What you need to know about the safety instructions 4
Important safety symbols 4
Important safety precautions 5
Critical installation warnings 6
Installation cautions 7
Critical usage warnings 8
Usage cautions 9
Critical cleaning warnings 12
Control panel 34
Operating a cycle 35
Cycle overview 36
Additional functions 39
System functions 41
Special features 43
SmartThings 46
Open Source Announcement 47
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 the 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.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, follow these basic precautions.
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 safely operate this
appliance, familiarize yourself with its operation and exercise care when using it.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your
appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
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
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appliance.
4. 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.
5. The new hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be used and old hose-sets
should not be reused.
6. For appliances with ventilation openings in the base, a carpet must not obstruct
the openings.
7. For use in Europe: Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
8. 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.
9. This appliance is intended to be used in household only and it is not intended to
be used such as:
‒ staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;‒ farm houses;‒ by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;‒ bed and breakfast type environments;‒ areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in launderettes.
Critical installation warnings
WARNING
The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualified technician or service company.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, problems with the appliance, or injury.
The appliance is heavy, therefore take care when lifting it.
Plug the power cord firmly into a wall socket that meets local electrical specifications. 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 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.
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 fire.
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, fire, an explosion, or problems with the appliance.
• 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.
• 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 fire.
Do not use an electric transformer.
• This may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord, or loose wall socket.
• This may result in electric shock or fire.
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 fire.
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 fire.
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This appliance should be positioned so that the power plug, the water supply taps, and the drain pipes are
accessible.
Following the repair by a non-authorized service provider, self-repair or non-professional repair of the
product, Samsung is not liable for any damage to the product, any injury or any other product safety issue
caused by any attempt to repair the product which does not carefully follow these repair and maintenance
instructions. Any damage to the product caused by an attempt to repair the product by any person other
than a Samsung certified service provider will not be covered by the warranty.
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 fire 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 appliance.
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 cord immediately
and contact your nearest service centre.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
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 fire.
Remove the washing machine door lever before disposing the appliance.
• If trapped inside the appliance, children may suffocate to death.
Make sure to remove the packaging (sponge, styrofoam) attached to the bottom of the washing machine
before using it.
Do not wash items contaminated with gasoline, kerosene, benzene, paint thinner, alcohol or other
inflammable or explosive substances.
• This may result in electric shock, fire, or an explosion.
Do not open the washing machine door by force while it is operating (high-temperature washing/drying/
spinning).
• Water flowing out of the washing machine may result in burns or cause the floor to be slippery. This may
result in injury.
• Opening the door by force may result in damage to the appliance or injury.
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 cord while an operation is in progress.
• Plugging the power cord into the wall socket again may cause a spark and result in electric shock or fire.
Do not let children climb in or onto the appliance.
• This may result in electric shock, burns or injury.
Do not insert your hand or a metal object under the washing machine while it is operating.
• This may result in injury.
Do not unplug the appliance by pulling the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it straight out of
the outlet.
• Damage to the power cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.
Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself.
• Do not use a fuse (such as copper, steel wire, etc.) other than a standard fuse.
• When the appliance needs to be repaired or reinstalled, contact your nearest service centre.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the appliance, or injury.
If the water supply hose comes loose from the water tap and floods the appliance, unplug the power cord.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Unplug the power cord when the appliance is not being used for long periods of time or during a thunder or
lightning storm.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
If any foreign substance enters into the appliance, unplug the power cord and contact your nearest
Samsung Customer Service.
• This may result in electric shock or fire.
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 cord and clean the washing machine using a damp, soft cloth.
• Failure to do so may result in discolouration, deformation, damage, or rust.
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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.
Open the water tap slowly after a long period of non-use, water supply failure, or when reconnecting the
water supply hose.
• The air pressure in the water supply hose or the water pipe may damage a part of the appliance 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 flooded 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.
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 appliance.
• If the screws on the water supply hose connector are loose, it may result in a water leak.
The appliance you have purchased is designed for domestic use only.
Using the appliance for business purposes qualifies as an appliance misuse. In this case, the appliance 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, fire, problems with the appliance, 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, fire or problems with the
appliance.
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.
Draining time may vary depending on the water temperature. If the water temperature is too high, the
draining process starts after the water cools down.
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.
The door glass becomes hot during washing and drying. Therefore, do not touch the door glass.
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.
• AC 220-240 V / 50 Hz fuse or circuit breaker is
required.
• Use an individual branch circuit specific 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 qualified electrician or service person
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 to install a
suitable 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 to not
close completely, or it may take longer to fill 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
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 leaks.
Drain
Samsung recommends a standpipe 60-90 cm high.
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 floor. Wood floors may need
to be reinforced to minimise vibration and/or
unbalanced loads. Carpeting and soft tile surfaces
do not resist vibration well 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 installation
Minimum clearance for stable operation:
Sides25 mm
Top25 mm
Rear50 mm
Front550 mm
If both the washing machine and a dryer are
installed in the same location, the front of the
alcove must have at least a 550 mm unobstructed
air opening. Your washing machine alone does not
require a specific air opening.
• Solid, level surface without carpeting or flooring that may obstruct ventilation
• Away from direct sunlight
• Adequate room for ventilation and wiring
• The ambient temperature is always higher than the freezing point (0 °C)
• Away from a heat source
NOTE
• To prevent excessive vibration while operating the washing machine, consider stability before anything
else.
• Install your washing machine on a solid and level floor.
• Do not install your washing machine on soft floors or floor coverings.
• If you install your washing machine on a wood floor, install a water-resistance wooden panel (min 1.18 in.
/ 30 mm thick) to the floor. Also, we recommend installing your washing machine on the corner of the
wood floor.
STEP 2 Remove the shipping bolts
Unpack the product package and remove all shipping bolts.
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NOTE
Number of shipping bolts may differ depending on the model.
WARNING
• Packaging materials can be dangerous to children. Dispose all packaging material (plastic bags,
polystyrene, etc.) out of children’s reach.
• To avoid injury, cover the holes with bolt caps after removing the shipping bolts. Do not move the
washing machine without the shipping bolts in place. Assemble the shipping bolts before moving the
washing machine to another location. Keep the shipping bolts in a safe place for future use.
1. Gently slide the washing machine into position.
Excessive force may damage the levelling feet.
2. Level the washing machine by manually adjusting
the levelling feet.
3. When levelling is complete, tighten the nuts using
the spanner.
CAUTION
When installing the product make sure the levelling
feet is not pressing the power cord.
CAUTION
Make sure all the levelling feet are seating on the floor surface to avoid the washing machine from moving
or generating noise due to vibration. Then, check if the washing machine is rocking. If the washing machine
is not rocking, tighten the nuts.