Washer
User manual
WF45R6100A*
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Contents
Safety information 4
What you need to know about the safety instructions 4
Important safety symbols 4
Important safety precautions 5
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING 6
Critical installation warnings 6
Installation cautions 8
Critical usage warnings 8
Usage cautions 10
Critical cleaning warnings 13
Installation
14
Unpacking your washer 14
What’s included 15
Installation requirements 17
Step-by-step installation 21
Before you start
26
Initial settings 26
Laundry guidelines 26
Detergent drawer guidelines 28
Operations
31
Control panel 31
Simple steps to start 34
Cycle overview 35
Cycle chart 36
Special features 38
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Maintenance 40
Self Clean 40
Smart Care 41
Emergency drain 42
Cleaning 43
Recovery from freezing 46
Care for an extended period of non-use 47
Cleaning the exterior 47
Cleaning the interior 47
Troubleshooting
48
Checkpoints 48
Information codes 52
Specications 54
Fabric care chart 54
Protecting the environment 55
Declaration of conformity 55
Specication sheet 56
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Congratulations on your new Samsung washer. 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 washer’s many benets 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 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 washer.
Because the following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of
your washer 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 center or nd 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
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.
Safety information
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Important safety precautions
WARNING
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons
when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the
following:
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 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
specically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published user
repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.
9. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other 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 ow from
each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is
ammable, do not smoke or use an open ame during this time.
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
WARNING
Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Critical installation warnings
WARNING
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 voltage, frequency, and current supplied to the washer matches those
listed in 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
within the cable may be damaged and this may result in electric shock or re.
Keep all packaging materials out of the reach of children as these may be dangerous.
• If a child places a plastic bag over his or her head, he or she can suffocate.
If the appliance, power plug, or power cord is damaged, contact your nearest service
center.
This appliance must be properly grounded.
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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. Make sure that
the socket is in accord with local and national regulations.
Do not install this appliance near a heater or any ammable 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 to power the washer.
• 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 bend the power cord excessively.
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 pulling 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.
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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
WARNING
If the appliance is ooded, turn off the water & power supplies immediately and contact
your nearest service center.
• 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 center.
• 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 washer. In addition, when disposing of the appliance,
remove the washer door lever.
• Children can suffocate to death if trapped inside the product.
Make sure to remove the packaging (sponge, styrofoam) attached to the bottom of the
washer before using it.
Do not wash items contaminated with gasoline, kerosene, benzene, paint thinner, alcohol,
or other inammable or explosive substances in the washer.
• This may result in electric shock, re, or an explosion.
Do not open the washer door by force while it is operating (high-temperature washing/
drying/spinning).
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• Water owing out of the washer may result in burns or cause the oor to be slippery.
This may result in injury.
• Opening the door by force may result in damage to the product or injury.
Do not insert your hand under the washer while an operation is in progress.
• This may result in 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 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 re.
Do not let children or the inrm use this washer without proper supervision. 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 washer while it is operating.
• This may result in injury.
Do not unplug the appliance by pulling the power cord. Always grip the plug rmly and
pull it straight out of the outlet.
• Damage to the power cord may cause a short-circuit, re, 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
center.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock, re, problems with the product, or injury.
If the water supply hose comes loose from the faucet and oods the appliance, unplug the
power plug.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or re.
Unplug the power plug 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 re.
If any foreign substance enters the appliance, unplug the power plug and contact your
nearest Samsung Customer Service.
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• This may result in electric shock or re.
Do not let children (or pets) play in or on your washer. The washer door does not open
easily from the inside and children may be seriously injured if trapped inside.
Usage cautions
CAUTION
If 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, soft cloth.
• Failure 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.
• If 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 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 washer is used when it is ooded because of a draining problem, it may result in
electric shock or re.
Insert the laundry into the washer 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
washer, or result in a water leak.
Turn the water supply off when the washer is not being used.
• Ensure that the water supply hose connectors 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 faucet and check if the water supply hose connectors are rmly tightened and
that there are no water leaks before using the product.
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• If the connectors on the water supply hoses 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. If the product is
used for business purposes, it 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 elds near the washer.
• 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.
(*): Woolen 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 washer mark is on the care label. This may
result in injury or damage to the washer, 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 washer 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.
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• This may result in injury as your hand may be caught by the detergent input device.
• Do not use the liquid detergent container (on applicable models only) for powdered
detergent. Remove the container and put powdered detergent directly into the Main
wash compartment.
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, 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 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.
• Doing either 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 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.
Place socks and brassieres in a washing net and wash them with the other laundry.
Do not wash large laundry items such as bedding in the washing net.
• Failure to do so may result in injury due to abnormal vibrations.
Do not use hardened detergent.
• If it accumulates inside the washer, it may result in a water leak.
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Make sure that the pockets of all the clothing items to be washed are empty.
• Hard, sharp objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, or stones can cause
extensive damage to the appliance.
Do not wash clothing with large buckles, buttons, or other heavy metal objects in the
washer.
Sort the laundry by color on the basis of its colorfastness and select the recommended
cycle, water temperature, and additional functions.
• Failure to do this may result in discoloration or fabric damage.
Take care that children’s ngers are not caught in the door when you close it.
• Failure to do so may result in injury.
Critical cleaning warnings
WARNING
Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it.
Do not use a strong acidic cleaning agent.
Do not use benzene, thinner, or alcohol to clean the appliance.
• This may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock, or re.
Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance from the wall socket.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or re.
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Follow these instructions carefully to ensure proper installation of your washer and to
prevent accidents when doing laundry.
WARNING
Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electric
shock only during servicing. Service personnel – Do not contact the following parts while
the appliance is energized: Control board, heat sink, motor, inlet valve and pump.
Unpacking your washer
Unpack your washer and inspect it for shipping damage. Make sure you have received all
the items shown on the next page. If your washer was damaged during shipping, or you
do not have all of the items, call 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864). To prevent personal
injury or strain, wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the unit.
WARNING
Packing materials can be dangerous to children; Keep all packing material (plastic bags,
polystyrene, etc.) well out of children’s reach.
CAUTION
You must have at least 2 people unpack
the washer. To remove the cushion bottom
of the packing materials, do not tip the
washer over on its front side.
When you lay the washer down to remove
the carton base, protect the side of the
washer and lay it down carefully. Never
lay your washer on its back or front.
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What’s included
Make sure all the parts are included in the product package. If you have a problem with
the washer or the parts, contact the Samsung customer care center at 1-800-SAMSUNG
(1-800-726-7864) or your retailer.
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01 Release lever 02 Detergent drawer 03 Door
04 Drum 05 Worktop 06 Control panel
07 Power plug 08 Drain hose 09 Filter cover
10 Leveling feet 11 Pump lter 12 Emergency drain tube
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Parts supplied
Bolt caps Hose guide Cable tie
Parts not supplied
Water hoses (sold
separately)
Anti-slip pads (sold
separately)
Tools needed for installation
Wrench Phillips
screwdriver
Level Adjustable
pliers
Measuring tape
NOTE
• Bolt caps: The number (3 to 6) of bolt caps provided depends on the model.
• The appearance of the washer and provided accessories may differ with the model.
• To purchase an accessory or lost part, contact a local Samsung service center or the
retailer.
CAUTION
• Do not reuse old water hoses, which may leak or burst, causing ooding and/or
property damage.
• Make sure rubber washers are inserted in each coupling of both water hoses.
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Installation requirements
Electrical supply and grounding
• AC 120 V / 60 Hz / 15 AMP fuse or circuit breaker is required.
• Use an individual branch circuit. Connect only the washer to the circuit.
To ensure proper grounding, the washer 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 service person 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 washer.
• Do NOT connect the ground wire to plastic plumbing, gas lines, or hot water pipes.
• Improperly connected grounding conductors may cause electric shock.
• To prevent unnecessary risk of re, electrical shock, or personal injury, all wiring
and grounding must be done in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of
local codes, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-Latest
Revision (for the U.S.) or the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 – Latest Revisions
and local codes and ordinances. It is your responsibility to provide adequate electrical
service for your washer.
Water supply
Proper water pressure for this washer is between 20-116 psi (137-800 kPa). Water
pressure less than 20 psi (137 kPa) may cause the water valve not to close completely.
Or, it may take longer to ll the drum, causing the washer to turn off. Water taps must be
within 4 ft. (122 cm) from the rear of the washer so that the provided inlet hoses reach
the washer.
To reduce the risk of leaks:
• Make sure water taps are easily accessible.
• Turn off the taps when the washer is not in use.
• Check for any leaks at the water inlet hose ttings on a regular basis.
CAUTION
Before using the washer for the rst time, check all connections at the water valve and
taps for any leaks.
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Drain
Samsung recommends a standpipe 18 in. (460 mm) high. 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 washer 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 do not provide good resistance to vibrations and may cause the washer to
move slightly during the spin cycle.
CAUTION
Do NOT install the washer on a platform or a poorly supported structure.
Water temperature
Do not install the washer in areas where water may freeze as the washer always retains
some water in its water valves, pumps, and/or hoses. Frozen water can cause damage to
belts, the pump, and other components of the washer.
Dimensions
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A
U
A. Overall height 38.7 in. (984 mm)
B. Width 27 in. (686 mm)
C. Depth with door open 52.6 in. (1337 mm)
D. Depth 31.3 in (796 mm)
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Clearance requirement
This clearance requirement is applicable for washers only.
NOTE
• For dryer’s clearance requirement, see the dryer’s user manual.
• If the washer and dryer have different clearance requirements, use the one with the
larger value.
Alcove or closet installations
Minimum clearance for stable operation:
Sides Top Rear Front
1 in. (25 mm) 1 in. (25 mm) 5 in. (127 mm) 1 in. (25 mm)
If both the washer and a dryer are installed in the same location, the front of the alcove
or closet must have two unobstructed air openings for a combined minimum total area of
72 in.
2
(465 cm
2
).
Undercounter installation
B
C
A
A 39.6 in. (1006 mm)
B 1 in. (25 mm)
C 1 in. (25 mm)
Pedestal installation
9
A
A 5 in. (127 mm)
B 6 in. (152 mm)
C 52.0 in. (1320 mm)
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This clearance requirement is applicable for washer and dryer pair installation.
Side by side installation Stacked installation (Model: SKK-8K)
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U
A
9
k
A 1 in. (25 mm)
B 5.9 in. (150 mm)
C 7.1 in. (180 mm)
D 6 in. (152 mm)
E 78.5 in. (1994 mm)
WARNING
• Samsung’s washers and dryers can be stacked to maximize usable space.
• The dryer feet need to be removed to stack the washer and dryer. You can purchase an
optional stacking kit from your Samsung retailer.
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Step-by-step installation
STEP 1 Select a location
Location requirements:
• A solid, level surface without carpeting or ooring that may obstruct ventilation
• No direct sunlight
• Adequate room for ventilation and wiring
• Ambient temperature always higher than the freezing point (32 °F / 0 °C)
• Away from heat sources
STEP 2 Remove the shipping bolts
Unpack the product package and remove
all shipping bolts.
1. Loosen all shipping bolts on the rear of
the machine using the spanner.
NOTE
An adjustable wrench or 10 mm open-
end wrench is required for removing the
shipping bolts.
2. Fill the holes with the supplied plastic
bolt caps.
Keep the shipping bolts for future use.
WARNING
Packaging materials can be dangerous to children. Dispose all packaging material (plastic
bags, polystyrene, etc.) out of children’s reach.
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STEP 3 Adjust the leveling feet
1. Gently slide the washer into position.
Excessive force may damage the
leveling feet.
2. Using a wrench, turn the leveling feet
clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust
the height until the washer is level.
3. Using a athead screwdriver, tighten
the locking nuts (A).
NOTE
An adjustable wrench or 17 mm open-end
wrench is required to adjust the leveling
feet.
STEP 4 Connect the water hose
B
A
CAUTION
• Make sure to use new water hoses and
that rubber gaskets (B) are inside the
couplings (A) at both ends of the hoses.
Water hoses without the gaskets may
leak.
• Allow 5 in. (127 mm) of space between
the back of the washer and the wall to
prevent water hoses from being kinked.
Kinked hoses may cause water leaks.
• If there is a water leak, stop using the
washer and contact a local Samsung
service center. A water leak may cause
electric shock.
• Do not stretch the water hoses by force.
If a hose is too short, replace the hose
with a longer hose.
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1. Attach the water hoses to the hot and
cold water taps, and then hand tighten
the water hose ttings until they are
tight. Then, use pliers to tighten the
ttings by an additional two-thirds of a
turn. To avoid damaging the ttings, do
not overtighten them.
2. Pull the water hoses to check if they
are rmly connected.
3. Put the other ends of the hoses into
a bucket, and then open the water
taps for 10 - 15 seconds to remove
impurities. When done, close the taps.
4. Attach the water hoses to the hot and
cold water inlets on the back of the
washer, and then hand tighten the
water hose ttings until they are tight.
Then, use pliers to tighten the ttings
by an additional two-thirds of a turn.
NOTE
If you do not want to use the hot water
supply hose, attach the water intake cap to
the hot water supply intake. When you do
a wash, press Temp. to select Cold.
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5. Open the water taps, and check for
leaks.
STEP 5 Connect the drain hose
To a Laundry Tub or Drain Pipe
1. Check the height (A) of your drain
system and make sure the minimum
and maximum heights shown below are
met.
Minimum 18 in. (46 cm)
Maximum 96 in. (245 cm)
NOTE
• Make sure to measure the height from
the oor where the washer is placed.
• Draining efciency may be reduced if
the drain system is at the maximum
height.
• To prevent the washer from siphoning
water, do not use a drain system below
the minimum height.
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2. Attach the drain hose to the plastic
hose guide (B).
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*
A
(*): Min. 6 in. (152 mm), Max. 8 in.
(203 mm)
3. Route the drain hose to the drain
system.
CAUTION
• If using a standpipe, make sure the
standpipe and drain hose connection is
not airtight.
• If using a standpipe, make sure the
drain hose is inserted at least 6 in.
(152 mm) but no more than 8 in.
(203 mm) into the standpipe.
4. Secure the drain hose with cable ties.
AA
Over the edge of a wash basin
The drain hose must be placed no lower
than 24 in. (60 cm) and no higher than
35 in. (90 cm) from the oor. To keep
the spout of the drain hose bent, use the
supplied plastic hose guide (A). Secure the
guide to the wall using a hook to ensure
stable drainage.
STEP 6 Remove the lm inside the door
B
Remove the small circle of lm (B) above
the door latch before use.
STEP 7 Power on
Plug the power cord into an AC 120 V / 60 Hz / 15 AMP approved electrical outlet
protected by a fuse or circuit breaker. Then, press
Power to turn on the washer.
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Initial settings
Run Calibration (recommended)
Calibration ensures accurate weight detection by the washer. Make sure the drum is
empty before running Calibration.
1. Press Power to turn on the washer.
2. Press and hold Temp. and Delay End simultaneously for 3 seconds.
3. Press and hold Start/Pause (Hold to Start) to start Calibration.
- The door is locked during the operation.
- The drum keeps rotating clockwise and counterclockwise for several minutes.
4. When complete, the washer turns off automatically.
Laundry guidelines
STEP 1 Sort
Sort the laundry according to these criteria:
• Care Label: Sort the laundry into cottons, mixed bers, synthetics, silks, wools, and
rayon.
• Color: Separate whites from colors.
• Size: Mixing different sized items together in the drum improves the washing
performance.
• Sensitivity: Wash delicate items separately. For pure, new woolen items, curtains, and
silk items, check the labels on the items.
NOTE
Make sure to check the care label on all clothing, and sort clothing accordingly before
starting the wash.
STEP 2 Empty pockets
Empty all the pockets of your laundry items
• Metal objects such as coins, pins, and buckles on clothing may damage other laundry
items as well as the drum.
Turn clothing with buttons and embroideries inside out
• If pants or jacket zippers are open while washing, the drum may be damaged. Zippers
should be closed and xed with a string.
• Clothing with long strings may become entangled with other clothes. Make sure to tie
the strings before starting the wash.
Before you start
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STEP 3 Use a laundry net
• Brassieres (water washable) must be placed in a laundry net. Metal parts of the
brassieres may break through and tear other laundry items.
• Small, light clothing such as socks, gloves, stockings, and handkerchiefs may become
caught around the door. Place them inside a ne laundry net.
• Do not wash the laundry net by itself without other laundry. This may cause abnormal
vibrations that could move the washer and result in injury.
STEP 4 Determine the load capacity
Do not overload the washer. Overloading may cause the washer to wash improperly.
NOTE
When washing bedding or bedding covers, the wash time may be lengthened or the spin
efciency may be reduced.
For bedding or bedding covers, the recommended maximum spin level is Level 2 or Level
3, and the load capacity is 3.0 kg or less.
CAUTION
If the laundry is unbalanced and the “UB” information code is displayed, redistribute the
load. Unbalanced laundry may reduce spinning performance.
STEP 5 Add the correct detergent type
The type of detergent you use - general purpose, specically for woolens, etc. - depends
on the type of fabric (cotton, synthetic, delicate items, wool), color, wash temperature, and
degree of soiling. Regardless of the specic type of detergent you use, always use “low
suds” HE laundry detergent which is designed for automatic washers.
NOTE
• Follow the detergent manufacturer’s recommendations based on the weight of the
laundry, the degree of soiling, and the hardness of the water in your local area. If you
are not sure about the water hardness, contact your local water authority.
• Do not use detergent that tends to harden or solidify. This detergent may remain after
the rinse cycle, blocking the drain outlet.
CAUTION
When washing wool using the WOOL cycle, use only a neutral liquid detergent. Powdered
detergent used with the WOOL cycle can remain on the laundry and discolor it.
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Before you start
Use HE detergent only
Your washer is designed to use high
efciency (HE) detergents.
• For the best cleaning results, use a high
efciency detergent such as Tide HE,
Wisk HE, Cheer HE or Gain HE*. High
efciency detergents contain suds
suppressors that reduce or eliminate
suds. When fewer suds are produced,
the load tumbles more efciently and
cleaning is maximized. (* Brand names
are trademarks of their respective
manufacturers.)
WARNING
Regular detergent is not recommended.
Use HE detergents only.
Detergent drawer guidelines
The washer provides a three-compartment dispenser: the front-left compartment for the
main wash, the front-right for fabric softeners, and the rear-right for the liquid chlorine
bleach.
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A
A. Main-wash compartment: Add main-
wash detergent, water softener,
soaking detergent, color–safe, and/or
stain removers.
B. Softener compartment: Add fabric
softener. Do not exceed the max line.
C. Bleach compartment: Add liquid
chlorine bleach. Do not exceed the
max line.
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CAUTION
• Do not open the detergent drawer while the washer is operating.
• Do not use the following types of detergent:
- Tablet or capsule types
- Ball or net types
• To prevent the compartment from clogging, concentrated or highly-enriched agents
(fabric softener or detergent) must be diluted with water before being added.
To add washing agents to the detergent drawer
1. Slide open the detergent drawer.
2. Add liquid laundry detergent to the
liquid detergent container in the main
wash compartment.
CAUTION
• Make sure the liquid detergent
container is inserted in the main wash
compartment.
• Do not exceed the marked max line (A).
NOTE
• Do not add powdered laundry
detergent or other powdered laundry
agents to the liquid laundry container.
• To use powdered detergent, see page
30.
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3. Add fabric softener to the softener
compartment. Do not exceed the max
line (B).
CAUTION
• Powdered fabric softener is not
recommended. Use liquid fabric
softener only.
• Concentrated fabric softener must be
diluted with water before being added.
• Do not add main-wash detergent to the
softener compartment.
4. Close the detergent drawer.
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Before you start
To use powdered detergent
First, remove the provided liquid
detergent container from the main-
wash compartment. Then, add powdered
detergent to the main-wash compartment
according to the detergent manufacturer’s
instructions.
CAUTION
Do not add powdered detergent to the
liquid detergent container.
To use the bleach compartment
Add only liquid chlorine bleach to the
bleach compartment. Do not exceed the
max line.
CAUTION
Do not add undiluted liquid chlorine bleach
directly to the load or to the drum. It is a
powerful chemical and can cause fabric
damage, such as weakening of the bers
or color loss if not used properly.
To use oxygen boosters or color-safe bleach
Oxygen boosters or color-safe bleach can
increase washing performance. Make sure
to add the oxygen booster or color-safe
bleach after putting the laundry into the
drum.
NOTE
To use both powdered detergent and
powdered oxygen booster or powdered
color-safe bleach, it is more effective to
put them together into the drum before
loading the laundry.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the Safety information
before operating this appliance.
Control panel
01
02
03 04 05 06
0907
08 10
12
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01 Cycle Selector
Turn the dial to select a cycle. (For more information about wash
cycles, see page 35.)
02 Display
The display shows current cycle information and estimated time
remaining, or an information code if the washer needs to be
checked.
03 Temp.
Press to change the water temperature for the current cycle.
•
Hot (Level 5): Heavily soiled, colorfast items. Only available
with NORMAL, HEAVY DUTY, SANITIZE and SELF CLEAN .
• (Level 4): Whites and heavily soiled, colorfast items.
• (Level 3): Colorfast items.
• (Level 2): Brightly colored, very lightly soiled items.
• Cold (Level 1): Uses only cold water without utilizing the
washer's heater. No warm water is supplied.
04 Rinse
Press to change the rinse count for the current cycle.
• You can select 1 to 5 rinses.
Operations
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05 Spin
Press to change the spinning speed for the current cycle.
•
High (Level 5): Extends the spinning process to effectively
remove moisture from the load. This level uses a stronger
spinning process to remove moisture, so it is not suitable for
wrinkle-free or non-iron fabrics, or overloads.
• (Level 4): Underwear, t-shirts, jeans, and sturdy cottons.
• (Level 3): Jeans, wrinkle-free or wash-and-wear items, and
synthetics.
• (Level 2): Delicate items that require a lower spinning speed.
• No Spin (Level 1): The drum does not spin after the nal drain
process.
Rinse hold (All indicators are off): The nal rinse process is
suspended so that the laundry remains in the water. To unload the
laundry, run a drain or spin process.
NOTE
Spin Only
: To perform the spin process only, press and hold Spin
for 3 seconds. With the cycle time on the display, press Spin
repeatedly until a desired spinning speed is selected. Then, press
and hold Start/Pause (Hold to Start) to start.
06 Soil
Press to change the soil level for the current cycle.
•
Heavy (Level 5): For extremely soiled loads.
• (Level 4): For heavily soiled loads.
• (Level 3): For moderately soiled loads. This setting is best for
most loads.
• (Level 2): For lightly soiled loads.
• Light (Level 1): For barely soiled loads.
07 Pre Soak
Press to add 30 minutes of soaking time at the start of the wash
cycle for better stain removal.
08 Steam
Press to use the Steam function. The Steam function is available
with NORMAL, HEAVY DUTY, WHITES, BEDDING, and SANITIZE.
For heavily soiled, colorfast items, this function improves stain
treatment and uses less water.
09 Delay End
Set the washer to nish your wash automatically at later time.
Choose a delay of between 1 to 24 hours (in 1 hour increments).
(For more information about Delay End, see page 38.)
10 Alarm Off
Press to turn the alarm sound on or off. When the alarm is off, the
cycle completion melody and the power-off beep will not sound.
However, button and alert sounds will remain on.
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11 Power Press to turn the washer on or off.
12 Start/Pause
(Hold to Start)
Press and hold to start operation or press to stop operation
temporarily.
Icon description
Garment+
• This icon indicates you can add or take out items after a cycle
has started.
• To add or take out items, press Start/Pause (Hold to Start) to
pause the cycle, and then open the door. To resume the cycle,
close the door, and then press and hold Start/Pause (Hold to
Start).
Door Lock
• This icon indicates the door is locked and cannot be opened.
• The door locks automatically during a cycle and this indicator
turns on.
• You can open the door when this icon disappears.
SELF CLEAN
reminder
• This icon indicates that you should clean the drum using the
SELF CLEAN
cycle.
• After every 40 cycles, this icon appears for an hour and
then turns off automatically. The icon will appear for 5 more
cycles, turn off, and then will not appear for another 40
cycles.
Child Lock
• This icon indicates that Child Lock is on.
• For more information on Child Lock, see page 39.
Alarm Off
• This icon indicates that the alarm is off.
• For more information on Alarm Off, see page 39.
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Simple steps to start
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2
3
5
4
1. Press Power to turn on the washer.
2. Turn the Cycle Selector to select a cycle.
3. Change the cycle settings (Temp., Rinse, Spin, and Soil) as necessary.
4. Select desired options as necessary.
5. Press and hold Start/Pause (Hold to Start).
To change the cycle during operation
1. Press Start/Pause (Hold to Start) to stop operation.
2. Select a different cycle.
3. Press and hold Start/Pause (Hold to Start) again to start the new cycle.
WARNING
Do not place anything on top of your washer while it is running.
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Cycle overview
NOTE
The washer detects the weight of the items and automatically adjusts the optimal water
level, washing time, rinse counts, and spin counts. (This may not be applicable on some
cycles.)
Standard Cycles
Cycle Description
QUICK WASH
• For lightly soiled items that you want to nish washing
quickly.
• For best performance, recommended load is 4 lb or lower.
DELICATES
• For sheer fabrics, bras, lingerie (silk), and other handwash-
only fabrics.
• For best performance, use liquid detergent.
PERM PRESS
• For wash-and-wear, synthetic fabrics, and lightly to normally
soiled items.
RINSE+SPIN
• Features an additional rinse process after fabric softener is
applied to the laundry.
SELF CLEAN
• Cleans the drum by removing dirt and bacteria from the
drum.
• Perform once every 40 washes.
• Make sure the drum is empty.
Steam Cycles
Cycle Description
NORMAL
• For cottons, bed linens, table linens, underwear, towels,
or shirts. The washing time and the number of rinses are
automatically adjusted according to the load.
HEAVY DUTY • For sturdy, colorfast fabrics and heavily soiled items.
WHITES • For white items. You can wash with or without bleach.
BEDDING
• For bulky items such as comforters, blankets, and sheets.
• For best results, wash only 1 type of bedding.
• For bulky items, use liquid detergent and do not roll the
items in the drum because they might get stuck in the drum.
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Cycle Description
SANITIZE
• For heavily soiled, colorfast items. This cycle heats the water
to 150 °F (65 °C) to eliminate bacteria.
NOTE
If you press Start/Pause (Hold to Start) during the heating
portion of the SANITIZE cycle, your washer door will remain
locked for your safety.
Cycle chart
Use this chart to set the best cycle and options for your laundry.
NOTE
Setting Temp. Rinse Spin Soil
: factory setting 5 : Hot (Level 5) 5 : 5 times (Level 5) 5 : High (Level 5) 5 : Heavy (Level 5)
: can be selected 4 : (Level 4) 4 : (Level 4) 4 : (Level 4) 4 : (Level 4)
3 : (Level 3) 3 : (Level 3) 3 : (Level 3) 3 : (Level 3)
2 : (Level 2) 2 : (Level 2) 2 : (Level 2) 2 : (Level 2)
1 : Cold (Level 1) 1 : 1 time (Level 1) 1 : No spin (Level 1) 1 : Light (Level 1)
Cycle
Functions
Temp. Rinse
5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1
NORMAL
HEAVY DUTY
WHITES
BEDDING
SANITIZE
QUICK WASH
DELICATES
PERM PRESS
RINSE+SPIN
SELF CLEAN
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Cycle
Functions
Spin Soil
5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1
NORMAL
HEAVY DUTY
WHITES
BEDDING
SANITIZE
QUICK WASH
DELICATES
PERM PRESS
RINSE+SPIN
SELF CLEAN
Cycle
Options
Pre Soak Steam Delay End
NORMAL
HEAVY DUTY
WHITES
BEDDING
SANITIZE
QUICK WASH
DELICATES
PERM PRESS
RINSE+SPIN
SELF CLEAN
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Special features
Delay End
You can set the washer to nish your wash automatically at a later time by choosing a
delay of between 1 to 24 hours (in 1 hour increments). The hour displayed indicates the
time the wash will nish.
1. Select a cycle. Then, change the cycle settings if necessary.
2. Press Delay End repeatedly until a desired end time is set.
3. Press and hold Start/Pause (Hold to Start).
4. To cancel Delay End, restart the washer by pressing Power.
Real-life case
You want to nish a two-hour cycle 3 hours from now. To do this, you add the Delay End
option to the current cycle with a 3-hour setting, and then press and hold
Start/Pause
(Hold to Start) at 2:00 pm. The washer starts operating at 3:00 pm and ends at 5:00 pm.
Provided below is the time line for this example.
2:00 pm
Set Delay End to 3 hours
3:00 pm
Start
5:00 pm
End
ATC (Auto Temperature Control)
ATC enables the washer to control water temperatures in each washing cycle using the
internal thermistor. It is designed to maintain certain washing temperatures for best
results.
NOTE
• If you select NORMAL or HEAVY DUTY, you may notice the washer supplying cold
water. This is normal because the machine is designed to reduce power consumption. In
these cycles, the water temperature for Level 5 is similar to bath-water temperatures,
and Level 3 is similar to comfortable swimming pool temperatures.
• To wash clothes at a specic temperature, you must choose a different cycle rst.
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Child Lock
The Child Lock function locks the washer door to prevent children from climbing into and
suffocating inside the drum.
To activate Child Lock
• Press and hold both
Temp. and Rinse for 3 seconds. Then, press and hold Start/Pause
(Hold to Start) to activate. The door locks, and the Child Lock indicator turns on.
To deactivate Child Lock temporarily
• You can deactivate Child Lock temporarily for 1 minute. To do this, press and hold both
Temp. and Rinse for 3 seconds. The door is unlocked for 1 minute and the Child Lock
indicator blinks.
NOTE
• If you open the door 1 minute after deactivating Child Lock, an alarm sounds for up to
2 minutes.
• If you close the door within 2 minutes, the door locks and Child Lock is reactivated. If
you do not close the door or the door is not properly closed, the alarm keeps sounding
for 2 minutes.
• To add laundry after activating Child Lock, deactivate Child Lock or restart the washer.
To cancel Child Lock
• Press and hold both
Temp. and Rinse for 6 seconds. The door unlocks, and the Child
Lock indicator turns off.
Alarm Off
You can turn the alarm sound on or off. When the alarm is off, the cycle completion
melody and the power-off beep will not sound. However, the other sounds stay active.
• Press
Alarm Off to turn the alarm on or off.
• Your setting will be kept even after you turn off and then restart the appliance.
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Maintenance
Keep the washer clean for best performance and to lengthen its life cycle.
WARNING
Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electric
shock only during servicing. Service personnel – Do not contact the following parts while
the appliance is energized: Control board, heat sink, motor, inlet valve and pump.
Self Clean
Certain usage and environmental conditions may result in some residue build-up or odor
in the washer drum. To prevent this build-up of residue or odor causing bacteria and keep
your washer drum fresh and clean, perform the SELF CLEAN cycle at least once a month
or every 40 cycles. Perform the recommended procedure below when using the SELF
CLEAN cycle.
1. Remove all items from the washer drum and ensure the drum is empty. Laundry left in
the drum during the SELF CLEAN cycle may be damaged.
2. Press Power to turn on the washer.
3. Turn the Cycle Selector to SELF CLEAN .
4. Press and hold Start/Pause (Hold to Start).
NOTE
• The water temperature for SELF CLEAN is defaulted to Hot. This temperature cannot
be changed.
• In the case where residue is present in the washer drum, add liquid chlorine bleach to
the MAX level line in the main-wash compartment before starting the SELF CLEAN
cycle. Do not add the liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment (This is only the
case for SELF CLEAN cycle).
• Do not exceed the max line. Do not use or mix any other detergent or chemicals during
the SELF CLEAN cycle. If necessary, run a RINSE+SPIN cycle after the SELF CLEAN
cycle has completed to help remove any remaining residue.
CAUTION
If there is chlorine bleach left in the washer drum for an extended period of time, rust can
occur.
SELF CLEAN
reminder ( )
• After 40 washing cycles, the SELF CLEAN
LED reminder icon and the SELF CLEAN
cycle LED will blink on the control panel for an hour and then turn off automatically.
• The reminder will appear on the control panel for 5 additional consecutive cycles
before turning off. The next reminder will not appear until another 40 cycles have been
completed.
Maintenance
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Smart Care
To enable this function, you must rst download the Samsung Laundry app from the Play
Store or the App Store and install it on a mobile device that has a camera function. The
Smart Care function has been optimized for Galaxy and iPhone mobile devices (applicable
models only).
1. When the washer detects an issue to check, an information code appears on the
display. To enter Smart Care mode, press and hold Soil for 3 seconds.
2. The washer starts the self-diagnosis procedure and displays an information code if a
problem is detected.
3. Run the Samsung Laundry app on your mobile device, and then tap Smart Care.
4. Put the mobile device close to the washer’s display so that the smartphone camera and
the washer face each other. The information code will be recognized automatically by
the app.
5. When the information code is recognized correctly, the app provides detailed
information about the problem with applicable solutions.
NOTE
• The function name, Smart Care, may differ depending on the language.
• If the washer's display reects light, the app may fail to recognize the information
code.
• If the app fails to recognize the information code, you can enter the code manually on
the app.
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Emergency drain
In case of a power failure, drain the water inside the drum before taking out the laundry.
1. Turn off the washer, and then unplug
the power cord.
2. Gently press the top area of the lter
cover to open.
3. Put an empty, spacious container
around the cover, and stretch the
emergency drain tube to the container
while holding the tube cap (A).
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4. Open the tube cap and let water in the
Emergency drain tube (B) ow into the
container.
5. When done, close the tube cap, and
reinsert the tube. Then, close the lter
cover.
NOTE
Use a spacious container because the
water in the drum may be more than
expected.
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Cleaning
Surface of the washer
Use a soft cloth with a nonabrasive household cleaner. Do not spray water onto the
washer.
Mesh lter
Clean the mesh lter of the water hose once or twice a year.
1. Turn off the washer, and then unplug
the power cord.
2. Close the water tap.
3. Loosen and disconnect the water hoses
from the back of the washer. Cover the
each hose with a cloth to prevent water
from gushing out.
4. Use pliers to pull out the mesh lter
from the inlet valves.
5. Thoroughly clean the mesh lters in
water.
6. Completely dry the mesh lters. Do not
dry in direct sunlight.
7. Reinsert the mesh lters, and then
reconnect the water hoses.
8. Open the water taps.
NOTE
If a mesh lter is clogged, the “4C” information code appears on the washer’s display
screen.
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Pump lter
You should clean the pump lter 5 or 6 times a year to prevent it from clogging. A
clogged pump lter may reduce the bubble effect.
1. Turn off the washer, and then unplug
the power cord.
2. Gently press the top area of the lter
cover to open.
3. Drain the remaining water inside the
drum. See the Emergency drain section
on page 42.
4. Turn the pump lter knob (A)
counterclockwise, and then drain the
remaining water.
5. Clean the pump lter using a soft brush.
Make sure the drain pump propeller
inside the lter is not clogged.
6. Reinsert the pump lter, and then turn
the lter knob clockwise.
7. Close the lter cover.
NOTE
• Some pump lters feature a safety
knob that is designed to prevent
children from accidentally opening the
lter compartment. To open the safety
knob of the pump lter, push in and
turn it counterclockwise. The spring
mechanism of the safety knob helps
open the lter.
• To close the safety knob of the pump
lter, turn it clockwise. The spring
makes a rattling sound, which is normal.
• Before closing the lter cover, make
sure the pump lter is properly
inserted.
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NOTE
If the pump lter is clogged, the “5C” information code appears on the washer’s display
screen.
CAUTION
• Make sure the lter knob is closed properly after cleaning the lter. Otherwise, this
may cause a leak.
• Make sure the lter is inserted properly after cleaning it. Otherwise, this may cause an
operational failure or a leak.
Detergent drawer
1. Open the drawer.
2. While holding down the release lever
(A), remove the drawer.
3. Remove the liquid detergent container
from the drawer.
4. Clean the drawer components in
running water using a soft brush.
NOTE
Other parts of the drawer can also be
removed. They can fall out if you hold the
drawer upside down.
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5. Clean the drawer recess using a soft
brush.
6. Reinsert the liquid detergent container
into the detergent drawer.
7. Slide the drawer into the drawer recess,
and then push it inward until it is fully
closed.
NOTE
To remove remaining detergent, run the
RINSE+SPIN cycle with the drum empty.
Door diaphragm
A
1. Open the door, and then empty the
drum.
2. Combine 3/4 cups of liquid chlorine
bleach and 1 gallon of warm tap water.
3. Wearing rubber gloves, use a soft, clean
cloth dipped in the water and bleach
solution to clean the diaphragm.
4. Let stand 5 minutes, and then wipe up
and dry well.
CAUTION
Use bleach carefully and be sure to follow the bleach manufacturer’s use and care
instructions.
Recovery from freezing
The washer may freeze when the temperature in its location drops below 32 °F (0 °C).
1. Turn off the washer, and then unplug the power cord.
2. Pour warm water over the water tap to loosen the water hose.
3. Disconnect the water hose, and then soak it in warm water.
4. Pour warm water into the drum and leave it for about 10 minutes.
5. Reconnect the water hose to the water tap.
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NOTE
If the washer still doesn’t operate normally, repeat the steps above.
Care for an extended period of non-use
Avoid leaving the washer unused for an extended time. However, if you intend to leave
the washer unused for a long period of time, follow the directions below:
1. Press Power, and then turn the Cycle Selector to RINSE+SPIN.
2. Empty the drum, and then press and hold Start/Pause (Hold to Start).
3. When the cycle is complete, close the water taps and disconnect the water hoses.
4. Turn off the washer, and then unplug the power cord.
5. Open the door to let air circulate through the drum.
Cleaning the exterior
1. Turn off the water taps after nishing the day’s washing.
This will shut off the water supply to your washer and prevent the unlikely possibility
of damage from escaping water. Leave the door open to allow the inside of your
washer to dry out.
2. Use a soft cloth to wipe up all detergent, bleach, or other spills as they occur. Clean the
following as recommended below:
- Control Panel – Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive powders or
cleaning pads. Do not spray cleaners directly on the panel.
- Cabinet – Clean with soap and water.
Cleaning the interior
Clean the interior of your washer periodically to remove any dirt, soil, odor, mold, mildew,
or bacterial residue that may remain in your washer as a result of washing clothes.
CAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions may result in unpleasant conditions, including odors
and/or permanent stains on your washer or laundry.
NOTE
Hard water deposits may be removed, if needed. Use a cleaner labeled “Washer safe”.
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Troubleshooting
Checkpoints
If you encounter a problem with the washer, rst check the table below and try the
suggestions.
Problem Action
Does not start.
• Make sure the washer is plugged in.
• Make sure the door is properly closed.
• Make sure the faucets are open.
• Make sure to press or tap
Start/Pause (Hold to Start) to start
the washer.
• Make sure Child Lock is not activated.
• Before the washer starts to ll, it will make a series of
clicking noises to check the door lock and does a quick drain.
• Check the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Water supply is
insufcient, or no
water is supplied.
• Fully open the faucet.
• Make sure the door is properly closed.
• Make sure the water supply hose is not frozen.
• Make sure the water supply hose is not kinked or clogged.
• Make sure there is sufcient water pressure.
After a cycle,
detergent remains
in the detergent
drawer.
• Make sure the washer is running with sufcient water
pressure.
• Make sure you add liquid detergent to the liquid detergent
container. Make sure to remove the liquid detergent container
if you are using powdered detergent.
• Clean the detergent drawer.
Excessive vibrations
or makes noise.
• Make sure the washer is installed on a level, solid oor that
is not slippery. If the oor is not level, use the leveling feet to
adjust the height of the washer.
• Make sure the shipping bolts are removed.
• Make sure the washer is not contacting any other object.
• Make sure the laundry load is balanced.
• The motor can cause noise during normal operation.
• Overalls or metal-decorated clothes can cause noise while
being washed. This is normal.
• Metal objects such as coins can cause noise. After washing,
remove these objects from the drum or lter case.
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Problem Action
Does not drain and/
or spin.
• Make sure the drain hose is neither kinked nor obstructed all
the way to the drain system. If there is a drain restriction, call
for service.
• Make sure the debris lter is not clogged.
• Close the door and press or tap
Start/Pause (Hold to Start).
For your safety, the washer will not tumble or spin unless the
door is closed.
• Make sure the drain hose is not frozen or clogged.
• Make sure the drain hose is connected to a drain system that
is not clogged.
• If the washer is not supplied with sufcient power, the
washer temporarily will not drain or spin. As soon as the
washer regains sufcient power, it will operate normally.
The door does not
open.
• Press or tap
Start/Pause (Hold to Start) to stop the washer.
• It may take a few moments for the door lock mechanism to
disengage.
• The door will not open until 3 minutes after the washer has
stopped or the power turned off.
• Make sure all the water in the drum is drained.
• The door may not open if water remains in the drum. Drain
the drum and open the door manually.
• Make sure the door lock light is off. The door lock light turns
off after the washer has drained.
• If the washer is paused after the water is supplied, the door
cannot be opened until one minute has passed.
Excessive suds.
• Make sure you use the recommended types and amounts of
detergent.
• Use high efciency (HE) detergent to prevent oversudsing.
• Reduce the detergent amount for soft water, small loads, or
lightly soiled loads.
• Don't use Non-HE detergent.
Cannot add additional
detergent.
• Make sure the remaining amount of detergent and fabric
softener is not over the limit.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Action
The washer stops.
• Plug the power cord into a live electrical outlet.
• Check the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
• Close the door and press Start/Pause (Hold to Start) to start
the washer. For your safety, the washer will not tumble or
spin unless the door is closed.
• Before the washer starts to ll, it will make a series of
clicking noises to check the door lock and does a quick drain.
• There may be a pause or soak period in the cycle. Wait briey
and the washer may start.
• Make sure the mesh lter of the water supply hose at the
faucets is not clogged. Periodically clean the mesh lter.
• If the washer is not supplied with sufcient power, the
washer temporarily will not drain or spin. As soon as the
washer regains sufcient power, it will operate normally.
Fills with the wrong
temperature water.
• Fully open both taps.
• Make sure the temperature selection is correct.
• Make sure the hoses are connected to the correct taps. Flush
water lines.
• Make sure your water heater is set to supply hot water with a
minimum temperature of 120 °F (49 °C) at the tap. Also, check
the water heater capacity and recovery rate.
• Disconnect the hoses and clean the mesh lters. The mesh
lters may be clogged.
• While the washer lls, the water temperature may change as
the automatic temperature control feature checks incoming
water temperature. This is normal.
• While the washer lls, you may notice just hot and/or just
cold water going through the dispenser when cold or warm
temperatures are selected. This is a normal function of
the automatic temperature control feature as the washer
determines the water temperature.
The load is wet at the
end of a cycle.
• Use the High or Extra High spin speed.
• Use high efciency (HE) detergent to reduce oversudsing.
• The load is too small. Small loads (one or two items) may
become unbalanced and not spin completely.
• Make sure the drain hose is not kinked or clogged.
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Problem Action
Leaks water.
• Make sure the door is properly closed.
• Make sure all hose connections are tight.
• Make sure the end of the drain hose is correctly inserted and
secured to the drain system.
• Avoid overloading.
• Use high efciency (HE) detergent to prevent oversudsing.
Has odors.
• Excessive suds collect in recesses and can cause foul odors.
• Run cleansing cycles to sanitize periodically.
• Clean the door seal (diaphragm).
• Dry the washer interior after a cycle has nished.
After a cycle, washer
is not off and/or the
door does not open.
• If the Remaining Laundry Notication is on, press
Power to
turn the power off, and then remove the items.
• If the SELF CLEAN indicator is on, remove all items from the
drum, and then run the SELF CLEAN cycle.
If a problem persists, contact a local Samsung service center.
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Information codes
If the washer fails to operate, you may see an information code on the screen. Check the
table below and try the suggestions.
Code Action
1C
Check the water level sensor.
• Power the washer off. Wait 2-3 minutes, power the washer on, and
then try again.
• Depending on the model, the drain system drains water
automatically. The Power and Start/Pause (Hold to Start) buttons
may be disabled during this process.
DC
The door is open.
• Close the door and press
Start/Pause (Hold to Start) to resume
operation.
DC1
Check the door switch.
• Power the washer off. Wait 2-3 minutes, power the washer on, and
then try again.
LC
Check for water leaks.
• Power the washer off, and then check the drain system for any
leaks. Once the leak issue is resolved, power the washer on.
• Depending on the model, the drain system may drain water
automatically. The Power and Start/Pause (Hold to Start) buttons
may be disabled during this process.
4C
Check the water supply line.
• Check the connection to the water lines (including water taps).
• Power the washer off. Wait 2-3 minutes, power the washer on, and
then try again.
• Depending on the model, the drain system may drain water
automatically. The
Power and Start/Pause (Hold to Start) buttons
may be disabled during this process.
4C2
Laundry needs protection because the water being supplied is too hot.
• Make sure the cold and hot water taps are properly connected.
• Power the washer off. Wait 2-3 minutes, power the washer on, and
then try again.
5C
Check the drain system.
• Make sure the drain lter is not clogged.
• If the drain lter is clogged, clean the lter, and then restart the
washer.
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Code Action
HC
Check the washing heater.
• Power off the washer, and then contact a Samsung service center.
UB
Check the spinning process.
• The load may not be balanced inside the drum. Check the drum and
make sure the load is balanced.
• Press
Start/Pause (Hold to Start) to resume operation or power the
washer off, wait 2-3 minutes, power the washer on, and then try
again.
8C, 8C1, 8C2
Check the MEMS sensor.
• Power the washer off. Wait 2-3 minutes, power the washer on, and
then try again.
OC
Water may overow.
• Close the water valve and call for service.
3C
Check the motor.
• Power the washer off. Wait 2-3 minutes, power the washer on, and
then try again.
AC6
Check the PBA communication status.
• Power the washer off. Wait 2-3 minutes, power the washer on, and
then try again.
9C1, 9C2
The electronic control needs to be checked.
• Check if power is supplied properly.
• If the information code remains, contact a Samsung service center.
SF
System failed.
• Power off the washer, and then contact a Samsung service center.
If any information code keeps appearing on the screen, contact a local Samsung service
center.
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Specications
Fabric care chart
The following symbols provide garment
care direction. The clothing care labels
include symbols for drying, bleaching,
drying and ironing, or dry cleaning when
necessary. The use of symbols ensures
consistency among garment manufacturers
of domestic and imported items. Follow
care label directions to optimize garment
life and reduce laundering problems.
Wash cycle
Normal
Permanent press/Wrinkle
resistant/Wrinkle control
Gentle/Delicates
Hand wash
Water temperature
Hot
Warm
Cold
NOTE
The temperature range for Hot is 135 °F
(57 °C) or below, 95 °F (35 °C) or below
for Warm, and 68 °F (20 °C) or below for
Cold. Wash water temperature must be a
minimum of 60 °F (16 °C) for detergent
activation and effective cleaning.
Bleach
Any bleach (when needed)
Only non-chlorine (color-safe)
bleach (when needed)
Tumble dry
Normal
Permanent press/Wrinkle
resistant/Wrinkle control
Gentle/Delicates
Special instructions
Line dry/Hang to dry
Drip dry
Dry at
Heat setting
High
Medium
Low
Any heat
No heat / Air
Iron dry or steam temperatures
High
Medium
Low
Specications
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Specications
Warning symbols for laundering
Do not wash
Do not wring
Do not bleach
Do not tumble dry
No steam (added to iron)
Do not iron
Dry-clean
Dry-clean
Do not dry-clean
Line dry / Hang to dry
Drip dry
Dry at
Protecting the environment
• This appliance is manufactured from
recyclable materials. If you decide to
dispose of it, please observe local waste
disposal regulations. Cut off the power
cord so that the appliance cannot be
connected to a power source. Remove
the lid so that animals and small
children cannot get trapped inside the
appliance.
• Do not exceed the detergent quantities
recommended in the detergent
manufacturers’ instructions.
• Use stain removal products and
bleaches before the wash cycle only
when necessary.
• Save water and electricity by only
washing full loads (the exact amount
depends upon the program used).
Declaration of conformity
This appliance complies with UL2157.
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Specications
Specication sheet
Type
Front loading washer
WF45R6100A*
Water pressure (psi (kPa)) 20-116 (137-800)
NET weight (lb (kg)) 200 (91.0)
Spin revolution 1200 rpm
Heating Rating 900 W
Power
consumption
Washing
120 V
200 W
Washing and
Heating
1150 W
Spin 550 W
Drain 80 W
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LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S.A.)
SAMSUNG WASHER
LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER WITH PROOF OF
PURCHASE
This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS
AMERICA, INC. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new, in the original carton to the original
consumer purchaser, is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in
materials or workmanship for the limited warranty period, starting from the date of
original purchase, of:
One (1) year parts and labor,
Three (3) years stainless tub part (Part Only),
Ten (10) years washing DD motor part (Part Only)
This limited warranty is valid only on products purchased and used in the United States
that have been installed, operated, and maintained according to the instructions attached
to or furnished with the product. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact
SAMSUNG at the address or phone number provided below for problem determination and
service procedures. Warranty service can only be performed by a SAMSUNG authorized
service center. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof
of purchase to SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG’s authorized service center to receive warranty
service.
SAMSUNG will provide in-home service within the contiguous United States during the
warranty period at no charge, subject to availability of SAMSUNG authorized servicers
within the customer’s geographic area. If in-home service is not available, SAMSUNG may
elect, at its option, to provide transportation of the product to and from an authorized
service center. If the product is located in an area where service by a SAMSUNG
authorized servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or required
to bring the product to a SAMSUNG authorized service center for service.
To receive in-home service, product must be unobstructed and accessible to the service
agent.
During the applicable warranty period, a product will be repaired, replaced, or the
purchase price refunded, at the sole option of SAMSUNG. SAMSUNG may use new
or reconditioned parts in repairing a product, or replace the product with a new or
reconditioned product. Replacement parts and products are warranted for the remaining
portion of the original product’s warranty or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. All
replaced parts and products are the property of SAMSUNG and you must return them to
SAMSUNG.
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LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S.A.)
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This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship
encountered in normal household, noncommercial use of this product and shall not
cover the following: damage that occurs in shipment, delivery, installation, and uses
for which this product was not intended; damage caused by unauthorized modication
or alteration of the product; product where the original factory serial numbers have
been removed, defaced, changed in any way, or cannot be readily determined; cosmetic
damage including scratches, dents, chips, and other damage to the product’s nishes;
damage caused by abuse, misuse, pest infestations, accident, re, oods, or other acts
of nature or God; damage caused by use of equipment, utilities, services, parts, supplies,
accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external wiring or connectors not supplied
or authorized by SAMSUNG; damage caused by incorrect electrical line current, voltage,
uctuations and surges; damage caused by failure to operate and maintain the product
according to instructions; in-home instruction on how to use your product; and service
to correct installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes or correction
of household electrical or plumbing (i.e., house wiring, fuses, or water inlet hoses). The
cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be the customer’s
responsibility.
Visits by an authorized servicer to explain product functions, maintenance or installation
are not covered by this limited warranty. Please contact SAMSUNG at the number below
for assistance with any of these issues.
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST
PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specic rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to
state.
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LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS PRODUCT REPAIR, PRODUCT REPLACEMENT,
OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE AT SAMSUNG’S OPTION, AS PROVIDED IN THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY. SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO TIME AWAY FROM WORK,
HOTELS AND/OR RESTAURANT MEALS, REMODELING EXPENSES, LOSS OF REVENUE OR
PROFITS, FAILURE TO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER BENEFITS REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL
THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply
to you. This warranty gives you specic rights, and you may also have other rights, which
vary from state to state.
SAMSUNG does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the product. No
warranty or guarantee given by any other person, rm, or corporation with respect to this
product shall be binding on SAMSUNG.
To obtain warranty service, please contact SAMSUNG at:
Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
85 Challenger Road
Ridgeeld Park, NJ 07660
1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
www.samsung.com/us/support
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