Samsung WF461ABP User Manual

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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. PowerFoam™

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

4. DR Ready(WF461AS*)

The DR-READY function determines the value of c and determines whether to run or not accordingly depending on the power consumption data from the server, if a modem is connected to the Washer and the Washer is connected with the server.

5. PureCycle™(Tub Cleaning cycle)

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

6. Deep steam

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

7. Diamond drum™

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

8. Woolmark Certiﬁ ed

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

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.

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

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11. Sanitize

When you select the NSF certiﬁ ed Sanitize cycle, the water heats to an extra high temperature and removes 99.9% of certain bacteria typically found on clothing, bedding, or towels. This certiﬁ cation is awarded by NSF International, an independent third-party testing and certiﬁ cation 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 efﬁ cacy.

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

12. Pedestal with Storage Drawers (Model No : WE357*)

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

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

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

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safety information

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

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It is your responsibility to use common sense, caution, and care when installing, maintaining, and operating your Washer.

IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS

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

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CAUTION

death.

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

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

Do NOT attempt.

Do NOT disassemble.

Do NOT touch.

Follow directions 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 ﬂ oor 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 ﬁ re or explosion:

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

cleaning solvents, or other ﬂ ammable 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 ﬂ ammable 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 ﬂ ammable 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 ﬂ ow for several minutes before using your washer. This will release any hydrogen gas build–up. Since hydrogen gas is ﬂ ammable, do not smoke or light an open ﬂ ame 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

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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 ﬁ re 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 ﬁ berglass materials. Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in subsequent loads and cause skin irritation.

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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.

WARNING

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 ﬁ ve 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 pieces of metal in the washer.

Do not wash a throw rug or doormat in the washer.

• If you wash throw rug or doormat, the sand will accumulate inside the washer. Accumulated sand can prevent the washer from draining.

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.

Take care that the Rubber Seal and the Front Door Glass are not contaminated by a foreign

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substance (e.g. waste, thread, hair, etc.)

• If a foreign substance is caught in the door or the door is not completely closed, it may cause a water leakage.

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contents

INSTALLING YOUR WASHER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WASHING A LOAD OF LAUNDRY

7 Unpacking your washer 7 Overview of your washer

8 Electrical 8 Grounding 8 Water 9 Drain facility 9 Flooring 9 Location considerations 9 Alcove or closet installation 9 Undercounter installation(washer only) 10 With optional pedestal base or stacking kit

11 Important note to installer

13 Loading your washer 13 Getting started

14 Overview of the control panel

16 Child lock 17 Interior Lamp

17 Garment+ 17 My cycle 18 Override 18 DR-Ready Operations and Display

Method

19 Washing clothes using the cycle selector

19 Using steam wash 20 Detergent use 20 Features

MAINTAINING YOUR WASHER

TROUBLESHOOTING

22 Cleaning the exterior 22 Cleaning the interior 22 Cleaning the dispensers 22 Storing your washer 23 Cleaning the debris ﬁ lter 24 Cleaning the door seal/bellow 24 Preserving the top cover and the front frame

25 Check these solutions if your washer… 27 Information codes

APPENDIX

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29 Fabric care chart 30 Cycle chart 31 Helping the environment 31 Declaration of conformity 31 Speciﬁ cation

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UNPACKING YOUR WASHER

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

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etc.) well out of the reach of children.

OVERVIEW OF YOUR WASHER

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Hot water supply

hose

Detergent drawer

Control panel

Door

Tub

Debris ﬁ lter

Drain tube

Filter cover

Wrench Bolt Hole Covers Water Supply Hoses Hose Guide

Cold water supply hose

Drain Hose

Adjustable legs

Plastic Zip Hose Tie

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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 FOR THIS APPLIANCE.

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

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

An improperly connected equipment-grounding conductor can increase the risk of electrical

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shock. Check with a qualiﬁ ed electrician or serviceman if you are not sure whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance – if it does not ﬁ t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualiﬁ ed electrician.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

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

NEVER CONNECT THE GROUND WIRE TO PLASTIC PLUMBING LINES, GAS LINES, OR

CAUTION

HOT WATER PIPES.

Water

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

Water pressure less than 20 psi may cause water valve failure, may not allow the water valve to shut off completely, or may extend the ﬁ ll time beyond what your washer controls allow, causing your washer turning off. A time limit is built into the controls to prevent extensive ﬂ ooding in your home if an internal hose becomes loose.

The water faucets must be within 4 feet/122cm of the back of your washer to match 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 ﬁ ttings.

CHECK ALL CONNECTIONS AT THE WATER VALVE AND FAUCET FOR LEAKS.

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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, you must install your washer on a solidly constructed ﬂ oor. Wood ﬂ oors may need to be reinforced to minimize vibration and/or unbalanced load situations. Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are contributing factors to vibration which can 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 retain some water in its water valve, pump, and hose areas. Freezing water can 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 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 speciﬁ c air opening.

1 in.

(2.5 cm)

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

17 in.

(43.2 cm)

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1 in.

(2.5 cm)

27 in.

(68.6 cm)

27 in.

(68.6 cm)

1 in.

(2.5 cm)

2 in.

(5 cm)

31.9 in.

(81.1 cm)

4 in.

(10.2 cm)

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

Undercounter installation(washer only)

40 in.

(101.6 cm)

1 in.

(2.5 cm)

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27 in.

(68.6 cm)

1 in.

(2.5 cm)

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With optional pedestal base or stacking kit

Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal

51.7 in. (131.4 cm) to clear open door

3 in.

(7.6 cm)

3 in.

(7.6 cm)

4 in.

(10 cm)

1 in.

(2.5 cm)

27 in.

(68.6 cm)

31.9 in.

(81.1 cm)

341.1 in. (86.5 cm)

48 in.² *

(310 cm²)

24 in.² *

(155 cm²)

Closet or Door

Required Dimensions for Installation With Stacking Kit

39 in.

(99.1 cm)

53.6 in.

(136.2 cm)

2.5 in.

(6.3 cm)

5.5 in.** (14 cm)

6 in. *

(15.2 cm)

78 in.

(198.1 cm)

* Required spacing

1 in.

(2.5 cm)

27 in.

(68.6 cm)

** External exhaust elbow requires

additional space.

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IMPORTANT NOTE TO INSTALLER

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

STEP 1

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. Cover the holes with the supplied Bolt Hole Covers (See page 7).

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

STEP 2

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 (tempuratures never below 32°F or 0°C)

• Is away from heat sources such as oil or gas

• Has enough room for the power cord.

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

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STEP 3

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1. If you use a stand pipe, make sure the

connection between the drain hose and the standpipe is NOT airtight. The standpipe must be at least 18 in or 46 cm high.

You must always exercise caution 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 length. For situations where the drain hose cannot be conveniently elevated to at least 18 in or 46 cm, the drain hose must be supported.

Do not insert the drain hose too far into the stand pipe: 6 - 8 inches, and no more.

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Laundry tub Stand pipe

96” Max

18” Min

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Hose

retainer

Tie strap

96” Max 18” Min

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

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 attach each ﬁ ll hose to the water valve. Make sure the hose with Hot printed on it is attached to the HOT faucet. Tighten by hand until snug, then two-thirds of a turn with pliers.

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

3. Turn on the “HOT” and “COLD “water supply and check the

water valve and the water supply connections for leaks.

4. 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.

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 (-) ﬂ athead screwdriver.

Your washer must be leveled on all four sides. A carpenter’s level should be used on all four corners of your washer. We recommend you recheck your washer after a dozen or so washes to make sure it’s sitll level.

Cold Hot

Rubber Washer

Cold printed Hot printed

Locking Nut

Levelling Leg

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

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LOADING YOUR WASHER

• You can ﬁ ll the tub with dry, unfolded clothes, but DO NOT OVERLOAD the tub. No more than 3/4 full.

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

wrinkling of the load.

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

lightweight items.

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

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

During the spin cycle, the washer may add additional water to redistribute the clothes and correct an inbalance inside the drum.

• When washing heavily soiled loads, do not overload your washer to ensure 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 ﬁ ve minutes of starting the wash cycle.

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.

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

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 ﬁ ll, it will make a series of clicking noises to check the door lock and do a

quick drain.

• When the cycle is complete, the Door Lock light 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 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.

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OVERVIEW OF THE CONTROL PANEL

Cycle Selector

1 654

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

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

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

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

150°F to eliminate bacteria.

If you select pause during the heating portion of the Sanitize Cycle, your Washer door will remain locked for your safety.

Bedding PLUS - For bulky items such as blankets, comforters and sheets. When you are washing bulky items, use liquid detergent

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

Eco Cold - Provides useful, gentle, and energy saving daily care for normally and lightly soiled laundry by using only cold water.

This cylce cleans as effectively as the warm wash setting on the 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 the heavy soil level option) For best result, we recommend using for loads of 8 pounds or less.

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

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Digital display

Select Cycle

Option

Stain Away - For stained clothes. The 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, we recommend using the hot temperature option in this cycle, in which the wash temperature is increased using the internal heater, for overall cleaning of a wide variety of stains. Active Wear - Use this cycle to wash exercise wear such as sports jerseys, training pants, shirts/tops and other performance clothing. This cycle provides effective soil removal with gentle action for special fabric care. 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 ﬁ bers and to prevent damage to the cloth. It then stops for a while to allow the laundry to soak in the water. This pause in the operation of the Wool cycle is normal.

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

cloth and to improve the washing results.

The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved 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, M1101.

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. Night Wash - A small load of laundry (2.5lb) is washed and ready to wear in 6 hours without your transferring the load from the washer to the dryer.

- For best result, wash 2.5lb of clothing or the equivalent: e.g 1 pair of pants and 2 shirts, 4 dress shirts

Avoid washing the following items in Night Wash cycle

• Items with “Do not tumble dry” symbol (

) on care label.

• Sensitive clothes or stuffs made of leather, mink, fur, silk, latex,

napping etc.

• Bulky bedding items (e.g. blanket)

• Underwear trimmed with lace, ‘glued’ doll cushions, and dress

suits may have their decorations loosened.

- Some clothes may require ironing after a Night Wash cycle

- Some of clothes may require extra drying with vent dryer for about 5~10 minutes after Night Wash cycle

- When the weather is cold and humid, additional drying may be required.

- To prevent wrinkles, the Nigh Wash cycle keeps tumbling regularly for 2 hours after the main process ends. You can take the load from the washer anytime during this tumbling process. (The LED light will be on “End” in the process indicator. Tumbling stops when you open the door)

- Lint may accumulate inside washer after Night Wash, clean it and use washer.

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 these buttons to select different cycle options.

Pure Cycle

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

(after every 40 washes) is recommended. No detergent or bleach is needed. Steam - Press this button to use the Steam Wash function. Steam Wash is available with the Heavy Duty, Normal, Perm Press, Sanitize, Bedding PLUS and Night Wash cycles. For heavily soiled, colorfast garments, Steam Wash improves stain treatment and uses less water (See page 19). The steam may not be visible during the Steam cycle, and may also not always be visible while the total steam cycle is being performed.

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Delay Start - Any cycle can be delayed for up to 24 hours in one-hour increments. Displayed hour indicates the time at which the wash will be started. Pre Wash - To use this feature, add detergent to the pre wash section of the detergent compartment. When turned on, the washer ﬁ lls with cold water and detergent, tumbles, then drains and advances to the selected wash cycle. Some cycles cannot be selected with with this option (See pages 30). 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 remove laundry additives and perfumes more thoroughly.

Extra Spin - Add additional time to remove more water from loads. My Cycle - Choose your favorite cycle including temperature, spin, soil level, option, etc.

Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the different water temperature options. Extra Hot - Heavily soiled, colorfast items.

Temperature

selection button

Spin selection

button

Soil selection

button

Signal selection

button Start/Pause

selection button

Power button

Child lock

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

ACTIVATING/DEACTIVATING

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

• When you activate the Child Lock function, the door locks and the “Child Lock [ ]” lamp illuminates.

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

• If you press a button when the buttons are locked, the “Child Lock [ ]” lamp blinks.

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

The other rinses will be cold to conserve energy.

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

Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the different spin speed options. 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 Æ ▲ Æ Normal Æ ▼ Æ Light) Heavy - For heavily soiled loads.

▲

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

▼

Light - For lightly soiled loads. Press the button to select the signal level. (Louder Æ ▲ Æ Softer Æ ▼ Æ Off)

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.

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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 Soil Level and Signal 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 [

• 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.

]” lamp blinks.

Deactivating the Child Lock function

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

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

is turned off.

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

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

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

CAUTION

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.

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 when the power is on to turn the

Interior Lamp on or off.

4. If 5 minutes have passed after the Interior Lamp is turned on, the Interior Lamp 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 then 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 goes on, indicating activation. You can select all options as follows in “My Cycle” mode.

1. Select the cycle using the Cycle Selector dial.

2. After cycle selection, set each option.

See page 30 for available option settings with each cycle.

3. Start “My Cycle” by pushing the Start/Pause button in “My Cycle” mode. The washer will display the cycle and options you selected the next time you choose “My Cycle”.

You can change the “My Cycle” settings by repeating the same process above. The washer displays the last settings used the next time you choose “My Cycle”. To program “My Cycle” settings into your washer, the washer needs to complete an entire wash cycle. If for any reason the wash cycle is interrupted and the washer does not ﬁ nish the cycle, it will not program in the settings for later use.

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Override

This is the function that can operate the unit regardless of the DR level.

Setting/Releasing

To turn the Override function on or off, press and hold bo¬th the Temp and Time buttons for 3 seconds.

How to Set:

1. The Override function can be turned on or off when the power is on.

2. The Override function setting is reset when the cycle is complete or the power is turned off.

DR-Ready Operations and Display Method

Operations according to the DR Level

DR Level Operation washer Dryer

DR level 0 N/A Normal operation Normal operation

DR level 1 N/A Normal operation Normal operation DR level 2

Start Delay: Up to 3 hours

DR level 3

DR level 4

Override N/A

• The Override function can be set to on or off when the power is on (when the button is

pressed and held for 3 seconds).

• The Override function setting is reset when the cycle is complete or the power is turned off.

• The Start/Pause key is ignored when the unit is in a paused DR state.

• If the Override function is activated when the unit is in a paused DR state, the cycle starts.

• The standby time in DR levels 2 and 3 is reset if the state changes to levels 0, 1 or Override.

or the user-conﬁ gured period of time.

Power consumption limitation: Up to 10 minutes. At least 50%

Display for each DR level

DR Level Display DR Level Display

DR level 0 Cycle time (the same as normal mode.) N/A

DR level 1 L1 Q Cycle time (the display is toggled at 5 second intervals.)

DR level 2L2 Q

DR level 3L3 Q

DR level 4L4 Q

Override

• When the power is off or an error has occurred, the DR level is not displayed.

• If the cycle is completed (when ‘End’ is displayed), the DR level is not displayed.

Cycle time (the display is toggled at 5 second intervals.)

• When the Override function is turned on by pressing the

keys while the power is on.)

Instantaneous Power Notiﬁ cation Function

If the Gateway requests Instantaneous Power, this function calculates and sends the current Instantaneous Power.

1) Heater is turned off.

2) Normal operation except for the heater

1) Switches to the pause state.

Normal operation regardless of the DR level.

1) Switches to the pause state.

Normal operation regardless of the DR level.

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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. 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 overﬁ lling it.

5. Close the door.

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

compartments.

Pre-wash is only available when selecting the Normal, Heavy Duty, Perm Press, Stain Away, Active Wear and Bedding PLUS 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, Heavy Duty, Perm Press, Sanitize, Bedding PLUS, Deep Steam, Stain Away, Active Wear, Delicates/Hand Wash, Wool, Quick Wash, Rinse+Spin, Spin Only. 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. When the “Garment+” light is ON, you can add or remove laundry items.

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

You cannot open the door when the water is too HOT or the water level is too HIGH.

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

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 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 to the dispenser tray 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.

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DETERGENT USE

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

• For best cleaning results, use a high efﬁ ciency detergents such as

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

Regular detergent is NOT recommended. Please use 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 you start 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 the washer adds to the load at the beginning of the cycle.

Before using powdered detergent, remove the Detegent Liquid holder from the compartment. Powdered detergent will not dispense from the Detegent Liquid holder.

Detergent Liquid

Pre wash compartment

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, add detergent to both the Pre Wash compartment and the detergent compartment. The washer will automatically dispense the detergent during Pre Wash.

• If you use a high efﬁ ciency (HE) detergent, 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–ﬁ lling 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 ﬁ bers 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

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 a Downy Ball* in the Fabric softener compartment of this washer. It will not

be added at the appropriate time. Use the detergent compartment.

* Brand names are trademarks of their respective manufacturers.

If you overﬁ ll the detergent, bleach, or softener compartments, the contents of the compartment will automatically be released into the washer. This could damage any garments that are in the drum.

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CLEANING THE EXTERIOR

Turn off the water faucets after ﬁ nishing the day’s washing. This will shut off the water supply to your washer and prevent the unlikely possibility of damage from

escaping water. Leave the door open to allow the inside of your washer to dry out. Use a soft cloth to wipe up all detergent, bleach or other spills as they occur. Clean the following as recommended below: Control Panel – Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive powders or cleaning pads. Do not spray

cleaners directly on the panel. Cabinet – Clean with soap and water.

CLEANING THE INTERIOR

Clean the interior of your washer periodically to remove any dirt, soil, odor, mold, mildew, or bacterial residue that may remain in your washer as a result of washing clothes.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in unpleasant conditions, including odors and/or permanent stains on your washer or laundry.

Hard water deposits may be removed, if needed. Use a cleaner labeled “Washer safe”.

CLEANING THE DISPENSERS

You may need to clean the automatic dispenser periodically due to laundry additive buildup.

1. Pull out the detergent liquid holder from the detergent compartment.

2. Remove the siphon cap from the fabric softener and bleach

compartments.

3. Wash all of the parts under running water.

4. Clean the dispenser recess with a soft brush.

5. Reinsert the siphon cap and push it ﬁ rmly into place.

6. Push the dispenser back into place.

7. Run a Rinse+Spin cycle without any load in your washer.

Siphon cap

STORING YOUR WASHER

Washers can be damaged if water is not removed from hoses and internal components before storage. Prepare your Washer for storage as follows:

• Select the Quick Wash cycle and add bleach to the automatic dispenser. Run your washer through the

cycle without a load.

• Turn the water faucets off and disconnect the inlet hoses.

• Unplug your washer from the electrical outlet and leave your washer door open to let air circulate inside

the tumbler.

• If your washer has been stored in below–freezing temperatures, allow time for any leftover water in your

washer to thaw out before use.

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CLEANING THE DEBRIS FILTER

We recommend cleaning the debris ﬁ lter when water does not drain well or the “nd” error message is displayed.

1. Open the ﬁ lter cover by pressing and pulling the handle of the ﬁ lter cover with your ﬁ nger.

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2. Holding the drain cap, pull the drain tube that is hooked on the guide hook to the front.Do not pull the drain tube with excessive force.

3. Place a bowl under the washing machine to catch any remaining water. Then, hold the drain tube with one hand, and turn the emergency drain cap counter clockwise with the other hand to separate it from the drain tube.

4. Drain the remaining water completely.

5. Pull out the debris cap and debris ﬁ lter assembly.

Debris ﬁ lter cap

6. Wash any dirt or other material from the

debris ﬁ lter. Make sure the drain pump propeller behind the debris ﬁ lter is not blocked.

7. When you have ﬁ nished cleaning the ﬁ lter, insert the debris cap and ﬁ lter assembly back into the washer. Turn the debris ﬁ lter cap clockwise until the indicator on the debris ﬁ lter cap is in the 12 o’clock position, pointing to the indicator on the washer.

8. Re-attach the emergency drain cap to the drain tube, and then hook the tube to the hook guide.

9. Re-install the ﬁ lter cover the ﬁ lter cover.

Drain cap

Debris ﬁ lter

cap

Step 2Step 1

Debris ﬁ lter

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CLEANING THE DOOR SEAL/BELLOW

1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from the washer.

2. Check if there is a foreign substance on the grey seal/

bellows ➀ between the lid and the drum. To check this, turn the seal/bellows ➁ out.

seal/bellow

3. If there is a foreign substance, remove it.

4. If you ﬁ nd stained areas, wipe them down using the procedure below: a) Carefully combine ¾ cup (177 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach with 1 gal. (3.8 L) of warm

tap water.

b) Wipe the seal/bellow area with the dilute solution using a damp cloth. c) Let stand 5 minutes. d) Wipe down the area thoroughly with a dry cloth and let the washer interior air dry with

the door open.

IMPORTANT:

• Wear rubber gloves when cleaning for prolonged periods.

• Refer to the bleach manufacturer’s instructions for proper use.

PRESERVING THE TOP COVER AND THE FRONT FRAME

Do not place any heavy or sharp objects or a detergent box on the washing machine. They can scratch or damage the top cover of the washing machine. Keep them on the pedestal (if purchased) or in a separate storage box.

Since the entire washing machine has a high-gloss ﬁ nish, the surface can be scratched or damaged. Avoid scratching or damaging the surface when using the washing machine.

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CHECK THESE SOLUTIONS IF YOUR WASHER…

PROBLEM SOLUTION

Will not start..

Has no water or not enough water..

Has detergent remains in the automatic dispenser after the wash cycle is complete.

Vibrates or is too noisy.

Stops

• Make sure the door is ﬁ rmly closed.

• Make sure your washer is plugged in.

• Make sure the water source faucets are open.

• Make sure to press the Start/Pause Button to start your washer.

• Make sure the Child Lock is not activated. See page 17.

• Before your washer starts to ﬁ ll, it will make a series of clicking noises

to check the door lock and do a quick drain.

• Check the fuse or reset the circuit breaker

• Turn both faucets on fully.

• Make sure the door is tightly closed.

• Straighten the water inlet hoses.

• Disconnect hoses and clean the screens. Hose ﬁ lter screens may be

clogged.

• Open and close the door, then press the Start/Pause Button.

• Make sure your washer is running with sufﬁ cient water pressure.

• Make sure the Detergent Selector dial is in the upper position when

using granular detergent.

• Make sure your washer is set on a level surface. If the surface is not

level, adjust your washer feet to level the appliance.

• Make sure that the shipping bolts are removed.

• Make sure your washer is not touching any other object.

• Make sure the laundry load is balanced.

• Plug the power cord into a live electrical outlet.

• Check the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

• Close the door and press the Start/Pause Button to start your

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

• Before your washer starts to ﬁ ll, it will make a series of clicking noises

to check the door lock and do a quick drain.

• There may be a pause or soak period in the cycle. Wait and it may

start.

• Check the screens on the inlet hoses at the faucets for obstructions.

Clean the screens periodically.

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PROBLEM SOLUTION

Fills with the wrong temperature water.

Door locked or will not open.

Does not drain and/or spin.

Load is too wet at the end of the cycle.

Leaks water.

Has excessive suds.

• Turn both faucets on fully.

• Make sure the temperature selection is correct.

• Make sure the hoses are connected to the correct faucets.

Flush water lines.

• Check the water heater. It should be set to deliver a minimum 120°

F (49° C) hot water at the tap. Also check the water heater capacity and recovery rate.

• Disconnect the hoses and clean the screens. The hose ﬁ lter screens

may be plugged.

• As your washer is ﬁ lling, the water temperature may change as

the automatic temperature control feature checks incoming water temperature. This is normal.

• While your washer is ﬁ lling, you may notice just hot and/or just

cold water going through the dispenser when you have selected cold or warm wash temperatures. This is a normal function of the automatic temperature control feature as your washer determines the temperature of the water.

• Press the Start/Pause Button to stop your washer.

• Your washer door will remain locked during the heating portion of the

Sanitize Cycle

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

disengage.

• Check the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

• Straighten the drain hoses. Eliminate kinked hoses. If there is a drain

restriction, call for service.

• Close the door and press the Start/Pause Button. For your safety,

your washer will not tumble or spin unless the door is closed.

• Make sure the debris ﬁ lter is not clogged.

• Use the High or Extra High spin speed.

• Use high efﬁ ciency detergent to reduce over–sudsing.

• The load is too small. Very small loads (one or two items) may

become unbalanced and not spin out completely.

• Make sure the door is ﬁ rmly closed.

• Make sure all hose connections are tight.

• Make sure the end of the drain hose is correctly inserted and secured

to the drainage system.

• Avoid overloading.

• Use high efﬁ ciency detergent to prevent over–sudsing.

• Use high efﬁ ciency detergent to prevent over-sudsing.

• Reduce the detergent amount for soft water, small or lightly soiled

loads.

• Non-HE detergent is NOT recommended.

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INFORMATION CODES

The washer may display information codes to help you better understand what is occurring with your washer.

CODE SYMBOL MEANING SOLUTION

LE(1E)

Unbalanced load prevented your washer from spinning.

Door is unlocked when washer is running.

Door is open when washer is running.

Your washer failed to lock the door. Close the door tightly and restart the

Water temperature control problem. (Heater control problem)

Your washer has tried to ﬁ ll, but has not reached the proper water level.

Leak problem or Waterlevel Sensor is not normal conditon.

The door will not unlock. Make sure the door is ﬁ rmly closed.

Your washer is not draining. It can also mean that the unit senses a

small clog while draining.

Your washer has tried to ﬁ ll but was unsuccessful.

Check if the hot water supply hose is connected.

Redistribute the load, press the Start/ Pause button.

Press the Power button to turn off your washer, then restart the cycle. If the code reappears, call for service.

Close the door tightly and restart the cycle. If the code reappears, call for service.

cycle. If the code reappears, call for service.

Call for service.

Press the Power button to turn off your washer, then turn it on again. If the code reappears, call for service.

Clean the drain ﬁ lter. Then, clean the debris ﬁ lter (See page 23).

If you are in the middle of a wash you can try this ﬁ rst:

1. Turn off the unit for 10 seconds and

then turn it on again.

2. Select the Spin Only cycle (See page

16).

3. Press the Start/Pause to drain the

water.

If it still does not drain, call for service.

Make sure the water faucets are open all the way. Check for kinked hoses.

Check the inlet screens on the ﬁ ll hoses. If you use a Flood Safety Device, then

please remove the device and connect the water hoses directly to the unit.

You must connect the hot water supply hose because hot water is supplied by the Auto Temperature Control (A.T.C.) function if the temperature of the cold water is lower than 59°F.

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ERROR IMAGE MEANING SOLUTION

nF1

AE3

SUdS

For any codes not listed above, call 1–800–726–7864 (1–800–SAMSUNG)

The hot/cold water hose connection is not correct.

Problem with control. Call for service.

A fault is detected in the water level sensor.

Jammed key. Call for service

Temperature sensor problem. Restart the cycle.

Motor problem. Restart the cycle.

Communication error between SUB PBA and MAIN PBA

This is displayed when an error occurs while communicating with the DR ready modem.

System error Call for service

Too many suds are detected during the washing session.

The unit is put on hold until the suds are reduced. Then, the unit will go back into the operation.

When it ﬁ nishes washing, “End” and “SUdS” codes will blink in turn.

Please connect the hot/cold water hose connection correctly.

Call for service

If the code reappears, call for service.

Call for service

Reduce the amount of detergent you use.

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FABRIC CARE CHART

The following symbols provide garment care direction. The Clothing care labels include symbols for washing, bleaching, drying and ironing, or dry cleaning when necessary. The use of symbols ensures consistency among garment manufacturers of domestic and imported items. Follow care label directions to maximize garment life and reduce laundering problems.

Wash Cycle Special Instructions

Normal Line Dry/ Hang to Dry Do Not Wash

Permanent Press / Wrinkle Resistant / Wrinkle Control

Gentle/Delicates Dry Flat Do Not Bleach

Drip Dry Do Not Wring

Warning Symbols for Laundering

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Hand Wash

Water Temperature**

Hot Medium Do Not Iron

Warm Low

Cold Any Heat Dry Clean

Bleach

Any Bleach (when needed)

Only Non-Chlorine (color-safe)

Bleach (when needed)

Tumble Dry Cycle Medium Dry Flat

Normal

Permanent Press/ Wrinkle Resistant/ Wrinkle Control

Gentle/ Delicates

** The dot symbols represent appropriate wash water temperatures for various items. The temperature range for Hot is 105° - 125° F/ 41° - 52°C, for Warm 85° - 105° F/29° - 41° C and for Cold 60° - 85° F/16°

- 29° C. (Wash water temperature must be a minimum of 60° F/16°C for detergent activation and effective cleaning.) The clothes washer can not ensure these temperatures because the actual temperature of the water entering your washer is dependent on water heater settings and regional water supply temperatures. For example, cold water entering the home in the northern states during winter may be 40° F/4° C which is too cold for effective cleaning. The water temperature in this situation will need to be adjusted by selecting a warm setting, adding some hot water to the MAX FILL line or using your washer’s heating option, if available.

Heat Setting

High

Dryclean

No Heat/Air Do Not Dry Clean

Iron-Dry or Steam Temperatures

High Drip Dry

Low

Do Not Tumble Dry

No Steam (added to iron)

Line Dry/ Hang to Dry

For machine-washable wool. Loads should be under 8 pounds.

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CYCLE CHART

Use this chart to set the best cycle and option for you laundry.

Functions Options

Course

Normal

Temp Spin

EH H W EW C EH H M L NS

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Soil Level

H▲N▼L

Extra Rinse

Extended

SpinMyCycle

( • : factory setting ,

Pre

Wash

Delay

Start

Steam

Gar-

ment+

: selectable )

•

Drum

Child

Light

Lock

Display

Time

Heavy Duty

Perm Press

Sanitize

Bedding

PLUS

Night wash

(WF461 ONLY)

Deep steam

(WF431 ONLY)

Rinse + Spin

Quick Wash

Wool

Delicates/

Hand Wash

Active Wear

stain Away

eco cold

Pure Cycle

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Temp Spin Soil Level

EH: Extra Hot H: Hot W: Warm EW: Extra Warm C: Cold

EH: Extra High H: High M: Medium L: Low NS: No Spin

H: Heavy

▲

N: Normal

▼

L: Light

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