
- Use to clean dirt and bacteria from the drum. Regular use
Provides instructions and diagnostics while keeping you updated on the cycle
status and time remaining.
Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the dierent water temperature
options.
Hot - Whites and heavily soiled, colorfast items.
Warm - Colorfast items.
Eco Warm - Moderately soiled, colorfast items; most wrinkle-free items.
Cold - Brightly colored, very lightly soiled items.
Tap Cold - Cold water with no warm water added.
If you select the Tap Cold option, all the lamps for the water
temperature options are turned o.
Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the dierent spin speed options.
High - Use for underwear, t-shirts, jeans, 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.
No Spin - Drains your washer without spinning. Use for extremely delicate
items that cannot tolerate any spin.
Press the button to select the soil level/washing time.
Heavy - For heavily soiled loads.
Normal - For moderately soiled loads. This setting is best for most loads.
Light - For lightly soiled loads.
Press these buttons to select dierent cycle options.
Delay Start - Delay the start of any cycle for up to 19 hours in one-hour
increments. Displayed hour indicates the time the wash will be started.
Eco Plus (WA456*) – To increase your energy savings on your wash cycles.
(Less hot water consumption)
Pre Soak - Remove stains more thoroughly by specifying additional time.
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AquaJet
falling water
Smart Care (WA456*)- Use this function to check if the washing machine
is out of order using your smart phone when the washing machine
malfunctions. This function is set if you press and hold the AquaJet™ key for
3 seconds when an error occurs or if you don’t push any buttons when the
power is on.
Extra Rinse (WA422*/WA400*) - Add an additional rinse at the end of the
cycle to more thoroughly remove laundry additives and perfumes.
(WA456*) – Improves the washing & rinsing performance using
Start/Pause
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selection button
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My Cycle button
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Power button
Press to pause and restart cycles.
Press and hold for 3 seconds to Save. Create and/or use a cycle you create
with customized temperature, spin, soil level, option, etc.
Press once to turn your washer on. Press again to turn your washer o. If
the washer is left on for more than 10 minutes without any buttons being
touched, the power automatically turns o.
Child Lock prevents children from playing with your washer.
Activating the Child Lock function
Press and hold the Spin and Soil Level buttons simultaneously for approximately 3 seconds.
• When you activate the Child Lock function, the “Child Lock [
]” lamp blinks.
Using the Child Lock function
If the lid is opened when the Child Lock function is on, “ds” is displayed and an alarm sounds.
• If the water level in the tub is above the safe water level, “ds” is displayed on the LED display
and the washing machine starts to drain water by force after 30 seconds.
• If the water level in the tub is above the safe water level and the Child Lock function is turned
on while the door is open, “CL” is displayed on the LED display even if the power of the
washing machine is turned o and the washing machine drains water by force.
• Even if the power of the washing machine is turned o, if the lid is opened while the water
level in the tub is above the Reset water level, “CL” is displayed on the LED display without
the alarm sounding and the washing machine starts to drain water. When the draining
operation finishes, the power is automatically turned o again.
• You have activated the Child Lock function while the washing machine is running, the Start/
Pause button will not work.
• After the compulsory drain, the “CL” code display blinks at 1 second intervals and the
product enters the “CL” mode. (When the product is in the “CL” mode, only the Power
button works.)
• To cancel the “CL” mode, you need to turn the power o and then on again.
• To cancel the “ds” mode, deactivate the Child Lock function. To deactivate the Child Lock
function, press and hold the Spin and the Soil Level buttons simultaneously for at least
3seconds.
function, press and hold the Spin and the Soil Level buttons simultaneously for at least
3seconds. See “Pause Option” on page 24 for additional details.
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Deactivating the Child Lock function
Press and hold both the Spin and Soil Level buttons simultaneously for approximately
3seconds.
• When you deactivate the Child Lock function, the “Child Lock [
• The Child Lock function prevents children or the infirm from accidently operating the washer
When the cycle is complete, a chime will sound.
When you press and hold both the Temp. and Spin buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds or
more, the chime will sound intermittently.
Garment+
You can add or take out laundry items even after the wash has started, as long as the
“Garment+” light is on. Pushing the Start/Pause button unlocks the lid. If you open the lid and
want to continue the wash cycle, close the lid, and then press the Start/Pause button.
If you have activated Child Lock, you must deactivate it first. See page 21.
My Cycle
Lets you save a custom wash cycle (temperature, spin, soil level, etc.) and then recall and use it with one
button convenience.
To save a cycle and selected options as your My Cycle, follow these steps:
1. Press the Power button.
2. Select a cycle using the Cycle Selector.
3. After cycle selection, set each option.
See the “Cycle Chart” on page 36 ~ 37 for available option settings with each cycle.
4. You can then store the selected cycle and options by pressing and holding the My Cycle button
for longer than 3 seconds. The cycle and options you select will be displayed the next time you
choose the My Cycle function.
5. Press the My Cycle button to load and use the saved My Cycle options. The “My Cycle” light will
indicate activation. Also, the chosen course and option lights will flicker.
You can change the My Cycle settings by repeating the process above.
The last saved settings will be displayed the next time you choose the My Cycle function.
If you press My Cycle and release it within 3 seconds, the previously saved course and options
appear. If you press and hold My Cycle for 3 second or longer, the currently set course and
options are saved and the LED blinks for 3 seconds.
Delay Start
You can set the washing machine to start your wash automatically at a later time, by choosing a delay
time.
The hour displayed indicates the time at which the wash will be started.
1. Set your wash course.
2. Press the Delay Start button repeatedly until the delay time is set.
3. Press the Start/Pause button. The “Delay Start” indicator will be lit, and the clock will begin
counting down until it reaches the set time.
4. To cancel a Delay Start function, press the Power button and then turn the washing machine on
Use this function when the laundry is heavily contaminated or stained. This function improves the
wash performance by adding a Pre Soak cycle.
- If you select this function, the total cycle time is increased by 15 minutes.
- When the Pre Soak cycle starts, the washing machine repeats a wash cycle after supplying
water and then performs a 5-minute soak cycle.
- When the Pre Soak cycle is complete, the configured wash cycle starts without draining
water.
AquaJetTM (WA456*)
After supplying water, the drum rotation creates a waterfall that dissolves the detergent more
thoroughly. This allows the detergent to penetrate more evenly into the clothes and remove
stains more eectively, even on big loads, giving you a better wash, During the rinse cycle, the
waterfall passes through the fabric, removing detergent residue thoroughly.
CoursesAquaJetTM Function
Normal, Heavy Duty, Perm Press,
Colors/Darks, Active Wear, Rinse+Spin
Bedding, Delicates/Hand Wash,
Spin, Quick Wash, Pure Cycle
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Eco Plus (WA456*)
This function sets the temperature some what lower than the typical washing cycle and extends
the wash time slightly. With laundry time slightly extended, it’s possible to keep the same level
of washing performance with cooler water. This function reduces energy consumption and
maintains the quality of the wash.
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Mist Shower
Mist Shower sprays water from a nozzle that is independent of the main water supply system.
This soaks the laundry with water from the beginning of the wash cycle and ensures an eective
wash even with a small amount of water.
(The Mist Shower function may not work if there are too many
laundries.)
blue round object located
left to detergent dispenser
Smart Care (WA456*)
This function enables you to check the status of the washing machine using a smartphone.
1. To enable the Smart Care function, press and hold the AquaJet™ key for 3 seconds after
turning the power on or when an error occurs.
4. Focus your smart phone’s camera on the display panel of the washing machine.
5. If the smart phone’s camera is focused on the display panel of the washing machine,
the panel and error message is automatically recognized and the error type and
countermeasures are displayed on the smart phone.
6. If the smartphone fails to recognize the error code more than twice, please enter the error
code displayed on the display panel of the washer manually into the Smart Care app.
it may not be able to recognize the error code. For best results, hold the smartphone so
that the front of the panel and the smartphone are parallel or nearly parallel.
Washing clothes using the cycle selector
Your new washing machine makes washing clothes easy, using Samsung’s “Fuzzy Control”
automatic control system. When you select a wash program, the machine will set the correct
temperature, washing time, and washing speed.
1. Press the Power button.
2. Open the lid.
3. Load the articles of clothing one at a time loosely into the drum, without overfilling it.
4. Add liquid (or powder) detergent, softener, and/or bleach (if necessary) to the appropriate
compartments. See pages 25~27.
5. Close the lid.
6. Use the Cycle Selector to select the appropriate cycle according to the type of material:
Normal, Heavy Duty, Colors/Darks(WA456*), Bedding, Spin, Rinse+Spin, Perm Press, Active
Wear(WA456*), Delicates/Hand Wash, Quick Wash, Pure Cycle
illuminate on the control panel.
7. At this time, you can control the wash temperature, the number of rinse cycles, the spinning
speed, and the delay time by pressing the appropriate option button.
8. Press the Start/Pause button on the Cycle Selector and the wash will begin. The process
indicator will light up and the remaining time for the cycle will appear in the display.
Fot the Heavy Duty will utilize only hot water, even if you select the Cold wash temperature.
CAUTION
Pause Option
When the Garment + LED is on, you can add laundry items to or remove laundry items from the
wash.
To remove or add laundry items when the Garment + LED is on, follow these steps:
1. Press the Start/Pause button to unlock the lid.
The lid cannot be opened when the water is too HOT.
2. Remove or add laundry items.
3. Close the lid, and then press the Start/Pause button to restart the wash.
If you have Child Lock on, you must deactivate it first. See page 21.
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When the cycle is finished:
After the total cycle has finished, the power will turn o automatically.
1. Open the lid.
2. Remove laundry.
ATC (AUTO TEMPERATURE CONTROL)
ATC is the control function that the washer controls water temperature with temperature sensor (thermistor).
Because there are numerous water temperatures depending on the customer’s environments(cold
areas, warm areas, various water temperature, settings of heater temperature, etcs), ATC function in
our washer maintains the certain level of wash temperature to output the best washing performance at
each cycle.
If you select normal & heavy duty course, those courses are the regulation and UL course. Since new
washer must reduce the amount of energy usage at first priority, customer will notice more cold water
entering the washer. But This is Normal, not a problem.
In those regulation course, Hot temperature is similar to acceptable adult bath-water temperature and
warm temperature is similar to comfortable swimming-pool water temperature.
If customer want to wash clothes in specific water temperature, customer should choose a dierent
course at each temperature(Hot/Warm/Eco Warm)
Your washer is designed to use high eciency (HE) detergents.
• For best cleaning results, use a high eciency detergents such as
Tide HE, Wisk HE, Cheer HE or Gain HE*. High eciency detergents
contain suds suppressors that reduce or eliminate suds. When fewer
suds are produced, the load tumbles more eciently and cleaning is
maximized.
Regular detergent is not recommended. Use HE detergents only.
WARNING
Reducing the amount of detergent may reduce the quality of cleaning. It is important to pre–treat
stains, sort carefully by color and soil level, and avoid overloading.
* Brand names are trademarks of their respective manufacturers.
FEATURES
Automatic dispenser
Your washer has separate compartments for dispensing detergent and color-safe bleach and
fabric softener. Add all laundry additives to their respective compartments before starting your
Washer.
The automatic dispenser MUST ALWAYS be in place before you start your washer.
DO NOT open the automatic dispenser when your washer is running.
• Never exceed the manufacturer’s recommendations when adding detergent.
• This compartment holds liquid detergent for the main wash cycle, which is added to the
load at the beginning of the cycle.
• When using powdered detergent, remove the liquid detergent compartment from the
detergent drawer. The washer will not dispense powdered detergent from the liquid
detergent compartment.
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To add detergent to the automatic dispenser:
1. Open the dispenser drawer.
2. Load the recommended amount of liquid (or powder) detergent into the detergent
compartment before you start your wash.
3. Close the drawer slowly and smoothly to avoid spilling, splashing, or premature dispensing of
the contents.
It is normal for a small amount of water to remain in the
dispenser compartments at the end of the cycle.
Do not put chlorine bleach in the dispenser drawer.
Loading the Liquid (or Powder) detergent compartment
1. Pour the recommended amount of laundry detergent
directly into the detergent compartment before starting
your washer.
2. If you are using color-safe bleach, add it with the detergent
to the detergent compartment.
When adding color-safe bleach with detergent, it is best if
both laundry products are in the same form – liquid.
When using powdered detergent, remove the liquid
detergent compartment from the detergent drawer. The
washer will not dispense powdered detergent from the
liquid detergent compartment.
Loading the Bleach compartment (WA456*)
(Liquid chlorine bleach only)
1. Add chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment.
DO NOT exceed the MAX FILL line.
• Avoid splashing or over–filling the compartment.
• Your washer automatically dispenses bleach into the
tub at the appropriate time.
2. The dispenser automatically dilutes liquid chlorine bleach
before it reaches the wash load.
• Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly
onto the load or into the tub. It is a powerful chemical
and can cause fabric damage, such as weakening of
the fibers or color loss, if not used properly.
• If you prefer to use color–safe, non–chlorine bleach,
add it to the appropriate detergent compartment.
DO NOT pour color–safe bleach into the Bleach compartment.
Bleach
compartment
Liquid detergent
compartment
Loading the Bleach compartment (WA422*/WA400*)
(Liquid chlorine bleach only)
Add chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment.
DO NOT exceed the bleach compartment.
onto the load or into the tub. It is a powerful chemical
and can cause fabric damage, such as weakening of
the fibers or color loss, if not used properly.
1. Pour the recommended amount of liquid fabric softener
into the softener compartment.
For smaller loads, use less than one capful.
2. Dilute the fabric softener with water until it reaches MAX
FILL in the compartment.
3. The dispenser automatically releases liquid fabric softener
at the proper time during the rinse cycle.
• Use the softener compartment ONLY for liquid fabric
softeners.
• DO NOT use the Downy Ball* in the fabric softener
compartment with this washer. It will not add fabric
softener at the appropriate time.
Use the detergent compartment.
• Do not use liquid fabric softener that is too sticky as it may not mix with the water
suciently.
* Brand names are trademarks of their respective manufacturers.
Turn o the water faucets after finishing the day’s washing.
This will shut o the water supply to your washer and prevent the unlikely possibility of damage from
escaping water. Leave the lid open to allow the inside of your washer to dry out.
Use a soft cloth to wipe up all detergent, bleach or other spills as they occur.
Clean the following as recommended:
Control Panel – Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive powders or cleaning pads. Do not spray
cleaners directly on the panel.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
Clean the interior of your washer periodically to remove any dirt, soil, odor, mold, mildew, or bacterial
residue that may remain in your washer as a result of washing clothes.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in unpleasant conditions, including odors and/or permanent
stains on your washer or laundry.
Hard water deposits may be removed, if needed. Use cleaners labeled “Washer safe”.
STORING YOUR WASHER
Washers can be damaged if water is not removed from hoses and internal components before storage.
Prepare your washer for storage as follows:
• Select the Quick Wash cycle and add bleach to the automatic dispenser. Run your washer through the
cycle without a load.
• Turn the water faucets o and disconnect the inlet hoses.
• Unplug your washer from the electrical outlet and leave your washer lid open to let air circulate inside the
drum.
• If your washer has been stored in below–freezing temperatures, allow time for any leftover water in your
washer to thaw out before use.
PRESERVING THE TOP COVER AND THE FRONT FRAME
Do not place any heavy or sharp objects or a detergent box on the washing machine. They can scratch or
damage the top cover of the unit.
Since the entire washing machine has a high-gloss finish, the surface can be scratched or damaged.
Avoid scratching or damaging the surface when using the washing machine.
The automatic dispenser may need to be cleaned periodically due to laundry additive buildup.
1. Pull the dispenser drawer straight back until it stops.
2. Tilt the dispenser drawer upward and remove it.
3. Remove the inserts from the 3 compartments. Rinse the
inserts and the drawer with warm water to remove traces
of accumulated laundry products.
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4. To clean the drawer opening, use a small, non-metal brush
to clean the recess. Remove all residue from the upper and
lower parts of the recess.
5. Return the inserts to the proper compartments and replace
the drawer. By placing the dispenser drawer rail on
top of the compartment rail (Tilt the dispenser drawer
downward and insert it.), and then pushing the drawer in
firmly and slowly.
Pure Cycle is a self-cleaning cycle that removes mold that may occur inside the washing machine.
1. Press the Power button.
2. Select the Pure Cycle
• Once the Pure Cycle
3. Press the Start/Pause button.
• If you press the Start/Pause button, Pure Cycle
• Using Pure Cycle, you can clean the drum without using a cleansing agent.
CAUTION
• Never use Pure Cycle when laundry is in the washing machine. This may cause damage to
The Pure Cycle Auto Indicator Function
• If the “Pure Cycle” is lit after a wash, it indicates that tub
• If you do not run Pure Cycle, the “Pure Cycle
• Although the Pure Cycle Auto Indicator appears once a
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function that can be set is Delay Start.
begins.
the laundry or a problem with the washing machine.
(drum) cleaning is required. In this case, remove the laundry
from the washing machine, turn the power on, and clean
the drum by running Pure Cycle.
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turns o. However, the “Pure CycleTM” indicator will light
again after two washes. Not running Pure Cycle at this
point will not cause a problem with the washing machine.
month or so, the frequency may dier depending on the
number of times the washing machine is used.