Samsung WF407, WF409 User Manual

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2_ features of your new VRT™ STEAM washer

features of your new VRT™
STEAM washer

1. VRT™ (Vibration Reduction Technology)

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

2. Super capacity

Samsung’s extra-large capacity laundry machine can wash a full set of your bedding, a king­size comforter, or up to 26 bath towels in a single load. Since you don’t have to do as many
loads, you save time, money, water and energy.

3. Diamond drum™

Take gentle care of your fabrics. With inside holes 36% smaller than those of conventional
drums, the diamond drum prevents fabrics from sticking out and consequently being
damaged.

4. Stylish design

The stylish design of this washer blends well with your environment.

5. Digital display & Center jog dial

The jog dial enables you to select cycles in both directions with ease, and the display is easy
to use and understand.

6. DD(Direct-drive) Motor

The power to handle anything! Our direct-drive inverter motor delivers power right to the
washer drum from a variable speed, reversible motor. A beltless direct-drive motor generates
a higher spin speed of 1,200 rpm for more effective, quiet operation. The washer also has
fewer moving parts, meaning fewer repairs.

7. 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 certification is
conducted by NSF International, an independent third-party testing and certification
organization.
Please check garment care label to avoid garment damage. Only Sanitize cycles have been
designed to meet the requirements of this protocol for sanitization efficacy.

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

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8. Pedestal with storage drawer (Model No: WE357A7P/E/W/R)

An optional 15in.(38.1cm) pedestal is available to raise the washer for easier loading and
unloading.
It also offers a built-in storage drawer that can hold a 100oz.(6.25 lb) bottle of detergent.

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

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

10. Deep steam (WF407 Series only)

The deep steam feature boosts cleaning performance and loosens grime and dirt, thus
providing superior cleaning results.

<Pedestal with Storage Drawer> <Stacking>

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4_ safety information

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 benefits
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:

WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

.

CAUTION

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

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

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your

appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

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 flammable 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
specifically 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 flammable 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 flow from
each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is
flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

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SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR INSTALLATION

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 fire.

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

- Ensure that the power voltage, frequency and current are the same as those of the
product specifications. Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

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

- Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, 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 fire.

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

- 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 fire.

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, fire, an explosion, or problems with the product

- Never plug the power cord into a socket that is not grounded correctly and make sure
that it is in accordance with local and national codes.

Do not install this appliance near a heater, inflammable material.
Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily or dusty location, 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 fire.

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

- This may result in electric shock or fire.

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 fire.

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 fire.

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

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CAUTION SIGNS FOR INSTALLATION

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 fire due to electric leakage.
Install your appliance on a level and hard floor 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 fire.

SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR USING

If the appliance is flooded, 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 fire.
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 fire.
Do not wash items contaminated with gasoline, kerosene, benzene, paint thinner, alcohol or

other flammable or explosive substances.

- This may result in electric shock, fire or an explosion.
Do not open the washer door by force while it is operating (high-temperature washing/

drying/spinning).

- Water flowing out of the washer may result in burns or cause the floor 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.

WARNING

CAUTION

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safety information

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 fire.

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 infirm 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.

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, fire, 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 fire.

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

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

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 flooded because of a draining problem, it may result in
electric shock or fire due to electric leakage.

CAUTION

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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 firmly 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, fire, 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, fire or problems
with the product.

Do not place an object that generates a electromagnetic field 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, floor or clothing due to
abnormal vibrations.

* Woolen bedding, rain covers, fishing 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, fingernails, 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.

SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR CLEANING

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 fire.

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

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

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contents

SETTING UP YOUR WASHER

12

12 Checking the parts
13 Meeting installation requirements

13 Electrical supply
13 Grounding
13 Water
14 Drain facility
14 Flooring
14 Location consideration
14 Alcove or closet installation

14 Installing your washer

WASHING A LOAD OF LAUNDRY

17

17 Loading your washer
17 Getting started
18 Overview of the control panel

20 Child lock
20 Garment+

20 My cycle
21 Steam
21 Washing clothes using the cycle selector

22 Detergent use
22 Features

CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR

WASHER

24

24 Cleaning the exterior
24 Cleaning the interior
24 Cleaning the dispensers
25 Storing your washer
25 Cleaning the debris filter
26 Preserving the top cover and the front frame

TROUBLESHOOTING AND

INFORMATION CODES

27

27 Check these points if your washer…
29 Information codes

APPENDIX

31

31 Fabric care chart
32 Cycle chart
34 Helping the environment
34 Declaration of conformity
34 Specification

WARRANTY

35

35 Warranty

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setting up your washer

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(726-7864).
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.

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

Parts supplied

( use for the Upper Bolt Hole )

Wrench

Bolt hole covers Water supply hoses

Hose guide Plastic zip hose tie Manual book

Tools needed

Pliers Flat screwdriver

WARNING

Adjustable legs

Cold water supply
hose

Hot water supply hose

Drain hose

Detergent drawer

Control panel

Door

Tub

Debris filter

Drain tube

Filter cover

Power cord

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01 SETTING UP

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.

Grounding

ELECTRICAL GROUNDING IS REQUIRED ON 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 qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance – if it
does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• To prevent unnecessary risk of fire, 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.

Water

To correctly fill 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 fill 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 flooding 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 fittings.
Check all connections at the water valve and faucet for leaks.

WARNING

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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.

Flooring

For best performance, your washer must be installed on a solidly constructed floor. Wood floor
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.

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)

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

If the washer and dryer are installed together, the closet front must have at least 72 in²(465 cm²)
of an unobstructed air opening. Your washer alone does not require a specific air opening.

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 flooring that may obstruct ventilation.

• 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.

setting up your washer

CAUTION

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01 SETTING UP

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 bolt hole 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.
Be sure an airtight connection is NOT
made between the drain hose and the
standpipe.
The standpipe must be at least 18in.(46
cm) high.

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 18in.(46 cm), the drain hose must
be supported.

2. Before connect the inlet hoses to water faucets, check to
ensure a washer is inside coupling.

96” Max

18” Min

96” Max

18” Min

Hose

retainer

Tie

strap

Laundry tub Stand pipe

Hose
Guide

Rubber
Washer

Coupling

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

Thread the inlet hoses to the HOT and COLD faucet
connections.
On the other end of the hose, check for one rubber washer per
hose and install each fill 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 fill) 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.

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 (-) flathead 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 first dozen
washes.

Avoid damage to the legs. Do not move
the washer unless the locking-nuts are
fastened to the bottom of the washer.

setting up your washer

Cold Hot

Cold printed Hot printed

Levelling
Leg

Locking

Nut

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02 WASHING A LOAD OF LAUNDRY

washing a load of laundry

LOADING YOUR WASHER

• You can fill the tub with dry, unfolded clothes; but DO NOT OVERLOAD the tub.

• Overloading may reduce washing efficiency, 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 fill 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 the excessive imbalance
inside the tub.

•

When washing heavily soiled loads, do not overload your washer in order 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 (Immediately).

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

The door safety state continues for 15 seconds and the cycle is restarted.

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

Try washing bedding, towels, undergarments, and other articles that usually have close body
contact using the ActivFresh™ Option, which sanitizes using cold water.

GETTING STARTED

1. Load your washer.

2. Close the door.

Push the laundry into the tub completely to prevent the laundry from being caught in the door or from
falling out of the tub.

3. Press the Power button.

4. Add detergent and additives to the dispenser (See page 22~24).

5. Select the appropriate cycle and options for the load (See page 18~20).

6. Press the Start/Pause button.

7. The Wash Indicator will illuminate.

8. The estimated cycle time will appear in the display.

The time may fluctuate 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 fill, 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 will go out and “End” will appear 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 (See page 17).

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

• Pressing

Power button cancels the cycle and stops your washer.

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The Wash, Rinse and Spin indicators will illuminate during those portions of the cycle.

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OVERVIEW OF THE CONTROL PANEL

[ WF409 ]

[ WF407 ]

Cycle Selector

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 your 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.
Whites - For white fabrics with or without bleach.

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(65.6°C) to eliminate bacteria.

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

Bedding - For heavily soiled, colorfast garments, this cycle provides high
washing temperature and steam and is efficient in cleaning stains.
Deep steam - For bulky items such as blankets and sheets. When you are
washing comforters, use liquid detergent.
Delicates - For sheer fabrics, bras, lingerie silk, and other handwash-only
fabrics. For best results, use liquid detergent.

Hand Wash - For handwashable, special care garments.
Wool - For machine-washable wool. Loads should be under 8 pounds.

• The Wool cycle washes laundry by moving the wash drum horizontally to
maintain the characteristics of the wool fibers and to prevent damaging
the cloth. It then stops for a while to allow the laundry to soak in the
water. This stop operation is not a problem.

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• It is recommended using a neutral detergent to prevent damage to the
cloth and to improve the washing results.

The Wool cycle of this machine has been approved
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
washer, M0904.

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.
Spin Only - Provides a spin to remove more water.

Digital graphic
display

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

Wash

Option
selection
buttons

Press these buttons to select different cycle options.
Pre Wash - To use this feature add detergent to the pre wash section of the
detergent compartment. When turned on, the washer fills with cold water and
detergent, tumbles, then drains and advances to the selected wash cycle.
Some cycles cannot be selected with with this option (See page 32~33).

You cannot select the prewash option in the

Delicate, Wool, Quick

Wash, Hand Wash, Rinse+Spin, and Spin Only cycles.

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

Extended Spin - Add additional time to remove more water from loads.
Delay Start - Any cycle can be delayed for 1 to 24 hours in one-hour

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ncrements. Displayed hour indicates the time at which the wash will be started.

My Cycle - Choose your favorite cycle including temperature, spin, soil level, option, etc.
Steam - Press this button to use the Steam Wash function. Steam Wash is available

with Heavy Duty, Normal, Perm Press, Sanitize, Bedding cycles. For heavily
soiled, colorfast garments, Steam Wash improves stain treatment and use
less water of each cycle (See page 33).

Temperature
selection button

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

Extra Hot/Cold - Heavily soiled, colorfast items. Only available with the Sanitize cycle.
Hot/Cold - Whites and heavily soiled, colorfast items.
Warm/Warm - Colorfast items. When warm rinse is selected, only the final rinse will

be warm.
The other rinses will be cold to conserve energy.

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

Spin selection
button

Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the different spin speed options.
Extra High - Removes more water from loads during spin.

To minimize wrinkling of wrinkle-free and no-iron fabrics, DO NOT use
the Extra High spin option for these loads, nor overload your washer.

High - Use for underwear, t-shirts, jeans and sturdy cottons.
Medium - Use for jeans, wrinkle-free or wash-and-wear items and synthetics.
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.

Soil Level
selection button

Press the button to select the soil level/washing time.
(Heavy    Normal    Light)
Heavy - For heavily soiled loads.

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

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Signal selection
button

Press the button to increase or decrease the end of cycle signal volume or
turn off the signal.
(Off    Softer    Louder)

Start/Pause
selection button

Press to pause and restart programs.

Power button

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.

Child lock

A function that prevents children from playing with your washer.
Once the Child Lock function is activated, the control panel cannot be activated, preventing
children from playing with the washer.

ACTIVATING/DEACTIVATING

If you want to activate/deactivate the Child Lock function, press the Soil Level and Signal
buttons at the same time for 3 seconds.

How It works:

1. To activate or deactivate the Child Lock function, press and hold both the Soil level and
Signal buttons for 3 seconds. Activation/Deactivating the Child Lock function is only available
when the power is on.

2. When the Child Lock function is activated, and any button except for the Power button is
pressed, the buzzer will sound for a short period and the “Child Lock” indicator will turn off
for 10 seconds.

3. The Child Lock function stays on even after the power has been turned on and off or the
power cord has been disconnected and reconnected.

When buttons, other than the Power button, do not respond, please check if the Child
Lock function is on.

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 press the Start/Pause button.

My cycle

Allows you to activate your custom wash (temperature, spin, soil level, etc.) with one–button
convenience.
By pushing the My Cycle button, you activate the settings used during the My Cycle mode. The
“My Cycle” light will indicate activation.
You can select all options as follows in the My Cycle mode.

1. Select cycle using the Cycle Selector.

2. After cycle selection, set each option.

See page 32 for available option settings with each cycle.

3. Then, you can store the cycle and options you select by pressing the Start/Pause button
in the My Cycle mode. The cycle and options you select will be displayed the next time you
choose the My Cycle function.

You can change the My Cycle settings by repeating the same process above.
The last used setting will be displayed the next time you choose the My Cycle function.

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Steam

The Steam Wash function injects steam directly into the laundry in the wash tub to increase the
wash temperature and enhance the soak effect, thus improving the wash performance.

1. Load the washer.

2. Press the Power button.

3. Turn the Cycle Selector and select a steam cycle. (The Deep Steam cycle automatically

selects the Steam Wash function.)

4. Press the Steam button.

5. Add detergent into the dispenser tray for a wash, and add fabric softener up to the marked

line.

6. Press the Start/Pause button.
: The washer automatically selects the optimal wash conditions by sensing the weight of the
laundry.

If steam wash is selected, steam is injected at the most effective time for the detected
amount of laundry in order to maximize the effect of the steam.

Washing clothes using the cycle selector

Your new washer makes washing clothes easy, using Samsung’s “Fuzzy Control” automatic
control system. When you select a wash program, the machine will set the correct temperature,
washing time, and washing speed.

1. Almost no customers will have the washer hooked up via the sink’s tap.

2. Press the Power button.

3. Open the door.

4. Load the articles of clothing one at a time loosely into the tub, without overfilling it.

5. Close the door.

6. Add detergent, softener, and pre-wash detergent (if necessary) into the appropriate

compartments.

Pre-wash is only available when selecting the

Normal, Perm Press, Sanitize, Bedding,

Whites(WF409*), Deep Steam(WF407*) and Heavy Duty cycles. It is only necessary if your

clothing is heavily soiled(WF409* See page 32, WF407* See page 33).

7. Use the Cycle Selector to select the appropriate cycle according to the type of material:
The relevant indicators will illuminate on the control panel.

8. At this time, you can control the wash temperature, the number of rinse cycles, the spinning
speed, and the delay time by pressing the appropriate

Option button.

9. Press the Start/Pause button on the Cycle Selector and the wash will begin. The process

indicator will light up and the remaining time for the cycle will appear in the display.

Pause Option

To unlock the door when the “Garment+” light is turned on, press the Start/Pause button.

1. Within 5 minutes of starting a wash, you can still add/remove laundry items to the wash.

2. Press the Start/Pause button to unlock the door.

3. The door cannot be opened when the water is too HOT or the water level is too HIGH.

4. After closing the door, press the Start/Pause button to restart the wash.

When the cycle is finished:

When the cycle is complete, “End” is displayed and the power remains on.
The power is turned off in the following two cases.

1. When the Power button is pressed.

2. If the door is opened when “End” is displayed.

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DETERGENT USE

Your washer is designed to use high efficiency (HE) detergents.

• For best cleaning results, use a high efficiency detergents such as Tide
HE, Wisk HE, Cheer HE or Gain HE*. High efficiency detergents contain
suds suppressors that reduce or eliminate suds. When fewer suds are
produced, the load tumbles more efficiently and cleaning is maximized.

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

Reducing the amount of detergent may reduce the cleaning quality. 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. All laundry additives are added to their respective
compartments before starting your Washer.
The automatic dispenser MUST ALWAYS be in place before
starting your Washer.
DO NOT open the automatic dispenser when your washer is
running.
To use:

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

2. 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 detergent
liquid from the compartment. Powdered detergent will not
dispense with detergent liquid.

Detergent compartment

1. Pour the recommended amount of laundry detergent directly into the detergent compartment
before starting your washer.

2. If color-safe bleach is to be used, it should be added with detergent to the detergent
compartment.

When adding color-safe bleach with detergent, it is best if both laundry products are in the
same form – granular or liquid.

Pre wash
compartment

Detergent Liquid

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Pre Wash compartment

When using the Pre Wash option, detergent should be added to both the Pre Wash
compartment and the detergent compartment. The detergent will automatically be dispensed
during Pre Wash.

• If high efficiency (HE) detergent is used, add 1/3 of the recommended amount to the Pre
Wash compartment and 2/3 of the recommended amount to the detergent compartment.

Bleach compartment

(Liquid chlorine bleach only)

1. Add chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment.
DO NOT exceed the MAX FILL line.

2. Avoid splashing or over–filling the compartment.

3. Your washer automatically dispenses bleach into the tub at

the appropriate time.

4. The dispenser automatically dilutes liquid chlorine bleach
before it reaches the wash load.

• Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto
the load or into the tub. It is a powerful chemical and
can cause fabric damage, such as weakening of the
fibers or color loss, if not used properly.

• If you prefer to use color–safe, non–chlorine bleach,
add it to the appropriate detergent compartment.
DO NOT pour color–safe bleach into the Bleach
compartment.

Fabric softener compartment

1. Pour the recommended amount of liquid fabric softener into the softener compartment.
For smaller loads, use less than one capful.

2. Fabric softener should be diluted with water until it reaches MAX FILL in the compartment.

3. The dispenser automatically releases liquid fabric softener at the proper time during the rinse

cycle.

• Use the softener compartment ONLY for liquid fabric softeners.

• DO NOT use a Downy Ball* in the Fabric softener compartment of this washer. It will not
add fabric softener at the appropriate time.
Use the detergent compartment.

* Brand names are trademarks of their respective manufacturers.

Fabric Softener

compartment

Bleach

compartment

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