Samsung WD17N8710KV Big Capacity Wash & Dry User Manual

2_ features

features of your new samsung

washing machine

Your new washing machine will change the way you feel about doing laundry. From

its super-size capacity to its energy efﬁciency, the Samsung washing machine has

all the features to turn a mundane chore into a pleasure.

•Washingtodryingwithonebutton

Enjoy convenient non stop washing and drying. 4 different special drying programs

can be selected to perform the whole wash cycle including drying using just one button.

•Cupboard(standardprogram),Lowtempdrying,Iron,TimeDrying(30min~270mins)

These drying programs also can be operated independently of washing programs.

•ChildLock

TheChildLockfunctionensuresthatcuriouslittlehandsarekeptoutofyourwashing

machine.

This safety feature stops your children from playing with the operation of the washing

machine, and alerts you when it is activated.

•WoolmarkCertication

ThemachinehasbeentestedandpassedtherequiredWoolmarkCompanyspecicationfor

machine washable wool products.

Fabricsshouldbewashedaccordingtotheinstructionsonthegarmentlabelasspeciedby

Woolmark and Samsung.

•DelayEnd

Delayacycleforupto19hoursinone-hourincrementsandincreasetheconvenienceof

using your washing machine especially when you have to go out.

•QuickWash

TheQuickWashprogrammeansyoucannowwashyourclothesinjust29minutes.

•Delicates&HandWashProgram

Thedelicatesandhandwashprogramsuseagentlewashaction,aswellasspecic

temperatures and water levels to ensure your clothes are cared for.

•AntiLimescaleHeater

Our unique anti limescale heater has a double ceramic coating to prevent limescale, making it

lastupto3timeslongerthanastandardheater.

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•AirRefresh

TheAirRefreshsystemEconomicallyandefcientlyexpelsmicrobes,mitesandodour

causing particles, including acid sweat and nicotine, so your clothes smell fresh and new in

just30minutes.

•Suitable for Air Refresh : Woollen coats, cotton/down jumpers, sweaters, suits, pillows,

cushions, soft toys

•Not suitable: leather, silk, velvet, electric blankets, other stained laundry

•DigitalGraphicDisplay

TheDigitalGraphicDisplaycontrolpanelisclearandeasytouseforminimumfussand

hassle.Andbecauseitiseasytouse,theDigitalGraphicDisplayenablesyoutomakequick

andaccurateadjustmentstoyourwashforexcellentwashingresults.

•Widedoor

Theextrawidedooropeningmakesloadingandunloadingyourlaundrymucheasier,

especially for larger items like bedding and towels.

•DirectDriveMotor

Asthedrumdoesnotutilizebeltsorgears,vibrationsaresignicantlyreduced.Thisincreases

durability and makes your washing machine much quieter when in operation.

This manual contains important information on the installation, use, and care of your new

Samsung washing machine. Refer to it for descriptions of the control panel, instructions on how

tousethewashingmachine,andtipsformakingthemostofitsstate-of-the-artfeaturesand

functions. The “Troubleshooting and information codes”sectiononpage29tellsyouwhatto

do if something goes wrong with your new washing machine.

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4_ safety information

safety information

Congratulations on your new Samsung washer. This manual contains important

information on the installation, use and care of your appliance. Please take time to

read this manual to take full advantage of your washer’s many beneﬁts and features.

WHAtyounEEDtoknoWAboutsAfEtyinstRuCtions

Pleasereadthismanualthoroughlytoensurethatyouknowhowtosafelyandefcientlyoperatethe

extensivefeaturesandfunctionsofyournewapplianceandretainitatasafeplaceneartheappliance

for your 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 these 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AnDPRECAutions

Whattheiconsandsignsinthisusermanualmean:

WARNING

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severepersonalinjury,

deathand/orpropertydamage.

CAUTION

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result inpersonalinjuryand/or

propertydamage.

CAUTION

Toreducetheriskofre,explosion,electricshock,orpersonalinjury

when using your washer, follow these basic safety precautions:

DoNOTattempt.

DoNOTdisassemble.

DoNOTtouch.

Followdirectionsexplicitly.

Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.

Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.

Calltheservicecentreforhelp.

Note

thesewarningsignsareheretopreventinjurytoyouandothers.

Pleasefollowthemexplicitly.

Afterreadingthissection,keepitinasafeplaceforfuturereference.

Read all instructions before using the appliance.

Aswithanyequipmentusingelectricityandmovingparts,potentialhazardsexist.Tosafely

operatethisappliance,becomefamiliarwithitsoperationandexercisecarewhenusingit.

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Donotletchildren(orpets)playonorinyourwashingmachine.Thewashingmachinedoordoesnot

open easily from the inside, and children may be seriously injured if trapped inside.

Thisapplianceisnotintendedforusebypersons(includingchildren)withreducedphysical,sensoryor

mentalcapabilities,orlackofexperienceandknowledge,unlesstheyhavebeengivensupervisionor

instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Childrenshouldbesupervisedtoensurethattheydonotplaywiththeappliance.

Iftheplug(powersupplycord)isdamaged,itmustbereplacedbythemanufactureroritsservice

agentorasimilarlyqualiedpersoninordertoavoidahazard.

This appliance should be positioned to be accessible to the power plug, the water supply tabs and the

drain pipes.

For washing machines with ventilation openings in the base, ensure that the opening is not obstructed

by carpet or any other obstacles.

Usethenewhose-setsandoldhose-setsshouldnotbereused.

Instruction about the WEEE mark

Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic

Equipment)

(Applicable in countries with separate collection systems)

This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its

electronicaccessories(e.g.charger,headset,USBcable)shouldnotbedisposedofwithother

household waste at the end of their working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or

human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from other types of

waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or

theirlocalgovernmentofce,fordetailsofwhereandhowtheycantaketheseitemsfor

environmentally safe recycling.

Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the

purchasecontract.Thisproductanditselectronicaccessoriesshouldnotbemixedwithother

commercial wastes for disposal.

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Theinstallationofthisappliancemustbeperformedbyaqualied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, take care upon lifting it

PlugthepowercordintoanAC220-240V/50Hzwallsocketorhigherandusethesocket

forthisapplianceonly.Inaddition,donotuseanextensioncord.

-Sharingawallsocketwithotherappliancesusingapowerstriporextendingthepower

cordmayresultinelectricshockorre.

-Ensurethatthepowervoltage,frequencyandcurrentarethesameasthoseofthe

productspecications.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 in the right direction so that the cord runs towards

the ﬂoor.

-Ifyouplugthepowerplugintothesocketintheoppositedirection,theelectricwires

withinthecablemaybedamagedandthismayresultinelectricshockorre.

Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children, as packaging materials can

be dangerous to children.

-Ifachildplacesabagoveritshead,itmayresultinsuffocation.

When the appliance or power plug or power cord is damaged, contact your nearest service

centre.

This appliance must be properly grounded.

Donotgroundtheappliancetoagaspipe,plasticwaterpipe,ortelephoneline.

-Thismayresultinelectricshock,re,anexplosion,orproblemswiththeproduct

-Neverplugthepowercordintoasocketthatisnotgroundedcorrectlyandmakesure

that it is in accordance with local and national codes.

Donotinstallthisappliancenearaheater,inammablematerial.

Donotinstallthisapplianceinahumid,oilyordustylocation,inalocationexposedtodirect

sunlightandwater(raindrops).

Donotinstallthisapplianceinalocationoflowtemperature

-Frostmaycause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.

-Itmayresultinelectricshockorre.

Donotuseadamagedpowerplug,damagedpowercordorloosewallsocket.

-Thismayresultinelectricshockorre.

Donotpullorexcessivelybendthepowercord.

Donottwistortiethepowercord.

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Donothookthepowercordoverametalobject,placeaheavyobjectonthepowercord,

insert the power cord between objects, or push the power cord into the space behind the

appliance.

-Thismayresultinelectricshockorre.

Donotpullthepowercord,whenunpluggingthepowerplug.

-Unplugthepowerplugbyholdingtheplug.

-Failuretodosomayresultinelectricshockorre.

Donotlaythepowercordandtubeswhereyoumayfalloverthem.

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This appliance should be positioned in such a way that it is accessible to the power plug.

-Failuretodosomayresultinelectricshockorreduetoelectricleakage.

Installyourapplianceonalevelandhardoorthatcansupportitsweight.

-Failuretodosomayresultinabnormalvibrations,moves,noise,orproblemswiththe

product.

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Iftheapplianceisooded,Turnoffthewater&powersupplyimmediatelyandcontactyour

nearest service centre.

-DonotTouchthepowerplugwithwethands

-Failuretodosomaycauseelectricshock

Iftheappliancegeneratesastrangenoise,aburningsmellorsmoke,unplugthepower

plug immediately and contact your nearest service centre.

-Failuretodosomayresultinelectricshockorre.

Intheeventofagasleak(suchaspropanegas,LPgas,etc.),ventilateimmediatelywithout

touchingthepowerplug.Donottouchtheapplianceorpowercord.

-Donotuseaventilatingfan.

-Asparkmayresultinanexplosionorre.

Donotletchildrenplayinoronthewasher.Inaddition,whendisposingoftheappliance,

remove the washer door lever.

-Iftrappedinside,thechildmaybecometrappedandsuffocatetodeath.

Makesuretoremovethepackaging(sponge,styrofoam)attachedtothebottomofthe

washer before using it.

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Donotwashitemscontaminatedwithgasoline,kerosene,benzene,paintthinner,alcoholor

otherammableorexplosivesubstances.

-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.

-Thismayresultininjury.

Donottouchthepowerplugwithwethands.

-Thismayresultinelectricshock.

Donotturntheapplianceoffbyunpluggingthepowerplugwhileanoperationisin

progress.

-Pluggingthepowerplugintothewallsocketagainmaycauseasparkandresultin

electricshockorre.

Donotletchildrenorinrmpersonsusethiswasherunsupervised.Donotletchildrenclimb

in the appliance

-Failuretodoso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atthepowercord,alwaysgripplugrmlyandpull

straight out from the outlet.

-Damagetothecordmaycauseshort-circuit,reand/orelectricshock

Donotattempttorepair,disassemble,ormodifytheapplianceyourself.

-Donotuseanyfuse(suchascooper,steelwire,etc.)otherthanthestandardfuse.

-Whenrepairingorreinstallingtheapplianceisrequired,contactyournearestservice

centre.

-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Watertap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/lightning storm.

-Failuretodosomayresultinelectricshockorre.

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When 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 and soft cloth.

-Failuretodosomayresultindiscolouration,deformation,damageorrust.

The front glass may be broken by a strong impact. Take care when using the washer.

-Whentheglassisbroken,itmayresultininjury.

After a water supply failure or when reconnecting the water supply hose, open the Water

Tap slowly.

OpentheWaterTapslowlyafteralongperiodofnon-use.

-Theairpressureinthewatersupplyhoseorthewaterpipemayresultindamagetoa

part or in water leakage.

Ifadrain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duetoelectricleakage.

Insertthelaundryintothewashercompletelysothat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 water leakage.

Ensure that the Water Tap is turned off when the washer is not being used.

-Ensurethatthescrewonthewatersupplyhoseconnectorisproperlytightened.

-Failuretodosomayresultinpropertydamageorinjury.

Checkiftherubbersealisnotcontaminatedbyforeignsubstances(waste,thread,etc).

-Ifthedoorisnotclosedcompletely,itmayresultinwaterleakage.

OpentheWaterTapandcheckifthewatersupplyhoseconnectorisrmlytightenedand

that there is no water leaking before using the product.

-Ifthescrewsorthewatersupplyhoseconnectorareloose,itmayresultinwater

leakage.

Toreducetheriskofreorexplosion:

-Undercertainconditions,hydrogengasmaybeproducedinahotwatersystemsuch

asyourhotwaterheaterthathasnotbeenusedfortwoweeksormore.HYDROGEN

GASISEXPLOSIVE.Ifyourhotwatersystemhasnotbeenusedfortwoweeksor

more, turn on all hot water taps in your home, and let the water ﬂow for several minutes

before using your washing machine. This will release any hydrogen gas build–up. Since

hydrogen gas is ﬂammable, do not smoke or light an open ﬂame during this time.

Ventilateimmediatelywithouttouchingthepowerplugifthereisagasleak.

The product you have purchased is designed for domestic use only.

Theuseforbusinesspurposesqualiesasproductmisuse.

Inthiscase,theproductwillnotbecoveredbythestandardwarrantyprovidedby

Samsung and no responsibility can be attributed to Samsung for malfunctions or damages

resulting from such misuse.

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Donotstandontopof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,itmayalsoresultinelectricshock,reorproblems

with the product.

Donotplaceanobjectthatgeneratesaelectromagneticeldnearthewasher.

-Thismayresultininjuryduetoamalfunction.

Sincethe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 program for washing these items.

-Donotwashthick,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.

*Woollenbedding,raincovers,shingvests,skipants,sleepingbags,diapercovers,

sweat suits, and bicycle, motor cycle, car covers, etc.

Donotoperatethewasherwhenthedetergentboxisremoved.

-Thismayresultinelectricshockorinjuryduetowaterleakage.

Donottouchtheinsideofthetubduringorjustafterdryingasitishot.

-Thismayresultinburns.

Donotinsertyourhandintothedetergentboxafteropeningit.

-Thismayresultininjuryasyourhandmaybecaughtbythedetergentinputdevice.Do

notplaceanyobjects(suchasshoes,foodwaste,animals)otherthanlaundryintothe

washer.

-Thismayresultindamagetothewasher,orinjuryanddeathinthecaseofpetsdueto

the abnormal vibrations.

Donotpressthebuttonsusingsharpobjectssuchaspins,knifes,ngernails,etc.

-Thismayresultinelectricshockorinjury.

Donotwashlaundrycontaminatedbyoils,creamsorlotionsusuallyfoundinskincare

shops or massage clinics.

-Thismayresultintherubbersealbecomingdeformedandwaterleakage.

Donotleavemetalobjectssuchasasafetypinorhairpin,orbleachinthetubforlong

periods of time.

-Thismaycausethetubtorust.

-Ifruststartsappearingonthesurfaceofthetub,applyacleansingagent(neutral)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oftheoxidationof

the oil.

Donotusehotwaterfromwatercooling/heatingdevices.

-Thismayresultinproblemswiththewasher.

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Donotusenaturalhand-washingsoapforthewasher.

-Ifithardensandaccumulatesinsidethewasher,itmayresultinproblemswiththe

product, discolouration, rust or bad odors.

Donotwashlargelaundryitemssuchasbeddinginthewashingnet.

-Placesocksandbrassieresintothewashingnetandwashthemwiththeotherlaundry.

-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waterleakage.

For washing machines with ventilation openings in the base, ensure that the opening is not

obstructed by carpet or any other obstacles.

Make sure that the pockets of all clothing 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.

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Donotcleantheappliancebysprayingwaterdirectlyontoit.

Donotusebenzene,thinneroralcoholtocleantheappliance.

-Thismayresultindiscolouration,deformation,damage,electricshockorre.

Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance from the wall socket.

-Failuretodosomayresultinelectricshockorre.

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