What you need to know about safety instructions ����������������������������������������������������������������������� 3
Important safety symbols ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3
Important safety precautions ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4
Instruction about the WEEE ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 10
Control panel ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 23
Simple steps to start ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 24
Course overview ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 25
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Maintenance 29
Drum Clean �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 29
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Cleaning ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 32
Recovery from freezing �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 35
Care against an extended time of disuse ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 35
Troubleshooting 36
Checkpoints ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 36
Information codes ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 37
Specifications 38
Protecting the environment �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 38
Declaration of conformity ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 38
Fabric care chart ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 39
Sheet of household washing machines �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 40
Information of main washing programmes ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 42
Congratulations on your new Samsung washing machine. This manual contains
important information on the installation, use and care of your appliance. Please
take some time to read this manual to take full advantage of your washing
machine’s many benefits and features.
What you need to know about safety instructions
Please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to safely and efficiently operate the
extensive features and functions of your new appliance. Please store the manual in a safe location close
to the appliance for future reference. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this
instruction manual.
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 washing machine.
Because the following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your washing
machine may differ slightly from those described in this manual and not all warning signs may be applicable.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact your nearest service centre or find help and information
online at www.samsung.com.
Important safety symbols
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:
WARNING: Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury, death
and/or property damage�
CAUTION: Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in personal injury and/or
property damage�
NOTE
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to yourself and others�
Please follow them explicitly�
After reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference�
Read all instructions before using the appliance.
As with any equipment that uses electricity and moving parts, potential hazards exist. To safely operate this
appliance, familiarize yourself with its operation and exercise care when using it.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using
your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
Do not let children (or pets) play in or on 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 to be used by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
For use in Europe: This appliance can be used by children aged
from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order
to avoid a hazard.
This appliance should be positioned so that the power plug, the
water supply taps, and the drain pipes are accessible.
For appliances with ventilation openings in the base, that a carpet
must not obstruct the openings.
The new hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be used and
that old hose-sets should not be reused.
CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of
the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an
external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit
that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.
WARNING: Critical installation WARNINGS
The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualified technician or service company.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock, re, an explosion, problems with the product, or injury.
The appliance is heavy, therefore take care when lifting it.
Plug the power cord into an AC 220 - 240 V / 50 Hz wall socket or higher and use the socket for this
appliance only. Never 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 fire.
• Ensure that the power voltage, frequency, and current are the same as those of the product
specifications. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire. Plug the power plug into the wall
socket firmly.
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.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or re.
Plug the power plug into the wall socket so that the cord is running towards the floor.
• 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 fire.
Keep all packaging materials out of the reach of children as these may be dangerous.
• If a child places a bag over its head, it may suffocate.
When the appliance, power plug or power cord is damaged, contact your nearest service centre.
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, 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 regulations.
Do not install this appliance near a heater or any inflammable material.
Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily or dusty location, or in a location exposed to direct sunlight or
water (rain drops).
Do not install this appliance in a location exposed to low temperatures.
Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may leak.
• This may result in electric shock or re.
Do not use an electric transformer.
• This may result in electric shock or re.
Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord, or loose wall socket.
• This may result in electric shock or 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 re.
Do not pull the power cord when unplugging the power plug.
• Unplug the power plug by holding the plug.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or re.
CAUTION: Installation CAUTIONS
This appliance should be positioned in such a way that the power plug is easily accessible.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or re due to electric leakage.
Install your appliance on a solid, level floor that can support its weight.
• Failure to do so may result in abnormal vibrations, movement, noise, or problems with the product.
Do not install this appliance in a location exposed to low temperatures.
• Frost may cause the tubes to burst.
WARNING: Critical usage WARNINGS
If the appliance is flooded, turn off the water & power supplies immediately and contact your nearest service
centre.
• Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock.
If the appliance generates a strange noise, a burning smell, or smoke, unplug the power plug immediately
and contact your nearest service centre.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or 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 re.
Do not let children play in or on the washing machine. In addition, when disposing of the appliance, remove
the washing machine door lever.
• If trapped inside the product, children may suffocate to death.
When the washing machine is contaminated by a foreign substance such as detergent, dirt, food waste,
etc., unplug the power plug and clean the washing machine using a damp, soft cloth.
• Failure to do so may result in discolouration, deformation, damage, or rust.
The front glass may be broken by a strong impact. Take care when using the washing machine.
• If the glass is broken, it may result in injury.
After a water supply failure or when reconnecting the water supply hose, open the water tap slowly.
Open the water tap slowly after a long period of non-use.
• The air pressure in the water supply hose or the water pipe may damage a product part or result in a
water leak.
If a draining error occurs during an operation, check if there is a draining problem.
• If the washing machine is used when it is ooded because of a draining problem, it may result in electric
shock or fire.
Insert the laundry into the washing machine completely so that the 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 washing machine, or
result in a water leak.
Turn the water supply off when the washing machine is not being used.
Ensure that the screws on the water supply hose connector are properly tightened.
• Failure to do so may result in property damage or injury.
Ensure that the rubber seal and front door glass are not contaminated by a foreign substance (e.g. waste,
thread, hair, etc.).
• If a foreign substance is caught in the door or the door is not completely closed, it may cause a water
leak.
Open the water tap and check if the water supply hose connector is firmly tightened and that there is no
water leak before using the product.
• If the screws on the water supply hose connector are loose, it may result in a water leak.
The product you have purchased is designed for domestic use only.
Using the product for business purposes qualifies as a product misuse. In this case, the product will not
be covered by the standard warranty provided by Samsung and no responsibility can be attributed to
Samsung for malfunctions or damages resulting from such misuse.
Do not stand on 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, re, problems with the product, or injury.
Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the appliance.
• As well as being harmful to humans, this may result in electric shock, re or problems with the product.
Do not place objects that generate electromagnetic fields near the washing machine.
• This may result in injury due to a malfunction.
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 (*) unless your appliance has a special cycle
for washing these items.
(*): Woollen bedding, rain covers, fishing vests, ski pants, sleeping bags, diaper covers, sweat suits, and
bicycle, motor cycle and car covers, etc.
• Do not wash thick or hard mats even if the washing machine mark is on the care label. This may result in
injury or damage to the washing machine, walls, floor, or clothing due to abnormal vibrations.
• Do not wash throw rugs or doormats with rubber backing. The rubber backing may come off and stick
to inside the drum, and this may result in malfunction such as a drainage error.
Do not operate the washing machine when the detergent drawer is removed.
• This may result in electric shock or injury due to a water leak.
Do not touch the insides of the drum during or just after drying as it is hot.
• This may result in burns.
Do not insert your hand into the detergent drawer.
• This may result in injury as your hand may be caught by the detergent input device.
Do not place any objects (such as shoes, food waste, animals) other than laundry into the washing
machine.
• This may result in damage to the washing machine, 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, fingernails, 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 cause the rubber seal to become deformed and result in a water leak.
Do not leave metal objects such as safety pins, hair pins or bleach in the drum for long periods of time.
• This may cause the drum to rust.
• If rust starts appearing on the surface of the drum, apply a (neutral) cleansing agent 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 from the oxidation of the oil.
Do not use water from water cooling/heating devices.
• This may result in problems with the washing machine.
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure a proper installation of the washing
machine, and to prevent accidents when doing the laundry.
What’s included
Make sure all the parts are included in the product package. If you have a problem with the washing
machine or the parts, contact a local Samsung customer center or the retailer.
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1
4
5
1 Detergent drawer
2 Door
3 Work top
4 Control panel
5 Power plug
2
9
10
11
SpannerBolt capsHose guideCap fixer
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7
8
6 Drain hose
7 Drum
8 Levelling feet
9 Debris filter
10
11 Filter cover
Emergency drain tube
Cold water supply hoseHot water supply hose
• Bolt hole covers : The number of bolt hole covers depends on the model (3~6 covers).
• AC 220-240 V / 50 Hz fuse or circuit breaker equipped
• Individual branch circuit specific to the washing machine
To ensure a proper grounding, the washing machine comes with a power cord featuring a threeprong
grounding plug for use in a properly installed and grounded outlet.
Check with a qualified electrician or serviceperson if you are not sure about the grounding.
Do not modify the provided plug. If it does not fit the outlet, call a qualified electrician and install a proper
outlet.
WARNING
• Do NOT use an extension cord.
• Use only the power cord that comes with the washing machine.
• Do NOT connect the ground wire to plastic plumbing, gas lines, or hot water pipes.
• Improperly connected grounding conductors may cause electric shock.
Water supply
A proper water pressure for this washing machine is between 50 kPa and 800 kPa. Water pressures less
than 50 kPa may cause the water valve not to close completely. Or, it may take a longer time to fill the drum,
turning off the washing machine resultantly. Water taps must be within 120 cm from the rear of the washing
machine so that the provided inlet hoses reach the washing machine.
To reduce a risk of leak
• Make water taps easily accessible.
• Turn off taps when the washing machine is not in use.
• Check for any leak at water inlet hose fittings on a regular basis.
CAUTION: Before using the washing machine for the first time, check all connections at the water
valve and taps for any leak.
Samsung recommends a standpipe in height of 65cm. The drain hose must be connected through the hose
clip to the standpipe, and the standpipe must fully cover the drain hose.
Flooring
For best performance, the washing machine must be installed on a solid floor. Wood floors may need to be
reinforced to minimize vibration and/or unbalanced loads. Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not a good
resistance to vibrations and may cause the washing machine to move slightly during the spin cycle.
CAUTION: Do NOT install the washing machine on a platform or a poorly supported structure.
Water temperature
Do not install the washing machine in areas where water may freeze as the washing machine always retains
some water in its water valves, pumps, and/or hoses. Frozen water left in the connection parts may cause
damage to belts, the pump, and other components of the washing machine.
Alcove or closet installation
Minimum clearance for a stable operation:
Sides25 mmRear50 mm
Top25 mmFront500 mm
If both the washing machine and a dryer are installed in one location, the front of the alcove or closet must
have at least 500 mm unobstructed air opening. Your washing machine alone does not require a specific air
opening.