Samsung WA50U1 User Manual

HEATING WASHING MACHINE

Owner’s Instructions

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FEATURES 2
SERVICE WARRANTY 2
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3
CHECK LIST & LAUNDRY PREPARATION 4
PREPARATION BEFORE WASHING 4
BUTTONS & CONTROL PANEL 5
HOW TO WASH AUTOMATICALLY DEPENDS ON THE LAUNDRY? 5
IMPORTANT TIPS! 7
HOW TO CLEAN THE FILTER. 8
BALANCED INSTALLATION 9
GROUNDING 9
HOW TO CONNECT THE WATER SUPPLY HOSE 10
HOW TO CONNECT THE WATER DRAIN HOSE 10
HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE NOISE PREVENTION PANEL 10

We greatly appreciate your purchase of the SAMSUNG
washing machine.
When initially installing the washing machine, a small
amount of water may come out from the water drain hose
as there may be water remaining in the hose after the
performance test at the factory.
To update the product, its external appearance or
specifications may change without prior notice.

TROUBLESHOOTING. 11
UNDERSTANDING ERROR MESSAGES 11
SPECIFICATIONS

IN CASE THE NEED FOR SERVICING ARISES

- Don't hesitate to call any AS center nearby with your
name, address and telephone number when anything
wrong with your product occurs.

SPECIFICATIONS

POWER CONSUMPTION
DIMENSIONS (mm)

WEIGHT

WASHING PRESSURE

WASHING TYPE
WASHING REVOLUTION

SPIN REVOLUTION
WATER USAGE

POWER SUPPLY

WASHING 215W

HEATING 2300W~2700W

W450 x D540 x H768

26 kg

0.05~0.78 MPa

(0.5 ~ 8.0 kg.f/cm2)

Stirring Type

150/min
900/min

79l

220V-240V~50Hz

Code No.: DC68-01260E

FEATURES

The Complete Heating Washing technology enabling sterilizing and
bleaching

The Heating Washing function is convenient and clean as it washes garments
thoroughly and removes ingrained dirt with its sterilizing and bleaching effect.

Save Water, Detergent and Time!

The same level of washing quality compared to other general washing machines can
be ensured with a much smaller amount of water, detergent and time.

Please read this manual before using and note how to use in the proper manner.
Please be careful of keeping the manual. Otherwise, it should be bought separately.
The User’s Manual is for common use.
Make use of the User’s Manual depending upon your washing machine model.

SERVICE WARRANTY

This product offers a one-year service warranty period starting from the date of
purchase.
However, separate service fees are chargeable in the following cases.

• Reinstallation of the washing machine and the connecting of parts.

• On-site service due to an error caused by an alien substance put inside the
washing machine.

• On-site service to explain how the machine works.

• Damaged part or malfunction due to a strong impact from outside.

• Any damage or errors caused by user’s unauthorized interior modification or disas­sembling.

• Installing the machine in a place where the installation is prohibited such as a
place where soot is being generated or the humidity is very high.

• Any errors caused by abnormal operations which are not described in the User
Guide.

• Errors caused by washing items which are not general laundry.

• Any errors caused because you did not follow the ‘Safety precautions’ on page 3 of
this User Guide.

DESCRIPTION OF PARTS

The User’s Manual is for common use.
Make use of the User’s Manual depending upon your washing machine model.

LID

SAFETY LID

FILTER NET

SPIN BASKET

WATER

TEMPERATURE

INDICATOR

ADJUSTABLE LEG

WATER
SUPPLY HOSE

BUTTONS &
DISPLAY

POWER CORD

NOISE
PREVENTION
PANEL

WATER
DRAIN HOSE

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Precautions are divided into "Warning" and "Caution" and these show the following
meaning.
Warning: If you ignore the item with ‘Warning’, this may result in a serious injury or

death.

Caution: If you ignore the item with ‘Caution’, this may result in a slight injury or

damage to the machine.
Follow the safety precautions below properly to prevent any unexpected accident or
damage.
To ensure your safety, the machine should be grounded. (Refer to the Guide)

• Plastic parts may be deformed or damaged, and an electric shock or a fire may take place.

✓ WARNING

Do not use a damaged power cord, plug or outlet.

• Do not let the power cord be damaged, modified, pulled, bent, twisted and do not

put a heavy object on the cord.

• This may cause an electric shock, short circuit or fire.

Do not install the washing machine near heating equipment, nor put a lit candle
or cigarette on the machine.

• This may cause fire.

If the laundry room floods and there is water filling up to the bottom of the
machine, do not enter the laundry room.

• This may cause an electric shock. Drain the water completely before entering the

room.

The machine must be grounded for your safety.

• In the case of an error or a short circuit, this may cause an electric shock.

• To see the grounding procedure, refer to the User Guide or contact the service

center.

Do not forcefully pull the plug by holding the cord, nor touch it with wet hands.

• This may cause an electric shock or fire.

The machine should be disassembled, repaired or modified only by profession­al service engineers.

• Unauthorized repair may cause an electric shock, fire or injury.

• Call the applicable service center for any service issues.

Do not wash or place any garments with gasoline, benzene, thinner or alcohol
stains near the machine.

• This may cause an explosion or fire.

If the pins on the plug and the area where the pins are connected to the plug
are wet or dusty, clean them well.

• This may cause an electric shock or fire.

Do not excessively bend the power cord, nor put a heavy object on the cord.

• This may cause an electric shock or fire.

Do not put your hand or any metallic object beneath the machine while it is
working.

• This may cause an injury or damage as there is a rotation panel beneath the

machine.

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Do not put your hand inside the spin basket until it stops completely.

• This may cause an injury to your hand. If the machine does not stop after you open
the lid, call the service center immediately.

Use AC 220V~240V power source, which is over 15A.

• Using a different voltage or rating may cause fire or an electric shock. Using the
machine with other electric equipment together may cause fire due to excessive
heating.

✓CAUTIONS

There might be a slight injury or damage when you violate this instruction.

Do not install the machine in a place which is highly damp such as on a carpet
or in a bathroom, or where the machine can be exposed to rain or snow directly

• This may cause an electric shock or fire.

Do not let a child look inside the spin basket.

• Do not leave a chair or stand near the machine.

• If the child falls into the spin basket, this may cause death.

When cleaning the machine, do not spray water on each part of the machine.

• This may decrease the life span of the machine. It can also cause fire or an electric
shock.

If you open the lid while the machine is working, all the operation will stop for
your safety.

• If the Heating washing course is set, do not put your hand into the spin basket, as
the water may be very hot, causing a burn.

• Opening the lid will not stop the water supply.

Do not use an extension cord.

• The excessive heat of the outlet may cause fire.

Do not put a heavy object on the machine.

• This may cause deformation or damage of the machine.

Be careful not to touch the drained water after the Heating washing course, as
the water may be very hot.

• This may cause a burn.

Install the machine where you can easily access the power cord and plug.
Disconnect the plug from the outlet when the machine is not in use.

• This may cause an electric shock or fire.

If you hear an unexpected sound, smell or smoke from the machine, disconnect
the plug immediately and contact the service center.

• This may cause an electric shock or fire.

In a case of gas leakage, ventilate immediately without touching the machine or
its plug.

• A spark can cause an explosion or fire.

Do not poke the buttons on the machine with a gimlet or a pin.

• This may cause an electric shock.

Turn on the tap before washing to see if there is water leakage.

• Water may leak where the hose or bolts are connected.

Do not wash waterproof garments, sheets or food with the machine.

• These may bound during spin-drying or vibrate abnormally, causing an injury.

• Unbalanced vibration may cause damage to the wall of the machine, floor and
garments.

• Umbrellas, car covers, sleeping bags, sportswear, foods, etc.