Washer
User manual
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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
Critical installation warnings 6
Installation cautions 7
Critical usage warnings 8
Usage cautions 10
Critical cleaning warnings 13
Installation 14
What’s included 14
Installation requirements 15
Step-by-step installation 20
Before you start 28
Initial settings 28
Laundry guidelines 28
Detergent drawer guidelines 30
Operations 33
Feature panel 33
Simple steps to start 35
Cycle overview 36
Samsung Smart Home (applicable models only) 39
Special features 46
Maintenance 49
Self Clean+ 49
Smart Care 50
Emergency drain 51
Cleaning 52
Recovery from freezing 56
Care against an extended time of disuse 56
Cleaning the exterior 57
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Cleaning the interior 57
Troubleshooting 58
Checkpoints 58
Samsung Smart Home 62
Information codes 63
Specications 65
Fabric care chart 65
Protecting the environment 66
Declaration of conformity 66
Specication sheet 67
Cycle chart 68
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Safety information
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.
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WARNING
Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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.
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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.
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 Samsung
service center for service.
This appliance must be properly grounded.
Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water pipe, or telephone line.
• This may result in electric shock, re, an explosion, or problems with the product.
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• 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.
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.
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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 and power supplies immediately and contact
your nearest Samsung 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 Samsung 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 the room
immediately without touching the power plug. Do not touch the appliance or power cord.
• Do not use a ventilating fan. Do not turn on a light.
• 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).
• 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.
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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.
• If the appliance needs to be repaired or reinstalled, contact your nearest Samsung
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 service center.
• This may result in electric shock or re.
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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.
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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.
• If the connectors on the water supply hoses connector are loose, it may result in a
water leak.
The product you have purchased is designed for domestic use only.
Using the product for business purposes qualies as product misuse. If the product is used
for business purposes, the product will not be covered by the standard warranty provided
by Samsung and no responsibility can be attributed to Samsung for malfunctions or
damages resulting from such misuse.
Do not stand on the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, lighted candles, lighted
cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance.
• This may result in electric shock, re, problems with the product, or injury.
Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the appliance.
• As well as being harmful to humans, this may result in electric shock, re, or problems
with the product.
Do not place objects that generate electromagnetic 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.
(*): Woollen bedding, rain covers, shing vests, ski pants, sleeping bags, diaper covers,
sweat suits, and bicycle, motor cycle and car covers, etc.
• Do not wash thick or hard mats even if the 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 a 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.
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Do not touch the insides of the drum during or just after drying as it is hot.
• This may result in burns.
Do not insert your hand into the detergent drawer.
• This may result in injury as your hand may be caught by the detergent input device.
• Do not 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
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 or hair pins in the drum for long periods of
time. Do not leave 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 in the washer.
• If it hardens and accumulates inside the washer, it may result in problems with the
product, discoloration, rust, or bad odours.
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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.
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 the washer 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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Installation
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure proper installation of the washer and to
prevent accidents when doing laundry.
WARNING
Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk 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.
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 a local Samsung customer center or your retailer.
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02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
13
10
11
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01 Release lever 02 Detergent drawer 03 Door
04 Drum 05 Filter cover 06 Pump lter
07 Emergency drain tube 08 Worktop 09 Control panel
10 Power plug 11 Drain hose 12 Levelling feet
13 Smart Home Adapter port
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Parts supplied
Bolt caps Hose guide Tie straps
Parts not supplied
Water hoses (sold
separately)
Smart Home Adapter
(sold separately,
HD39J1230GW)
Anti-slip pads (sold
separately)
Tools needed for installation
Wrench Philips screwdriver Level Adjustable Plier Measuring tape
NOTE
• Bolt caps: The provided number (3 to 6) of bolt caps depends on the model.
• The appearance of the machine and provided accessories may differ with the model.
• To purchase an accessory or lost part, contact a local Samsung service center, Samsung
Customer Care, or your retailer.
• The Smart Home Adapter is available for purchase only on the Samsung website (www.
samsung.com).
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 the water hose.
Installation requirements
Electrical supply and grounding
• AC 120 V / 60 Hz 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.
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• 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.
Faucets must be within 4 feet (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 faucets 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.
Drain
Samsung recommends a standpipe 18
in (46 cm) 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 left in
the connection parts may cause damage to
belts, the pump, and other components of
the washer.
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Alcove or closet installation
Minimum clearance for stable operation:
Sides 1 in. (25 mm)
Top 17 in. (432 mm)
Rear 5.9 in. (150 mm)
Front 2 in. (51 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 in² (465 cm²).
Undercounter installation
A
B
D
C
A 39 in. (991 mm) C 27 in. (686 mm)
B 1 in. (25 mm) D 1 in. (25 mm)
Installation on a pedestal
A
B
D
E
F
C
A 54.6 in. (1387 mm) D 27 in. (686 mm)
B 34 in. (864 mm) E 38.7 in. (983 mm)
C 5.9 in. (150 mm) F 53.4 in. (1356 mm)
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Side by side installation
A
E
A
A
C
B B
F
D
A* 1 in. (25 mm) D 34 in. (864 mm)
B 27 in. (686 mm) E 2 in. (51 mm)
C 17 in. (432 mm) F 5.9 in. (150 mm)
*This clearance is not applicable to standalone washers.
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Stacked installation (Model: SKK-7A)
A
LG
C
D
B
F
H J K
I
E
A 3 in. (76 mm) G 1 in. (25 mm)
B 48 in². (3100 mm²) H 27 in. (686 mm)
C 24 in². (1550 mm²) I 5 in. (127 mm)
D 3 in. (76 mm) J 3 in.(76mm)
E 6 in. (152 mm) K 34 in. (864 mm)
F 78.5 in. (1994 mm) L 8 in. (203 mm)
WARNING
• Samsung’s washers and dryers can be stacked to maximize usable space.
• The dryer legs 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 levelling feet
1. Gently slide the washer into position.
Excessive force may damage the
levelling feet.
2. Level the washer by manually adjusting
the levelling feet.
3. When levelling is complete, tighten the
nuts using the spanner.
NOTE
An adjustable wrench or 17 mm open-
end wrench is required to loosen or
tighten the leveling feet.
STEP 4 Connect the water hose
B
A
CAUTION
• Make sure you use a new water hose,
and there are rubber gaskets (B) inside
the couplings (A) at either end of the
water hose. A water hose without the
gasket may leak.
• 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 hose by force.
If the hose is too short, replace the hose
with a longer, high-pressure hose.
• To prevent leaks, make sure both water
hoses are not bent or kinked. A water
leak may cause electric shock.
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To connect the water hoses to the faucets:
1. Connect one end of each water hose to
the Hot or Cold tap.
2. Turn the ttings by hand until they are
tight, and then tighten them by just an
additional two-thirds of a turn with a
plier. Do not overtighten the ttings.
You can damage them.
3. When done, pull the water hoses up
and down to check if they are properly
connected.
4. Put the other ends of the hoses into
a bucket and open the taps for 10-15
seconds to remove impurities. When
done, close the taps.
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5. Connect the other ends of the water
hoses to the corresponding inlets on the
rear of the machine as specied. Make
sure the hot water hose is connected to
the hot inlet, and the cold water hose to
the cold inlet.
6. Repeat step 2 above on the other
ttings. Make sure both water hoses
are connected properly. See the ‘4C’
information code for troubleshooting.
7. Open both faucets, and check if there is
a leak.
NOTE
If you do not want to use the hot water
hose, insert the inlet cap into the hot water
inlet. In this case, you must select Tap Cold
for the water temperature. All other water
indicators turn off.
CAUTION
To prevent water hoses from being bent or
kinked, make sure there is at least a 6 inch
(150 mm) space between the washer and
the rear wall.
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STEP 5 Position the drain hose
The drain hose can be positioned in three ways:
AA
Over the edge of a wash basin
The drain hose must be placed at a height
of between 24 in. (60 cm) and 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.
B C
*
D
E
ln a standpipe or laundry tub
The laundry tub (B) or standpipe (C) must
be no shorter than 18 in. (46 cm) and no
higher or longer than 96 inches (245 cm).
Make sure the drain hose and the
standpipe are not airtight.
NOTE
D: Hose retainer / E: Tie straps
*
A
CAUTION
• Connect the hose guide (A) within 6 in.
(15 cm)* of the end of the drain hose.
If the drain hose is extended beyond
the end of the hose guide, mold or
microorganisms could spread inside the
washer.
• The drain hose can be installed up to
96 in. (245 cm) high, but the draining
capability can be reduced at the
maximum height. Water remaining in
the drain system may cause an odour.
• If the drain hose is installed less than
18 in. (46 cm) high, water can be
drained during the process due to a
siphon phenomenon. If this happens, a
‘4C’ information code appears on the
display.
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A
Wall standpipe drain system
The drain hose must be placed into a wall
standpipe drain system. To keep the end of
the drain hose bent, use the supplied hose
guide (A). Secure the guide to the wall
using a hook to ensure stable drainage.
STEP 6 Power on
Plug the power cord into an AC 120 V / 60 Hz approved electrical outlet protected by a
fuse or circuit breaker. Then, press Power to turn on the washer.
STEP 7 STEP 7 Wi-Fi connection using the Smart Home Adapter
You can control the washing machine remotely using the Smart Home Adapter (sold
separately), your home network, an Android or iOS smart phone, and the Samsung Smart
Home app. To purchase the Smart Home Adapter, visit www.samsung.com and go to the
WF45K6200/WF45K6500 product page or search for Smart Home Adapter.
For more information about connecting the washer to your home Wi-Fi network with the
Smart Home Adapter, see the Samsung Smart Home section of this manual.
CAUTION
• There are two types of Samsung Smart Home Adapters, one that is used with Samsung
Smart TVs and one that is used with Samsung home appliances.
• For your washer, you must purchase the Adapter that is restricted to HD39*1230*W
models (home appliances). Use of any other adapter can cause system failure.
To install the Samsung Smart Home Adapter, follow these steps:
1. To unlock the adapter cover, press the
cover to the left of the word PUSH as
shown in the illustration.
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2. Open the adapter cover to reveal the
protective cap of the adapter. Gently
pull the cap to the right and lift up to
remove.
CAUTION
To prevent accidents, keep the
protective cap out of children’s reach
and away from pets.
A
3. Insert the SmartHome Adapter into the
Adapter port (A) in the correct direction.
Make sure the Samsung logo faces
forward.
CAUTION
Do not insert other USB devices such
as USB memory sticks or USB power
cables into the port. Incorrect use of the
port may damage the Samsung Smart
Adapter, causing system failure.
4. Insert the upper area of the adapter
cover rst, and then press to lock a
shown.
CAUTION
To prevent device damage or system failure, keep moisture away from the adapter
cover. If the adapter cover gets wet or stained, use a soft cloth or sponge to wipe up the
moisture or wipe away the stain, and then dry well.
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Network connection (applicable models only)
You can use the optional SmartHome Adapter (sold separately) to control and monitor
your washing machine through the Samsung Smart Home app. For more information
about Samsung Smart Home, see the Samsung Smart Home section in this manual.
NOTE
• Recommended encryption systems include WPA/TKIP and WPA2/AES. Any newer or
non-standard Wi-Fi authentication protocols are not supported.
• Wireless networks may be affected by the surrounding wireless communication
environment.
• If your Internet service provider has registered the MAC address of your PC or modem
for identication, your Samsung Smart washing machine may fail to connect to th
Internet. If this happens, contact your Internet service provider for technical assistance.
• The rewall settings of your network system may prevent your Samsung Smar
washing machine from accessing the Internet. Contact your Internet service provider
for technical assistance. If this symptom continues, contact a local Samsung service
center or retailer.
• To congure the wireless access point (AP) settings, see the user manual of the AP.
• Samsung Smart washing machines featuring the Samsung SmartHome Adapter support
both Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n and Soft-AP protocols. (IEEE 802.11 n is
recommended.)
• Unauthorized Wi-Fi wireless routers may fail to connect to applicable Samsung Smart
washing machines.
• If the washer is installed in a basement or communication with your network is poor,
you need to install a Wi-Fi signal booster/repeater or a more powerful router.
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Before you start
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 Start/Pause to start Calibration.
- The door is locked during the
operation.
- The drum keeps rotating clockwise
and anticlockwise 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 bres, 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 woollen 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.
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.
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STEP 4 Prewash (if necessary)
Select the Prewash option for the selected
cycle if the laundry is heavily soiled. Do
not use the Prewash option if you will be
adding detergent manually to the drum.
STEP 5 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 “Low
or Medium Spin”, 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
the spinning performance.
STEP 6 Add the correct detergent
type
The type of detergent depends on the
type of fabric (cotton, synthetic, delicate
items, wool), color, wash temperature, and
degree of soiling. 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 a local water
authority.
• Do not use detergent that tends to be
hardened or solidied. This detergent
may remain after the rinse cycle,
blocking the drain outlet.
CAUTION
When washing wool using the WOOL,
use only a neutral liquid detergent. If used
with WOOL, powder detergent may remain
on the laundry and discolor the laundry.
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.
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Detergent drawer guidelines
The washer provides a four-compartment dispenser: the front-left compartment for the
main wash, the rear-left for pre-wash, the front-right for fabric softeners, and the rear-
right for the liquid chlorine bleach.
C
A
D
B
1. Prewash compartment(A): Add prewash
detergent or starch.
2. Main-wash compartment(B): Add main-
wash detergent, water softener, soaking
detergent, color–safe, non–chlorine
bleach, and/or stain removers.
3. Softener compartment(C): Add fabric
softener. Do not exceed the max line.
4. Bleach compartment(D): Add liquid
chlorine bleach. Do not exceed the max
line.
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
A
Adding liquid detergent
1. Slide open the detergent drawer.
2. Add the liquid laundry detergent to
the liquid detergent container in the
mainwash compartment. Make sure
that the detergent does not exceed the
marked max line (A).
NOTE
• Do not add powdered laundry de-
tergent or other powdered laundry
agents to the liquid laundry con-tainer.
• To use powdered detergent, see page
32.
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A
3. Add fabric softener to the softener
compartment. Do not exceed the max
line (A).
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. If you want to prewash, add prewash
detergent to the prewash compartment
as instructed or recommended by the
manufacturer.
NOTE
If you use a high efciency (HE
detergent, apply 1/3 of the
recommended amount to the
prewash compartment and 2/3 of the
recommended amount to the main-
wash compartment.
5. Close the detergent drawer.
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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 use properly.
To use oxigen 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 powder detergent and powder
oxygen booster or powder 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
Feature panel
WF45K6500A*
WF45K6200A*
01
01
05
02
03
04
06
07
08
06
05
02
03
04
06
07
08
06
01 Cycle Selector Turn the dial to select a cycle.
02 Display
The display shows current cycle information and estimated time
remaining, or an information code when a problem occurs.
03 Temp.
Press to change the water temperature for the current cycle.
• Extra Hot: Heavily soiled, colorfast items. Only available with
NORMAL, HEAVY DUTY, and SANITIZE. (only for WF45K6500A*
model)
• Hot: Whites and heavily soiled, colorfast items.
• Warm: Colorfast items.
• Cold: Brightly colored, very lightly soiled items. The washer
supplies additional hot water or uses the heater to warm up the
water if it is below 60 °F (16 °C)
• Tap Cold: Uses only cold water without using the heater. No
warm water is supplied.
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04 Spin
Press to change the spinning speed for the current cycle.
• Extra High: Extends the spinning process to effectively remove
moisture from the load. (only for WF45K6500A* model)
NOTE
Extra High uses a stronger spinning process to remove
moisture, so it is not suitable for wrinkle-free or no-iron fabrics,
or overloads.
• High: Underwear, t-shirts, jeans and sturdy cottons.
• Medium: Jeans, wrinkle-free or wash-and-wear items and
synthetics.
• Low: Delicate items that requires a lower spinning speed.
• No Spin: The drum does not spin after the nal drain process.
• Rinse Hold (No lamp turns on): 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: This cycle runs a spin cycle 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
Start/Pause to start the cycle.
This cycle is available only when no specic cycle is selected
05 Soil Level
Press the button to select the soil level/washing time.
• Heavy: For heavily soiled loads.
• (only for WF45K6500A* model)
• Normal: For moderately soiled loads. This setting is best for
most loads.
• (only for WF45K6500A* model)
• Light: For lightly soiled loads.
06 Options Press the buttons to select different cycle options.
07 Start/
Pause
Press to start or stop operation.
08 Power Press to turn on/off the washer.
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Simple steps to start
WF45K6500A*
WF45K6200A*
2
2
4
5
3
4
1
4
5
3
4
1
1. Press Power to turn on the washer.
2. Turn the Cycle Selector to select a cycle.
3. Change the cycle settings (Temp., Spin, and Soil Level) as necessary.
4. Select desired options as necessary.
5. Press Start/Pause.
To change the cycle during operation
1. Press Start/Pause to stop operation.
2. Select a different cycle.
3. Press Start/Pause 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
Standard cycles
Cycle Description
NORMAL
• For most fabrics including cottons, linens, and normally
soiled items.
HEAVY DUTY • For sturdy, colorfast fabrics and heavily soiled items.
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 when you place them in the drum because they might
get stuck.
WHITES • For white items with or without bleach.
SANITIZE
• For heavily soiled, colorfast items. This cycle heats the water
to 150 °F to eliminate bacteria. (only for WF45K6500A*
model)
NOTE
If you press Start/Pause during the heating portion of Sanitize
cycle, your washer door will remain locked for your safety.
ALLERGEN
• This cycle removes dust mites, pet dander, and other allergy
causing substances from fabric. (only for WF45K6500A*
model)
STAIN AWAY
• For stained clothes. This cycle provides outstanding stain
removal performance. For Best stain removal performance,
use hot temperature option in this cycle.(only for
WF45K6200A* model)
RINSE+SPIN
• Use for loads that need rinsing only or to add rinse-aided
fabric softener to a load.
DEEP STEAM
• For heavily soiled, colorfast items. This cycle uses steam and
a high water temperature to effectively remove stains. (only
for WF45K6500A* model)
QUICK WASH • For lightly soiled items needed quickly.
TOWELS • For bath towels, washcloths, and mats.
PERM PRESS
• For wash-and-wear, synthetic fabrics, and lightly to normally
soiled items.
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Cycle Description
WOOL
• For machine-washable wool. Loads should be under 8
pounds. For best results, we recommend a load of 4.4 pounds
or less.
• The Wool cycle washes laundry by moving the wash drum
horizontally to maintain the characteristics of the wool bers
and to prevent damage to the cloth. It then stops for a period
of time to allow the laundry to soak in the water after which
it re-starts.
• We recommend you use a neutral detergent to prevent
damage to the cloth and to improve the washing results.
DELICATES
• For sheer fabrics, bras, lingerie (silk), and other handwash-
only fabrics.
• For best performance, use liquid detergent.
ACTIVE WEAR
• Use this cycle to wash exercise wear such as sports jerseys,
training pants, shirts/tops and other performance clothing.
This cycle provides effective soil removal with gentle action
for special fabric care.
Options
Option Description
Pre Wash
• This option adds a preliminary washing process before the
main wash cycle.
a. Add detergent to the pre-wash section of the detergent
compartment.
b. Turn the Pre Wash option on. The washer lls with cold
water and detergent, tumbles, then drains and advances to
the selected wash cycle.
NOTE
This option is not available with some cycles.
Extra Rinse
• Adds an additional rinse at the end of the cycle to remove
laundry additives more thoroughly.
Extra Spin • Adds additional spin time to remove more water from loads.
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Option Description
Steam
• Press this button to use the Steam function. Steam is
available with the NORMAL, HEAVY DUTY, BEDDING, WHITES,
SANITIZE, DEEP STEAM and ALLERGEN. For heavily soiled,
colorfast items, the Steam function improves stain treatment
and uses less water. (only for WF45K6500A* model)
Sound
• When you activate Sound off function, the “
” lamp
illuminates.
My Cycle
• Create your own washing cycle with preferred settings and
use the cycle with a single button push.
Delay End
• Set the washer to nish your wash automatically at a later
time. Choose a delay of between 1 to 24 hours (in 1 hour
increments).
Self Clean+
• Cleans the drum by removing dirt and bacteria from the
drum.
• Perform once every 40 washes with no detergent or bleach
added.
• Make sure the drum is empty.
• Do not add any drum cleaning agents.
Super Speed
• Press this button if you need to shorten the washing
time, applicable for NORMAL, DEEP STEAM, HEAVY DUTY,
BEDDING or ALLERGEN. The shortened time may differ
depending on the selected cycle/load/options. (only for
WF45K6500A* model)
Smart care
• This function enables you to check the status of the washing
machine using a smartphone.
Smart Control
• After you have inserted the Smart Home Adapter and
connected the washer to your home network using the
Samsung Smart Home app, you can control the washer
remotely. To begin, press and hold Smart Control for 3
seconds. The Smart Control indicator blinks and the door
locks. The washer enters the waiting for remote commands
mode For more information, visit the Samsung Smart Home
website.
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Samsung Smart Home (applicable models only)
Installation
Visit the Google Play Store, Galaxy Apps, or Apple App Store and search for “Samsung
Smart Home”. Download and install the Samsung Smart Home app provided by Samsung
Electronics to your smart device.
NOTE
• The Samsung Smart Home app is designed for Android 4.0 (ICS) or higher, or iOS 7.0 or
higher, and is optimized for Samsung smartphones (Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series).
On other smartphone models, some functions may operate differently.
• For improved performance, the Samsung Smart Home app is subject to change without
notice.
Samsung account
Android iOS
You are required to register your Samsung account to use the app. If you don’t have a
Samsung account, follow the app’s onscreen instructions to create a free Samsung account.
Getting started
1. Turn on your Washer.
2. Insert the SmartHome Adapter into the cSmart Home Adapter port of your washing
machine.
3. Run the Samsung Smart Home app and log in with your Samsung account. iPhone users
are required to provide the login information each time they access the app.
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4. Access Device > the plus (+) icon, and then tap Washing Machine.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to provide the necessary information about the
router, and then tap Next.
6. Press and hold Smart Control on the washer for more than 5 seconds until the “AP”
message appears on the display. Your washing machine will be registered with the app.
7. Once your Washer is registered properly, the App will show this message.
“Congratulations! Your washer has been added to your Smart Home. Please complete
the setup by restarting your washer.
You may then remotely control your washer by turning on Smart Control.
The remote control function is only available with Washer.”
8. When the device registration is complete, the washing machine icon will appear in the
Samsung Smart Home app.
9. When “oAP” message disappears on the display, restart your washing machine.
10. Press and hold Smart Control on the washer for more than 3 seconds, and then the
Smart Control indicator
Lights up on your washing machine.
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NOTE
• Some options or settings of the washing machine may not be available for remote
control.
• The App view may difference for each mobile device.
• If you operate the button in the Set view after connecting to Smart Home, It will
disconnect from Smart Home.
• For safety reasons, Smart Control will be disabled if the Child Lock is activated. To use
Smart Control, make sure you deactivate the Child Lock rst.
• If you stop the operation of the washing machine through the Smart Home App, the
door of the washing machine stays locked for safety reasons. To open the door, press
Start/Pause on the control panel.
Operations
This product is a smart washing machine that supports the
Samsung Smart Home service.
For more information, visit www.samsung.com.
The EZ setup(network setting) takes time depending on your
network condition
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Key features
You can register Samsung Smart Home appliances on the Samsung Smart Home server for
remote access.
Menu overview
01
02
04
07
08
09
10
11
05
06
03
For improved performance, the content and design of the app is subject to change without
notice.
01 Current cycle Tap to select a desired cycle.
02 Start/Pause
With Smart Control enabled on the washing machine, you can
start an operation or pause an operation remotely.
03 Options
You can set or adjust options remotely. Option default values
and available setting values differ depending on the selected
cycle.
04 Remaining Laundry
(applicable models
only)
If the washing machine has laundry remaining in the drum
after a cycle has nished, this function can notify you that
laundry remains in the drum.
To use, tap the Remaining Laundry icon to turn the function
on, and then specify a notication interval. The function stays
active for up to 12 hours. If you open the washer door, the
function is terminated and the machine turns off.
05 Settings
The Settings menu differs by model and is not available for all
models.
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06 About Device
• Version: Displays the current version of the Washing
Machine app.
• Self check (applicable models only): The washing machine
runs a self-diagnosis and displays an information code if it
nds an issue to check
07 Current Process The current process - Washing, Rinsing, etc. - is displayed.
08 Progress
The progress of the selected cycle is displayed in 1%
increments.
09 Remaining Time The time remaining for the selected cycle is displayed.
10 Estimated Finish
Time
The estimated nish time is displayed
11 Cancel
Tap to cancel the current cycle and return to the cycle
selection screen.
When the cycle is complete:
01
02
01 Finished Cycle Displays the cycle that has completed.
02 Completion Message
When the cycle is complete, the Washer app displays a
completion message.
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Add wash alarm function
If you have forgotten some clothes or you want to add special softener, the add wash
alarm reminds you to add any laundry or softener after your wash has already started.
During the wash, the function sounds an alarm 3 times:
• 2-3 minutes before the rst rinsin
• 2-4 minutes before the last rinsing
• 1-2 minutes before the spinning
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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 Start/Pause.
The
indicator turns on with the clock running.
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 Start/Pause at 2:00 p.m.
The washer starts operating at 3:00 p.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m. Provided below is the time
line for this example.
2:00 pm
Set the Delay End to 3 hours
3:00 pm
Start
5:00 pm
End
Steam (only for WF45K6500A* model)
With the Steam cycle, the washer senses the weight of the load and controls the steam
effect according to the load size. This improves washing performance.Available Steam
cycles are: NORMAL, HEAVY DUTY, BEDDING, WHITES, SANITIZE, ALLERGEN, and DEEP
STEAM.
1. Turn the Cycle Selector to select a Steam cycle.
2. Press Steam.
3. Add detergent and fabric softener as instructed.
4. Press Start/Pause to start the cycle.
NOTE
• Steam may not be visible or present during the cycle. This is normal.
• Unlike other Steam cycles, you don’t need to press Steam for DEEP STEAM as the Steam
function turns on automatically.
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Special features
Add Wash
When the Add Wash indicator turns on, you can stop the washer and put additional
laundry into the drum. The Add Door opens by more than 100° for easy access.
1. Press Start/Pause to stop operation.
2. Press the upper area of the Add Door to
unlock.
3. Open the Add Door and insert
additional laundry into the drum.
4. Lift the Add Door back into place, and
then push it gently until you hear a
click. The Add Door is locked.
5. Press Start/Pause to resume operation.
NOTE
• The water inside the drum does not leak if the Add Door is closed properly. Water
drops may form around the window, but they do not leak from inside the drum.
• After washing is complete, open the Add Door and leave open for some time to dry the
drum.
CAUTION
• Do not open the Add Door if suds have formed inside the drum.
• Do not open or touch the Add Door while the machine is operating. The Add Door may
be opened unintentionally.
• Do not add an excessive amount of laundry through the Add Door. Performance may
be degraded.
• Do not use the lower area of the Add Door as a handle. Your ngers may be caught.
• Make sure that no laundry is caught in the Add Door.
• Keep your pets out of the washer, especially the Add Door.
• Do not open the Add Door while the drying or Steam or Sanitize functions are running.
Hot steam may leak out of the window.
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• Do not press or push the Add Door when closing the washer door. The Add Door may
open.
Child Lock
To prevent accidents by children or infants, Child Lock locks all buttons except for the
Power button.
To activate the Child Lock
• Press and hold both Soil Level and Spin for 3 seconds. Then, press Start/Pause to
activate. The door locks and the Child Lock indicator turns on.
To deactivate the Child Lock temporarily
• You can deactivate the Child Lock temporarily for 1 minute. To do this, Press and hold
both Soil Level and Spin for 3 seconds. The door is unlocked for 1 minute and the Child
Lock indicator blinks.
NOTE
• If you open the door 1 minute or more after deactivating Child Lock, an alarm sounds
for up to 2 minutes.
• If you close the door within 2 minutes, door locks and Child Lock is reactivated. After 2
minutes, the door does not lock with no alarm sound.
• To add laundry after activating Child Lock, rst deactivate Child Lock or restart the
washer.
To cancel the Child Lock
• Press and hold both Soil Level and Spin for 6 seconds. The door unlocks and the Child
Lock the Child Lock indicator turns off.
My Cycle
Create your own washing cycle with preferred settings and use the with the push of the
push of a single button.
To create your own cycle
1. Turn the Cycle Selector to select a cycle.
2. Change the cycle settings (Temp., Spin, and Soil Level) as necessary.
3. To add an option, press the corresponding buttons.
4. Press and hold My Cycle for 3 seconds to save your settings. Applicable indicators
blink for 3 seconds.
Once you save the cycle, you can use it by pressing My Cycle.
NOTE
If you press My Cycle and then release it within 3 seconds, the previously saved cycle and
options appear.
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Sound (only for WF45K6500A* model)
Mute or unmute the sound (button beeps, indicator beeps and chimes, etc.)
• To mute or unmute the sound, press and hold the Temp. button for 3 seconds. When
the sound is muted, the
indicator turns on.
ATC (Auto Temperature Control)
ATC enables the washer to control water temperatures in each washing cycle using the
washer’s 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 Hot temperature is similar to bath-water temperatures, and the
Warm temperature to comfortable swimming pool temperatures.
• To wash clothes at a specic temperature, you must choose a different cycle rst.
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Maintenance
Keep the washer clean to prevent its performance from deteriorating and to preserve its
life cycle.
WARNING
Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk 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+
Perform this cycle regularly to clean the drum and to remove bacteria from it.
1. Make sure the drum is empty.
2. Press Power to turn on the washer.
3. Press Self Clean+.
4. Press Start/Pause.
NOTE
- The water temperature for Self Clean+ is set to EXTRA HOT, which cannot be
changed. (only for WF45K6500A* model)
- The water temperature for Self Clean+ is set to HOT, which cannot be changed. (only
for WF45K6200A* model)
CAUTION
Do not use any cleaning agents. Do not add detergent or bleach. Chemical residue in the
drum degrades the cleaning performance.
Self Clean+ reminder ( )
• The Self Clean+ reminder appears on the main screen once every 40 washes. It is
advisable to perform the Self Clean+ regularly.
• If you do not run the cycle within 1 hour when the Self Clean+ reminder appears, the
reminder turns off automatically.
• When you rst see this reminder, you can ignore the reminder for 6 consecutive
washes. From the 7
th
wash, the reminder no longer appears. However, it appears again
on the second 40
th
wash.
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Smart Care
The Smart Care function helps you diagnose and troubleshoot your washer if it has a
problem. To enable this function, you must rst download the Samsung Smart Washer app
from the Play Store or the Apple Store, and install it on a mobile device that has a camera.
The Smart Washer Smart Care function has been optimized for:
Galaxy and iPhone series devices. (It is not supported by some models.)
As the washer operates, it runs it’s self-diagnosis function in the background. If it senses
a problem, it displays an information code on the display which you can scan using the
app’s Smart Care function. The Smart Care function will then display detailed information
about the code.
1. To enable the Smart Care function.
- Press and hold Super Speed on the washer for 3 seconds to enter the Smart Care
mode. (only for WF45K6500A* model)
- Press Smart Care button to enter the Smart Care mode. (only for WF45K6200A*
model)
2. Run the Samsung Smart Washer app on your mobile device, and then tap Smart Care.
3. Hold the mobile device so that the mobile device and the washer’s display panel face
each other. The app will recognize the information code automatically.
4. When the information code is recognized correctly, the app provides detailed
information about the symptom and recommends further action.
NOTE
• The function name, Smart Care, may differ depending on your language.
• If the washer display is reecting light, the app may fail to recognize the information
code.
• If the app fails to recognize the information code code a number of times
consecutively, enter the information code manually into the app screen.
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Emergency drain
In case of a power failure, drain the water inside the drum before taking out the laundry.
1. Power off the washer, and then unplug
it from the electrical outlet.
2. Gently press the top area of the lte
cover to open.
B
3. Put an empty, spacious container
around the cover, and stretch the
emergency drain tube to the container
while holding the tube cap (A).
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
reassemble 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 detergent. 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 faucet.
3. Loosen and disconnect the water hose
from the back of the washer. Cover the
hose with a cloth to prevent water from
gushing out.
4. Use pliers to pull out the mesh lter
from the inlet valve.
5. Submerge the mesh lter deeply in
water so that the threaded connector is
also submerged.
6. Dry the mesh lter completely in a
shaded area.
7. Reinsert the mesh lter into the inlet
valve, and reconnect the water hose to
the inlet valve.
8. Open the faucet.
NOTE
If the mesh lter is clogged, the “4C” information code appears on the the washer’s display
screen.
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Pump lter
It is advisable to clean the pump lter 5 or 6 times a year to prevent it from clogging. A
clogged pump lter may reduce the bubble effect.
A
1. Turn off the washer, and then unplug
the power cord.
2. Drain the remaining water inside
the drum. See the “Emergency drain”
section on page 49.
3. Gently press the top area of the lte
cover to open.
4. Turn the pump lter knob (A) to the left,
and drain off the remaining water.
5. Clean the pump lter using a soft brush.
Make sure the drain pump propeller
inside the lter is unclogged.
6. Reinsert the pump lter, and then turn
the lter knob to the right.
7. Close the lter cover.
NOTE
• Some pump lters feature a safety
knob that is designed to prevent
accidents by children. 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.
NOTE
If the pump lter is clogged, the “5C” information code appears on the washer’s display
screen.
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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
A
1. While holding down the release lever
(A) inside the drawer, slide open the
drawer, and then remove the drawer
from the washer.
2. Remove the Liquid detergent container
from the drawer.
3. Clean the drawer components in
owing 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.
4. Clean the drawer recess using a soft
brush.
5. Reinsert the liquid detergent container
into the Detergent Drawer.
6. Slide the drawer into the drawer recess,
and then push it inward until it is fully
closed.
NOTE
To remove remaining detergent, perform a RINSE+SPIN cycle with the drum empty.
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Add Door
A
1. Open the Add Door.
2. Use a wet cloth to clean the Add Door.
- Do not use cleaning agents.
Discoloration may occur.
- Use caution when cleaning the
rubber packing and the locking
mechanism.
- Dust off the glass of the window and
entrance area regularly.
3. Wipe up, and then close the Add Door.
The Add Door is closed when you hear
a click.
CAUTION
• Do not apply excessive force to the Add Door. It may break.
• Do not leave the Add Door open while the machine is operating.
• Do not put heavy objects on the Add Door at any time.
• To prevent physical injury, do not touch the Add Door while the drum is rotating.
• Do not add laundry while the machine is in the drying process. The laundry may not
dry well.
• Do not open the Add Door while the machine is operating. This may cause physical
injury.
• Do not use the feature panel while the Add Door is open. This may cause physical
injury or system failure.
• Insert only laundry through the Add Door.
• Do not insert bulky items into the drum through the Add Door.
• Do not pull out the rubber packing of the Add Door when cleaning. You can damage the
Add Door.
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Door diaphragm
A
1. Open the door and empty the drum.
2. Turn over the diaphragm (A).
3. Combine 3/4 cups of liquid chlorine
bleach and 1 gallon of warm tap water.
4. Wearing rubber gloves, use a soft, clean
cloth dipped in the water and chlorine
solution to clean the diaphragm.
5. Let stand 5 minutes, and then wipe up
and dry well.
6. Put the diaphragm back to position.
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 0 °C.
1. Turn off the washer, and then unplug the power cord.
2. Pour warm water over the faucet to loosen the water hose.
3. Disconnect the water hose, and 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 faucet.
NOTE
If the washer still doesn’t operate normally, repeat the steps above until it operates
normally.
Care against an extended time of disuse
Avoid leaving the washer unused for an extended time. If you intend to leave the washer
unused for a long period of time, follow the directions below:
1. Press the Power button, and then turn the Cycle Selector to RINSE+SPIN.
2. Empty the drum, close the door, and then press Start/Pause.
3. When the cycle is complete, close the faucets 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.
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Cleaning the exterior
1. Turn off the water faucets 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 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.
• If you are using powdered detergent, do not use more than
recommended.
• If you are using liquid detergent, do not over ll the liquid
detergent compartment.
• Remove the liquid detergent and softener containers, and
then 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 levelling 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 obsructed all
the way to the drain system. If you 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. 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 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 has been 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.
Excessive suds.
• Make sure you use the recommended types of detergent.
• Use high efciency (HE) detergent to prevent oversudsing.
• Reduce the detergent amount for soft water, small loads, or
lightly soiled loads.
• Non-HE detergent is not recommended.
Cannot add additional
detergent.
• Make sure the remaining amount of detergent and fabric
softener is not over the limit.
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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 the Start/Pause button 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 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.
The washer lls with
the wrong water
temperature.
• Fully open both taps.
• Make sure the temperature selection is correct.
• Make sure the hoses are connected to the correct taps. Flush
the 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 lter. The mesh
lter may be clogged.
• While the washer lls, the water temperature may change
as the automatic temperature control feature checks the
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 odours.
• Excessive suds collect in recesses and can cause foul odours.
• Run cleansing cycles to sanitize periodically.
• Clean the door seal (diaphragm).
• Dry the washer interior after a cycle has nished.
No bubbles are seen
(Bubbleshot models
only).
• Overloading may screen bubbles.
• Severely contaminated laundry may not generate bubbles.
Can I open the Add
Door at any time?
• The Add Door can be opened only when the
indicator
appears. Note that it does not open in the following cases:
- When the steam or drying process is running and the
internal temperature becomes high
- If you set the Child Lock on for safety reasons
- When a drum wash or drum drying cycle is running that
does not permit additional laundry
If a problem persists, contact a local Samsung service center.
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Samsung Smart Home
Problem Action
I could not nd
“Samsung Smart
Home” in the app
market.
• The Samsung Smart Home app is available for smartphones
that run Android 4.0 (ICS) or higher, or iOS 7.0 or higher.
The Samsung Smart
Home app fails to
operate.
• The Samsung Smart Home app for available in applicable
models only.
• The old Samsung Smart Washing machine app cannot connect
with Samsung Smart Home models.
The Samsung Smart
Home app is installed
but is not connected
to my washing
machine.
• You must log into your Samsung account to use the app.
• Make sure that your router is operating normally.
• Make sure that the SmartHome Adapter is inserted properly.
• If the Wi-Fi Indicator(
) on the washing machine’s display
is off, this indicates that no network connection has been
established. Use the Samsung Smart Home app to connect and
register the washing machine with your home network access
point (AP).
Could not log into the
app.
• You must log into your Samsung account to use the app.
• If you don’t have a Samsung account, follow the app’s
onscreen instructions to create one.
An error message
appears when I try to
register my washing
machine.
• The connection may fail due to the distance from your access
point (AP) or electrical interference from the surrounding
environment. Wait a moment and try again.
The Samsung
Smart Home app
is successfully
connected to my
washing machine but
does not run.
• Exit and restart the Samsung Smart Home app or unplug your
router and then reconnect it.
• Remove the SmartHome Adapter, and reconnect it properly.
Then, try again.
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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 off and then power the washer on after 2-3 minutes, and
then try again.
• Depending on the model, the drain system drains water
automatically. The POWER and START/PAUSE buttons may be
disabled during this process.
DC
The door is open.
• Close the door, and then press START/PAUSE to resume operation.
DC1
Check the door switch.
• Power off and then power the washer on after 2-3 minutes, 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 after
2-3 minutes.
• Depending on the model, the drain system drains water
automatically. The POWER and START/PAUSE buttons may be
disabled during this process.
4C
Check the water supply line.
• Check the connection to the water line (including water taps).
• Power off and then power the washer on after 2-3 minutes, and
then try again.
• Depending on the model, the drain system drains water
automatically. The POWER and START/PAUSE 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 off and then power the washer on after 2-3 minutes, and
then try again.
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Code Action
5C
Check the drain system.
• Make sure the drain lter is not clogged.
• If the drain lter is clogged, clean the lter lter, and then restart
the washer.
HC
Check the washing heater.
• Power off the washer, and then contact a Samsung customer
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 to resume operation, or power off and then
power the washer on after 2-3 minutes, and then try again.
8C, 8C1, 8C2
Check the MEMS sensor.
• Power off and then power the washer on after 2-3 minutes, and
then try again.
OC
Water may overow.
• Close the water tap, and then call for service.
3C
Check the motor.
• Power off and then power the washer on after 2-3 minutes, and
then try again.
AC6
Check the PBA communication status.
• Power off and then power the washer on after 2-3 minutes, and
then try again.
DDC
The Add Door is open.
• Close the Add Door, and then press START/PAUSE to resume
operation.
DC3
Check the Add Door.
• Power off and then power the washer on after 2-3 minutes, 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 106 - 126 °F (41 - 52 °C), 84
- 106 °F (29 - 41 °C) for Warm, and 61 -
84 °F (16 - 29 °C) for Cold. Wash water
temperature must be a minimum of 61 °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
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Iron dry or steam temperatures
High
Medium
Low
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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Specication sheet
C
D
A
B
Type Front loading washer
Model WF45K6200A* WF45K6500
Dimensions
(inches (mm))
A. Height-overall 38.7 (984)
B. Width 27 (686)
C. Depth with door open 54.6 (1386)
D. Depth 34 (864)
Water pressure (psi (kPa)) 20 - 116 (137 - 800)
NET weight (lb (kg)) 225 (102) 227 (103)
Spin revolution 1300 rpm
Heater rating - 900 W
Power
consumption
Washing 120 V 200 W 200 W
Washing and heating 120 V - 1150 W
Spin 120 V 550 W 550 W
Drain 120 V 80 W 80 W
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Cycle chart
Use this chart to set the best cycle and options for you laundry.
NOTE
Setting Temp. Spin Soil Level
: factory setting EH: Extra Hot EH: Extra High H: Heavy
: can be selected H: Hot H: High
W: Warm M: Medium N: Normal
C: Cold L: Low
TC: Tap Cold NS: No Spin L: Light
WF45K6500A*
Cycle
Temp. Spin Soil Level
EH H W C TC EH H M L NS H
N
L
NORMAL
HEAVY DUTY
BEDDING
WHITES
SANITIZE
ALLERGEN
RINSE + SPIN
ACTIVE WEAR
DELICATES
WOOL
PERM PRESS
TOWELS
QUICK WASH
DEEP STEAM
SELF CLEAN+
Cycle
Options
Pre Wash Extra Rinse Extra Spin Steam Super Speed Delay End My cycle
NORMAL
HEAVY DUTY
BEDDING
WHITES
SANITIZE
ALLERGEN
RINSE + SPIN
ACTIVE WEAR
DELICATES
WOOL
PERM PRESS
TOWELS
QUICK WASH
DEEP STEAM
SELF CLEAN+
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Use this chart to set the best cycle and options for you laundry.
NOTE
Setting Temp. Spin Soil Level
: factory setting H: Hot H: High H : Heavy
: can be selected W: Warm M: Medium N: Normal
C: Cold L: Low L: Light
TC: Tap Cold NS: No Spin
WF45K6200A*
Cycle
Temp. Spin Soil Level
H W C TC H M L NS H N L
NORMAL
HEAVY DUTY
BEDDING
WHITES
STAIN AWAY
RINSE + SPIN
ACTIVE WEAR
DELICATES
WOOL
PERM PRESS
TOWELS
QUICK WASH
SELF CLEAN+
Cycle
Options
Pre Wash Extra Rinse Extra Spin Delay End My cycle
NORMAL
HEAVY DUTY
BEDDING
WHITES
STAIN AWAY
RINSE + SPIN
ACTIVE WEAR
DELICATES
WOOL
PERM PRESS
TOWELS
QUICK WASH
SELF CLEAN+
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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.
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LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S.A.)
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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.
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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LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S.A.)
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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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Warranty (CANADA)
SAMSUNG WASHER
LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER
This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS
CANADA, INC. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new, in the original carton to the original
consumer purchaser, is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in
materials and workmanship for a limited warranty period of:
One (1) year part and labor, Ten (10) years washing DD motor (Part only)
This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on
products purchased and used in the Canada. To receive warranty service, the purchaser
must contact SAMSUNG 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. SAMSUNG will provide in-home service during the
warranty period at no charge, subject to availability within the Canada. In-home service is
not available in all areas.
To receive in-home service, product must be unobstructed and accessible to the service
agent. If service is not available, SAMSUNG may elect to provide transportation of the
product to and from an authorized service center.
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SAMSUNG will repair, replace, or refund this product at our option and at no charge as
stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective
during the limited warranty period specied above. All replaced parts and products
become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG. Replacement parts
and products assume the remaining original warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is
longer.This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship
encountered in normal, noncommercial use of this product and shall not apply to the
following: damage that occurs in shipment; delivery and installation; applications and
uses for which this product was not intended; altered product or serial numbers; cosmetic
damage or exterior nish; accidents, abuse, neglect, re, water, lightning, or other acts
of nature or God; use of products, equipment, systems, utilities, services, parts, supplies,
accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external wiring or connectors not supplied
or authorized by SAMSUNG that damage this product or result in service problems;
incorrect electrical line voltage, uctuations and surges; customer adjustments and
failure to follow operating instructions, maintenance and environmental instructions that
are covered and prescribed in the instruction book; product removal and reinstallation;
problems caused by pest infestations. This limited warranty does not cover problems
resulting from incorrect electric current, voltage or supply, light bulbs, house fuses, house
wiring, cost of a service call for instructions, or xing installation errors. SAMSUNG does
not warranty uninterrupted or error-free operation of the product.
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN, THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES ON THIS PRODUCT EITHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SAMSUNG DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, INFRINGEMENT OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORATION WITH
RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON SAMSUNG. SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, FAILURE TO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER
BENEFITS, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED
BY THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL
THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST SAMSUNG BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN
THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED
DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND
LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE, OR INJURY TO PURCHASER AND PURCHASER’S PROPERTY
AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY
TO USE THIS PRODUCT. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER
THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT, IS NONTRANSFERABLE AND STATES
YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
Some provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the
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 province to province.
To obtain warranty service, please contact SAMSUNG at:
Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.
2050 Derry Road West,
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B9 Canada.
1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
www.samsung.com/ca/support (English)
www.samsung.com/ca_fr/support (French)
Visits by a Service Engineer to explain functions, maintenance or installation is not
covered by warranty.
Please contact the Samsung call center for help with any of these issues.
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Scan this with your smartphone
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT
U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/us/support
CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
www.samsung.com/ca/support (English)
www.samsung.com/ca_fr/support (French)
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