Samsung WF8604NGW, WF8604NGS, WF8502 User Manual

Washing Machine

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2_ features

features of your new samsung washing machine

Your new washing machine will change the way you feel about doing laundry. From its super-size capacity to its energy efﬁciency, the Samsung washing machine has all the features to turn a mundane chore into a pleasure.

• Baby Care System

Your Samsung washing machine includes wash programs that adds protection to the clothing of children with sensitive skin. These programs reduce skin irritation in children by minimizing detergent residue. In addition, these programs classify laundry into various types and the wash is performed according to the laundry characteristics so that children feel refreshingly clean whenever they put on their clothes.

• Child Lock

The Child Lock function ensures that curious little hands are kept out of your washing machine. This safety feature stops your children from playing with the operation of the washing machine, and alerts you when it is activated.

• Delay End

Delay a cycle for up to 19 hours in one-hour increments and increase the convenience of using your washing machine especially when you have to go out.

• Quick Wash

No time to lose! Less than 30 minutes wash will give you time to run out before it’s too late. Our 29 minute Quick Wash program can be the solution to your busy life. Now you can wash your favourite clothes in only 29 minutes!

• Delicates & Hand Wash Program

Special care can be determined by the appropriate temperature, the gentle wash action and the appropriate amount of water.

• Ceramic Heater for Durability & Energy Saving (selected models)

Our truly innovative Ceramic Heater is twice as durable as regular heaters. That saves you money on repairs. Plus, it eliminates the scale of hard water and save energy.

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• Wide door

Extra wide door aperture for convenient viewing! Easily add and remove laundry, especially for large sized laundry items such as bedding, towels etc.

This manual contains important information on the installation, use, and care of your new Samsung washing machine. Refer to it for descriptions of the control panel, instructions on how to use the washing machine, and tips for making the most of its state-of-the-art features and functions. The “Troubleshooting and information codes” section on page 29 tells you what to do if something goes wrong with your new washing machine.

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4_ safety information

safety information

Throughout this manual, you’ll see Warning and Caution notes. These warnings, cautions, and the important safety instructions that follow do not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It’s your responsibility to use common sense, caution, and care when installing, maintaining, and operating your washing machine. Samsung is not liable for damages resulting from improper use.

IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:

WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of ﬁre, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your washing machine, 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.

Notice

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.

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

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

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

Your washing machine must be properly grounded. Never plug it into an ungrounded outlet.

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To reduce the risk of ﬁre or explosion:

• Do not wash items that have been washed, soaked, or treated with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other ﬂammable or explosive substances. They give off vapors that could ignite or explode. Rinse by hand any material that has been exposed to cleaning solvent or other ﬂammable liquids or solids before putting in your washing machine. Be sure that all traces of such liquids, solids, and fumes have been removed. Dangerous substances include acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, certain liquid household cleaners and spot removers, turpentine, waxes, and wax removers.

• Do not put gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other ﬂammable or explosive substances into the washing machine.

• 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 taps in your home, and let the water ﬂow for several minutes before using your washing machine. This will release any hydrogen gas build–up. Since hydrogen gas is ﬂammable, do not smoke or light an open ﬂame during this time.

Ventilate immediately without touching the power plug if there is a gas leak.

Unplug the power cord before servicing your washing machine.

Before each wash, empty the pockets of your laundry. Small, irregularly shaped hard objects, such as coins, knives, pins, and paperclips could damage your washing machine. Do not wash clothing with large buckles, buttons, or other heavy metal metal.

Do not open the door of the washing machine if you can still see water. Check that the water has drained before opening the door.

Do not repair, replace, or service any part of your washing machine 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.

Connect the washing machine to the water mains using the new set of hoses. Do not reuse the old set of hoses.

Water inlet hoses deteriorate over time. Check the hoses periodically for bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, and leaks, and replace them as needed and at least every ﬁve years.

All packaging and shipping bolts must be removed before the appliance is used. Serious damage may occur if they are not removed. See page 12 “Removing the shipping bolts”.

Before washing clothes for the ﬁrst time, you must run a complete cycle without clothes. See “Washing for the ﬁrst time”.

CAUTION

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The appliance is designed for home use only.

Make sure that water and electrical connections are made by qualiﬁed technicians, observing the user manual (see “Installing your washing machine”) and local safety regulations.

Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance, unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet.

Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water after use.

Make sure that the pockets of all clothing to be washed are empty.

Hard, sharp objects, such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, or stones can cause extensive damage to the appliance.

Never allow pets and children to play on or in the appliance. It may cause injury or suffocate them.

The glass door becomes very hot during the washing cycle. Never touch on the glass door while it is in use.

Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs made by inexperienced or unqualiﬁed persons may cause injury and/or make more serious repairs to the appliance necessary.

If the plug (power supply cord) is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualiﬁed person in order to avoid a hazard.

This appliance should only be serviced by our authorized service center, and only rated spare parts should be used.

Do not let children (or pets) play on or in your washing machine. The washing machine door does not open easily from the inside, and children may be seriously injured if trapped inside.

This appliance is not intended for use by young children or inﬁrm persons unless they have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely.

Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

To use this appliance safely, the user should become familiar with the instructions for operation of the appliance and always take extra care when using it.

This appliance should be positioned to be accessible to the power plug, the water supply tabs and the drain pipes.

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

Do not use processed water containing oil, cream or lotion, which is usually found in skincare shops or massage clinics.

• Otherwise this will cause the packing to be deformed, which causes a malfunction or water leak.

safety information

WARNING

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A stainless washing tub does not usually rust. However if some metal such as a hair pin is left in the tub for an extended time, the tub could rust.

• Do not leave water or bleach containing chlorine in the tub for an extended period of time.

• Do not regularly use or leave water containing iron in the tub for an extended period of time. If rust starts appearing on the surface of the tub, apply a cleansing agent (neutral) to the surface and use a sponge or soft cloth to clean it. (Under no circumstances use a metal brush)

For washing machines with ventilation openings in the base, ensure that the opening is not obstructed by carpet or any other obstacles.

Use the new hose-sets and old hose-sets should not be reused.

Instruction about the WEEE mark

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government ofﬁce, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.

Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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8_ contents

contents

SETTING UP YOUR WASHING

MACHINE

9 Checking the parts 10 Meeting installation requirements

10 Electrical supply and grounding 10 Water Supply 11 Drain 11 Flooring 11 Surrounding temperature 11 Alcove or closet installation

11 Installing your washing machine

WASHING A LOAD OF LAUNDRY

17 Washing for the ﬁrst time 17 Basic instructions 18 Using the control panel

20 Child lock 20 Sound off 20 Delay end 21 Washing clothes using the cycle selector 22 Washing clothes manually

24 Detergent and additives information

24 Which detergent to use 24 Detergent drawer

CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR

WASHING MACHINE

25 Draining the washing machine in an

emergency

25 Cleaning the exterior 26 Cleaning the detergent drawer and drawer

reces

27 Cleaning the debris ﬁlter 27 Cleaning the water hose mesh ﬁlter 28 Repairing a frozen washing machine 28 Storing your washing machine

TROUBLESHOOTING AND

INFORMATION CODES

29 Check these points if your washing machine... 30 Information codes

CYCLE CHART

31 Cycle chart

APPENDIX

32 Fabric care chart 32 Protecting the environment 32 Declaration of conformity 33 Speciﬁcations

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01 SETTING UP

setting up your washing machine

Be sure to have your installer follow these instructions closely so that your new washing machine works properly and so that you’re not at risk of injury when doing laundry.

CHECKING THE PARTS

Carefully unpack your washing machine, and make sure you’ve received all of the parts shown below. If your washing machine was damaged during shipping, or if you do not have all of the parts, contact Samsung Customer Service or your Samsung dealer.

Spanner Bolt hole covers

Water supply

hose

Hose guide Cap ﬁxer

Detergent drawer

Control panel

Door

Adjustable feet

Work top

Plug

Drain hose

Debris ﬁlter

Emergency drain tube

Filter Cover

Tub

Release lever

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10_ setting up your new washing machine

setting up your washing machine

MEETING INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Electrical supply and grounding

To prevent unnecessary risk of ﬁre, electrical shock, or personal injury, all wiring and grounding must be done in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/FNPA, No. 70 Latest Revision and local codes and ordinances. It is the personal responsibility of the appliance owner to provide adequate electrical service for this appliance.

Never use an extension cord. Use only the power cord that comes with your washing machine.

When preparing for installation, ensure that your power supply offers:

• 220V~240V 50Hz 15 AMP fuse or circuit breaker

• Individual branch circuit serving only your washing machine

Your washing machine must be grounded. If your washing machine malfunctions or breaks down, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for the electric current. Your washing machine comes with a power cord having a three-prong grounding plug for use in a properly installed and grounded outlet.

Never connect the ground wire to plastic plumbing lines, gas lines, or hot water pipes.

Improperly connecting the equipment-grounding conductor can result electrical shock. Check with a qualiﬁed electrician or serviceman if you are unsure if the washing machine is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the washing machine. If it does not ﬁt the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualiﬁed electrician.

Water Supply

Your washing machine will ﬁll properly when your water pressure is 50 kPa ~ 800 kPa. Water pressure less than 50 kPa may cause water valve failure, not allowing the water valve to shut off completely. Or, it may take the washing machine longer to ﬁll than what the controls allow, resulting in your washing machine turning off. (A ﬁll-time limit, designed to prevent overﬂows/ ﬂooding if an internal hose becomes loose, is built into the controls.)

The water taps must be within 4 feet (122cm) of the back of your washing machine for the provided inlet hoses provided to reach your washing machine.

Most plumbing supply stores sell inlet hoses of various lengths up to 10 feet (305cm) long.

You can reduce the risk of leaks and water damage by:

• Making water taps easily accessible.

• Turning off taps when the washing machine is not in use.

• Periodically checking for leaks at water inlet hose ﬁttings. Before using your washing machine for the ﬁrst time, check all connections at the water

valve and taps for leaks.

WARNING

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01 SETTING UP

Drain

Samsung recommends a standpipe height of 18 in (46 cm). The drain hose must be routed through the drain hose clip to the standpipe. The standpipe must be large enough to accept the outside diameter of the drain hose. The drain hose is attached at the factory.

Flooring

For best performance, your washing machine must be installed on a solidly constructed ﬂoor. Wood ﬂoors may need to be reinforced to minimize vibration and/or unbalanced loads. Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are contributing factors to vibrations and the tendency for your washing machine to move slightly during the spin cycle.

Never install your washing machine on a platform or poorly supported structure.

Surrounding temperature

Do not install your washing machine in areas where water may freeze, since your washing machine always retains some water in its water valve, pump, and hose areas. Frozen water in the lines can cause damage to belts, the pump, and other components.

Alcove or closet installation

To operate safely and properly, your new washing machine requires minimum clearances of:

Sides – 25 mm Rear – 51 mm

Top – 25 mm Front – 465 mm

If both the washing machine and a dryer are installed together, the front of the alcove or closet must have at least 465 mm unobstructed air opening. Your washing machine alone does not require a speciﬁc air opening.

INSTALLING YOUR WASHING MACHINE

STEP 1

Selecting a location

Before you install the washing machine, make sure the location:

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

• Is away from direct sunlight

• Has adequate ventilation

• Will not be freezing (below 32 ˚F or 0 ˚C)

• Is away from heat sources such as oil or gas

• Has enough space so that the washing machine doesn’t stand on its power cord

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