Samsung WF16J9800KV User Manual

Washing Machine

User manual

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Contents

Safety information 3

What you need to know about the safety instructions 3
Important safety symbols 3
Important safety precautions 4

Contents

Installation 13

What’s included 13
Installation requirements 15
Step-by-step installation 17

Before you start 23

Initial settings 23
Laundry guidelines 24
Detergent drawer guidelines 26

Operations 28

Control panel 28
Simple steps to start 29
Cycle overview 30
Settings 33

Maintenance 34

DRUM CLEAN 34
SMART CHECK 35

Maintenance 36

Emergency drain 36
Cleaning 37
Recovery from freezing 40
Care against an extended time of disuse 40

Troubleshooting 41

Checkpoints 41
Information codes 46

Specications 49

Fabric care chart 49
Protecting the environment 50
Specication sheet 51

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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 benets 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 efciently
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.

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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.

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Safety information

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

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safely operate this appliance, familiarize yourself with its operation and exercise care when
using it.

Important safety precautions

To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons when
using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

WARNING

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 qualied 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.

CAUTION

8. 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.

Critical installation warnings

WARNING

Safety information

The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualied technician or service
company.

• 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 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 re.

• Ensure that the power voltage, frequency, and current are the same as those of the
product specications. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or re. Plug the power
plug into the wall socket rmly.

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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.

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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.

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

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.

When the appliance, power plug or power cord is damaged, contact your nearest service
centre.

that it is in accordance with local and national regulations.

Do not install this appliance near a heater or any inammable 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 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.

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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.

Installation cautions

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.

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

Safety information

WARNING

If the appliance is ooded, turn off 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 re.

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 re.

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 suffocate to death.

Make sure to remove the packaging (sponge, styrofoam) attached to the bottom of the
washing machine before using it.

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Do not wash items contaminated with gasoline, kerosene, benzene, paint thinner, alcohol or
other inammable or explosive substances.

• This may result in electric shock, re, or an explosion.

Do not open the washing machine door by force while it is operating (high-temperature
washing/drying/spinning).

• Water owing out of the washing machine may result in burns or cause the oor to be

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• 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 off 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

slippery. This may result in injury.

electric shock or re.

Do not let children or the inrm 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 rmly and pull
it straight out of the outlet.

• 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.

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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 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.

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.

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

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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 qualies as a product misuse. In this case, the

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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

Do not place objects that generate electromagnetic elds near the washing machine.

• This may result in injury due to a malfunction.

with the product.

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.

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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, 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.

• This may result in problems with the washing machine.

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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.

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.

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Take care that children’s ngers are not caught in the door when you close it.

• Failure to do so may result in injury.

Critical cleaning warnings

Safety information

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 re.

Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance from the wall socket.

• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or re.

WARNING

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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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02

09

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03

04

05

06

07

10

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01 Detergent drawer 02 Control panel 03 Door

04 Drum 05 Pump lter 06 Emergency drain tube

07 Filter cover 08 Worktop 09 Power plug

10 Drain hose 11 Levelling feet

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Spanner Bolt caps Hose guide

Cold water hose Hot water hose Liquid detergent guide

Hose drain

NOTE

• Bolt caps : The provided number (3 to 6) of bolt caps depends on the model.

• Hot water hose: Applicable models only.

• Liquid detergent guide: 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 specic
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 qualied electrician or
serviceperson if you are not sure about the
grounding.
Do not modify the provided plug. If it does
not t the outlet, call a qualied 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.

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Flooring

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.

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
specic air opening.

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Step-by-step installation

STEP 1 Select a location

Location requirements:

• Solid, level surface without carpeting or ooring 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.

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2. Fill the holes with the supplied plastic
bolt caps.
Keep the shipping bolts for future use.

WARNING

Packaging materials can be dangerous to children. Dispose all packaging material (plastic
bags, polystyrene, etc.) out of children’s reach.

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STEP 3 Adjust the levelling feet

1. Gently slide the washing machine into

position. Excessive force may damage
the levelling feet.

3. Level the washing machine by manually
adjusting the levelling feet.

4. When levelling is complete, tighten the
nuts using the spanner.

STEP 4 Connect the water hose

The provided hose adaptor may differ with the model. This step guides you through
connecting the connector-type adaptor. If you are provided with the screw-type adaptor, go
to 7.

Connect the water hose to the water tap.

1. Remove the adaptor (A) from the water

A

B

hose (B).

2. Use a Philips screwdriver to loosen four
screws on the adaptor.

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3. Hold the adaptor and turn part (C) in the

C

arrow direction to loosen it by 5 mm (*).

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C

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4. Insert the adaptor into the water tap,
and tighten the screws while lifting up
the adaptor.

5. Turn part (C) in the arrow direction to
tighten it.

6. While holding down part (E), connect the
water hose to the adaptor. Then, release
part (E). The hose ts into the adaptor
with a clicking sound.

E

7. If you are using a screw type of water
tap, use the provided screw-type
adaptor to connect to the water tap as
shown.

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8. Connect the other end of the water
hose to the inlet valve on the back of
the washing machine. Turn the hose
clockwise to tighten.

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9. Open the water tap and check if there
are any leaks around the connection
areas. If there are water leaks, repeat the
steps above.

WARNING

Stop using the washing machine if there is a water leak, and contact a local Samsung service
centre. Otherwise, this may cause electric shock.

CAUTION

Do not stretch the water hose by force. If the hose is too short, replace the hose with a
longer, high-pressure hose.

NOTE

• After connecting the water hose to the adaptor, check if it is connected properly by
pulling the water hose downwards.

• Use a popular type of water taps. If the tap is square-shaped or too big, remove the
spacer ring before inserting the tap into the adaptor.

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Aqua hose (applicable models only)

A

For models with an additional hot water
inlet:

1. Connect the red end of the hot water
hose to the hot water inlet on the back
of the machine.

2. Connect the other end of the hot water
hose to the hot water tap.

The aqua hose alerts users of a risk of water
leaks. It senses the water ow and turns red
on the centre indicator (A) in case of a leak.

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A

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STEP 5 Position the drain hose

The drain hose can be positioned in three ways:

Over the edge of a wash basin

The drain hose must be placed at a height
of between 60 cm and 90 cm (*) from the
oor. To keep the spout of the drain hose
bent, use the supplied plastic hose guide (A).
Secure the guide to the wall using a hook to
ensure stable drainage.

ln a sink drain pipe

The drain pipe must be above the sink
siphon so that the end of the hose is at least
60 cm above the oor.

ln a drain pipe

The drain pipe should be between 60 cm
and 90 cm high (*). It is advisable to use
a 65 cm high vertical pipe. Make sure the
drain hose is connected to the stand pipe at
a slant.

Drain standpipe requirements:

• Minimum diameter of 5 cm

• Minimum carry-away capacity of

60 litres per minute

STEP 6 Power on

Plug the power cord into a wall socket featuring an AC 220-240 V / 50 Hz approved electrical
outlet protected by a fuse or circuit breaker. Then, press Power to turn on the washing
machine.

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Before you start

Initial settings

Run Calibration (recommended)

Calibration ensures accurate weight
detection by the washing machine. Make
sure the drum is empty before running
Calibration.

1. Power off, and then power on the
washing machine.

2. Hold down Temp. and Delay End
simultaneously for 3 seconds to enter
Calibration mode. The “CB” message
appears.

3. Press Start/Pause to run the Calibration
cycle.

4. The drum will rotate clockwise and
counter-clockwise for about 3 minutes.

5. When the cycle is complete, “End”
appears on the display and the washing
machine will turn off automatically.

6. The washing machine is now ready for
use.

Before you start

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Before you start

Laundry guidelines

STEP 1 Sort

Sort the laundry according to these
criteria:

• Care Label: Sort the laundry into cottons,
mixed bres, synthetics, silks, wools, and
rayon.

• Colour: Separate whites from colours.

• Size: Mixing different-sized items

together in the drum improves the
washing performance.

• Sensitivity: Wash delicate items
separately using an Easy Iron option for

Before you start

pure, new woollen items, curtains, and
silk items. Check the labels on the items.

NOTE

Make sure to check the care label on the
clothing, and sort them accordingly before
starting the wash.

STEP 2 Empty pockets

Empty all the pockets of your laundry
items

• Metal objects such as coins, pins, and
buckles on clothing may damage other
laundry items as well as the drum.

Turn clothing with buttons and
embroideries inside out

• If pants or jacket zippers are open while
washing, the drum may be damaged.
Zippers should be closed and xed with
a string.

• Clothing with long strings may become
entangled with other clothes. Make sure
to tie the strings before starting the
wash.

STEP 3 Use a laundry net

• Brassieres (water washable) must be
placed in a laundry net. Metal parts of
the brassieres may break through and
tear other laundry items.

• Small, light clothing such as socks,
gloves, stockings, and handkerchiefs
may become caught around the door.
Place them inside a ne laundry net.

• Do not wash the laundry net by itself
without other laundry. This may cause
abnormal vibrations that could move the
washing machine and result in injury.

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STEP 4 Prewash (if necessary)

Select the Prewash option for the selected
course if the laundry is heavily soiled. Do
not use the Prewash option when detergent
is manually added into the drum.

STEP 5 Determine the load capacity

Do not overload the washing machine.
Overloading may cause the washing
machine to not wash properly. For the load
capacity for the type of clothing, see page

30.

NOTE

When washing bedding or bedding covers,
the wash time may be lengthened or the
spin efciency may be reduced. For bedding
or bedding covers, the recommended
maximum spin cycle speed is 800 rpm, and
the load capacity is 2.0 kg or less.

CAUTION

If the laundry is unbalanced and the “Ub”
information code is displayed, redistribute
the load. Unbalanced laundry may reduce
the spinning performance.

STEP 6 Apply a proper detergent
type

The type of detergent depends on the type
of fabric (cotton, synthetic, delicate items,
wool), colour, wash temperature, and degree
of soiling. Always use “low suds” laundry
detergent, which is designed for automatic
washing machines.

NOTE

• Follow the detergent manufacturer’s
recommendations based on the weight
of the laundry, the degree of soiling, and
the hardness of the water in your local
area. If you are not sure about the water
hardness, contact a local water authority.

• Do not use detergent that tends to be
hardened or solidied. This detergent
may remain after the rinse cycle,
blocking the drain outlet.

• When using powdered detergent it is
recommended that the powder should
be dissolved in warm water to ensure
optimum cleaning results.

CAUTION

When washing wool using the wool course,
use only a neutral liquid detergent. If used
with the Wool course, powder detergent
may remain on the laundry and discolour
the laundry.

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Before you start

Detergent drawer guidelines

The washing machine provides a three-compartment dispenser: the left compartment for the
main wash, the front-right for fabric softeners, and the rear-right for the preliminary wash.

01 Main-wash compartment: Apply

main-wash detergent, water softener,
soaking detergent, bleach, and/or stain
removers.

02

Before you start

Softener compartment: Apply

additives such as fabric softener. Do not
exceed the max line (A).

CAUTION

• Do not open the detergent drawer while the washing machine is operating.

• Do not use the following types of detergent:

• Tablet or capsule types

• Ball or net types

• To prevent the compartment clogging, concentrated or highly-enriched agents (fabric
softener or detergent) must be diluted with water before being applied.

To apply washing agents to the detergent drawer

1. Slide open the detergent drawer.

2. Apply laundry detergent to the

main-wash compartment as instructed
or recommended by the manufacturer.
To use liquid detergent, see page 27.

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A

3. Apply an appropriate amount of fabric
softener to the front-right compartment

if necessary.
Do not exceed the max line (A) which is
marked on the compartment.

To use liquid detergent (applicable models only)

To use a liquid detergent, rst put the
provided liquid detergent container in the
main wash detergent compartment

.
Then, apply an appropriate amount of
detergent to the container. Do not exceed
the max line which is marked on the inner
of the container.

CAUTION

• Remove the liquid detergent container if

using a powder detergent.

Before you start

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Operations

01

03

04

05

06

02

07

08

Control panel

01 Cycle Selector Turn the dial to select a cycle.

The display shows current cycle information and estimated

02 Display

03 Temp. Press to change the water temperature for the current cycle.

time remaining, or an information code when a problem
occurs.

Operations

04 Rinse

Press to change the rinse times for the current course.You can
set the rinse times up to 5.

Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the different spin
speed options.

05 Spin

• Rinse Hold (All Lamp Turn Off): The nal rinse process is
suspended so that the laundry remains in the water. To
unload the laundry, run a drain or spin process.

• No Spin: The drum does not spin after the nal drain cycle.

06 Frequent options

Eight frequent options are provided separately for easy access.
To select or deselect, press the corresponding button.

07 Power Press to turn on/off the washing machine.

08 Start/Pause Press to start or stop operation.

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Simple steps to start

1

3

4

5

2

1. Press Power to turn on the washing machine.

2. Turn the Cycle Selector to select a course.

3. Change the cycle settings (Temp. , Rinse and Spin) as necessary.

4. The machine provides eight easy to access buttons for Last Setting, Bubble shot,

Water Plus, Bubble Soak, Delay End, Drum Clean, Sound off and Drum Light for your
convenience. If you want to use one of these options, press the corresponding button.

5. Press Start/Pause.

To change the cycle during operation

Operations

1. Press Start/Pause to stop operation.

2. Select a different cycle.

3. Press Start/Pause again to start the new cycle.

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Operations

Cycle overview

Standard cycles

Cycle Description Max load (kg)

• For cottons, bed linens, table linens, underwear,

COTTON

• The wool course features gentle cradling

WOOL

DELICATES

• A neutral detergent is recommended.

• For best results, we recommend a load of 4.4

• For sheer fabrics, bras, lingerie silk, and other

• For best results, we recommend a load of 4.4

towels, or shirts.
The washing time and the rinse count are
automatically adjusted according to the load.

and soaking to protect the wool bres from
shrinkage/distortion.

pounds (2 kg) or less.

handwash-only fabrics. For best results, use
liquid detergent.

pounds (2 kg) or less.

Max

2

2

Operations

TOWELS • For lightly soiled garments needed quickly. 9

• For bulky items such as blankets and sheets.

BEDDING

RINSE+SPIN

COLD WASH

ENERGY SAVING

When you are washing comforters, use liquid
detergent.

• Featuring an additional rinse process after
applying fabric softener to the laundry.

• It provides useful daily care for normally and
lightly soiled laundry by using only cold water.
Saves energy and provides every-day fabric care

• This is a specially designed course that enables
you to wash laundry with the minimum amount
of water.

• Energy Saving, 40˚C & Cold, Rinses 3, Extra High
spin, Bubble wash off is recommended for a
normally soiled cotton load. Energy and water
labelling test programme in accordance with AS/
NZS 2040.

16

16

4

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Cycle Description Max load (kg)

POWER BUBBLE • For badly soiled laundry. Max

• For colorfast fabrics and heavily soiled garments,

this program heats the supplied water up to 95

SANITIZE

°C to eliminate bacteria.

• If you stop running the program while the

9

washing machine is heating the water, the door
will remain locked for your safety.

• Featuring a high-temperature wash and extra

BABY CARE

rinses to help remove the remaining detergent

9

effectively.

• The Active Wear cycle is for exercise wear

ACTIVE WEAR

such as sports jerseys, training pants and other

3

performance clothing.

QUICK WASH • For washing small amounts of laundry quickly. 5

Options

Option Description

• Press this button when the laundry is heavily soiled and needs to be

Last Setting

washed intensively. The cycle time will be increased if the intensive
wash is on.

Bubble Shot

Water Plus

• This adds extra water immediately before the rinse cycle to improve
rinsing effects

Bubble Soak helps remove a variety of stubborn stains.

• With Bubble Soak selected, laundry is thoroughly soaked in water

Bubble Soak

bubbles for effective washing.

• Bubble Soak adds up to 30 minutes to the selected cycle.

• Availability of this option depends on the cycle.

• Any cycle can be delayed for up to 19 hours in one-hour increments.

Delay End

Displayed hour indicates the time at which the wash will be fi
nished.

• Use for drum cleaning. It helps to clean dirt and bacteria of drum.

Drum Clean

Regular use (after every 40 washes) is recommended.No detergent
or bleach needed.

Operations

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Operations

Option Description

Operations

Sound off

• When you activate Sound off function, the “

” lamp illuminates.

• If the door is opened when the power is on, the Drum Light is

Drum Light

automatically turned on.

• If the door is closed when the power is on, the Drum Light is
automatically turned off.

Delay End

You can set the washing machine to nish your wash automatically at a later time, choosing
a delay of between 1(60minute) to 19 hours (in 1 hour increments). The hour displayed
indicates the time the wash will nish.

1. Select a cycle. Then change the cycle settings if necessary.

2. Press Delay End repeatedly until a desired end time is set.

3. Press Start/Pause.

The corresponding indicator turns on with the clock running.

4. To cancel the Delay End, restart the washing machine by pressing Power.

Real-life case

You want to nish a two-hour course 3 hours later from now. For this, you add the Delay End
option to the current cycle with the 3-hour setting, and press Start/Pause at 2:00 p.m. Then,
what happens? The washing machine starts operating at 3:00 p.m., and ends at 5:00 p.m.
Provided below is the time line for this example.

2:00 pm

Set the Delay End to 3 hours

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3:00 pm

Start

5:00 pm

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Special features

AddWash

When the AddWash indicator is on, you can stop operation of the machine and put
additional laundry or softener into the drum. The Add Door opens by more than 130° for
easy access.

1. Press START/PAUSE to stop operation.

2. Press the upper area of the Add Door

until you hear a clicking sound to
unlock. Pull the handle of the Add Door
to open.

3. Open the Add Door and put additional
laundry or softener into the drum.

4. Push the Add Door until you hear a
clicking sound to close.

5. Press START/PAUSE to resume
operation.

Operations

NOTE

The water inside the drum will not leak
if the Add Door is closed properly. Water
drops may form around the door, but they
will not leak from inside the drum.

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Operations

Operations

CAUTION

• Do not put excessive force on the Add Door. It may break.

• Do not open the Add Door if suds have formed inside the drum that rise above the

level of the Add Door.

• Do not attempt to open the Add Door while the machine is operating without rst
pressing START/PAUSE. Please note that the Add Door can be opened unintentionally
(without pressing START/PAUSE) when the wash is complete.

• Do not add an excessive load through the Add Door. Performance may be degraded.

• Do not use the lower area of the Add Door as a handle. Your ngers may be caught.

• Make sure that no laundry is caught in the Add Door.

• Keep your pets out of the washing machine, especially the Add Door.

• Do not press to open the Add Door while the drying or boiling process is running. Hot

steam may leak out of the door.

• When the Add Door closes, the door seals up and no water can leak. However, you
may encounter what appears to be water leak around the door - some residual water
remaining around the Add Door may form water drops. This is normal.

• Neither the main door or the Add Door can be opened when the water temperature
is over 50 ˚C. If the water level inside the drum is over a certain point, the main door
cannot be opened.

• If an information code of DDC appears on the display, see the Information codes section
for further actions.

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Settings

Child Lock

To prevent accidents involving children,
the Child Lock function locks all buttons.
However, Child Lock does not activate until
you press Start/Pause.
In the holding state, you can open the door
or change settings by pressing corresponding
buttons. However, once you press Start/
Pause to start the washing machine, the Child
Lock will be reactivated.

• Child Lock locks all buttons except for
Power.

• To activate or deactivate Child Lock, hold
down Temp. and Rinse simultaneously for
3 seconds.

NOTE

To add detergent, put more laundry in the
drum, or change the cycle settings whilst in
the Child Lock state, you must rst deactivate
the Child Lock.

Operations

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Maintenance

Keep the washing machine clean to prevent deteriorated performance and to preserve its life
cycle.

DRUM CLEAN

Perform this course regularly to clean the drum and to remove bacteria from it.

1. Press the Power button to turn on washing machine.

2. Press the DRUM CLEAN button..

3. Press the Start/Pause button.

NOTE

The water temperature for DRUM CLEAN is set to 60 °C, which cannot be changed.

Due to the features of the washing machine, the water temperature is set to 70 ˚C during the
Drum Clean cycle, but the display can only show 60 ˚C on the control panel.

CAUTION

Do not use any cleaning agents for cleaning the drum. Chemical residue in the drum
deteriorates the washing performance.

DRUM CLEAN reminder

• The DRUM CLEAN reminder appears on the main screen once every 40 washes. It is
advisable to perform the DRUM CLEAN regularly.

• When you rst see this reminder, you can ignore the reminder for 6 consecutive times.
From the 7th wash, the reminder does not appear. However, it appears again on the
second 40th wash.

Maintenance

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SMART CHECK

To enable this function, you must rst download the Samsung Smart Washer at the Play Store
or the Apple Store, and install it on a mobile device featuring the camera operation.

The Smart Check function has been optimized for Galaxy & iPhone series (applicable models
only).

1. Press and hold the Rinse and Spin buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to enter the
Smart Check mode.

2. The washing machine starts the self-diagnosis procedure and display an information code
if a problem is detected.

3. Run the Samsung Smart Washer app on your mobile device, and tap Smart Check.

4. Put the mobile device close to the washing machine’s display so that the mobile device

and the washing machine face each other. Then, the information code will be recognized
automatically by the app.

5. When the information code is recognized correctly, the app provides detailed information
about the problem with applicable counteractions.

NOTE

• The function name, Smart Check, may differ depending on the language.

• If the washing machine reects light on the display, the app may fail to recognize the

information code.

• If the app fails to recognize the Smart Check code consecutively, enter the information
code manually onto the app screen.

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Maintenance

B

C

Emergency drain

In case of a power failure, drain the water inside the drum before taking out the laundry.

1. Power off and unplug the washing
machine from the electrical outlet.

2. Gently press the top area of the lter
cover to open.

3. Put an empty, spacious container around
the cover, and stretch the emergency
drain tube to the container while holding
the tube cap (B).

4. Open the tube cap and let water in the

Emergency drain tube (C) ow into the

Maintenance

container.

5. When done, close the tube cap, and
reinsert the tube. Then, close the lter
cover.

NOTE

Use a spacious container because the water
in the drum may be more than expected.

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Cleaning

Surface of the washing machine

Use a soft cloth with a nonabrasive household detergent. Do not spray water onto the
washing machine.

Mesh lter

Clean the mesh lter of the water hose once or twice a year.

1. Turn off the washing machine, and
unplug the power cord.

2. Close the water tap.

3. Loosen and disconnect the water hose

from the back of the washing machine.
Cover the hose with a cloth to prevent
water from gushing out.

4. Use pliers to pull out the mesh lter
from the inlet valve.

5. Submerge the mesh lter deeply in
water so that the threaded connector is
also submerged.

6. Dry the mesh lter completely in the
shade.

7. Reinsert the mesh lter into the inlet
valve, and reconnect the water hose to
the inlet valve.

8. Open the water tap.

Maintenance

NOTE

If the mesh lter is clogged, an information code of “4C” appears on the screen.

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Maintenance

A

Pump lter

It is advisable to clean the pump lter 5 or 6 times a year to prevent its clogging. A clogged
pump lter may reduce the bubble effect.

1. Turn off the washing machine, and
unplug the power cord.

2. Drain the remaining water inside the
drum drum. See the “Emergency drain”
section.

3. Gently press the top area of the lter
cover to open.

4. Turn the pump lter knob to the left, and
drain off the remaining water.

5. Clean the pump lter using soft brushes.
Make sure the drain pump propeller
inside the lter is unclogged.

6. Reinsert the pump lter, and turn the
lter knob to the right.

Maintenance

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NOTE

• Some pump lters feature a safety knob
that is designed to prevent accidents
by children. To open the safety knob
of the pump lter, push in and turn it
anticlockwise. The spring mechanism of
the safety knob helps open the lter.

• To close the safety knob of the pump
lter, turn it clockwise. The spring makes
a rattling sound, which is normal.

NOTE

If the pump lter is clogged, an information code of “5C” appears on the screen.

CAUTION

• Make sure the lter knob is closed properly after cleaning the lter. Otherwise, this may
cause a leak.

• Make sure the lter is inserted properly after cleaning it. Otherwise, this may cause an
operational failure or a leak.

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Detergent Drawer

1. While holding down the release lever (A)
on the inner of the drawer, slide open
the drawer.

2. Remove the release lever and the Liquid
detergent guide from the drawer.

3. Clean the drawer components in owing
water using a soft brush.

4. Clean the drawer recess using a soft
brush.

5. Reinsert the release lever and the Liquid
detergent guide to the drawer.

6. Slide the drawer inward to close it.

NOTE

To remove remaining detergent, perform the RINSE+SPIN cycle with the drum being empty.

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Maintenance

Recovery from freezing

The washing machine may freeze when it drops below 0 °C.

1. Turn off the washing machine, and unplug the power cord.

2. Pour warm water over the water tap to loosen the water hose.

3. Disconnect the water hose, and soak it in warm water.

4. Pour warm water into the drum and leave it for about 10 minutes.

5. Reconnect the water hose to the water tap.

NOTE

If the washing machine still doesn’t operate normally, repeat the above steps until it operates
normally.

Care against an extended time of disuse

Avoid leaving the washing machine unused for an extended time. If this is the case, drain the
washing machine and unplug the power cord.

1. Turn the Cycle Selector to select a RINSE+SPIN.

2. Empty the drum, and press Start/Pause.

3. When the cycle is complete, close the water tap and disconnect the water hose.

4. Turn off the washing machine, and unplug the power cord.

5. Open the door to let air circulate through the drum.

Maintenance

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Troubleshooting

Checkpoints

If you encounter a problem with the washing machine, rst check the table below and try the
suggestions.

Problem Action

• Make sure the washing machine is plugged in.

• Make sure the door is properly closed.

• Make sure the water taps are open.

• Make sure to press or tap Start/Pause to start the washing

Does not start.

Water supply is
insufcient, or no
water is supplied.

machine.

• Make sure Child Lock is not activated.

• Before the washing machine starts to ll, it will make a series of

clicking noises to check the door lock and does a quick drain.

• Check the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

• Fully open the water tap.

• Make sure the door is properly closed.

• Make sure the water supply hose is not frozen.

• Make sure the water supply hose is not kinked or clogged.

• Make sure there is sufcient water pressure.

After a cycle,
detergent remains in
the detergent drawer.

Excessive vibrations
or makes noise.

• Make sure the washing machine is running with sufcient water
pressure.

• Make sure the detergent is added to the centre of the detergent
drawer.

• Make sure the rinse cap is inserted properly.

• If using granular detergent, make sure the detergent selector is

in the upper position.

• Remove the rinse cap and clean the detergent drawer.

• Make sure the washing machine is installed on a level, solid

oor that is not slippery.
If the oor is not level, use the levelling feet to adjust the
height of the washing machine.

• Make sure the shipping bolts are removed.

• Make sure the washing machine is not contacting any other

object.

• Make sure the laundry load is balanced.

• The motor can cause noise during normal operation.

• Overalls or metal-decorated clothes can cause noise while being

washed. This is normal.

• Metal objects such as coins can cause noise. After washing,
remove these objects from the drum or lter case.

Trobleshooting

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Trobleshooting

Problem Action

• Make sure the drain hose is straightened all the way to the
drain system. If you encounter a drain restriction, call for
service.

• Make sure the debris lter is not clogged.

• Close the door and press or tap Start/Pause. For your safety,

the washing machine will not tumble or spin unless the door is

Does not drain and/
or spin.

The door does not
open.

closed.

• Make sure the drain hose is not frozen or clogged.

• Make sure the drain hose is connected to a drain system that is

not clogged.

• If the washing machine is not supplied with sufcient power,
the washing machine temporarily will not drain or spin.
As soon as the washing machine regains sufcient power, it will
operate normally.

• Press or tap Start/Pause to stop the washing machine.

• It may take a few moments for the door lock mechanism to

disengage.

• The door will not open until 3 minutes after the washing
machine has stopped or the power turned off.

• Make sure all the water in the drum is drained.

• The door may not open if water remains in the drum. Drain the

drum and open the door manually.

• Make sure the door lock light is off. The door lock light turns off
after the washing machine has drained.

• Make sure the Auto Detergent and Auto Softener settings are
properly congured.

• Make sure you use the recommended types of detergent as

Excessive suds.

Trobleshooting

Cannot apply
additional detergent.

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appropriate.

• Use high efciency (HE) detergent to prevent oversudsing.

• Reduce the detergent amount for soft water, small loads, or

lightly soiled loads.

• Non-HE detergent is not recommended.

• Make sure the remaining amount of detergent and fabric

softener is not over the limit.

• Make sure the Auto Dispense function is activated, with both
the Water Hardness and Concentration settings properly
specied (applicable models only).

Problem Action

Stops.

Fills with the wrong
water temperature.

• Plug the power cord into a live electrical outlet.

• Check the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

• Close the door and press the Start/Pause button to start the

washing machine.
For your safety, the washing machine will not tumble or spin
unless the door is closed.

• Before the washing machine starts to ll, it will make a series of
clicking noises to check the door lock and does a quick drain.

• There may be a pause or soak period in the cycle. Wait briey
and the washing machine may start.

• Make sure the mesh lter of the water supply hose at the water
taps are not clogged. Periodically clean the mesh lter.

• If the washing machine is not supplied with sufcient power,
the washing machine temporarily will not drain or spin. As soon
as the washing machine regains sufcient power, it will operate
normally.

• Fully open both taps.

• Make sure the temperature selection is correct.

• Make sure the hoses are connected to the correct taps. Flush

water lines.

• Make sure the water heater is set to supply a minimum 120 °F
(49 °C) hot water at the tap. Also, check the water heater
capacity and recovery rate.

• Disconnect the hoses and clean the mesh lter. The mesh lter
may be clogged.

• While the washing machine lls, the water temperature may
change as the automatic temperature control feature checks
incoming water temperature. This is normal.

• While the washing machine lls, you may notice just hot and/or
just cold water going through the dispenser when cold or warm
temperatures are selected.
This is a normal function of the automatic temperature
control feature as the washing machine determines the water
temperature.

Trobleshooting

• Use the High or Extra High spin speed.

Load is wet at the
end of a cycle.

• Use high efciency (HE) detergent to reduce oversudsing.

• Load is too small. Small loads (one or two items) may become

unbalanced and not spin completely.

• Make sure the drain hose is not kinked or clogged.

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Trobleshooting

Problem Action

• Make sure the door is properly closed.

• Make sure all hose connections are tight.

Leaks water.

Has odours.

• Make sure the end of the drain hose is correctly inserted and
secured to the drain system.

• Avoid overloading.

• Use high efciency (HE) detergent to prevent oversudsing.

• Excessive suds collect in recesses and can cause foul odours.

• Run cleansing cycles to sanitize periodically.

• Clean the door seal (diaphragm).

• Dry the washing machine interior after a cycle has nished.

Trobleshooting

No bubbles are seen
(Bubbleshot models
only).

Wi-Fi does not work
(Wi-Fi models only).

If a problem persists, contact a local Samsung service centre.

• Overloading may screen bubbles.

• Severely contaminated laundry may not generate bubbles.

• Make sure the Internet connection to your house is properly

established.

• Make sure the router turns on and operates normally.

• Make sure you have installed the latest version of the Smart

Control App.

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Information codes

If the washing machine fails to operate, you may see an information code on the screen.
Check the table below and try the suggestions.

Code Action

Water is not supplied.

• Make sure the water taps are open.

• Make sure the water hoses are not clogged.

• Make sure the water taps are not frozen.

• Make sure the washing machine is operating with sufcient

4C

4C2

water pressure.

• Make sure that the cold water tap and the hot water tap are
properly connected.

• Clean the mesh lter as it may be clogged.

NOTE
When the washer displays the “4C” code, the washer do draining
for 3 minutes. During this time, the Power button is inoperative.

• Make sure the cold water supply hose is rmly connected to

the cold water tap.
If it is connected to the hot water tap, the laundry may be
deformed with some cycles.

5C

DC

OC

Water is not draining.

• Make sure the drain hose is not frozen or clogged.

• Make sure the drain hose is positioned correctly, depending on

the connection type.

• Clean the debris lter as it may be clogged.

• Make sure the drain hose is straightened all the way to the

drain system.

• If the information code remains, contact a customer service

centre.

Operating the washer with the door open.

• Make sure the door is properly closed.

• Make sure laundry is not caught in the door.

Water is overowed.

• Restart after spinning.

• If the information code remains on the display, contact a local

Samsung service centre.

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Trobleshooting

Code Action

Check the drain hose.

• Make sure the end of the drain hose is placed on the oor.

• Make sure the drain hose is not clogged.

• If the information code remains, contact a customer service

LC, LC1

UB

centre.

NOTE
When the washer displays the “LC,LC1” code, the washer do
draining for 3 minutes. During this time, the Power button is
inoperative.

Spinning does not work.

• Make sure laundry is spread out evenly.

• Make sure the washing machine is on a at, stable surface.

• Redistribute the load. If only one item of clothing needs

washing, such as a bathrobe or pair of jeans, the nal spin
result might be unsatisfactory, and an “UB” check message will
be shown in the display.

Trobleshooting

3C

UC

HC

Check the motor for operation.

• Try restarting the cycle.

• If the information code remains, contact a customer service

centre.

The electronic control needs to be checked (Over Voltage Error).

• Check the PCB and wire harness.

• Check if power is supplied properly.

• If the information code remains, contact a customer service

centre.

Low voltage detected

• Check if the power cord is plugged in.

• If the information code remains, contact a customer service

centre.

High temperature heating check

• If the information code remains, contact a customer service

centre.

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Code Action

The Water Level sensor is not working properly.

• Try power off and restarting the cycle.

• Check WaterLevel Sensor wire harness.

• If the information code remains, contact a customer service

1C

centre.

NOTE
When the washer displays the “1C” code, the washer do draining
for 3 minutes. During this time, the Power button is inoperative.

Check communications between main and sub PBAs.

AC

• Try power off and restarting the cycle.

• If the information code remains, contact a customer service

centre.

If any information code keeps appearing on the screen, contact a local Samsung service
centre.

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Trobleshooting

SpecicationsSpecications

Fabric care chart

The following symbols provide garment care directions. The care labels include four symbols
in this order: washing, bleaching, drying and ironing (and dry cleaning when necessary).
The use of symbols ensures consistency among garment manufacturers of domestic and
imported items. Follow the care label directions to maximize garment life and reduce laundry
problems.

Resistant material Do not iron

Delicate fabric

Item can be washed at 95 ˚C Dry Clean

Item can be washed at 60 ˚C

Item can be washed at 40 ˚C

Item can be washed at 30 ˚C Do not dry clean

Hand wash only Dry at

Dry clean only Can be hung to dry

Can be bleached in cold water Dry on clothes hanger

Do not bleach Tumble dry, normal heat

Can be dry cleaned using any
solvent

Dry clean with perchloride,
lighter fuel, pure alcohol or
R113 only

Dry clean with aviation fuel,
pure alcohol or R113 only

Can be ironed at 200 ˚C max Tumble dry, reduced heat

Can be ironed at 150 ˚C max Do not tumble dry

Can be ironed at 100 ˚C max

Specications

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Protecting the environment

• This appliance is manufactured from recyclable materials. If you decide to dispose of this
appliance, please observe local waste disposal regulations. Cut off the power cord so that
the appliance cannot be connected to a power source. Remove the door so that animals
and small children cannot get trapped inside the appliance.

• Do not exceed the detergent quantities recommended in the detergent manufacturer’s
instructions.

• Use stain removal products and bleaches before the wash cycle only when strictly
necessary.

• Save water and electricity by only washing full loads (the exact amount depends upon
the program used).

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Specications

Specications

Specication sheet

“ * “ Asterisk(s) means variant model and can be varied (0-9) or (A-Z).

Type Front loading washing machine

Model name WF16J9800K*

Dimensions W686 x D865 x H990 (mm)

Water pressure 50 kPa - 800 kPa

NET weight 100 kg

Wash and spin capacity 16 kg

220 V 250 W

Washing

240 V 250 W

Power

consumption

NOTE

The design and specications are subject to change without notice for quality improvement
purposes.

Washing and

heating

Spin 220 - 240 V 600 W

Pumping 30 W

Spin revolutions 1100 rpm

220 V 2200 W

240 V 2400 W

Specications

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Specications

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT

ASTRALIA 1300 362 603 www.samsung.com/au/support

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