SAMSUNG WF448AA User Manual

Washing Machine

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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. The Largest Capacity

Samsung’s extra-large capacity laundry machine can wash a full set of your bedding, a kingsize comforter, or up to 28 bath towels in a single load. Since you don’t have to do as many loads, you save time, money, water and energy.

3. Deep steam

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

4. 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.

5. Stylish design

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

6. LCD Display & Center jog dial

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

7. 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 1,300rpms for more effective, quiet operation. The washer also has fewer moving parts, meaning fewer repairs.

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8. Pedestal with Storage Drawers

(Model No : WE357A7P/E/W)

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

9. 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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4_ Safety information

safety information

Congratulations on your new Samsung SilverCare™ 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

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 explicity.

Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.

Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.

Call the service center for help.

Notice

Read all instructions before using the appliance.

With any equipment using electricity and moving parts, potential hazards exist. To safely operate this appliance, become familiar with its operation and be careful when using it.

Install and store your washer inside, away from exposure to weather.

Install and level your washer on a floor that can support its weight.

Your washer must be properly grounded. Never plug it into an ungrounded outlet. See page 8 for more information on grounding your washer.

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To reduce the risk of fire or explosion:

• Do not wash items that have been washed, soaked, or treated with gasoline, dry

cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances. They give off vapors that could ignite or explode. Rinse by hand any material that has been exposed to cleaning solvent or other flammable liquids or solids before putting in your washer. Be sure that all traces of such liquids, solids, and fumes have been removed. Dangerous substances include acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, certain liquid household cleaners and spot removers, turpentine, waxes, and wax removers.

• Do not put gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances

into the washer.

• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system–such

as your hot water heater-- that has not been used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If your hot water system has not been used for two weeks or more, turn on all hot water faucets in your home, and let the water flow for several minutes before using your washer. This will release any hydrogen gas build–up. Since hydrogen gas is flammable, do not smoke or light an open flame during this time.

Unplug the power cord before servicing your washer.

Do not reach into the appliance when the tumbler is moving.

Do not let children play on or in your washer. The washer door isn’t easily opened from the inside, and a child could be seriously injured if trapped inside.

Do not tamper with the controls.

Do not repair, replace, or service any part of your washer yourself unless you fully understand the recommended user–repair instructions and have the skills to carry them out. Work done by an unauthorized person may void your warranty.

Store laundry detergents and other laundry supplies in a cool, dry place out of children’s reach.

Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with vegetable or cooking oil. These items may contain some oil after laundering. Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.

Do not use chlorine bleach, ammonia, or acids (such as vinegar or rust remover) in the same wash. Hazardous fumes can form.

Do not wash fiberglass materials. Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in subsequent loads and cause skin irritation.

Before disposing of your washer, remove the door so that children or small animals cannot get trapped inside.

Do not sit on top of your Washer.

Inlet hoses are subject to damage and deterioration over time. Check the hoses periodically for bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks, and replace them every five years.

Ensure pockets are free from small irregularly shaped hard objects, foreign materials such as coins, knives, pins, etc. These objects could damage your washer.

Do not wash clothing with large buckles, buttons, or other heavy metal.

WARNING

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6_ Contents

contents

INSTALLING YOUR WASHER

7 Unpacking your washer 7 Overview of your washer

8 Electrica

8 Groundin

8 Wate

9 Drain facilit

9 Floorin

9 Location consideration

9 Alcove or closet installatio

10 Important note to installer

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

13 Loading your washer 13 Getting started

WASHING A LOAD OF LAUNDRY

14 Overview of the control panel

16 Child loc

16 Interior Lam

16 Select the Languag

16 Garment

17 My cycl

17 Washing clothes using the cycle selecto

18 For SilverCare™ washing 18 Using steam wash 19 Detergent use 19 Features

MAINTAINING YOUR WASHER

21 Cleaning the exterior 21 Cleaning the interior 21 Cleaning the dispensers 21 Storing your washer 22 Cleaning the debris filter 22 Preserving the Top Cover

TROUBLESHOOTING

23 Check these points if your washer… 25 Information codes

APPENDIX

27 Fabric care chart 28 Cycle chart 29 Helping the environment 29 Declaration of conformity 29 Specification

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installing your washer

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.

OVERVIEW OF YOUR WASHER

Wrench Bolt Hole Covers Water Supply Hoses Rubber Washers

Hose Guide Soundproof Board Screws Plastic Zip Hose Tie

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Adjustable legs

Cold water supply hose

Hot water supply

hose

Drain Hose

Detergent drawer

Control panel

Door

Tub

Debris filter

Drain tube

Filter cover

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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.

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 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/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 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.

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CAUTION

WARNING

CAUTION

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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 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 the belts, the pump, hoses and other components.

Alcove or closet installation

MINIMUM CLEARANCES FOR CLOSET AND ALCOVE INSTALLATIONS:

Sides – 1 in / 25 mm Rear – 4 in / 102 mm

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

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

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installing your washer

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.

STEP 1

Attaching the Bottom Cover-Plate

To install the Washing Machine, you have to assemble the soundproof board first.

1. Lay the Washing Machine on its side and place the

soundproof board so that the arrow marked on the soundproof board points to the front of the Washing Machine.

• Do not lay the washer on its back or front. It can cause the product damage.

• Place a soft cloth onto the floor before placing the washing machine onto it to prevent scratching the product. Take care that you do not hurt yourself or drop the washing machine as the washing machine is heavy.

2. Insert part ‘A’ of the soundproof board into part ‘B’ at the

bottom of the Washing Machine.

3. Fasten the 4 screws through the holes on each of the sides of

the soundproof board as shown in the figure.

4. Return the washing machine to the upright position after completing the assembly.

Please check your surroundings when returning the washing machine to the upright position to prevent scratching the product. Take care that you do not hurt yourself or drop the washing machine as the washing machine is heavy.

Part B

Part A

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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 (See page 7).

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

STEP 3

Selecting a Location

Before you install your washer, make sure the location:

• Has a hard, level surface

• 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 4

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.

2. Insert new rubber washer (supplied) into each end of the

inlet hoses. Firmly seat the washers in the couplings.

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96” Max 18” Min

Hose

retainer

Tie strap

Laundry tub Stand pipe

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12_ Operating instructions

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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 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.

Cold Hot

Cold printed Hot printed

Rubber Washer

Levelling Leg

Locking Nut

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operating instructions

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.

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 SilverCare™ Option, which sanitizes using cold water.

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.

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

4. Select the appropriate cycle and options for the load (see pages 14~16).

5. Press the Start/Pause Button.

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 13)

• 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.

•

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

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OVERVIEW OF THE CONTROL PANEL

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 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 to eliminate bacteria.

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

Towels - For bath towels, washcloths and mats. Bedding - For bulky items such as blankets and sheets. When you are

washing comforters, use liquid detergent. Deep steam - For heavily soiled, colorfast garments, this cycle provides high washing temperature and steam and is efficient in cleaning stains. 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 wash 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 washing machine, M0509.

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.

LCD display

The large LCD Display is easy to use. It provides instructions and diagnostics while keeping you updated on the cycle status and time remaining.

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Select Cycle Option

Press these buttons to select different cycle options.

Extra Wash - Add additional time to the wash cycle for better stain removal. 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. My Cycle - Choose your favorite cycle including temperature, spin, soil level, option, etc. 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 this option.* * You cannot select the PreWash option in the Delicate, Wool and Quick

Wash cycles.

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

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

SilverCare™ button

Press this button to sanitize your laundry in cold water. Active silver ions are produced from pure silver plates by the process of electrolysis and released into the wash water effectively sanitizing your wash, even in cold water, without bleach. The SilverCare™ system sanitizes while using 92% less energy use than traditional heat sanitization.

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

Signal selection button

Press the button to increase or decrease the end of cycle signal volume or turn off the signal.

Steam selection button

Press this button to use steam. Steam Care is available with Heavy Duty, Normal, Whites, Perm Press, Sanitize, Towels, Bedding cycles. For heavily soiled, colorfast garments. Steam care improves stain treatment and use less water of each cycle.

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.

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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 washing machine.

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. “Child Lock” can be activated and deactivated while your Washer is running.

2. Once you activate “Child Lock”, all controls (except for the Power button) will be locked

until you deactivate “Child Lock”.

3. The Child Lock button will be lit while it is in effect.

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

Interior Lamp

1. If the door is opened when the power is on, the Interior Lamp is automatically turned on.

2. If the door is closed when the power is on, the Interior Lamp is automatically turned off.

3. Press the Temp and the Spin buttons simultaneously to turn the Interior Lamp on or off.

4. If 4 minutes have passed after the Interior Lamp is turned on, the Interior Lamp is

automatically turned off.

Select the Language

1. Press the Extra Wash and Extra Rinse buttons simultaneously

for 3 seconds.

2. The “Select the Language” message appears on the display.

3. Turn the Jog Dial to select a language.

You can select English, Spanish, or French.

4. Press the Signal button to select the chosen language.

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.

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Select the Language

Next List : Jog Dial Select : Signal Button

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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 28 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”.

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. Turn on your sink’s water tap.

2. Press the Power button.

3. Open the door.

4. Load the articles of clothing one at a time loosely into the drum, 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 Cottons, Synthetics, Denim, Sports Wear, Baby Care, Dark Garment and Daily Wash cycles. It is only necessary if your clothing is heavily soiled.

7. Use the Cycle Selector to select the appropriate cycle according to the type of material: Normal, Whites, PermPress,Sanitize, Towels, Bedding, Delicates, Hand Wash, Wool, Quick Wash, Rinse + Spin, Spin Only, SteamCare, Heavy Duty. 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

1. Within 5 minutes of starting a wash, it is possible to 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:

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

1. Open the door.

2. Remove laundry.

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FOR SILVERCARE™ WASHING

An increased consumer demand for energy-saving products prompted Samsung to develop a system to use silver, widely known for its antimicrobial properties, as a sanitizing agent in your washing machine.

Pure silver atoms have an electron stripped away by electrolysis during the wash and rinse cycles, which releases up to 16 million trillion silver ions that then penetrate deep into the fabric to sanitize clothing (according to U.S. EPA Test Guideline DIS/TSS-13). It does not need hot water or bleach.

Here’s how it works: A grapefruit-sized device alongside the tub uses two pure silver plates the size of large chewing gum sticks as electrodes in the water inlet system. The resulting positively charged silver atoms

- Silver ions (Ag+) -- are sprayed into the tub during the wash and final rinse cycle. During tests, this process removed more than 99.9% of bacteria. Extra delicate blouses, shirts, or even lingerie that can’t be washed in hot water can now be sanitized

effectively without the adverse effects of hot water. The silver plates can easily be replaced by a Service Technician if needed.

To use :

1. Load the washer.

2. Press the Power button.

3. Select a Cycle by turning the Cycle Selection dial.

4. Press the SilverCare™ button.

5. Add detergent in the dispenser tray for main washing, and add fabric softener up to the marked line.

6. Press the Start/Pause button.

: The washer automatically selects optimal washing conditions by sensing the laundry’s weight.

FOR HOME USE ONLY– COMMERCIAL USERS SHOULD NOTIFY THEIR LOCAL WASTE TREATMENT AUTHORITIES BEFORE USE

The total number of silver cycles run by the washer is displayed when pushing the Signal button and the SilverCare™ button simultaneously while the power is on.

LU1 : less than 1000 cycles LU0 : 1000 cycles You should replace the SilverCare™ kit when the display reads “LU0” as the electrodes are near the end of

their useful life. Contact 1-800-SAMSUNG.

You cannot choose the SilverCare™ option with the Wool cycle.

USING STEAM WASH

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 course automatically selects

Steam.)

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.

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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 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. 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. Pull out the dispenser drawer on the left side of the control panel.

2. Add recommended quantity of additive to the appropriate compartments with laundry additives, and be careful not to overfill or spill.

3. Slide the dispenser drawer carefully and completely back into the compartment.

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.

If using liquid detergent, lower the detergent selector and add the detergent to the detergent compartment.

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Detergent selector

Pre wash compartment

Detergent compartment

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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.

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Bleach

compartment

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