Samsung WD12J8400GW-EU Operating Instructions
Washing Machine
User manual
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Content
Safety information 3
What you need to know about the safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important safety symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Important safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Instructions about the WEEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Installation 12
What’s included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Installation requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Step-by-step installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Before you start 20
Initial settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Laundry guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Detergent drawer guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Operations 25
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Simple steps to start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Course overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Settings (
Maintenance 34
Eco drum clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Smart check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Emergency drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Recovery from freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Care against an extended time of disuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
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Troubleshooting 41
Checkpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Information codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Specifications 43
Protecting the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Fabric care chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Specification sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Specification sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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Safety information
Congratulations on your new Samsung washing machine. This manual contains important
information on the installation, use and care of your appliance. Please take some time to read this
manual to take full advantage of your washing machine’s many benefits and features.
What you need to know about the safety instructions
Please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to safely and eciently operate
the extensive features and functions of your new appliance. Please store the manual in a safe
location close to the appliance for future reference. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this instruction manual.
Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. It is your responsibility to use common sense, caution and care when
installing, maintaining and operating your washing machine.
Because the following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your
washing machine may dier slightly from those described in this manual and not all warning signs
may be applicable. If you have any questions or concerns, contact your nearest service centre or
find help and information online at www.samsung.com.
Important safety symbols
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury,
death and/or property damage.
CAUTION: Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in personal injury and/or
property damage.
NOTE
Read the instructions
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to yourself and others.
Please follow them explicitly.
After reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.
Read all instructions before using the appliance.
As with any equipment that uses electricity and moving parts, potential hazards exist. To safely
operate this appliance, familiarize yourself with its operation and exercise care when using it.
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Important safety precautions
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using
your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
1. This appliance is not to be used by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
2. For use in Europe: This appliance can be used by children aged
from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge
if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
3. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
4. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
5. The new hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be used and
that old hose-sets should not be reused.
6. For appliances with ventilation openings in the base, that a carpet
must not obstruct the openings.
7. For use in Europe: Children of less than 3 years should be kept
away unless continuously supervised.
8. CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting
of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through
an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a
circuit that is regularly switched on and o by the utility.
9. The tumble dryer is not to be used if industrial chemicals have been
used for cleaning.
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10. The lint trap has to be cleaned frequently, if applicable.
11. Lint must not to be allowed to accumulate around the tumble dryer.
(not applicable for appliances intended to be vented to the exterior
of the building)
12. Adequate ventilation has to be provided to avoid the back flow of
gases into the room from appliances burning other fuels, including
open fires.
13. Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.
14. Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil,
acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine,
waxes and wax removers should be washed in hot water with an
extra amount of detergent before being dried in the tumble dryer.
15. Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof
textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or pillows fitted with
foam rubber pads should not be dried in the tumble dryer.
16. Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specified
by the fabric softener instructions.
17. The final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat (cool
down cycle) to ensure that the items are left at a temperature that
ensures that the items will not be damaged.
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18. Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches.
19. WARNING: Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying
cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that
the heat is dissipated.
20. Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is used for
exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels.
21. The appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a
sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of
the tumble dryer, in such a way that a full opening of the tumble
dryer door is restricted.
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WARNING: Critical installation WARNINGS
The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualified technician or service company.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, problems with the product, or
injury.
The appliance is heavy, therefore take care when lifting it.
Plug the power cord into an AC 220 - 240 V / 50 Hz wall socket or higher and use the socket for
this appliance only. Never 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.
• Ensure that the power voltage, frequency, and current are the same as those of the product
specifications. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire. Plug the power plug into the
wall socket firmly.
Remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the power plug terminals and contact
points using a dry cloth on a regular basis.
• Unplug the power plug and clean it with a dry cloth.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Plug the power plug into the wall socket so that the cord is running towards the floor.
• If you plug the power plug into the socket in the opposite direction, the electric wires within the
cable may be damaged and this may result in electric shock or fire.
Keep all packaging materials out of the reach of children as these may be dangerous.
• If a child places a bag over its head, it may suocate.
When the appliance, power plug or power cord is damaged, contact your nearest service centre.
This appliance must be properly grounded.
Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water pipe, or telephone line.
• This may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, or problems with the product.
• Never plug the power cord into a socket that is not grounded correctly and make sure that it is
in accordance with local and national regulations.
Do not install this appliance near a heater or any inflammable material.
Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily or dusty location, or in a location exposed to direct
sunlight or water (rain drops).
Do not install this appliance in a location exposed to low temperatures.
• Frost may cause the tubes to burst.
Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may leak.
• This may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not use an electric transformer.
• This may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord, or loose wall socket.
• This may result in electric shock or fire.
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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.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
This appliance should be positioned so that the power plug, the water supply taps, and the drain
pipes are accessible.
CAUTION: Installation CAUTIONS
This appliance should be positioned in such a way that the power plug is easily accessible.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire due to electric leakage.
Install your appliance on a solid, level floor that can support its weight.
• Failure to do so may result in abnormal vibrations, movement, noise, or problems with the
product.
WARNING: Critical usage WARNINGS
If the appliance is flooded, turn o the water & power supplies immediately and contact your
nearest service centre.
• Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock.
If the appliance generates a strange noise, a burning smell, or smoke, unplug the power plug
immediately and contact your nearest service centre.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
In the event of a gas leak (such as propane gas, LP gas, etc.), ventilate immediately without
touching the power plug. Do not touch the appliance or power cord.
• Do not use a ventilating fan.
• A spark may result in an explosion or fire.
Do not let children play in or on the washing machine. In addition, when disposing of the appliance,
remove the washing machine door lever.
• If trapped inside the product, children may suocate to death.
Make sure to remove the packaging (sponge, styrofoam) attached to the bottom of the washing
machine before using it.
Do not wash items contaminated with gasoline, kerosene, benzene, paint thinner, alcohol or other
inflammable or explosive substances.
• This may result in electric shock, fire, or an explosion.
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Do not open the washing machine door by force while it is operating (high-temperature washing/
drying/spinning).
• Water flowing out of the washing machine may result in burns or cause the floor to be slippery.
This may result in injury.
• Opening the door by force may result in damage to the product or injury.
Do not insert your hand under the washing machine while an operation is in progress.
• This may result in injury.
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 an operation is in progress.
• Plugging the power plug into the wall socket again may cause a spark and result in electric
shock or fire.
Do not let children or the infirm use this washing machine without proper supervision. Do not let
children climb in or onto the appliance.
• This may result in electric shock, burns or injury.
Do not insert your hand or a metal object under the washing machine while it is operating.
• This may result in injury.
Do not unplug the appliance by pulling the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it
straight out of the outlet.
• Damage to the power cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.
Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself.
• Do not use a fuse (such as copper, steel wire, etc.) other than a standard fuse.
• When the appliance needs to be repaired or reinstalled, contact your nearest service centre.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury.
If the water supply hose comes loose from the water tap and floods the appliance, unplug the
power plug.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Unplug the power plug when the appliance is not being used for long periods of time or during a
thunder or lightning storm.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
If any foreign substance enters into the appliance, unplug the power plug and contact you nearest
Samsung Customer Service.
• This may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not let children (or pets) play in or on your product. The product door does not open easily from
the inside and children may be seriously injured if trapped inside.
CAUTION: Usage CAUTIONS
When the washing machine is contaminated by a foreign substance such as detergent, dirt, food
waste, etc., unplug the power plug and clean the washing machine using a damp, soft cloth.
• Failure to do so may result in discolouration, deformation, damage, or rust.
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The front glass may be broken by a strong impact. Take care when using the washing machine.
• If the glass is broken, it may result in injury.
After a water supply failure or when reconnecting the water supply hose, open the water tap slowly.
Open the water tap slowly after a long period of non-use.
• The air pressure in the water supply hose or the water pipe may damage a product part or
result in a water leak.
If a draining error occurs during an operation, check if there is a draining problem.
• If the washing machine is used when it is flooded because of a draining problem, it may result
in electric shock or fire.
Insert the laundry into the washing machine completely so that the 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 washing
machine, or result in a water leak.
Turn the water supply o when the washing machine is not being used.
Ensure that the screws on the water supply hose connector are properly tightened.
• Failure to do so may result in property damage or injury.
Ensure that the rubber seal and front door glass are not contaminated by a foreign substance (e.g.
waste, thread, hair, etc.).
• If a foreign substance is caught in the door or the door is not completely closed, it may cause a
water leak.
Open the water tap and check if the water supply hose connector is firmly tightened and that there
is no water leak before using the product.
• If the screws on the water supply hose connector are loose, it may result in a water leak.
The product you have purchased is designed for domestic use only.
Using the product for business purposes qualifies as a product misuse. In this case, the product
will not be covered by the standard warranty provided by Samsung and no responsibility can be
attributed to Samsung for malfunctions or damages resulting from such misuse.
Do not stand on the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes,
dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance.
• This may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury.
Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the appliance.
• As well as being harmful to humans, this may result in electric shock, fire or problems with the
product.
Do not place objects that generate electromagnetic fields near the washing machine.
• This may result in injury due to a malfunction.
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 (*) unless your appliance has a
special cycle for washing these items.
(*): Woollen bedding, rain covers, fishing vests, ski pants, sleeping bags, diaper covers, sweat suits,
and bicycle, motor cycle and car covers, etc.
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• Do not wash thick or hard mats even if the washing machine mark is on the care label. This
may result in injury or damage to the washing machine, walls, floor, or clothing due to abnormal
vibrations.
• Do not wash throw rugs or doormats with rubber backing. The rubber backing may come o
and stick to inside the drum, and this may result in malfunction such as a drainage error.
Do not operate the washing machine when the detergent drawer is removed.
• This may result in electric shock or injury due to a water leak.
Do not touch the insides of the drum during or just after drying as it is hot.
• This may result in burns.
Do not insert your hand into the detergent drawer.
• This may result in injury as your hand may be caught by the detergent input device.
Do not place any objects (such as shoes, food waste, animals) other than laundry into the washing
machine.
• This may result in damage to the washing machine, or injury and death in the case of pets due
to the abnormal vibrations.
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 cause the rubber seal to become deformed and result in a water leak.
Do not leave metal objects such as safety pins, hair pins or bleach in the drum for long periods of
time.
• This may cause the drum to rust.
• If rust starts appearing on the surface of the drum, 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 the heat from the oxidation of the
oil.
Do not use water from water cooling/heating devices.
• This may result in problems with the washing machine.
Do not use natural hand-washing soap for the washing machine.
• If it hardens and accumulates inside the washing machine, it may result in problems with the
product, discolouration, rust, or bad odours.
Place socks and brassieres in a washing net and wash them with the other laundry.
Do not wash large laundry items such as bedding in the washing net.
• Failure to do so may result in injury due to abnormal vibrations.
Do not use hardened detergent.
• If it accumulates inside the washing machine, it may result in a water leak.
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Make sure that the pockets of all the clothing items to be washed are empty.
• Hard, sharp objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, or stones can cause extensive
damage to the appliance.
Do not wash clothing with large buckles, buttons or other heavy metal objects.
Sort the laundry by color on the basis of its colorfastness and select the recommended cycle,
water temperature and additional functions.
• This may result in discoloration or fabric damage.
Take care that children’s fingers are not caught in the door when you close it.
• Failure to do so may result in injury.
WARNING: Critical cleaning WARNINGS
Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it.
Do not use the a strong acidic cleaning agent.
Do not use benzene, thinner or alcohol to clean the appliance.
• This may result in discolouration, deformation, damage, electric shock or fire.
Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance from the wall socket.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Instructions about the WEEE
Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in countries with separate collection systems)
This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its
electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of
with other household waste at the end of their working life. To prevent possible harm
to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate
these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the
sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product,
or their local government oce, for details of where and how they can take these items
for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of
the purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed
with other commercial wastes for disposal.
For information on Samsung’s environmental commitments and product specific regulatory
obligations e.g. REACH visit: samsung.com/uk/aboutsamsung/samsungelectronics/
corporatecitizenship/data_corner.html
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Installation
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure proper installation of the washing machine and to
prevent accidents when doing laundry.
What’s included
Make sure all the parts are included in the product package. If you have a problem with the
washing machine or the parts, contact a local Samsung customer centre or the retailer.
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1 Detergent drawer
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2 Door
3 Work top
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4 Control panel
5 Power plug
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6 Drain hose
7 Drum
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8 Levelling feet
9 Debris filter
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10 Emergency drain tube
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Spanner Bolt caps Hose guide
Cold water supply hose Hot water supply hose Liquid detergent container
Bolt caps : The provided number (3 to 6) of bolt caps depends on the model.
Hot water supply hose: Applicable models only.
Liquid detergent container: Applicable models only.
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Installation requirements
Electrical supply and grounding
• AC 220-240 V / 50 Hz fuse or circuit breaker is required
• Use an individual branch circuit specific to the washing machine
To ensure proper grounding, the washing machine comes with a power cord featuring a threeprong grounding plug for use in a properly installed and grounded outlet.
Check with a qualified electrician or serviceperson if you are not sure about the grounding.
Do not modify the provided plug. If it does not fit the outlet, call a qualified electrician to install a
proper outlet.
WARNING
• Do NOT use an extension cord.
• Use only the power cord that comes with the washing machine.
• Do NOT connect the ground wire to plastic plumbing, gas lines, or hot water pipes.
• Improperly connected grounding conductors may cause electric shock.
Water supply
A proper water pressure for this washing machine is between 50 kPa and 800 kPa. Water pressure
less than 50 kPa may cause the water valve not to close completely. Or, it may take longer to fill the
drum, causing the washing machine to turn o. Water taps must be within 120 cm from the rear of
the washing machine so that the provided inlet hoses reach the washing machine.
To reduce the risk of leaks
• Make sure water taps are easily accessible.
• Turn o the taps when the washing machine is not in use.
• Check for any leaks at the water inlet hose fittings on a regular basis.
CAUTION
Before using the washing machine for the first time, check all connections at the water valve
and taps for any leaks.
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Drain
Samsung recommends a standpipe in height of 60~90 cm. The drain hose must be connected
through the hose clip to the standpipe, and the standpipe must fully cover the drain hose.
Flooring
For best performance, the washing machine must be installed on a solid floor. Wood floors may
need to be reinforced to minimize vibration and/or unbalanced loads. Carpeting and soft tile
surfaces are not a good resistance to vibrations and may cause the washing machine to move
slightly during the spin cycle.
CAUTION
Do NOT install the washing machine on a platform or a poorly supported structure.
Water temperature
Do not install the washing machine in areas where water may freeze as the washing machine
always retains some water in its water valves, pumps, and/or hoses. Frozen water left in the
connection parts may cause damage to belts, the pump, and other components of the washing
machine.
Alcove or closet installation
Minimum clearance for stable operation:
Sides 25 mm Rear 50 mm
Top 25 mm Front 550 mm
If both the washing machine and a dryer are installed in the same location, the front of the alcove or
closet must have at least a 550 mm unobstructed air opening. Your washing machine alone does
not require a specific air opening.
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Step-by-step installation
STEP 1 - Select a location
Location requirements:
• Solid, level surface without carpeting or flooring that may obstruct ventilation
• Away from direct sunlight
• Adequate room for ventilation and wiring
• The ambient temperature is always higher than the freezing point (0 ˚C)
• Away from a heat source
STEP 2 - Remove the shipping bolts
Unpack the product package and remove all shipping bolts.
1. Loosen all shipping bolts on the rear of the machine using the
supplied spanner.
2. Fill the holes with the supplied bolt hole covers.
CAUTION: To prevent lint, dust, or other particles from
accumulating inside your washing machine, fill the two
bottom holes (A) with the bolt hole covers.
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