Samsung WF435ATGJWR, WF435ATGJRA User Manual

Washing Machine

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key features of your new Smart PowerFoam™ washer

1. VRT PLUS™ (Vibration Reduction Technology)

This Samsung washer minimizies noise and vibration with dual 3D vibration sensors and smart control technology, ensuring quiet operation.

2. The Largest Capacity

Samsung’s extra-large capacity laundry machine can wash a full set of your bedding, a kingsize comforter, or up to 32 bath towels in a single load. Since you don’t have to do as many loads, you save time, money, water, and energy.

3. PowerFoam™

Samsung’s effective PowerForm delivers improved cleanliness with advanced fabric care. PowerFoam allows detergent to distribute evenly and penetrate fabrics faster and deeper.

4. PureCycle™(Tub Cleaning cycle)

Clean your drum with one button! This Pure Cycle is specially designed to remove detergent residue & dirt bulidup in the tub, diaphragm and door glass without the need for special chemical detergents.

5. SpeedSpray™

Samsung’s new Speed Spray technology saves you up to 25%* more time when doing laundry by shortening wash times while still keeping all segments of the washing process and getting your clothes clean.

*Based on 8 pounds loads, Normal cycle (under Normal Soil level without any options), on previous and existing 4.3 cu.ft. Samsung front loading washers released until 2011 without Speed Spray.

**Speed Spray performs in Normal, Bedding PLUS, Deep Steam, Stain Away and Eco Cold cycle and the saving time may vary by cycles and various load and option compositions.

6. Deep steam

The Deep Steam feature boosts cleaning performance and loosens grime and dirt, thus providing superior cleaning results.

7. Smart Care

Samsung’s Smart Care, an automatic error-monitoring system, detects and diagnoses problems at an early stage and provides a quick and easy solution. With the innovative Smart Control technology, you can also be alerted when the problem occurs via your smart phones.

8. Stylish design

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

9. 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.

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10. DD 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 1,300rpm for more effective, quiter operation. The washer also has fewer moving parts, meaning fewer repairs.

11. 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 the garment care label to avoid garment damage. Only sanitizing 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

12. Pedestal with Storage Drawers (Model No :

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

WE357*

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13. Stacking (Model No : 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 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

The 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 or death.

WARNING

CAUTION

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

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

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.

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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:

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 o 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 user-repair 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 o 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.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:

WARNING

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances. This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. This appliance can cause low-level exposure to some of the substances listed, including benzene, formaldehyde, and carbon monoxide.

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CRITICAL INSTALLATION WARNINGS

WARNING

Plug the power cord into an AC 120 V / 60 Hz / 15 A 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 using an extension 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 voltage, frequency, and amperage provided at the wall socket match the power speciﬁ cations of the product.

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.

- Improper grounding 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 and make sure that it is in accordance with local and national codes.

Do not install this appliance near a heater or 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.

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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.

INSTALLATION CAUTIONS

CAUTION

Position the appliance so that the power plug is easily accessible.

- 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.

CRITICAL USAGE WARNINGS

WARNING

If the appliance is ﬂ ooded, cut the power immediately and contact your nearest service center. If the appliance emits 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 the washer 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 personal 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 o 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 su ocation.

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.

- If you need to repair or reinstall the appliance, contact your nearest service center.

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

If water has enters the appliance anywhere but the drum, 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.

If any foreign substance enters the appliance, unplug the power plug and contact you nearest service center.

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

USAGE CAUTIONS

CAUTION

If the 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, soft cloth.

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

If struck hard, the front glass can break. Take care when using the washer.

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

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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 drainage problem.

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

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 o when the washer is not being used.

- Ensure that the screw on the water supply hose connector is ﬁ rmly connected to the faucet and properly tightened.

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

Take care that the Rubber Seal and the 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 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 water supply hose connectors are loose, it may result in water leakage.

The product you have purchased is designed for domestic use only.

The use for business purposes qualiﬁ es as product misuse. In this case, the 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.

If the wash is not performed and the laundry is left for a period of time after adding detergent or applying stain remover or pre-treatment onto the laundry, the laundry may be discolored.

Select the recommended cycle and temperature on the basis of the laundry items, sort the laundry by color on the basis of its colorfastness and select the appropriate cycle.

Make sure that foreign objects such as pins, buttons and coins are removed from clothing items when adding laundry into the washer. Wash dirty laundry separately from relatively clean items and wash fragile items separately from tougher textiles.

If an item is stained, wash it as fast as possible. Use stain remover or detergent only after testing the colorfastness of the item by applying a small quantity to an inside seam.

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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 dispenser after opening it.

- This may result in injury as your hand may be caught.

Do not place any non-laundry objects, such as shoes, food waste, or animals into the washer.

- This can cause abnormal vibrations that can damage the washer, and, in the case of pets, cause severe injury or death.

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 (safety pins, hair pins, etc.) or bleach in the tub for long periods of time.

- This may cause the tub to rust.

- If rust appears on the surface of the tub, apply a neutral cleansing agent to the surface and use a sponge to clean it. Never use a metal brush.

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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 hot water from water cooling/heating devices.

- This may result in problems with the washer.

Do not use natural hand-washing soap in 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.

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

- Place smaller items, such as lace socks and lingerie in the washing net.

Do not use hardened detergent.

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

Do not wash throw rugs or doormats.

- If you wash throw rugs or doormats, sand will accumulate inside the washer. It may result in errors such as no draining.

Take care that children’s ﬁ ngers are not caught in the door when closing it.

- This may result in injury.

CRITICAL CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

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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INSTALLING YOUR WASHER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WASHING A LOAD OF LAUNDRY

14 Unpacking your washer 14 Overview of your washer

15 Electrical 15 Grounding 15 Water 15 Drain facility 16 Flooring 16 Location considerations 16 Alcove or closet installation 16 Undercounter installation(washer only) 17 With optional pedestal base or stacking kit

18 Important note to installer

18 Installation flow chart

21 Loading your washer 21 Getting started

22 Overview of the control panel

24 Delay Start 25 Child Lock 26 Spin Only 26 Drum Light 26 Garment+ 26 My cycle 27 Steam 27 Smart Care 28 Washing clothes using the cycle selector

29 Detergent use 29 Features

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MAINTAINING YOUR WASHER

31 Cleaning the exterior 31 Cleaning the interior 32 Cleaning the dispensers 32 Storing your washer 33 Cleaning the debris filter 34 Cleaning the door seal/bellow 34 Preserving the top cover and the front frame 35 Pure Cycle

01 contents

TROUBLESHOOTING

APPENDIX

36 Check these points if your washer… 38 Information codes

40 Fabric care chart 41 Cycle chart 43 Helping the environment 43 Declaration of conformity 43 Specification

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UNPACKING YOUR WASHER

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.

Packing materials can be dangerous to children; keep all packing material (plastic bags, polystyrene, etc.) well out of the reach of children.

WARNING

OVERVIEW OF YOUR WASHER

Detergent drawer

Control panel

Debris filter

Drain tube

Filter cover

Parts supplied

Wrench Bolt hole covers Water supply hoses

Door

Tub

Hot water supply

hose

Cold water supply hose

Drain Hose

Adjustable legs

Hose guide User manual book Plastic zip hose tie

Tools needed

Pliers Flat screwdriver

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BASIC LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

Electrical

• 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 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.

The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

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

WARNING

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

CAUTION

WATER PIPES.

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Water

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

Water pressure less than 20 psi 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 feet/122 cm 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 feet/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

Using hard water or bad quality water may cause the water supply valve to operate abnormally.

CAUTION

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 floor. Wood floors may need to be reinforced to minimize vibration and/or unbalanced load situations. Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are contributing factors in vibration may cause your washer to move slightly during the spin cycle.

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

Location considerations

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 to the pump, hoses and other components.

Alcove or closet installation

MINIMUM CLEARANCES FOR CLOSET AND ALCOVE INSTALLATIONS:

Sides – 1 in / 25 mm Rear – 5.9 in / 150 mm If the washer and dryer are installed together, the closet front must have at least a 72 in² (465

cm²) unobstructed air opening. Your washer alone does not require a specific air opening.

Top – 17 in / 432 mm Closet Front – 2 in / 51 mm

1 in.

(2.5 cm)

(68.6 cm)

27 in.

1 in.

(2.5 cm)

27 in.

(68.6 cm)

1 in.

(2.5 cm)

A. Recessed area B. Side view - closet or confined area

Undercounter installation(washer only)

39.6 in.

(100.6 cm)

1 in.

(2.5 cm)

(68.6 cm)

27 in.

2 in.

(5 cm)

1 in.

(2.5 cm)

17 in.

(43.2 cm)

34.1 in.

(86.5 cm)

5.9 in.

(15 cm)

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With optional pedestal base or stacking kit

Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal

51.2 in. (130 cm) to clear open door

5.9 in.

(15 cm)

3 in.

(7.6 cm)

3 in.

(7.6 cm)

1 in.

(2.5 cm)

48 in.² *

(310 cm²)

24 in.² *

(155 cm²)

34.1 in.

(86.5 cm)

Closet or Door

27 in.

(68.6 cm)

34.1 in.

(86.5 cm)

39.0 in. (99 cm)

53.6 in.

(136.2 cm)

(12.7 cm)

5.9 in.** (15 cm)

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5 in.

Required Dimensions for Installation With Stacking Kit

6 in. *

(15.2 cm)

78 in.

(198 cm)

1 in.

(2.5 cm)

27 in.

(68.6 cm)

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IMPORTANT NOTE TO INSTALLER

Please read the following instructions carefully before installing your Washer. These instructions should be retained for future reference. We recommend you hire a professional for installation of this washer.

Installation flow chart

levelling feet

Does

your washer

or noise?

Removing the shipping

bolts (*Drum only)

Powering your washing

machine

Running a Calibration mode

Connecting the water

and the drain

(Refer to the following

description)

[Running a test cycle]

Run a test cycle (Rinse+Spin) with

small amount of laundary

(about 4~5 Towels)

Finish the

installation

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have excess vibration

STEP 1

Selecting a Location

Before you install your washer, make sure the location:

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

• Has no dust, oil and detergent etc.

• Is away from direct sunlight

• Has adequate ventilation

• Will not freeze (below 32 °F or 0 °C)

• Is away from heat sources such as oil or gas

• Has enough slack for the power cord.

• Doesn’t have any carpeting that will obstruct ventilation openings.

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.

Fill the holes with the supplied Bolt Hole Covers (See page 14).

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

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

Laundry tub Stand pipe

96” Max 18” Min

Hose

retainer

Tie strap

96” Max 18” Min

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2. 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.

3. Connect the other end of the Hot and Cold water supply

hose to the inlet water valve at the rear of the washing machine.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.

Cold Hot

Rubber Washer

Cold printed Hot printed

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5. Slide your washer into position.

6. 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.

7. Plug the power cord into a 3-Prong, well grounded 120

volt 60 Hz approved electrical outlet protected by a 15amp 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.

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 a good idea after the first dozen washes to recheck your washer’s levelness.

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

STEP 4

Calibration mode

Before using Calibration mode, be sure to take out all items from the drum.

Your Samsung washer automatically detects the weight of the laundry. For more accurate weight detection, please run Calibration Mode after the installation. Calibration mode is performed by following the steps below.

1. Turn on the washer.

2. Press the Temp. button and Delay Start button simultaneously at least 3 seconds.

3. Remove any contents in the tub and close the door.

4. Press the Start/Pause button to run Calibration Mode.

5. The drum rotates clockwise and counterclockwise approximately for for approximately 3

minutes.

6. When Calibration Mode is finished, the “En/End” appears on the display and the washing

machine turns off automatically. The washing machine is now ready for use.

Locking Nut

Levelling Leg

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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 drum.

• 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 Start/Pause Button.

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

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

After a 10-second pause, the cycle will resume.

GETTING STARTED

1. Load your Washer.

2. Close the door.

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

CAUTION

3. Add detergent and additives to the dispenser (see page 29).

4. Select the appropriate cycle and options for the load (see page 22).

5. Press the Start/Pause Button.

The drum automatically rotates and measures the weight of the laundry without supplying water in order to adjust the wash time. (The rotating display on the display panel indicates that the weight of the laundry is being measured.)

6. The Wash Indicator light will illuminate.

7. 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.

8. 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. (page 21)

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

continues.

• Pressing the Power button cancels the cycle and stops your washer.

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

•

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

WARNING

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

WARNING

OVERVIEW OF THE CONTROL PANEL

Cycle Selector

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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. Bedding PLUS - For bulky items such as blankets and sheets. When you are

washing comforters, use liquid detergent. 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.

Stain Away - For stained clothes. Stain Away cycle provides outstanding stain removal performance, with the utmost gentle care, avoiding the need for pre-treatment of stains.

For Best stain removal performance , it is recommended to use hot temperature option in this cycle, in which the wash temperature is increased using the internal heater, for overall cleaning of the different stains.

Deep Steam - For heavily soiled, colorfast garments, this cycle provides high washing temperature and steam and is efficient in cleaning stains.

Eco Cold - It provides useful daily care for normally and lightly soiled laundry by using only cold water, saving energy and caring fabric.

It cleans as effectively as the warm wash setting on *conventional Normal cycle under Normal and Light Soil level options. (Cleaning performance of Eco Cold cycle may not be equal to conventional Normal cycle under heavy soil level option) For best result, it is recommended to use less than 8 pounds.

* conventional Normal cycle - Normal cycle on previous and existing Samsung front loading washers released until 2009 without PowerFoam

Perm Press - For wash-and-wear, synthetic fabrics, and lightly to normally soiled garments.

Active Wear - Use this cycle to wash exercise wear such as sports jersey, training pants, shirts/tops and other performance clothing. This cycle provides effective soil removal with gentle action for special fabric care.

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Digital Display

Temperature

selection button

Spin selection

button

Soil Level

selection button

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 results, 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 fibers 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.

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. The large Digital Display is easy to use. It provides instructions and

diagnostics while keeping you updated on the cycle status and time remaining.

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

Extra Hot - Heavily soiled, colorfast items. Only available with the Sanitize cycle.

Hot - Whites and heavily soiled, colorfast items. Warm - Colorfast items. When warm rinse is selected, only the final 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. 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. Press the button to select the soil level/washing time.

(Heavy 

 Normal   Light)

Heavy - For heavily soiled loads.

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

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Light - For lightly soiled loads.

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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.

You cannot select the prewash option in the Wool, Quick Wash, Delicates/Handwash and Rinse+Spin cycles.

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

Select Cycle

Option

Start/Pause

selection button

Power button

Extra Spin - Add additional time to remove more water from loads. Signal On/Off - When you activate Signal off function, the “Signal off [

lamp illuminate. My Cycle - Choose your favorite cycle including temperature, spin, soil level,

option, etc. Delay Start -

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

Pure CycleTM - Use to clean dirt and bacteria from the drum. Regular use

(after every 40 washes) is recommended. No detergent or bleach is needed (see page 35).

Steam - Press this button to use the Steam Wash function. Steam Wash is available with Normal, Heavy Duty, Bedding PLUS, Sanitize, Stain Away cycles. For heavily soiled, colorfast garments, Steam Wash improves stain treatment and uses less water (See page 27).

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.

Any cycle can be delayed for up to 24 hours in one-hour

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Delay Start

You can set the washing machine to finish your wash automatically at a later time, choosing a delay of between 1 to 24 hours (in 1 hour increments). The hour displayed indicates the time at which the wash will be finished.

1. Manually or automatically set your washing machine according to the type of laundry you are

washing.

2. Press the Delay Start button repeatedly until the delay time is set.

3. Press the Start/Pause button. The “Delay Start [

begin counting down until it reaches the set time.

4. To cancel a Delay End function, press the Power button and then turn the washing machine

on again.

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]” indicator will be lit, and the clock will

Child Lock

This function prevents children from playing with your washer.

Although the Child Lock function is activated, you must keep an eye on children so that they do not operate your washer.

CAUTION

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 [

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 infirm from accidently operating the washer and injuring themselves.

WARNING

• 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.

CAUTION

• 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 first 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, you can select a cycle with the Cycle Selector. If you have selected a cycle, you can only select the corresponding spin level.

Drum Light

1. If the door is opened when the power is on, the Drum Light is automatically turned on.

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

3. Press the Temp. and the Spin buttons simultaneously to turn the Drum Light on or off.

4. If 4 minutes have passed after the Drum Light is turned on, the Drum Light is automatically

turned off.

Garment+

You can add or take out laundry items even after the wash has started, as long as the “Garment+” light is on. Pushing 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 “My Cycle” mode.

1. Select cycle using the Cycle Selector dial.

2. After cycle selection, set each option.

See page 41 for available option settings with each cycle.

3. Then, you can start “My Cycle” by pushing the Start/Pause button in “My Cycle” mode. The cycle and options you select will be displayed the next time you choose “My Cycle”.

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 “My Cycle”.

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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.

Steam may not necessarily be visible during the steam cycles. Steam may not be present during entire steam wash cycle.

Smart Care

This function enables you to check the status of the washing machine using a smartphone.

1. To enable the Smart Care function, press and hold the Soil Level and Steam button for 3 seconds within 10 seconds after turning the power on by pressing the Power button.

2. If the Smart Care function is activated, the led on window display rotates for 2 or 3 seconds and then the Smart Care indicator is lit on the display.

3. Run the Smart Care app on your smart phone.

4. The Smart Care function is optimized with Galaxy S, Galaxy S2, iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S.

5. Focus your smart phone’s camera on the display panel of the washing machine.

6. If the smart phone’s camera is focused on the display panel of the washing machine, the

result is automatically recognized and the error type and countermeasures are displayed on the smart phone.

7. If an error occurs more than twice, please manually enter the error code displayed on the display panel of the washing machine into the Smart Care app.

Downloading the Smart Care app

• Download the Samsung Smart Washer/Dryer App into your mobile phone from the Android market or Apple App store. (Search word : Samsung Smart Washer/Dryer)

Precautions when using Smart Care

• If a lighting device (e.g. fluorescent or lamp) is reflected on the display panel of the washing machine, the result on the display panel may not be recognized easily.

• If an error occurs more than twice, please manually enter the error code displayed on the display panel of the washing machine into the Smart Care app.

• If the angle of the smartphone camera and the display panel of the washing machine is incorrect, the error may not be recognized properly. Please try to hold the smart phone at an angle to the display panel as shown by the figure.

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Washing clothes using the cycle selector

Your new washing machine 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. Press the Power button.

2. Open the door.

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

4. Close the door.

5. 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 Plus, Deep Steam and Heavy Duty cycles. It is only necessary if your clothing is heavily soiled.

6. Use the Cycle Selector to select the appropriate cycle according to the type of material:

Normal, Heavy Duty, Perm Press, Sanitize, Bedding Plus, Deep Steam, Eco Cold, Stain Away, Active Wear, Delicates/Hand Wash, Wool, Quick Wash, Rinse + Spin and Spin Only. The relevant indicators will illuminate on the control panel.

7. 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.

8. 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

1. Within 5 minutes of starting a wash, it is possible to add/remove laundry items to/from 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:

After the total cycle has finished, the power will turn off automatically.

1. Open the door.

2. Remove laundry.

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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.

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.

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 the beginning of the 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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Detergent compartment

1. Pour the recommended amount of laundry detergent directly into the detergent compartment

before starting your Washer.

2. If you are using color-safe bleach, add it with the 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.

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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.

• Oxi-type boosters or color-safe bleach can be added

to the drum prior to adding laundry.

• Put the laundry into the drum only after confirming

that the oxi-type boosters or color-safe bleach has completely entered the hole of the drum.

• However, to use powdered detergent and powder oxi-type boosters or powdered color-

safe bleach at the same time, it is more effective putting them in together and removing the liquid detergent holder from the detergent compartment.

Fabric Softener

compartment

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. Dilute the fabric softener 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 the Downy Ball* in the fabric softener compartment with this Washer. It will

not add fabric softener at the appropriate time. Use the detergent Compartment.

• It is not recommended using liquid fabric softener that is too sticky as it may not mix

with the water sufficiently.

* Brand names are trademarks of their respective manufacturers.

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