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 machines many features and benets.
What you need to know about the safety instructions
Please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to safely and efciently
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 nd help and information online at www.samsung.com.
Safety information
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
Indicates that a risk of personal injury or material damage exists.
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
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safely operate this appliance, familiarise yourself with its operation and exercise care when
using it.
Important safety precautions
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons when
using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
WARNING
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
4. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied persons in order
to avoid a hazard.
5. Use the new hose-sets supplied with the appliance and do not reuse
the old hose-sets.
6. For appliances with ventilation openings in the base, the carpet must
not obstruct any openings.
7. For use in Europe: Children of less than 3 years should be kept away
unless continuously supervised.
CAUTION
8. 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.
Critical installation warnings
WARNING
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The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualied 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 a wall socket that meets local electrical specications. Use the
socket for this appliance only, and 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 re.
•Ensure that the power voltage, frequency, and current are the same as those of the
product specications. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or re. Plug the power
plug into the wall socket rmly.
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 oor.
•If you plug the power plug into the socket in the opposite direction, the electric wires
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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.
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
within the cable may be damaged and this may result in electric shock or re.
When the appliance, power plug or power cord is damaged, contact your nearest service
centre.
that it is in accordance with local and national regulations.
Do not install this appliance near a heater or any inammable 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.
•Frost may cause the tubes to burst.
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.
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.
This appliance should be positioned so that the power plug, the water supply taps, and the
drain pipes are accessible.
Installation cautions
CAUTION
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 oor that can support its weight.
•Failure to do so may result in abnormal vibrations, movement, noise, or problems with
the product.
Critical usage warnings
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WARNING
If the appliance is ooded, 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.
Make sure to remove the packaging (sponge, styrofoam) attached to the bottom of the
washing machine before using it.
If any foreign substance enters into the appliance, unplug the power plug and contact you
nearest Samsung Customer Service.
•This may result in electric shock or re.
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.
Usage cautions
CAUTION
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.
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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 re.
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 rmly 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 qualies as a product misuse. In this case, the
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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
Do not place objects that generate electromagnetic elds near the washing machine.
•This may result in injury due to a malfunction.
with the product.
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, shing 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, oor, 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.
•The liquid detergent guide (applicable models only) is not used for powder detergent.
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure proper installation of the washing machine and
to prevent accidents when doing 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 centre or the retailer.
Installation
01 Release lever02 Detergent drawer03 Control panel
•AC 220-240 V / 50 Hz fuse or circuit
breaker is required
•Use an individual branch circuit specic
to the washing machine
To ensure proper grounding, the washing
machine comes with a power cord featuring
a three-prong grounding plug for use in a
properly installed and grounded outlet.
Check with a qualied electrician or
serviceperson if you are not sure about the
grounding.
Do not modify the provided plug. If it does
not t the outlet, call a qualied electrician
to 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 pressure less than 50 kPa may cause
the water valve not to close completely. Or,
it may take longer to ll the drum, causing
the washing machine to turn off. 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 the risk of leaks:
•Make sure water taps are easily
accessible.
•Turn off the taps when the washing
machine is not in use.
•Check for any leaks at the water inlet
hose ttings on a regular basis.
CAUTION
Before using the washing machine for the
rst time, check all connections at the water
valve and taps for any leaks.
Drain
Samsung recommends a standpipe in
height of 60-90 cm. The drain hose must
be connected through the hose clip to the
standpipe, and the standpipe must fully
cover the drain hose.
For best performance, the washing
machine must be installed on a solid oor.
Wood oors 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 stable operation:
Sides25 mmRear50 mm
Top25 mmFront550 mm
If both the washing machine and a dryer
are installed in the same location, the front
of the alcove or closet must have at least
a 550 mm unobstructed air opening. Your
washing machine alone does not require a
specic air opening.