Samsung WD-Q1456S User Manual
Washing Machine Owner’s Instructions
WD-Q1456
WD-Q1456V
WD-Q1456S
Safety Precautions
Congratulations on your purchase of this Samsung washing machine. These Owner's
Instructions contain valuable information on the installation, use, and care of this appliance.
Please take the time to read these instructions so that you can take full advantage of the
washing machine's features and enjoy this appliance for many years to come.
Before using the appliance
• Packing materials can be dangerous to children; keep all packing material (plastic bags,
polystyrene, etc.) well out of the reach of children.
• The appliance is designed for home use only.
• Make sure that water and electrical connections are made by qualified technicians,
observing the manufacturer's instructions (see "Installing the Washing Machine" on
page 2) and local safety regulations.
• All packaging and shipping bolts must be removed before the appliance is used. Serious
damage may occur if they are not removed. See "Removing the shipping bolts" on page 3.
• Before washing clothes for the first time, you must run a complete cycle without clothes.
See "Washing for the first time" on page 7.
Safety instructions
• Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance, unplug the appliance from the electrical
outlet or set the (On/Off) button to Off.
• Make sure that the pockets of all clothing to be washed are empty.
Hard, sharp objects, such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, or stones can cause
extensive damage to the appliance.
• Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water after use.
• Before you open the door of the appliance, check that the water has drained. Do not
open the door if you can still see water.
• Pets and small children may climb into the appliance. Check the appliance before each
use.
• The glass door becomes very hot during the washing and drying cycle. Keep children
away from the appliance while it is in use and directly after the cycle is ended.
• Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs made by inexperienced or
unqualified persons may cause injury and/or make more serious repairs to the
appliance necessary.
• If the plug (power supply cord) is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or
its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance should only be serviced by an authorized service center, and only
genuine spare parts should be used.
• This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they
have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the
appliance safely.
• If this appliance is supplied from a cord extension set or an electrical portable outlet
device, the cord extension set or electrical portable outlet device must be positioned so
that it is not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture.
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Table of Contents
Safety Precautions------------------------------------------- inside cover
lnstalling the Washing Machine
Unpacking the washing machine ----------------------------------------------------2
Overview of the washing machine --------------------------------------------------2
Selecting a location -------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Adjusting the leveling feet ------------------------------------------------------------3
Removing the shipping bolts --------------------------------------------------------3
Connecting the water supply hose ------------------------------------------------- 4
Connecting the water supply hose(option) -------------------------------------- 5
Positioning the drain hose ----------------------------------------------------------- 5
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Washing a Load of Laundry ------------------------------------------------ 6
Washing for the first time ------------------------------------------------------------- 6
Putting detergent in the washing machine --------------------------------------- 6
Overview of the control panel ------------------------------------------------------ 7
Washing clothes using Fuzzy Logic ----------------------------------------------- 9
Washing clothes manually --------------------------------------------------------- 10
Using delay start --------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
Washing tips and hints ------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Maintaining the Washing Machine --------------------------------- 12
Draining the washing machine in an emergency ----------------------------- 12
Repairing a frozen washing machine -------------------------------------------- 12
Cleaning the exterior ---------------------------------------------------------------- 12
Cleaning the detergent drawer and recess ----------------------------------- 13
Cleaning the debris filter ------------------------------------------------------------ 13
Cleaning the water hose mesh filter --------------------------------------------- 14
T r oubleshooting ----------------------------------------------------------------- 15
Problems and solutions ------------------------------------------------------------ 15
Understanding error messages --------------------------------------------------- 15
Appendix ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 16
Fabric care chart --------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
Electrical warnings ------------------------------------------------------------------ 16
Protecting the environment -------------------------------------------------------- 17
Declaration of conformity ---------------------------------------------------------- 17
Specification --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
SAMSUNG
Washing Machine Owner’s Instructions 1
Installing the Washing Machine
Unpacking the Washing Machine
Unpack your washing machine and inspect it for shipping damage. Also make sure that
you have received all of the items shown below. If the washing machine was damaged
during shipping or you do not have all of the items, contact your Samsung dealer
immediately.
Overview of the washing machine
Worktop
Control panel
Base cover
Adjustable feet
Wrench
Hose guide
Drain Hose
Plug
Debris filter
Door release
Emergency drain
tube
Filter-cover
Cold Water
supply hose
Drain Hose
Bolt hole
covers
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Washing Machine Owner’s Instructions
Installing the Washing Machine
Selecting a location
Before you install the washing machine, select a location with the following characteristics:
• A hard, level surface (if the surface is uneven, see "Adjusting the leveling feet," below)
• Away from direct sunlight.
• Adequate ventilation
• Room temperature that will not fall below 0 ˚C
• Away from sources of heat such as coal or gas
Make sure that the washing machine does not stand on its power cord.
Ventilation openings must not be obstructed by carpeting when the washing machine is
installed on a carpeted floor.
Adjusting the leveling feet
If the floor is uneven, adjust the feet
(do not insert pieces of wood or any other
objects under the feet):
1. Loosen the leg bolt by turning it with
your hand until it is at the desired height.
2. Tighten the locking nut by turning it
with the supplied wrench.
If the washer is placed on an uneven or weak
surface, noise or vibration occurs.
(Only l degree angle is allowed.)
Removing the shipping bolts
Before using the washing machine, you
must remove the five shipping bolts from the
back of the unit. To remove the bolts:
1. Loosen all bolts with the supplied
wrench before removing them.
2. Take each bolt head and pull it through
the wide part of the hole.
Repeat for each bolt.
3. Fill the holes with the supplied plastic
covers.
4. Keep the shipping bolts for future use.
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Washing Machine Owner’s Instructions 3
Installing the Washing Machine
Connecting the water supply hose
The water supply hose must be connected to the washing machine at one end and to the water
faucet at the other. Do not stretch the water supply hose. If the hose is too short replace the
hose with a longer, high pressure hose.
To connect the water supply hose:
1. Take the L-shaped arm fitting for the cold water supply hose and connect to the cold water
supply intake on the back of the machine. Tighten by hand.
2. Connect the other end of the cold water supply hose to your sink's cold water faucet and
tighten it by hand. If necessary, you can reposition the water supply hose at the washing
machine end by loosening the fitting,rotating the hose, and retightening the fitting.
Hot water
supply value
Option:
1. Take the red L-shaped arm fitting for the hot water supply hose and connect to the red
hot water supply intake on the back of the machine. Tighten by hand.
2. Connect the other end of the hot water supply hose to your sink's hot water faucet and
tighten it by hand.
3. Use a Y-piece if you only want to use cold water.
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Washing Machine Owner’s Instructions
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