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safety information

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS

What the icons and signs in this user manual means:

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or

death.

WARNING

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or

property damage.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when

using your washer, follow these basic safety precautions:

CAUTION

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

Packing materials can be dangerous to children; keep all packing material (plastic bags, CAUTION 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”) 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”.

Before washing clothes for the first time, you must run a complete cycle without clothes. See “Washing for the first time”.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance, unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet WARNING 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.

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safety information

The glass door becomes very hot during the washing cycle. Keep children away from the appliance while it is in use.

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 similar 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 theyhave been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

This appliance has to be connected to the plug endurable to proper power consumption.

This appliance has to be positioned so that the plug is accessible after installation.

Do not use processed water containing oil, cream or lotion, which is usually found in skincare shops or massage clinics.

•Otherwise this will cause the packing to be deformed, which causes a malfunction or water leak.

A stainless washing tube does not usually rust. However if some metal such as a hair pin is left in the tube for an extended time, the tube could rust.

•Do not leave water or bleach containing chlorine in the tube for an extended period of time.

•Do not regularly use or leave water containing iron in the tube for an extended period of time.

•If rust starts appearing on the surface of the tube, apply a cleansing agent (neutral) to the surface and use a sponge or soft cloth to clean it. (Under no circumstances use a metal brush)

For washing machines with ventilation openings in the base, that a carpet must not obstruct the openings.

Use the new hose-sets and old hose-sets should not be reused.

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contents

INSTALLING THE WASHING	5	Unpacking the Washing Machine
MACHINE	5	Overview of the washing machine
5	6	Selecting a location
	6	Adjusting the leveling feet
	6	Removing the shipping bolts
	7	Connecting the water supply hose
	7	Positioning the drain hose
	8	Plugging in the machine
WASHING A LOAD OF LAUNDRY	9	Overview of the control panel
9	10	Washing for the first time
	10	Putting detergent in the washing machine
	11	Washing clothes manually
	11	Selecting options
	12	Washing tips and hints
MAINTAINING THE WASHING	13	Repairing a frozen washing machine
MACHINE	13	Cleaning the exterior
13	13	Cleaning the debris filter
	13	Cleaning the water hose mesh filter
TROUBLESHOOTING	14	Problems and solutions
14	14	Understanding error messages
PROGRAMME CHART	15	Programme chart
15
APPENDIX	16	Fabric care chart
16	16	Electrical warnings
	16	Protecting the environment
	16	Declaration of conformity
	17	Specification

4_ Contents

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

Control panel	Cover top

Detergent drawer

Drain Hose

Door

Plug

	Base cover	Debris filter
	Adjustable feet

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Wrench	Cold water supply hose	Hose guide	Bolt hole covers

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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

wrench.

•Place the washer on a sturdy, flat surface.

If the washer is placed on an uneven or weak surface, noise or vibration occurs.

(Only a 1 degrees angle is allowed.)

REMOVING THE SHIPPING BOLTS

Before using the washing machine, you must remove all of the shipping bolts from the back of the unit.

To remove the bolts:

1. Loosen all bolts with the 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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