Samsung WA484DSHASU, WA484DSHAWR User Manual

Washing Machine

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key features of your new washer

1. VRT® (Vibration Reduction Technology)

This Samsung washer performs smoothly at top spin speeds, minimizing noise and vibration.

2. The Largest Capacity

Even bulky garments and blankets get super clean. The large capacity leaves enough room for a more thorough, cleaner wash.

3. PureCycle™ (Tub Cleaning cycle)

Clean your drum with one button! Pure Cycle is specially designed to remove detergent residue and dirt build up in the tub, without the need for special chemical detergents.

4. Stylish design

The stylish design of this washer blends well with your environment.

5. Center jog dial

The Jog dial enables you to select cycles in both directions with ease.

6. DD Motor

The power to handle anything! Our direct-drive inverter motor delivers power right to the washer tub from a variable speed, reversible motor. A beltless direct-drive motor generates a higher spin speed of 1,100rpm for more e ective, quiet operation. The washer also has fewer moving parts, meaning fewer repairs.

7. Tempered Glass Lid

The tempered glass lid is durable and makes it easy to see the inside of washer.

8. Sanitize (WA476DSHA)

When you select the NSF certiﬁ ed Sanitize cycle, the water heats to an extra high temperature and removes 99.9% of certain bacteria typically found on clothing, bedding, or towels. This certiﬁ cation is awarded by NSF International, an independent third-party testing and certiﬁ cation organization.

Please check the garment care label to avoid garment damage. Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to meet the requirements of this protocol for sanitization e cacy.

NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers

9. Lid Lock Switch

The washer lid is locked during operation. The lid can be unlocked by pressing the Start/ Pause button to stop the washer.

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safety information

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 beneﬁ ts 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 or death.

WARNING

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of ﬁ re, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your washer, follow these basic safety precautions:

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.

Call the service center for help.

Note

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.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of ﬁ re, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

WARNING

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 ﬂ ammable 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 door to 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 speciﬁ cally 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 ﬂ ammable 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 ﬂ ow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is ﬂ ammable, do not smoke or use an open ﬂ ame during this time.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:

WARNING

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances. This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. This appliance can cause low-level exposure to some of the substances listed, including benzene, formaldehyde, and carbon monoxide.

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WARNING

CRITICAL INSTALLATION WARNINGS

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 ﬁ re.

- Do not use an electric transformer. It may result in electric shock or ﬁ re.

- Ensure that the power voltage, frequency, and current match the product’s speciﬁ cations. Failing to do so may result in electric shock or ﬁ re.

Have this appliance installed by a qualiﬁ ed technician or service company.

- Failing to do so may result in electric shock, ﬁ re, 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 ﬁ re.

Plug the power plug into the wall socket in the right direction so that the cord runs towards the ﬂ oor.

- 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 ﬁ re.

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, ﬁ re, 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 inﬂ ammable 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 ﬁ re.

Plug the power plug into the wall socket ﬁ rmly. Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord, or loose wall socket.

- This may result in electric shock or ﬁ re.

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 ﬁ re.

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 ﬁ re.

If the power plug or power cord are damaged, contact your nearest service center.

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CAUTION

INSTALLATION CAUTIONS

Position the appliance so that the power plug is easily accessible.

- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or ﬁ re due to electric leakage.

Install your appliance on a level and hard ﬂ oor 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 ﬁ re.

WARNING

CRITICAL USAGE WARNINGS

If the appliance is ﬂ ooded, cut the power immediately and contact your nearest service center. If the appliance generates 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 ﬁ re.

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 ﬁ re.

Do not wash items contaminated with gasoline, kerosene, benzene, paint thinner, alcohol or other ﬂ ammable or explosive substances.

- This may result in electric shock, ﬁ re, or an explosion.

Do not open the washer door by force while it is operating (high-temperature washing/ drying/spinning).

- Water ﬂ owing out of the washer may cause burns or cause the ﬂ oor to be slippery. This may result in injury.

- Opening the door by force may cause damage to the product or injury.

Make sure to remove the packaging (sponge, styrofoam) attached to the bottom of the washer before using it.

Do not insert your hand under the washer.

- This may result in injury.

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Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.

- 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 ﬁ re.

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 su ocate.

Do not let children or inﬁ rm 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, ﬁ re, 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 ﬁ re.

If the water supply hose comes loose from the faucet and ﬂ oods the appliance, unplug the power plug.

- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or ﬁ re.

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 and soft cloth.

- Failing to do so may result in discoloration, deformation, damage or rust.

The front glass may be broken by a strong impact. Take care when using the washer.

- If the glass is 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 ﬂ ooded because of a draining problem, it may result in electric shock or ﬁ re due to electric leakage.

Do not insert your hand under the washer.

- This may result in injury.

Insert the laundry into the washer completely so that laundry does not get caught in the door.

- If laundry gets caught in the door, it may result in damage to the laundry or the washer, or result in water leakage.

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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 ﬁ rmly 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.

The product you have purchased is designed for domestic use only.

The use for business purposes qualiﬁ es as 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.

If the wash is not started and the laundry is left for a period of time after you have added detergent or applied stain remover or pre-treatment onto the laundry, the laundry may be discolored.

Select the recommended cycle and temperature on the basis of the laundry items, sort the laundry by color on the basis of its colorfastness and select the appropriate cycle.

Make sure that foreign objects such as pins, buttons and coins are removed from clothing items when adding laundry to the washer. Wash dirty laundry separately from relatively clean items and wash fragile items separately from tougher textiles.

If an item is stained, wash it as soon as possible. Use stain remover or detergent only after testing the colorfastness of the item by applying a small quantity to an inside seam.

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, ﬁ re, 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, ﬁ re,or problems with the product.

Do not place an object that generates a electromagnetic ﬁ eld 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, ﬂ oor, or clothing due to abnormal vibrations.

* Items not to wash: Woolen bedding, rain covers, ﬁ shing vests, ski pants, sleeping bags,

diaper covers, sweat suits, and bicycle, motor cycle, car covers, etc.

Do not operate the washer when the detergent box is removed.

- This may result in electric shock or injury due to water leakage.

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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, ﬁ ngernails, 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 for 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 benzene, thinner, or alcohol to clean the appliance.

- This may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock, or ﬁ re.

Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance from the wall socket.

- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or ﬁ re.

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contents

INSTALLING YOUR WASHER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WASHING A LOAD OF LAUNDRY

11 Unpacking your washer

11 Overview of your washer

12 Electrical 12 Grounding 12 Water 13 Drain facility 13 Flooring 13 Location considerations 13 Alcove or closet installation 14 Required Dimensions for Installation

15 Important note to installer

19 Loading your washer

19 Getting started

20 Overview of the control panel

23 Child Lock 24 Spin Only Adjustment

24 Garment+

24 My cycle 25 Delay Start 25 Washing clothes using the cycle selector

26 Detergent use

26 Features

MAINTAINING YOUR WASHER

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

APPENDIX

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35 Fabric care chart

36 Cycle chart

38 Helping the environment

38 Declaration of conformity

38 Speciﬁ cation

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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

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Drain Hose

Door

Power Cord

Adjustable legs

Parts supplied

Hose guide User manual book Water supply hoses Plastic zip hose tie

Tools needed

Control panel

Pliers Flat screwdriver Level

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BASIC LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

Electrical

• 120 Volt 60 Hz 15 AMP fuse or circuit breaker

• 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.

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock. Check with a qualiﬁ ed electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the

WARNING

appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance – if it does not ﬁ t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualiﬁ ed electrician.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• To prevent unnecessary risk of ﬁ re, 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 ﬁ ll 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 ﬁ ll time beyond what your Washer controls allow, causing your Washer to turn o . A time limit is built into the controls to prevent ﬂ ooding 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 / 305 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 ﬁ ttings.

CHECK ALL CONNECTIONS AT THE WATER VALVE AND FAUCET FOR LEAKS.

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Drain facility

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 ﬂ oor. Wood ﬂ oors 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 speciﬁ c air opening.

Closet Front – 2 in / 51 mm TOP - 21 in / 533 mm

21 in.

(53.3 cm)

Case 1. 3.9 in (10 cm). Case 2. 2.8 in (7 cm).

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1 in.

(2.5 cm)

27 in.

(68.6 cm)

27.0 in.

(68.6 cm)

1 in.

(2.5 cm)

2 in.

(5 cm)

27.1 in. (69 cm)

6 in

(15.2 cm)

A. Recessed area B. Side view - closet or conﬁ ned area

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Required Dimensions for Installation

44.6 in.

(113.5 cm)

38.4 in.

(97.6 cm)

28.6 in.

(72.8 cm)

44.6 in.

(113.5 cm)

27 in.

(68.6 cm)

48 in.² *

(310 cm²)

57.5 in.

(146.2 cm)

24 in.² *

(155 cm²)

* Required spacing ** External exhaust elbow requires additional space.

27.1 in.

(69.0 cm)

Closet or Door

3 in.

(7.6 cm)

3 in.

(7.6 cm)

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IMPORTANT NOTE TO INSTALLER

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.

STEP 1

Selecting a Location

Before you install your washer, make sure the location:

• Has a hard, level surface without carpeting or ﬂ ooring that may obstruct ventilation.

• Has no dust, oil and detergent etc.

• Is away from direct sunlight

• Has adequate ventilation.

• Is not exposed to freezing temperatures (temperatures under 32 °F or 0 °C).

• Is away from heat sources such as oil or gas.

• Has enough space so that the washer doesn’t rest on its power cord.

• Doesn’t have any carpeting that will obstruct ventilation openings.

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STEP 2

Connecting the water and the drain

Connecting the water supply hose

To avoid leaks, make sure that your water supply hoses have rubber seals at both ends. Please make sure to use

CAUTION

new water supply hoses to connect to the water faucets. Do not reuse old hoses. Only use new hoses when you install the washing machine. Old hoses could leak or burst causing ﬂ ooding and property damage.

When you initially install the washer, be sure to use a new hose. Failing to do so may result in a water leakage or

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overﬂ ow and may damage your property.

Do not connect multiple water supply hoses. This may result in a water leakage and electric shock due to the

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water leakage. If the 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 ﬁ tting by hand until it is snug, then make two-thirds of a turn

with a wrench.

When you fasten the ﬁ tting, do not fasten it excessively or apply tape or sealant to the faucet or water supply intake. This may damage the

CAUTION

ﬁ tting. After you have connected the water supply hose to the faucet,

ensure that it is connected correctly by pulling the water supply hose downwards.

3. Prepare a bucket for the water that will be emitted when you open the faucets connected to the two water supply hoses to remove any foreign substances from them.

Hose-Connector

Rubber Seals

Cold Hot

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

CAUTION

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.

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5. Tighten the ﬁ tting by hand until it is snug, then make 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 ﬁ ll) error can occur.

Check if the water supply hose is not twisted or bent. If the hose is twisted or bent, there is a danger of a water leakage and

CAUTION

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.

Connecting the drain hose

Drain can be installed using method you need.

1. ﬂ oor standpipe

- Minimum diameter for a standpipe drain: 2” (51 mm).

- Minimum carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 Liter) per

minute. Top of standpipe must be at least 39” (990 mm) high, install

no higher than 96” (2.4 m) from bottom of washer.

- If you must install higher than 96” (2.4 m), you will need a

sump pump system.

2. laundry tub.

- Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 Liter).

Top of laundry tub must be at least 39” (990 mm) above ﬂ oor.

- Install no higher than 96” (2.4 m) from bottom of washer.

96” Max 39” Min

4”

(100 mm)

Tie strap

Stand pipe

4”

(100 mm)

Hose retainer

39” Min (99 cm)

Hose retainer

Tie strap

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3. 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.

Make sure that the connection between the drain hose and the standpipe is not airtight.

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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 ﬁ gure. If not, level your washer by turning the front leveling feet in or out as necessary.

Turn the front leveling feet clockwise to raise the height, and counter clockwise to lower the washer.

STEP 4

Powering your 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.

Pulsator

Loosen Lock

Adjustable legs

STEP 5

Running a test cycle

Run a test cycle as follows to check if your washer is properly installed.

1. Load your laundry (6 pounds) 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. Check if the washer does not rock or vibrate excessively while water is supplied, and that it

drains well during the spin cycle.

If there are any malfunctions such as a water leakage while water is supplied or drained, check the water connection, referring to the “Connecting the water and the drain” section on page 16~17.

If the washer rocks and vibrates excessively, level your washer again, referring to the “Leveling your washer” section on page 18.

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To reduce the risk of ﬁ re, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

WARNING

LOADING YOUR WASHER

• You can ﬁ ll the tub with dry, unfolded clothes, but DO NOT OVERLOAD the tub, No more than 3/4 full.

• Overloading may reduce washing e ciency, 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 ﬁ ll the tub completely – a rug, a pillow, stu ed toys, or one or two sweaters, for example – add a few towels to improve spin performance.

During the spin cycle, the washer may add additional water to redistribute the clothes and correct an unbalance 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 detergent only and additives to the dispenser (see pages 26~27).

3. Select the appropriate cycle and options for the load (see pages 20~22).

4. Close the door.

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 ﬂ uctuate to indicate the time remaining in the cycle better.

The actual time required for a cycle may di er from the estimated time in the display depending on the water pressure, water temperature, detergent, and laundry.

8. Before your washer starts to ﬁ ll, 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” 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.

•

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OVERVIEW OF THE CONTROL PANEL

Display

Select Cycle

Option

Provides instructions and diagnostics while keeping you updated on the cycle status and time remaining.

Press these buttons to select di erent cycle options. Pure Cycle - Use to clean dirt and bacteria from the drum. Regular use (after every 21 washes) is recommended. No detergent or bleach is needed (see page 30).

Delay Start - Delay the start of any cycle for up to 24 hours in one-hour increments. Displayed hour indicates the time the wash will be started.

Extra Spin - Add additional spin time to remove more water from loads. Extra Rinse - Add an additional rinse at the end of the cycle to more

thoroughly remove laundry additives and perfumes.

Signal My Cycle - Create and/or use a cycle you create with customized

temperature, spin, soil level, option, etc.

- Press to turn the signal (chime) on or o .

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Select the appropriate cycle for the type of load. The cycle you select determines the tumble pattern and spin speed for the cycle.

Cycle Selector

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. Perm Press - For wash-and-wear, synthetic fabrics, and lightly to normally

soiled garments. Sanitize(WA476DSHA) - For heavily soiled, colorfast garments.

If you select Pause during the heating portion of the Sanitize Cycle, your Washer door will remain locked for your safety in case the water is too hot .

Deep Clean(WA484DSHA) - For heavily soiled garments. Towels - For bath towels, washcloths, and mats. Bedding - For bulky items such as blankets and sheets. When you are

washing comforters, use liquid detergent. Eco Wash - Provides useful, gentle, and energy saving daily care for

normally and lightly soiled laundry by using only cold water. Eco Wash cleans as e ectively as the warm wash setting on the *conventional Normal cycle under Normal and Light Soil level options. (The cleaning performance of Eco wash may not be equal to the conventional Normal cycle under the heavy soil level option.) For best result, we recommend using Eco wash for loads of 8 pounds or less.

* conventional Normal cycle - The Normal cycle on previous and existing Samsung front loading washers released until 2009 without PowerFoam.

Stain Away - For stained clothes. The Stain Away cycle provides outstanding stain removal performance with the gentlest care and frees you from the need to pre-treat stains.

Active Wear - Use this cycle to wash exercise wear such as sports jerseys, training pants, shirts/tops and other performance clothing. This cycle provides e ective 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.

Wool - For machine-washable wool. Loads should be under 8 pounds. For best results, we recommend a load of 4.4 pounds or less.

• The Wool cycle washes laundry by moving the wash drum horizontally to maintain the characteristics of the wool ﬁ bers and to prevent damage to the cloth. It then stops for a while to allow the laundry to soak in the water. This pause in the operation of the Wool cycle is normal.

• We recommend you use a neutral detergent to prevent damage to the cloth and to improve the washing results.

Quick Wash - For lightly soiled garments needed quickly. Rinse + Spin - Use for loads that need rinsing only or to add rinse-added

fabric softener to a load.

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Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the di erent water temperature options.

Extra Hot (WA476DSHA) - Heavily soiled, colorfast items. Only available with

Temperature

selection button

Spin selection

button

Soil Level

selection button

the Sanitize cycle.

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.

Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the di erent spin speed options. Extra High - Removes more water from loads during spin.

To minimize wrinkling of wrinkle-free and no-iron fabrics, DO NOT use the Extra High spin option for these loads, nor overload your Washer.

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.

* WA476DSHA*,WA484DSHA*: (NomalÆ

Heavy - For heavily soiled loads.

Normal - For moderately soiled loads. This setting is best for most loads.

Light - For lightly soiled loads.

Æ Heavy Æ Light Æ )

Start/Pause

selection button

Power button

Press to pause and restart cycles.

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 .

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Child Lock

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 lid is closed while “ds” is displayed, the alarm sound stops and the information code turns from ”ds” to “CL”.

• 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 ﬁ nishes, the power is automatically turned o again.

• 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 3 seconds.

Adding laundry when Child Lock is on

• To add laundry, 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 3 seconds. See “Pause Option” on page 25 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 3 seconds.

• When you deactivate the Child Lock function, the “Child Lock [

• The Child Lock function prevents children or the inﬁ rm from accidently operating the washer

and injuring themselves.

• If a child enters the washing machine, the child may become trapped and su ocate.

WARNING

• Once you have activated the Child Lock function, it continues working even if the power

is turned o .

• Opening the door by force can result in injury or damage to the product.

CAUTION

To add laundry after you have activated the Child Lock function, you must ﬁ rst pause or deactivate the Child Lock function.

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Spin Only Adjustment

If you press the Power button, and then press and hold the Spin button for 2 seconds, the spin time is displayed on the display panel.

You can then change the spin level independently of any other setting by pressing the Spin button repeatedly until the spin level you want (High, Medium, etc.) is selected on the control panel. Then, press the Start/Pause button.

Make a Spin Only adjustment before you select a cycle. If you have selected a cycle, you can only select the corresponding spin level.

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 door, unless the water is too hot or there is too much water in your Washer. If you open the door and want to continue the wash cycle, close the door, and then press the Start/Pause button.

If you have activated Child Lock, you must deactivate it ﬁ rst. See page 23

My cycle

My Cycle lets you create a custom wash cycle (with custom temperature, spin, soil level, etc.) and activate your custom wash cycle with one–button convenience.

Creating a custom wash cycle

To create a custom wash cycle, follow these steps:

1. Press the Power button, and then open the door.

2. Load the washer with clothes.

3. Add detergent (and softener and/or bleach if needed) to the appropriate compartments, and

then close the door.

4. Press the My Cycle button. The My Cycle indicator light illuminates.

5. Select the cycle you want on the Cycle Selector dial.

6. Set the options available for the cycle you selected.

See pages 36~37 for the options available with each cycle.

7. Push the Start/Pause button to start the cycle. The next time you press My Cycle, the washer will return to these settings automatically.

To program in “My Cycle” settings, the washer needs to complete an entire wash cycle. If for any reason the wash cycle is interrupted and the washer does not ﬁ nish the cycle, it will not program in the settings for later use.

You can change the “My Cycle” settings by repeating the process above. The washer uses the latest programmed settings whenever you choose “My Cycle”.

Running your custom cycle using My Cycle

To run your custom cycle, follow these steps:

1. Press the Power button, and then open the door.

2. Load the washer with clothes.

3. Add detergent (and softener and/or bleach if needed) to the appropriate compartments, and

then close the door.

4. Press the My Cycle button. The My Cycle indicator light illuminates and the cycle begins.

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Delay Start

You can set the washing machine to start your wash automatically at a later time, 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 again.

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 door.

3. Load the articles of clothing one at a time loosely into the drum, without overﬁ lling it.

4. Add liquid detergent only, softener, and/or bleach (if necessary) to the appropriate

compartments. See pages 26~27.

5. Close the door.

6. Use the Cycle Selector to select the appropriate cycle according to the type of material:

Normal, Heavy Duty, Perm Press, Sanitize, Towels, Bedding, Eco Wash, Stain Away, Active Wear, Delicates/Hand Wash, Wool, Quick Wash, Rinse + Spin. The relevant indicators will 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.

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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 door.

The door cannot be opened when the water is too HOT.

2. Remove or add laundry items.

3. Close the door, and then press the Start/Pause button to restart the wash.

If you have Child Lock on, you must deactivate it ﬁ rst. See page 23.

When the cycle is ﬁ nished:

After the total cycle has ﬁ nished, the power will turn o automatically.

1. Open the door.

2. Remove laundry.

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DETERGENT USE

Your Washer is designed to use high e ciency (HE) detergents.

• Using a good quality top loader detergent is recommended.

• Your washer is designed to use high e ciency (HE) detergent.

For best cleaning results, use a high e ciency detergent.

• It is also important to: Pre–treat stains before washing. Sort clothes by color. Sort clothes by the amount of soiling. Avoid overloading.

Liquid detergent CAN ONLY be added to the dispenser tray. Adding powder to this tray may cause internal clogging and result in a poor wash.

Powdered detergent can be added to the wash tub, however, it is recommended that powdered detergent be mixed with warm water before adding it.

Reducing the amount of detergent used may reduce the e ectiveness of the cleaning action.

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.

To add detergent to the automatic dispenser:

1. Open the dispenser drawer.

2. Load the recommended amount of liquid 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.

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Liquid detergent compartment

Loading the Liquid detergent compartment

1. Pour the recommended amount of laundry detergent

Liquid detergent compartment

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.

Loading the Bleach compartment

(Liquid chlorine bleach only)

1. Add chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment. DO NOT exceed the MAX FILL line.

- Avoid splashing or over–ﬁ lling the compartment.

Bleach

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 ﬁ bers 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.

Loading the Fabric softener compartment

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 su ciently.

* Brand names are trademarks of their respective

manufacturers.

Fabric softener compartment

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CLEANING THE EXTERIOR

Turn o the water faucets after ﬁ nishing 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 door 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 door open to let air circulate inside

the tumbler.

• 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 ﬁ nish, the surface can be scratched or damaged. Avoid scratching or damaging the surface when using the washing machine.

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CLEANING THE DISPENSERS

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 2 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 2 on top of the compartment rail 1, and then pushing the drawer in ﬁ rmly

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PURE CYCLE

Pure Cycle is a self-cleaning cycle that removes mold that may occur inside the washing machine.

1. Press the Power button.

2. Press the Pure Cycle button.

• Once the Pure Cycle button is pressed, the only function that can be set is Delay Start.

3. Press the Start/Pause button.

• If you press the Start/Pause button, Pure Cycle begins.

• 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 laundry or a problem with the washing machine.

The Pure Cycle Auto Indicator Function

• If the “Pure Cycle” button is lit after a wash, it indicates that tub (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.

• If you do not run Pure Cycle, the “Pure Cycle” indicator turns o . However, the “Pure Cycle” indicator will light again after two washes. Not running Pure Cycle at this point will not cause a problem with the washing machine.

• Although the Pure Cycle Auto Indicator appears once a month or so, the frequency may di er depending on the number of times the washing machine is used.

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