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Samsung WF511AB User Manual

Washing Machine
user manual
WF511AB*
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key features of your new VRT PLUS™ STEAM washer
1. VRT PLUS™ (Vibration Reduction Technology)
This Samsung washer minimizies noise and vibration with dual 3D vibration sensors and smart control technology, ensuring quiet operation.
2. The Largest Capacity
Samsung’s extra-large capacity laundry machine can wash a full set of your Bedding PLUS, a kingsize comforter, or up to 31 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. 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.
5. Deep steam
The Deep Steam feature boosts cleaning performance and loosens grime and dirt, thus providing superior cleaning results.
6. 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.
7. Stylish design
The stylish design of this washer blends well with your environment.
8. Digital 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.
9. 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 1,250rpm for more effective, quiet operation. The washer also has fewer moving parts, meaning fewer repairs.
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10. 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.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
11. Pedestal with Storage Drawers (Model No :
An optional 15” pedestal is available to raise the washer for easier loading and unloading. It also offers a built-in storage drawer that can hold a 100 oz. bottle of detergent
WE357*
)
12. 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.
<Pedestal with Storage Drawers> <Stacking>
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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
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others. Please follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
Read all instructions before using the appliance.
or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.
To reduce the risk of fi re, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your washer, follow these basic safety precautions:
Do NOT attempt.
Do NOT disassemble.
Do NOT touch.
Follow directions explicitly.
Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.
Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.
Call the service center for help.
Note
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
WARNING
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Do not wash or dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other fl ammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
3. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children.
4. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the washing or drying compartment.
5. Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.
6. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.
7. Do not tamper with controls.
8. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifi cally recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published user­repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.
9. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other fl ammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
10.Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using a washer or combination washer-dryer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water fl ow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is fl ammable, do not smoke or use an open fl ame during this time.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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safety information
SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR INSTALLATION
WARNING
Plug the power cord into an AC 120V/60Hz/15A wall socket or higher and use the socket for this appliance only. In addition, do not use an extension cord.
- Sharing a wall socket with other appliances using a power strip or extending the power cord may result in electric shock or fi re.
- Do not use an electric transformer. It may result in electric shock or fi re.
- Ensure that the power voltage, frequency and current are the same as those of the product specifi cations. Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fi re.
The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualifi ed technician or service company.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fi re, an explosion, problems with the product, or injury.
Remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the power plug terminals and contact points using a dry cloth on a regular basis.
- Unplug the power plug and clean it with a dry cloth.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fi re.
Plug the power plug into the wall socket in the right direction so that the cord runs towards the fl oor.
- If you plug the power plug into the socket in the opposite direction, the electric wires within the cable may be damaged and this may result in electric shock or fi re.
This appliance must be properly grounded. Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water pipe, or telephone line.
- This may result in electric shock, fi re, an explosion, or problems with the product
- Never plug the power cord into a socket that is not grounded correctly and make sure that it is in accordance with local and national codes.
Do not install this appliance near a heater or infl ammable material. Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily or dusty location, in a location exposed to direct sunlight and water (rain drops). Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may leak.
- This may result in electric shock or fi re.
Plug the power plug into the wall socket fi rmly. Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord or loose wall socket.
- This may result in electric shock or fi re.
Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord. Do not twist or tie the power cord. Do not hook the power cord over a metal object, place a heavy object on the power cord, insert the power cord between objects, or push the power cord into the space behind the appliance.
- This may result in electric shock or fi re.
Do not pull the power cord when unplugging the power plug.
- Unplug the power plug by holding the plug.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fi re.
When the power plug or power cord is damaged, contact your nearest service center.
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CAUTION SIGNS FOR INSTALLATION
CAUTION
This appliance should be positioned in such a way that it is accessible to the power plug.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fi re due to electric leakage.
Install your appliance on a level and hard fl oor that can support its weight.
- Failing to do so may result in abnormal vibrations, noise, or problems with the product.
Unplug the power plug when the appliance is not being used for long periods of time or during a thunder/lightning storm.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fi re.
WARNING
SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR USING
If the appliance is fl ooded, cut the power immediately and contact your nearest service center. If the appliance generates a strange noise, a burning smell or smoke, unplug the power plug immediately and contact your nearest service center.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fi re.
In the event of a gas leak (such as propane gas, LP gas, etc.), ventilate immediately without touching the power plug. Do not touch the appliance or power cord.
- Do not use a ventilating fan.
- A spark may result in an explosion or fi re.
Do not wash items contaminated with gasoline, kerosene, benzene, paint thinner, alcohol or other fl ammable or explosive substances.
- This may result in electric shock, fi re or an explosion.
Do not open the washer door by force while it is operating (high-temperature washing/ drying/spinning).
- Water fl owing out of the washer may result in burns or cause the fl oor to be slippery. This may result in injury.
- Opening the door by force may result in damage to the product or injury.
Make sure to remove the packaging (sponge, styrofoam) attached to the bottom of the washer before using it.
Do not insert your hand under the washer.
- This may result in injury.
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safety information
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
- This may result in electric shock.
Do not turn the appliance off by unplugging the power plug while an operation is in progress.
- Plugging the power plug into the wall socket again may cause a spark and result in electric shock or fi re.
Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children, as packaging materials can be dangerous to children.
- If a child places a bag over its head, it may result in suffocation.
Do not let children or infi rm persons use this washer unsupervised.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock, burns or injury.
Do not insert your hand or a metal object under the washer while it is operating.
- This may result in injury.
Make sure the detergent drawer is closed before you put laundry into the washer or remove laundry from the washer.
- If the detergent drawer is open, you could strike the drawer with your head and injure yourself.
Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself.
- Do not use any fuse(such as cooper, steel wire, etc.) other than the standard fuse.
- When repairing or reinstalling the appliance is required, contact your nearest service center.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fi re, problems with the product, or injury.
If any foreign substance such as water has entered the appliance, unplug the power plug and contact your nearest service center.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fi re.
When the water supply hose comes loose from the faucet and fl oods the appliance, unplug the power plug.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fi re.
CAUTION
CAUTION SIGNS FOR USING
When the washer is contaminated by a foreign substance such as detergent, dirt, food waste, etc., unplug the power plug and clean the washer using a damp and soft cloth.
- Failing to do so may result in discoloration, deformation, damage or rust.
The front glass may be broken by a strong impact. Take care when using the washer.
- When the glass is broken, it may result in injury.
After a water supply failure or when reconnecting the water supply hose, open the faucet slowly. Open the faucet slowly after a long period of non-use.
- The air pressure in the water supply hose or the water pipe may result in damage to a part or in water leakage.
If a drain error occurs during an operation, check if there is a draining problem.
- If the washer is used when it is fl ooded because of a draining problem, it may result in electric shock or fi re due to electric leakage.
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Insert the laundry into the washer completely so that laundry does not get caught in the door.
- If laundry gets caught in the door, it may result in damage to the laundry or the washer, or result in water leakage.
Ensure that the faucet is turned off when the washer is not being used.
- Ensure that the screw on the water supply hose connector is properly tightened.
- Failing to do so may result in property damage or injury.
Check if the rubber seal is not contaminated by foreign substances (waste, thread, etc).
- If the door is not closed completely, it may result in water leakage.
Open the faucet and check if the water supply hose connector is fi rmly tightened and that there is no water leaking before using the product.
- If the screws or the water supply hose connector are loose, it may result in water leakage.
Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance.
- This may result in electric shock, fi re, problems with the product, or injury.
Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
- This may result in electric shock.
Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the appliance.
- As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in electric shock, fi re or problems with the product.
Do not place an object that generates a electromagnetic fi eld near the washer.
- This may result in injury due to a malfunction.
Since the water drained during a high-temperature wash or drying cycle is hot, do not touch the water.
- This may result in burns or injury.
Do not wash, spin or dry water-proof seats, mats or clothing (*).
- Do not wash thick, hard mats even if the washer mark is on the care label.
- This may result in injury or damage to the washer, walls, fl oor or clothing due to abnormal vibrations.
* Woolen Bedding PLUS, rain covers, fi shing vests, ski pants, sleeping bags, diaper
covers, sweat suits, and bicycle, motor cycle, car covers, etc.
Do not operate the washer when the detergent box is removed.
- This may result in electric shock or injury due to water leakage.
Do not touch the inside of the tub during or just after drying as it is hot.
- This may result in burns.
Do not insert your hand into the detergent dispenser after opening it.
- This may result in injury as your hand may be caught.
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safety information
Do not place any objects (such as shoes, food waste, animals) other than laundry into the washer.
- This may result in damage to the washer, or injury and death in the case of pets due to the abnormal vibrations.
Do not press the buttons using sharp objects such as pins, knifes, fi ngernails, etc.
- This may result in electric shock or injury.
Do not wash laundry contaminated by oils, creams or lotions usually found in skincare shops or massage clinics.
- This may result in the rubber seal becoming deformed and water leakage.
Do not leave metal objects such as a safety pin or hair pin, or bleach in the tub for long periods of time.
- This may cause the tub to rust.
- If rust starts appearing on the surface of the tub, apply a cleansing agent (neutral) to the surface and use a sponge to clean it. Never use a metal brush.
Do not use dry cleaning detergent directly and do not wash, rinse, or spin laundry contaminated by dry cleaning detergent.
- This may result in spontaneous combustion or ignition due to the heat of the oxidation of the oil.
Do not use hot water from water cooling/heating devices.
- This may result in problems with the washer.
Do not use natural hand-washing soap for the washer.
- If it hardens and accumulates inside the washer, it may result in problems with the product, discoloration, rust or bad odors.
Do not wash large laundry items such as Bedding PLUS in the washing net.
- Failing to do so may result in injury due to abnormal vibrations.
- Place smaller items, such as lace socks and lingerie in the washing net.
Do not use hardened detergent.
- If it accumulates inside the washer, it may result in water leakage.
Do not wash throw rugs or doormats.
- If you wash throw rugs or doormats, the sand will accumulate inside the washer. It may result in error such as no draining.
SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR CLEANING
WARNING
Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it. Do not use benzene, thinner or alcohol to clean the appliance.
- This may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock or fi re.
Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance from the wall socket.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fi re.
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contents
INSTALLING YOUR WASHER
12
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
18
WASHING A LOAD OF LAUNDRY
19
12 Unpacking your washer 12 Overview of your washer
13 Electrical 13 Grounding 13 Water 13 Drain facility 14 Flooring 14 Location considerations 14 Alcove or closet installation 14 Undercounter installation(washer only) 15 With optional pedestal base or stacking kit
16 Important note to installer 18 Loading your washer 18 Getting started
19 Overview of the control panel
22 Child Lock 23 Spin Only 23 Interior Lamp
23 Garment+ 24 My cycle 24 Steam 25 Washing clothes using the cycle selector
26 Detergent use 26 Features
MAINTAINING YOUR WASHER
28
TROUBLESHOOTING
28 Cleaning the exterior 28 Cleaning the interior 29 Cleaning the dispensers 29 Storing your washer 30 Cleaning the debris fi lter 31 Cleaning the door seal/bellow 31 Preserving the top cover and the front frame 32 Pure Cycle
33 Check these solutions if your washer… 35 Information codes
TM
33
APPENDIX
37
37 Fabric care chart 38 Cycle chart 39 Helping the environment 39 Declaration of conformity 39 Specifi cation
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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 the items shown below. If your Washer was damaged during shipping, or you do not have all of the items, contact 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864).
To prevent personal injury or strain, wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the unit.
Packing materials can be dangerous to children. Keep all packing material (plastic bags, polystyrene, etc.) well out of the reach of children.
WARNING
OVERVIEW OF YOUR WASHER
Detergent drawer
Control panel
Debris fi lter
Drain tube
Filter cover
Parts supplied
Wrench Bolt hole covers Water supply hoses
Door
Tub
Hot water supply
hose
Cold water supply hose
Drain Hose
Adjustable legs
Hose guide User manual book Plastic zip hose tie
Tools needed
Pliers Flat screwdriver
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BASIC LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
Electrical
• 120 Volt 60 Hz 15 AMP fuse or circuit breaker
• Individual branch circuit serving only your Washer is recommended.
• Your Washer is equipped with a power cord.
NEVER USE AN EXTENSION CORD.
CAUTION
Grounding
ELECTRICAL GROUNDING IS REQUIRED 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 shock. Check with a qualifi ed electrician or serviceman if you are not sure whether the
WARNING
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.
01 installing your washer
Water
To correctly fi ll your Washer in the proper amount of time, water pressure of 20 to 116psi (137 to 800kPa) 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.
WARNING
Drain facility
The recommended height of the standpipe is 18 in/46 cm. The drain hose must be routed through the drain hose clip to the standpipe. The standpipe must be large enough to accept the outside diameter of the drain hose. The drain hose is attached at the factory.
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installing your washer
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.
Top – 17 in / 432 mm Closet Front – 2 in / 51 mm
A
1 in.
(2.5 cm)
(68.6 cm)
27 in.
1 in.
(2.5 cm)
27 in.
(68.6 cm)
1 in.
(2.5 cm)
A. Recessed area B. Side view - closet or confi ned area
Undercounter installation(washer only)
39.6 in.
(100.6 cm)
1 in.
(2.5 cm)
(68.6 cm)
27 in.
B
2 in.
(5 cm)
1 in.
(2.5 cm)
17 in.
(43.2 cm)
34.1 in.
(86.5 cm)
4 in.
(10.2 cm)
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With optional pedestal base or stacking kit
Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal
51.2 in. (130 cm) to clear open door
4 in.
(10 cm)
3 in.
(7.6 cm)
3 in.
(7.6 cm)
1 in.
(2.5 cm)
48 in.² *
(310 cm²)
24 in.² *
(155 cm²)
341.1 in.
(86.5 cm)
Closet or Door
27 in.
(68.6 cm)
34.1 in.
(86.5 cm)
38.6 in.
(98.1 cm)
53.6 in.
(136.2 cm)
2.5 in.
(6.3 cm)
5.5 in.** (14 cm)
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Required Dimensions for Installation With Stacking Kit
6 in. *
(15.2 cm)
77.2 in.
(196.2 cm)
1 in.
(2.5 cm)
27 in.
(68.6 cm)
* Required spacing ** External exhaust elbow requires additional
space.
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installing your washer
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
Selecting a Location
Before you install your washer, make sure the location:
• Has a hard, level surface without carpeting or fl ooring that may obstruct ventilation.
• Has no dust, oil and detergent etc.
• Is away from direct sunlight
• Has adequate ventilation
• Will not 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.
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.
Cover the holes with the supplied Bolt Hole Covers (See page 12).
3.
4. Keep the shipping bolts and spacers for future use.
STEP 3
Installing your Washer
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
Hose
retainer
Tie strap
96” Max 18” Min
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 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.
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.
Cold Hot
Rubber Washer
Cold printed Hot printed
Locking Nut
Levelling Leg
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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 makesure it’s sitll level.
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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operating instructions
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.
GETTING STARTED
1. Load your Washer.
2. Close the door.
Push the laundry into the drum completely to prevent the laundry from being caught in the door or from falling out of the drum.
CAUTION
3. Add detergent and additives to the dispenser (see pages 26~27).
4. Select the appropriate cycle and options for the load (see pages 19~21).
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 18)
• 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
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cycle.
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OVERVIEW OF THE CONTROL PANEL
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Cycle Selector
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Select the appropriate cycle for the type of load. This will determine the tumble pattern and spin speed for the cycle.
To minimize wrinkling of laundry, select the Perm Press cycle.
Normal - For most fabrics including cottons, linens, and normally soiled garments. Heavy Duty - For sturdy, colorfast fabrics and heavily soiled garments. 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 a 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
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 the different stains.
Active Wear - Use this cycle to wash exercise wear such as sports jersey, training pants, shirts/tops and other performance clothing. This cycle provides effective soil removal with gentle action for special fabric care.
Delicates/Hand Wash - For sheer fabrics, bras, lingerie silk, and other handwash-only fabrics. For best results, use liquid detergent.
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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.
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Digital display
Temperature
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selection button
Spin selection
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button
Soil Level
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selection button
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, M1003.
Quick Wash - For lightly soiled garments needed quickly. Rinse + Spin - Use for loads that need rinsing only or to add rinse-added
fabric softener to a load. The large Digital Display is easy to use. It provides instructions and
diagnostics while keeping you updated on the cycle status and time remaining.
Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the different water temperature options.
Extra Hot - Heavily soiled, colorfast items. Only available with the Sanitize cycle.
Hot - Whites and heavily soiled, colorfast items. Warm - Colorfast items. When 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 S Æ Normal Æ T Æ Light) Heavy - For heavily soiled loads.
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Normal - For moderately soiled loads. This setting is best for most loads.
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Light - For lightly soiled loads.
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Select Cycle
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Option
Start/Pause
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selection button
Press these buttons to select different cycle options. Pre Wash - To use this feature, add detergent to the pre wash section of the detergent compartment. When turned on, the washer 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 26~27).
You cannot select the prewash option in the Delicate, Wool, Quick Wash, Delicates/Handwash, Rinse+Spin, and Spin Only 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. Signal On/Off - Press the Signal button to turn the signal (chime) on or off. My Cycle - Choose your favorite cycle including temperature, spin, soil level,
option, etc. 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.
Pure CycleTM - Use to clean dirt and bacteria from the drum. Regular use
(after every 40 washes) is recommended. No detergent or bleach is needed (see page 32).
Steam - Press this button to use the Steam Wash function. Steam Wash is available with the Heavy Duty, Normal, Perm Press, Sanitize and Bedding PLUS cycles. For heavily soiled, colorfast garments, Steam Wash improves stain treatment and uses less water (See page 24).
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.
Press to pause and restart programs.
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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
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 the Child Lock function
Press and hold both the Spin and Soil Level buttons simultaneously for approximately 3 seconds.
• When you activate the Child Lock function, the door locks and the “Child Lock [
illuminates.
• If you press the Start/Pause button after you have activated the Child Lock function , none of the buttons will work except for the Power button.
• If you press a button when the buttons are locked, the “Child Lock [
Pausing the Child Lock function
When the door is locked or the buttons are locked by the Child Lock function, you can pause the Child Lock operation for 1 minute by pressing and holding both the Spin and Soil Level buttons simultaneously for approximately 3 seconds.
• If you pause the Child Lock mode temporarily, the door lock is released for 1 minute for user convenience. During this period, the “Child Lock [
• 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
WARNING
CAUTION
washer and injuring themselves.
• If a child enters the washing machine, the child may become trapped and suffocate.
• Once you have activated the Child Lock function, it continues working even if the power
is turned off.
• Opening the door by force can result in injury due to damage to the product.
To add laundry after you have activated the Child Lock function, you must fi rst pause or deactivate the Child Lock function.
If you want to open the door of the washing machine when the Child Lock function is activated:
• Pause or deactivate the Child Lock function.
• Turn the washing machine off and then on again.
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Spin Only
If you press the Power button and then press and hold the Spin button for 2 seconds, the spin time will be displayed on the display panel.
Then, press the Spin button repeatedly until the required spin level is selected, and then press the Start/Pause button.
Before pressing the Spin Only button, you can select a cycle with the Cycle Selector. If you have selected a cycle, you can only select the corresponding spin level.
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 4 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.
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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 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 38 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.
Steam
The Steam Wash function injects steam directly into the laundry in the wash tub to increase the wash temperature and enhance the Soak effect, thus improving wash performance.
1. Load the washer.
2. Press the Power button.
3. Turn the Cycle Selector and select a steam cycle. (The Deep Steam cycle automatically
selects the Steam Wash function.)
4. Press the Steam button.
5. Add detergent 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.
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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Washing clothes using the cycle selector
Your new washing machine makes washing clothes easy, using Samsung’s “Fuzzy Control” automatic control system. When you select a wash program, the machine will set the correct temperature, washing time, and washing speed.
1. Press the Power button.
2. Open the door.
3. Load the articles of clothing one at a time loosely into the drum, without overfi lling it.
4. Close the door.
5. Add detergent, softener, and pre-wash detergent (if necessary) into the appropriate
compartments.
Pre-wash is only available when selecting the Normal, Perm Press, Sanitize, Bedding PLUS, Deep Steam and Heavy Duty cycles. It is only necessary if your clothing is heavily soiled.
6. Use the Cycle Selector to select the appropriate cycle according to the type of material:
Normal, Heavy Duty, Perm Press, Sanitize, Bedding PLUS, Deep Steam, Eco Cold, Stain Away, Active Wear, Delicates/Hand Wash, Wool, Quick Wash, Rinse + Spin and Spin Only. The relevant indicators will illuminate on the control panel.
7. At this time, you can control the wash temperature, the number of rinse cycles, the spinning
speed, and the delay time by pressing the appropriate option button.
8. Press the Start/Pause button on the Cycle Selector and the wash will begin. The process
indicator will light up and the remaining time for the cycle will appear in the display.
Pause Option
1. 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.
4. After closing the door, press the Start/Pause button to restart the wash.
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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 starting your Washer.
DO NOT open the automatic dispenser when your washer is running. To use:
• Never exceed the manufacturer’s recommendations when adding detergent.
• This compartment holds liquid detergent for the main wash cycle, which is added to the load at the beginning of the cycle.
Before using powdered detergent, remove the Detegent Liquid holder from the compartment. Powdered detergent will not dispense from the Detegent Liquid holder.
Liquid detergent 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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