What you need to know about the safety instructions 4
Important safety symbols 4
Important safety precautions 5
To minimize the risk of re in a tumble dryer, the following should b observed 8
Critical installation warnings 10
Installation cautions 11
Critical usage warnings 11
Usage cautions 13
Critical cleaning warnings 16
Installation 17
What’s included 17
Installation requirements 19
Step-by-step installation 21
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 benets and
features.
What you need to know about the safety instructions
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Please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to safely and efciently
operate the extensive features and functions of your new appliance. Please store the
manual in a safe location close to the appliance for future reference. Use this appliance
only for its intended purpose as described in this instruction manual.
Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. It is your responsibility to use common sense,
caution and care when installing, maintaining and operating your washing machine.
Because the following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of
your washing machine may differ slightly from those described in this manual and not
all warning signs may be applicable. If you have any questions or concerns, contact your
nearest service centre or nd help and information online at www.samsung.com.
Important safety symbols
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury, death and/or
property damage.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in personal injury and/or property damage.
NOTE
Indicates that a risk of personal injury or material damage exists.
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to yourself and others. Please follow them
explicitly.
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.
Important safety precautions
WARNING
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons
when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the
following:
1. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
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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 qualied persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
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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 off by the
utility.
9. The tumble dryer is not to be used if industrial chemicals have
been used for cleaning.
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 ow
of gases into the room from appliances burning other fuels,
including open res.
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 tted with
foam rubber pads should not be dried in the tumble dryer.
16. Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specied
by the fabric softener instructions.
17. The nal 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.
18. Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches.
19. WARNING: Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the
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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 ue 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.
22. WARNING: The appliance must not be supplied through an
external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a
circuit that is regularly switched on and off by a utility.
To minimize the risk of re in a tumble dryer, the following should b
observed
CAUTION
Items that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable or cooking oil constitute a
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re hazard and should not be placed in a tumble dryer. Oil-affected items can ignit
spontaneously, especially when exposed to heat sources such as in a tumble dryer. The
items become warm, causing an oxidation reaction in the oil. Oxidation creates heat. If
the heat cannot escape, the items can become hot enough to catch re. Piling, stackin
or storing oil-affected items can prevent heat from escaping and so create a re hazard
If it is unavoidable that fabrics that contain vegetable or cooking oil or have been
contaminated by hair care products be placed in a tumble dryer they should rst b
washed in hot water with extra detergent – this will reduce, but not eliminate, the hazard.
The ‘cool down’ cycle of tumble dryers should be used to reduce the temperature of the
items. They should not be removed from the tumble dryer or piled or stacked while hot.
Items that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with petrol/
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents or other ammable or explosive substances should no
be placed in a tumble dryer. Highly ammable substances commonly used in domesti
environments include acetone, denatured alcohol, petrol/gasoline, kerosene, spot
removers(some brands), turpentine, waxes and wax removers.
Items containing foam rubber(also known as latex foam) or similarly textured rubber. Like
materials should not be dried in a tumble dryer on a heat setting. Foam rubber materials
can, when heated, produce re by spontaneous combustion
Fabric softeners or similar products should not be used in a tumble dryer to eliminate
the effects of static electricity unless this practice is specically recommended by th
manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
Undergarments that contain metal reinforcements should not be placed in a tumble dryer.
Damage to the tumble dryer can result if metal reinforcements come loose during drying.
When available a drying rack could be used for such items.
Plastic articles such as shower caps or babies’ waterproof napkin covers should not be
placed in a tumble dryer.
Rubber-backed articles, clothes tted with foam rubber pads, pillows, galoshes an rubbercoated tennis shoes should not be placed in a tumble dryer.
Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer(or washing machine drying mode,etc).
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.
Items such as foam rubber(latex foam), shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubber backed
articles and clothes or pillows tted with foam rubber pads should not be dried in th
tumble dryer.
Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specied by the fabric softene
instructions.
The nal part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat(cool down cycle) to ensure tha
the items are left at a temperature that ensures that the items will not be damaged.
Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when exposed to heat sources
such as in a tumble dryer. The items become warm, causing an oxidation reaction in the
oil. Oxidation creates heat. If the heat cannot escape, the items can become hot enough to
catch re. Piling, stacking or storing oil-affected items can prevent heat from escapin and
so create a re hazard
If it is unavoidable that fabrics that contain vegetable or cooking oil or have been
contaminated by hair care products be placed in a tumble dryer they should rst b
washed in hot water with extra detergent - this will reduce, but not eliminate, the hazard.
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.
Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches.
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The tumble dryer(or washing machine drying mode, etc) is not to be used if industrial
chemicals have been used for cleaning.
The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualied technician or service
company.
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• Failure to do so may result in electric shock, re, an explosion, problems with the
product, or injury.
The appliance is heavy, therefore take care when lifting it.
Plug the power cord into a wall socket that meets local electrical specications. Use the
socket for this appliance only, and do not use an extension cord.
• Sharing a wall socket with other appliances using a power strip or extending the power
cord may result in electric shock or re.
• Ensure that the power voltage, frequency, and current are the same as those of the
product specications. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or re. Plug the
power plug into the wall socket rmly.
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 re.
• Plug the power plug into the wall socket so that the cord is running towards the 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 re.
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 suffocate. 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, re, 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 inammable 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.
Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may leak.
• This may result in electric shock or re.
Do not use an electric transformer.
• This may result in electric shock or re.
Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord, or loose wall socket.
• This may result in electric shock or 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 re.
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 re.
This appliance should be positioned so that the power plug, the water supply taps, and the
drain pipes are accessible.
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CAUTION
This appliance should be positioned in such a way that the power plug is easily accessible.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or re due to electric leakage.
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Install your appliance on a solid, level oor that can support its weight.
• Failure to do so may result in abnormal vibrations, movement, noise, or problems with
the product.
Critical usage warnings
WARNING
If the appliance is ooded, turn off the water & power supplies immediately and contact
your nearest service centre.
• Damage to the power cord may cause a short-circuit, re 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, re, problems with the product, or injury.
If the water supply hose comes loose from the water tap and oods the appliance, unplug
the power plug.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or re.
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 re.
If any foreign substance enters into the appliance, unplug the power plug and contact
your nearest Samsung Customer Service.
• This may result in electric shock or re.
Do not let children (or pets) play in or on your washing machine. The washing machine
door does not open easily from the inside and children may be seriously injured if trapped
inside.
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Usage cautions
CAUTION
When the washing machine is contaminated by a foreign substance such as detergent,
dirt, food waste, etc., unplug the power plug and clean the washing machine using a damp,
soft cloth.
• Failure to do so may result in discolouration, deformation, damage, or rust.
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 ooded because of a draining problem, it
may result in electric shock or re.
Insert the laundry into the washing machine completely so that the laundry does not get
caught in the door.
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• 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 off when the washing machine is not being used.
• Ensure that the screws on the water supply hose connector are properly tightened.
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 rmly 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 qualies 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, re, 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, re or problems
with the product.
Do not place objects that generate electromagnetic elds 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, shing vests, ski pants, sleeping bags, diaper covers,
sweat suits, and bicycle, motor cycle and car covers, etc.
• 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, oor, or clothing
due to abnormal vibrations.
• Do not wash throw rugs or doormats with rubber backing. The rubber backing may
come off 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.
• The liquid detergent guide (applicable models only) is not used for powder detergent.
Remove the guide when using powder detergent.
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.
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Do not press the buttons using sharp objects such as pins, knifes, 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 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.
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.
• AC 220 - 240 V / 50 Hz fuse or circuit
breaker is required.
• Use an individual branch circuit specic
to the washing machine.
To ensure proper grounding, the washing
machine comes with a power cord
featuring a three-prong grounding plug for
use in a properly installed and grounded
outlet.
Check with a qualied electrician or
service person if you are not sure about
the grounding.
Do not modify the provided plug. If it does
not t the outlet, call a qualied 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 ll
the drum, causing the washing machine to
turn off. 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 off the taps when the washing
machine is not in use.
• Check for any leaks at the water inlet
hose ttings on a regular basis.
CAUTION
Before using the washing machine for
the rst time, check all connections at the
water valve and taps for any leaks.
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.
For best performance, the washing
machine must be installed on a solid oor.
Wood oors 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.
Installation
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.
CAUTION
Alcove installation
Minimum clearance for stable operation:
Sides25 mm
Top25 mm
Rear50 mm
Front550 mm
If both the washing machine and a dryer
are installed in the same location, the front
of the alcove must have at least a 550 mm
unobstructed air opening. Your washing
machine alone does not require a specic
air opening.