Samsung WF231ANW-XAA User Manual [en, es]

Washer

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WF231*

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features of your new washer

1. Extra Large Capacity

Even bulky garments and blankets get super clean. The large capacity leaves enough room for a more thorough, cleaner wash.

2. VRT™ (Vibration Reduction Technology)

This Samsung washer performs smoothly at top spin speeds, minimizing noise and vibration.

3. Direct Drive Inverter Motor

The power to handle anything! Our direct-drive inverter motor delivers power right to the washer tub from a variable speed, reversible motor. A beltless direct-drive motor generates a higher spin speed of 1,150rpms for more effective, quiet operation. The washer also has fewer moving parts, meaning fewer repairs.

4. Woolmark Certiﬁ ed

The machine wash wool cycle on the Samsung machines has been tested and passed the required Woolmark Company speciﬁ cation for machine washable wool products. Fabrics should be washed according to the instructions on the garment label as speciﬁ ed by Woolmark and Samsung.

5. Sanitize

When selecting this cycle, the water heats to an extra high temperature to remove 99.9% of certain bacteria typically found on clothing, bedding, or towels. This certiﬁ cation is conducted by NSF International, an independent third-party testing and certiﬁ cation organization. Please check garment care label to avoid garment damage. Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to meet the requirements of this protocol for sanitization efﬁ cacy.

NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers

6. Pure Cycle

Using the Pure Cycle drum cleaning process helps to keep your washing machine clean even without any chemical detergent or bleach. Keep your drum cleansed and odourless with this specialized cleaning program.

7. Child Lock

The Child Lock function ensures that curious little hands are kept out of your washing machine.

This safety feature stops your children from playing with the operation of the washing machine, and alerts you when it is activated.

8. Delay Start

Delay a cycle for up to 19 hours in one-hour increments and increase the convenience of using your washing machine especially when you have to go out.

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Pedestal with Storage Drawers (Model No : WE357*)

An optional 15” pedestal is available to raise the washer for easier loading and unloading. The pedestal also offers a built-in storage drawer that can hold a 100 oz. bottle of detergent.

10. Stacking (Model No : SK-3A1/XAA , SK-4A/XAA , SK-5A/XAA)

Samsung washers and dryers can be stacked to maximize usable space. An optional stacking kit is available for purchase from your Samsung retailer.

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safety information

Congratulations on your new Samsung ActivFresh™ washer. This manual contains important information on the installation, use and care of your appliance. Please take time to read this manual to take full advantage of your washer’s many beneﬁ ts and features.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 washer.

IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury

WARNING

CAUTION

These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others. Please follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Read all instructions before using the appliance.

or death.

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.

To reduce the risk of ﬁ re, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your washer, follow these basic safety precautions:

Do NOT attempt.

Do NOT disassemble.

Do NOT touch.

Follow directions explicitly.

Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.

Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.

Call the service center for help.

Note

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

WARNING

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2. Do not wash or dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other ﬂ ammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

3. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children.

4. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the washing or drying compartment.

5. Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.

6. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.

7. Do not tamper with controls.

8. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless speciﬁ cally recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published userrepair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

9. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other ﬂ ammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

10.Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using a washer or combination washer-dryer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water ﬂ ow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is ﬂ ammable, do not smoke or use an open ﬂ ame during this time.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR INSTALLATION

WARNING

Plug the power cord into an AC 120V/60Hz/15A wall socket or higher and use the socket for this appliance only. In addition, 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 ﬁ re.

- Do not use an electric transformer. It may result in electric shock or ﬁ re.

- Ensure that the power voltage, frequency and current are the same as those listed in the product speciﬁ cations. Failing to do so may result in electric shock or ﬁ re.

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

- Failing to do so may result in electric shock, ﬁ re, an explosion, problems with the product, or injury.

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.

- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or ﬁ re.

Plug the power plug into the wall socket in the right direction so that the cord runs towards the ﬂ 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 ﬁ re.

This appliance must be properly grounded. Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water pipe, or telephone line.

- Failure to ground properly may result in electric shock, ﬁ re, an explosion, or problems with the product

- Never plug the power cord into a socket that is not grounded correctly. Make sure the outlet is in compliance with local and national codes.

Do not install this appliance near a heater, inﬂ ammable material. Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily or dusty location, or in a location exposed to direct sunlight and water (rain drops). Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may leak.

- This may result in electric shock or ﬁ re.

Plug the power plug into the wall socket ﬁ rmly. Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord, or loose wall socket.

- This may result in electric shock or ﬁ 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 ﬁ re.

Do not pull the power cord when unplugging the power plug.

- Unplug the power plug by holding the plug.

- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or ﬁ re.

If the power plug or power cord is damaged, contact your nearest service center.

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CAUTION SIGNS FOR INSTALLATION

CAUTION

This appliance should be positioned in such a way that it is accessible to the power plug.

- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or ﬁ re due to electric leakage.

Install your appliance on a level and hard ﬂ oor that can support its weight.

- Failing to do so may result in abnormal vibrations, noise, or problems with the product.

Unplug the power plug when the appliance is not being used for long periods of time or during a thunder/lightning storm.

- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or ﬁ re.

SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR USING

WARNING

If the appliance is ﬂ ooded, cut the power immediately and contact your nearest service center. If the appliance generates a strange noise, a burning smell or smoke, unplug the power plug immediately and contact your nearest service center.

- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or ﬁ 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 ﬁ re.

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

- This may result in electric shock, ﬁ re or an explosion.

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

- Water ﬂ owing out of the washer may result in burns or cause the ﬂ oor to be slippery. This may result in injury.

- Opening the door by force may result in damage to the product or injury.

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

Do not insert your hand under the washer.

- This may result in injury.

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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 electric shock or ﬁ re.

Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children, as packaging materials can be dangerous to children.

- If a child places a bag over its head, it may result in suffocation.

Do not let children or inﬁ rm persons use this washer unsupervised.

- Failing to do so may result in electric shock, burns or injury.

Do not insert your hand or a metal object under the washer while it is operating.

- This may result in injury.

Make sure the detergent drawer is closed before you put laundry into the washer or remove laundry from the washer.

- If the detergent drawer is open, you could strike the drawer with your head and injure yourself.

Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself.

- Do not use any fuse(such as cooper, steel wire, etc.) other than the standard fuse.

- When repairing or reinstalling the appliance is required, contact your nearest service center.

- Failing to do so may result in electric shock, ﬁ re, problems with the product, or injury.

If any foreign substance such as water has entered the appliance, unplug the power plug and contact your nearest service center.

- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or ﬁ re.

When the water supply hose comes loose from the faucet and ﬂ oods the appliance, unplug the power plug.

- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or ﬁ re.

CAUTION

CAUTION SIGNS FOR USING

When the washer is contaminated by a foreign substance such as detergent, dirt, food waste, etc., unplug the power plug and clean the washer using a damp and soft cloth.

- Failing to do so may result in discoloration, deformation, damage or rust.

The front glass may be broken by a strong impact. Take care when using the washer.

- When the glass is broken, it may result in injury.

After a water supply failure or when reconnecting the water supply hose, open the faucet slowly. Open the faucet slowly after a long period of non-use.

- The air pressure in the water supply hose or the water pipe may result in damage to a part or in water leakage.

If a drain error occurs during an operation, check if there is a draining problem.

- If the washer is used when it is ﬂ ooded because of a draining problem, it may result in electric shock or ﬁ re due to electric leakage.

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Insert the laundry into the washer completely so that 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 washer, or result in water leakage.

Ensure that the faucet is turned off when the washer is not being used.

- Ensure that the screw on the water supply hose connector is properly tightened.

- Failing to do so may result in property damage or injury.

Check if the rubber seal is not contaminated by foreign substances (waste, thread, etc).

- If the door is not closed completely, it may result in water leakage.

Open the faucet and check if the water supply hose connector is ﬁ rmly tightened and that there is no water leaking before using the product.

- If the screws or the water supply hose connector are loose, it may result in water leakage.

Do not stand on top of 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, ﬁ re, problems with the product, or injury.

Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.

- This may result in electric shock.

Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the appliance.

- As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in electric shock, ﬁ re or problems with the product.

Do not place an object that generates a electromagnetic ﬁ eld near the washer.

- This may result in injury due to a malfunction.

Since the 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 (*).

- Do not wash thick, hard mats even if the washer mark is on the care label.

- This may result in injury or damage to the washer, walls, ﬂ oor or clothing due to abnormal vibrations.

* Woolen bedding, rain covers, ﬁ shing vests, ski pants, sleeping bags, diaper covers,

sweat suits, and bicycle, motor cycle, car covers, etc.

Do not operate the washer when the detergent box is removed.

- This may result in electric shock or injury due to water leakage.

Do not touch the inside of the tub during or just after drying as it is hot.

- This may result in burns.

Do not insert your hand into the detergent box after opening it.

- 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 washer.

- This may result in damage to the washer, 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, ﬁ 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 result in the rubber seal becoming deformed and water leakage.

Do not leave metal objects such as a safety pin or hair pin, or bleach in the tub for long periods of time.

- This may cause the tub to rust.

- If rust starts appearing on the surface of the tub, apply a cleansing agent (neutral) 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 of the oxidation of the oil.

Do not use hot water from water cooling/heating devices.

- This may result in problems with the washer.

Do not use natural hand-washing soap for the washer.

- If it hardens and accumulates inside the washer, it may result in problems with the product, discoloration, rust or bad odors.

Do not wash large laundry items such as bedding in the washing net.

- Place socks and brassieres into the washing net and wash them with the other laundry.

- Failing to do so may result in injury due to abnormal vibrations.

Do not use hardened detergent.

- If it accumulates inside the washer, it may result in water leakage.

Do not wash throw rug or doormat.

- If you wash throw rug or doormat, the sand will accumulate inside the washer. It may result in error such as not draining.

SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR CLEANING

WARNING

Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it. Do not use benzene, thinner or alcohol to clean the appliance.

- This may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock or ﬁ re.

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

- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or ﬁ re.

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contents

SETTING UP YOUR WASHER

WASHING A LOAD OF LAUNDRY

CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR

WASHER

12 Checking the parts 13 Meeting installation requirements

13 Electrical supply 13 Grounding 13 Water 13 Drain facility 14 Flooring 14 Location consideration 14 Alcove or closet installation 14 Undercounter installation(washer only) 15 With optional pedestal base or stacking kit

16 Installing your washer 18 Loading your washer

18 Getting started 19 Overview of the control panel

21 Child Lock 22 Spin Only

22 Garment+

23 Detergent use 23 Features

25 Cleaning the exterior 25 Cleaning the interior 25 Cleaning the dispensers 25 Storing your washer 26 Cleaning the debris ﬁ lter 27 Cleaning the door seal/bellow 27 Preserving the top cover and the front frame

TROUBLESHOOTING AND

INFORMATION CODES

28 Check these points if your washer… 30 Information codes

APPENDIX

WARRANTY

32 Fabric care chart 33 Helping the environment 33 Declaration of conformity 33 Speciﬁ cations 34 Cycle chart

35 Warranty

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CHECKING THE PARTS

Unpack your Washer and inspect it for shipping damage. Make sure you have received all of the items shown below. If your Washer was damaged during shipping, or you do not have all of the items, contact 1-800-SAMSUNG(7267864).

To prevent personal injury or strain, wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the unit.

Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children, as packaging materials can be dangerous to children.

WARNING

- If a child places a bag over his or her head, the child may suffocate.

Detergent drawer

Control panel

Door

Emergency

drain tube

Debris ﬁ lter

Filter Cover

Parts supplied

Hot water supply hose

Wrench Bolt hole covers Water supply hoses

Cold water supply hose

Work top

Plug

Drain Hose

Tub

Adjustable legs

Hose guide Manual book

Tools needed

Pliers Flat screwdriver

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MEETING INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Electrical supply

• 120 Volt 60 Hz 15 AMP fuse or circuit breaker

• Individual branch circuit serving only your Washer is recommended.

• Your Washer is equipped with a power cord.

Never use an extension cord.

CAUTION

Grounding

ELECTRICAL GROUNDING IS REQUIRED FOR THIS APPLIANCE.

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.

This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a three-prong grounding plug for use in a properly installed and grounded outlet.

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock. Check with a qualiﬁ ed electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether

WARNING

the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance. If it does not ﬁ t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualiﬁ ed electrician.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• To prevent unnecessary risk of ﬁ re, electrical shock or personal injury, all wiring and

grounding must be done in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/FNPA, No. 70 Latest Revision and local codes and ordinances. It is the personal responsibility of the appliance owner to provide adequate electrical service for this appliance.

Never connect ground wire to plastic plumbing lines, gas lines, or hot water pipes.

CAUTION

Water

To correctly ﬁ ll your washer in the proper amount of time, water pressure of 20-116psi (137800kPa) is required.

Water pressure less than 20 psi (137kPa) may cause water valve failure, or may not allow the water valve to shut off completely. Or, it may extend the ﬁ ll time beyond what your washer controls allow, resulting in your washer turning off. A time limit is built into the controls in the event of an internal hose becoming loose and ﬂ ooding your home.

The water faucets must be within 4 ft.(122cm) of the back of your washer for the inlet hoses provided with your washer.

Accessory inlet hoses are available in various lengths up to 10 ft.(305cm) for faucets that are further away from the back of your washer.

To avoid the possibility of water damage:

• Have water faucets easily accessible.

• Turn off faucets when the washer is not in use.

• Periodically check that there is no leakage from the water inlet hose ﬁ ttings.

Check all connections at the water valve and faucet for leaks.

WARNING

Drain facility

The recommended height of the standpipe is 18 in (46 cm). The drain hose must be routed through the drain hose clip to the standpipe. The standpipe must be large enough to accept the outside diameter of the drain hose. The drain hose is attached at the factory.

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Flooring

For best performance, your washer must be installed on a solidly constructed ﬂ oor. Wood ﬂ oor may need to be reinforced to minimize vibration and/or unbalanced load situations. Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are contributing factors in vibration and may cause your washer to move slightly during the spin cycle.

Never install your washer on a platform or weakly supported structure.

CAUTION

Location consideration

Do not install your washer in areas where water may freeze, since your washer will always maintain some water in its water valve, pump, and hose areas. This can cause damage the pump, hoses and other components.

Alcove or closet installation

MINIMUM CLEARANCES FOR CLOSET AND ALCOVE INSTALLATIONS:

Sides - 1 In.(2.5 cm) Rear - 4 In. (10.2 cm) If the washer and dryer are installed together, the closet front must have at least a 72 in²

(465cm²) unobstructed air opening. Your washer alone does not require a speciﬁ c air opening.

Top - 17 In.(43.2 cm) Closet Front - 2 In. (5.1 cm)

1 in.

(2.5 cm)

27 in.

(68.6 cm)

1 in.

(2.5 cm)

27 in.

(68.6 cm)

1 in.

(2.5 cm)

A. Recessed area B. Side view - closet or conﬁ ned area

Undercounter installation(washer only)

39 in.

(99 cm)

1 in.

(2.5 cm)

27 in.

(68.6 cm)

2 in.

(5 cm)

1 in.

(2.5 cm)

17 in.

(43.2 cm)

31,1 in. (80 cm)

4 in.

(10.2 cm)

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With optional pedestal base or stacking kit

Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal

50.8 in. (129 cm) to clear open door

31.1 in. (80 cm)

48 in.² *

(310 cm²)

24 in.² *

(155 cm²)

Closet or Door

Required Dimensions for Installation With Stacking Kit

4 in.

(10 cm)

3 in.

(7.6 cm)

3 in.

(7.6 cm)

1 in.

(2.5 cm)

27 in.

(68.6 cm)

31.1 in. (80 cm)

38 in.

(96.5 cm)

53 in.

(134.6 cm)

2.5 in.

(6.3 cm)

5.5 in.** (14 cm)

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6 in. *

(15.2 cm)

76 in.

(193 cm)

1 in.

(2.5 cm)

27 in.

(68.6 cm)

* Required spacing ** External exhaust elbow requires additional space.

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INSTALLING YOUR WASHER

STEP 1

Selecting a location

Before you install the washer, make sure the location:

• Has a hard, level surface without carpeting or ﬂ ooring that may obstruct ventilation.

• Has no dust, oil and detergent etc.

• Is away from direct sunlight.

• Has adequate ventilation.

• Will not be freezing (below 32 ˚F or 0 ˚C).

• Is away from heat sources such as oil or gas.

• Has enough space so that the washer doesn’t stand on its power cord.

STEP 2

Removing the Shipping Bolts

Before using your Washer, you must remove the four shipping bolts from the back of the unit.

1. Loosen all the bolts with the supplied wrench.

2. Slide the bolt and spacer up and remove the bolt with

the spacer through the hole in the rear wall of your washer. Repeat for each bolt.

3. Fill the holes with the supplied plastic covers.

4. Keep the shipping bolts and spacers for future use.

STEP 3

Installing your Washer

1. Place the drain hose in the drain facility (tub,

sink, or standpipe.) If you connect the drain hose to a standpipe, be sure an airtight connection is NOT made between the drain hose and the standpipe. The standpipe must be at least 18 inches or 46 cm high and no higher than 96 inches.

Caution must always be exercised to avoid collapsing or damaging the drain hose. For best results, the drain hose should not be restricted in any way – by elbows, couplings, or excessive lengths. For situations where the drain hose cannot be conveniently elevated to at least 18 in or 46 cm, the drain hose must be supported.

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Laundry tub Stand pipe

96” Max 18” Min

Hose

retainer

Tie strap

96” Max 18” Min

2. Before connect the inlet hoses to water faucets, check to

ensure a washer is inside each coupling on both ends.

3. Check the inlet hose to ensure a washer is inside each ﬁ ll

hose coupling. Thread the inlet hoses to the HOT and COLD faucet connections on the washer. On the other end of the hose, check for one rubber washer per hose and attach each ﬁ ll hose to the water valve. Make sure the hose with the Hot printed line is attached to the HOT faucet. Tighten by hand until snug, then two-thirds of a turn with pliers.

For correct water use, connect both HOT and COLD water valves. If either or both are not connected, an “nF” (no ﬁ ll) error can occur.

4. Turn on the HOT and COLD water supply and check all

connections at the water valve and the faucet for leaks.

5. Plug the power cord into a 3-prong, well grounded 120 volt

60 Hz approved electrical outlet protected by a 15-amp fuse or comparable circuit breaker. Your washer is grounded through the third prong of the power cord when plugged into a three-prong grounded receptacle.

Coupling

Cold Hot

Cold printed Hot printed

Rubber Washer

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6. Slide your washer into position.

7. Level your washer by turning the leveling legs in or out as

necessary by hand or by using the wrench included with your washer. When your washer is level, tighten the locking nuts using the wrench or (-) ﬂ athead screwdriver.

Your washer must be leveled on all four sides. A carpenter’s level should be used on all four corners of your washer. It’s the best to recheck after the ﬁ rst dozen washes.

Avoid damage to the legs. Do not move the washer unless the lockingnuts are fastened to the bottom of the washer.

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LOADING YOUR WASHER

• You can ﬁ ll the tub with dry, unfolded clothes, but DO NOT OVERLOAD the tub.

• Overloading may reduce washing efﬁ ciency, cause excess wear, and possibly cause creasing or

wrinkling of the load.

• Wash delicate items such as bras, hosiery, and other lingerie in the Delicates cycle with similar

lightweight items.

• When washing big bulky items or a few smaller items that don’t ﬁ ll the tub completely – a rug, a pillow, stuffed

toys, or one or two sweaters, for example – add a few towels to improve tumbling and spin performance.

During the spin cycle, the washer may add additional water to redistribute any excess unbalance inside the drum.

• When washing heavily soiled loads, not overloading your Washer is very important to assure good

cleaning results.

• To add a forgotten item:

1. Press the Power button.

2. Press the Start/Pause Button.

3. Wait for the Door Lock light to go out (5 seconds).

4. Add the item, close the door, and press the Start/Pause Button.

After a 10-second pause, the cycle resumes.

To ensure thorough cleaning, add items within ﬁ ve minutes of starting the wash cycle.

GETTING STARTED

1. Load your Washer.

2. Close the door.

3. Press the Power button.

4. Add detergent and additives to the dispenser (see pages 20~21).

5. Select the appropriate cycle and options for the load (see pages 18~19).

6. Press the Start/Pause Button.

7. The Wash Indicator light illuminates.

8. The estimated cycle time appears in the display.

The time may ﬂ uctuate to better indicate the time remaining in the cycle.

The actual time required for a cycle may differ from the estimated time in the display depending on the water pressure, water temperature, detergent, and laundry.

9. Before your washer starts to ﬁ ll, it will make a series of clicking noises to check the door lock and do a

quick drain.

• When the cycle is complete, the Door Lock light goes out and “End” appears in the display.

• DO NOT attempt to open the door until the Door Lock light is off. To add a forgotten item, see

“Loading your Washer” section. (page 19)

• When your Washer is restarted after a pause, expect a delay of up to 15 seconds before the cycle

continues.

• Pressing Power cancels the cycle and stops your washer.

• The Wash, Rinse and Spin indicator lights illuminate during those portions of the cycle.

Do not place anything on top of your washer while it is running.

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OVERVIEW OF THE CONTROL PANEL

Digital graphic

display

Cycle Selector

Displays the remaining cycle time, all cycle information, and error messages.

Select the appropriate cycle for the type of load. This will determine the tumble pattern and spin speed for the cycle.

To minimize wrinkling of laundry, select the Perm Press cycle.

Normal - For most fabrics including cottons, linens, and normally soiled garments. Heavy Duty - For sturdy, colorfast fabrics, and heavily soiled garments. Perm Press - For wash-and-wear, synthetic fabrics, and lightly to normally

soiled garments. Sanitize - For heavily soiled, colorfast garments. This cycle heats the water to

150°F to eliminate bacteria.

If Pause is selected during the heating portion of the Sanitize Cycle, your Washer door will remain locked for your safety.

Pure Cycle

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

Delicates/Hand Wash - For sheer fabrics, bras, lingerie silk, and other handwash-only fabrics. For best results, use liquid detergent.

Wool - For machine-washable wool. Loads should be under 8 pounds. For best resultes we recommend a load of 4.4 pounds or less.

• The Wool cycle washes laundry by moving the wash drum horizontally

to maintain the characteristics of the wool ﬁ bers and to prevent damage to the cloth. It then stops for a while to allow the laundry to soak in the water. This pause in the operation of the Wool cycle is normal.

• We recommend you use a neutral detergent to prevent damage to the

cloth and to improve the washing results.

The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved

Quick Wash - For lightly soiled garments needed quickly. Rinse + Spin - Use for loads that need rinsing only or to add rinse-added

fabric softener to a load.

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- Use for drum cleaning. It cleanses drum of dirt and bacteria.

by Woolmark for the washing of machine washable Woolmark products provided that the products are washed according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine, M0914(Woolmark approval number).

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Extra Rinse

button

Temperature

selection button

Spin selection

button

Soil Level

selection button

Delay Start

button

Start/Pause

selection button

Power button

Add an additional rinse at the end of the cycle to more thoroughly remove laundry additives and perfumes.

Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the different water temperature options.

Hot - Whites and heavily soiled, colorfast items. Warm - Colorfast items. When warm rinse is selected, only the ﬁ nal rinse will be warm.

The other rinses will be cold to conserve energy.

Eco Warm - Moderately soiled, colorfast items; most wrinkle-free items. Cold- Brightly colored, very lightly soiled items.

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

High - Use for underwear, t-shirts, jeans, and sturdy cottons. Medium Low - Use for delicate items needing a slow spin speed. No Spin - Drains your Washer without spinning. Use for extremely delicate

items that cannot tolerate any spin. Spin Only – Only the spin cycle is performed.

Press the button to select the Soil Level/washing time.

Heavy - For heavily soiled loads. Normal - For moderately soiled loads. This setting is best for most loads.

Light - For lightly soiled loads.

Any cycle can be delayed for up to 19 hours in one-hour i Displayed hour indicates the time at which the wash will be started.

Press to pause and restart programs.

Press once to turn your washer on. Press again to turn your washer off. If the washer is left on for more than 10 minutes without any buttons being touched, the power automatically turns off.

Use for jeans, wrinkle-free or wash-and-wear items, and synthetics.

ncrements.

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Child Lock

This function prevents children from playing with your washer.

Activating the Child Lock function

Press and hold both the Spin and Soil Level buttons simultaneously for approximately 3 seconds.

• When you activate the Child Lock function, the door locks and the “Child Lock [

]” lamp

illuminates.

• If you press the Start/Pause button after you have activated the Child Lock function , none of the buttons will work except for the Power button.

• If you press a button when the buttons are locked, the “Child Lock [

]” lamp blinks.

Pausing the Child Lock function

When the door is locked or the buttons are locked by the Child Lock function, you can pause the Child Lock operation for 1 minute by pressing and holding both the Spin and Soil Level buttons simultaneously for approximately 3 seconds.

• If you pause the Child Lock mode temporarily, the door lock is released for 1 minute for user convenience. During this period, the “Child Lock [

]” lamp blinks.

• If you open the door after the minute is over, an alarm sounds for up to 2 minutes.

• If you close the door within the 2 minutes, the door is locked and the Child Lock function is

reactivated. If you close the door after the 2 minutes, the door is not locked automatically and no alarm sounds.

Deactivating the Child Lock function

Press and hold both the Spin and Soil Level buttons simultaneously for approximately 6 seconds.

• When you deactivate the Child Lock function, the door is unlocked and the “Child Lock [ is turned off.

• The Child Lock function prevents children or the inﬁ rm from accidently operating the

WARNING

CAUTION

washer and injuring themselves.

• If a child enters the washing machine, the child may become trapped and suffocate.

• Once you have activated the Child Lock function, it continues working even if the power

is turned off.

• Opening the door by force can result in injury due to damage to the product.

To add laundry after you have activated the Child Lock function, you must ﬁ rst pause or deactivate the Child Lock function.

If you want to open the door of the washing machine when the Child Lock function is activated:

• Pause or deactivate the Child Lock function.

• Turn the washing machine off and then on again.

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Spin Only

If you press the Power button and then press and hold the Spin button for 2 seconds, the spin time will be displayed on the display panel.

Then, press the Spin button repeatedly until the required spin level is selected, and then press the Start/Pause button.

Before pressing the Spin Only button to use the Spin Only function, you can select a cycle with the Cycle Selector. If you have selected a cycle, you can only select the spin level corresponding to the selected cycle.

Garment+

You can add or take out laundry items even after the wash has started, as long as the “Garment+ ” light is turned on. Pressing the Start/Pause button unlocks the door, unless the water is too hot or if there is too much water in your washer. If you are able to unlock the door and wish to continue the wash cycle, close the door, and then press the Start/Pause button.

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DETERGENT USE

Your Washer is designed to use high efﬁ ciency (HE) detergents.

• For best cleaning results, efﬁ ciency detergents such as Tide HE, Wisk

HE, Cheer HE or Gain HE*. High efﬁ ciency detergents contain suds suppressors that reduce or eliminate suds. When fewer suds are produced, the load tumbles more efﬁ ciently and cleaning is maximized.

Regular detergent is NOT recommended. Please use only HE detergents.

WARNING

Reducing the amount of detergent may reduce the quality of cleaning. It is important to pre–treat stains, sort carefully by color and soil level, and avoid overloading. * Brand names are trademarks of their respective manufacturers.

FEATURES

Automatic dispenser

Your Washer has separate compartments for dispensing detergent and color-safe bleach, chlorine bleach, and fabric softener. Add all laundry additives to their respective compartments before starting your Washer.

The automatic dispenser MUST ALWAYS be in place before starting your Washer.

CAUTION

DO NOT open the automatic dispenser when your washer is running. To use:

• Never exceed the manufacturer’s recommendations when adding detergent.

• This compartment holds liquid detergent for the main wash cycle, which is added to the load at beginning of cycle.

When using powdered detergent, remove the liquid detergent compartment from the detergent drawer. The washer will not dispense powdered detergent from the liquid detergent compartment.

Liquid detergent compartment

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