When your dishwasher has been unpacked, make sure you’ve received all the parts shown below.
If your dishwasher was damaged during shipping, or if you do not have all the parts, contact Samsung Customer Service at 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864):

Accessory parts - User/Installation manual, Installation Kit.

1 Light indicator
Indicates that the product is operating.
2 Power
When you press the Power button, the entire display turns on and off, and then the light of the most recently finished cycle lights up. When the selected cycle is complete, the dishwasher powers off automatically
3 Cycle Selector
Select the appropriate wash cycle depending on the soil level of your dishes. After you select a cycle, the Cycle On light for that cycle lights up.
4 Lower Rack
Select this option to wash a small load of dishes. We recommend that you place dishes in the lower rack when you use this feature.
When you select Lower Rack, the dishwasher will not wash dishes placed in the upper rack.
5 StormWash™
Use this option when you want to wash pots and pans, durable serving bowls, and other large, very dirty, hard to clean dishes. To use StormWash™, place the dishes face down in the marked StormWash™ area in the lower basket.
StormWash™ is not available with the Delicate and Rinse only cycles.
6 Hi-Temp Steam Wash
Raises the main wash temperature to improve cleaning for loads containing tough, baked-on food.
Hi-Temp Wash is not available for the Delicate and Rinse only cycles.
7 Sanitize/
(Control Lock)
The temperature rises to 163 ˚F (73 ˚C) in the fi nal rinse cycle for high temperature sanitization.
If you select the Sanitize option, the “Sanitize” lamp blinks when the water temperature reaches the sanitary temperature (over 155 ˚F (68 ˚C)), and then remains illuminated until the Sanitize option ends. When you press the Power button, the “Sanitize” lamp turns off.
Sanitize is not available for the Delicate and Rinse only cycles.
The Sanitize feature operates in accordance with NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for Residential Dishwashers. Certifiedresidential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments. Your dishwasher is NSF Cerfified. Only the Normal cycle with the Sanitize option has been designed to meet the requirements for soil removal and sanitization efficacy in NSF 184.
Control Lock allows you to lock the buttons on the control panel so children cannot accidently start the dishwasher by pressing the buttons on the panel.
To lock and unlock the buttons on the control panel, hold the Sanitize button down for three (3) seconds when power is On.
8 Delay Start (DISPLAY)
Delay a cycle for up to 24 hours in one-hour increments. The hour displayed indicates the time at which the wash will be started. Displays wash information, Delay Start hours, and Error messages. If an trouble occurs during an operation, an check message is displayed with a warning sound. Refer to “Information codes”
9 Start
To start a cycle, press the Start button before closing the door. To cancel the cycle, press and hold the Start button for 3 seconds or press the Power button to power off .
You can select options (Lower Rack, StormWash™, Hi-Temp Wash, Sanitize) before starting a cycle. If you change the cycle after selecting an option, the original cycle is reset.
To prevent the touchpad from losing response sensitivity, follow these instructions:
When you pause a cycle by opening the door, press the Start button before closing the door to continue the cycle.
Push door firmly closed within 3 seconds of pressing Start button. If the door is not closed within 3 seconds, the cycle will not start.


1 Auto
This cycle detects the level of soil and automatically initiates the optimal cycle after a few minutes of operation.
2 Normal
Use this cycle for normally soiled dinner dishes.
3 Heavy
Use this cycle for heavily soiled dishes and dishes with heavy soil.
4 Delicate
Use this cycle for normally soiled dishes or fragile items such as glasses.
5 Express 60
Use this cycle for lightly soiled dishes.
6 Rinse only
Use for rinsing dishes, glasses, and silverware that will not be washed right away. Do not use detergent.
Electrical supply and grounding
To prevent the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury, all wiring and grounding must be done in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/FNPA, No. 70 Latest Revision and local codes and ordinances. It is the personal responsibility of the appliance owner to provide adequate electrical service for this appliance.
CAUTION
Never use an extension cord.
When preparing for installation, ensure that you provide:
Your dishwasher must be grounded. If your dishwasher malfunctions or breaks down, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for the electric current.
WARNING
Never connect the ground wire to plastic plumbing lines, gas lines, or hot water pipes.
For a permanently connected appliance:
This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and then connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.
Water supply
The hot water supply line pressure must be between 20-120 psi (140-830 kPa).
Adjust the water heater to deliver water between 120 °F (49 °C) - 149 °F (65 °C).
Most plumbing supply stores sell water supply lines of various lengths up to 10 feet (305 cm) long. You can reduce the risk of leaks and water damage by:
WARNING
Before using your dishwasher for the first time, check all connections at the water supply valve and faucets for leaks.
Flooring
For safety, your dishwasher must be installed on a solidly constructed floor. Never install your dishwasher on a platform or poorly supported structure.
Your dishwasher must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation Guide before you use it. If you did not receive an Installation Guide with your dishwasher, you can obtain one by visiting our website
1. Open the door and load your dishes .
2. Add detergent to the dispenser
3. Press the Power button.
is illuminated, you should refi ll the rinse aid dispenser to improve washing and drying performance.4. Select an appropriate cleaning cycle depending on the soil level of the dishes.
5. Press the Start button, and then close the door within 3 seconds.
6. When the wash cycle is completed.
CAUTION
You should use rinse aids for better drying performance. You can further improve drying performance by also selecting the Sanitize option. After a cycle is complete, the door automatically opens to let steam out. This is normal and not a product malfunction.
Touch controls allow you to operate the dishwasher easily. They:
If you have children or you want to clean the Control Interface, we recommend activating the Control Lock feature to lock the control buttons.
Do not touch the VENT ELEMENT during or immediately after use.
Auto ReleaseTM is designed to improve the drying performance , which opens the door (5 to15 minutes before a cycle is complete)in between 15 seconds and 3 minutes after the actuating signal is triggered, You can change the default settings as follows:
Auto Release TM On/Off
Using Setting Mode
Using Toggle keys

Changing the “AutoRelease™ Dry” setting can infl uence drying results. Select “A1” mode for better drying results. (“A1” is the default setting.)
After a cycle is complete, the door automatically opens to let steam out. This is normal and not a product malfunction.
The Setting Mode lets you change the dishwasher’s Sound, Light indicator, and AutoRelease™ Dry settings. To enter the Setting mode, press the Delay Start + Sanitize buttons for 3 seconds while the dishwasher is on. Press the Sanitize button to select a sub-setting menu and then press the Delay Start button to change a setting.
The dishwasher maintains the Sound Setting you have selected until you change it.
When you select the Delay Start option, your dishwasher will:
Your dishwasher will operate the selected cycle when the delay time expires.
WARNING
When using the dishwasher, try to arrange the dishes properly as described on page 14 to 16.
WARNING
Do not wash the following items in your dishwasher
You can adjust the angle of the tines in the upper rack to three different positions to match the size and shape of your dishes. To adjust the tines, grasp the handle at the back of the rack and push it left or right. See the illustration below. In the lower rack, you can easily remove the plate support to make room for large items such as pots and pans. To remove the plate support, lift up the handles (A). To refi t the plate support, align it so it is in place, and then push down on the handles (A). To fold down the fold-down tines on the lower rack, remove the rack from the dishwasher, turn the rack over, grasp the tine (B), and then adjust it backward. See the illustration below.

You can adjust the height of the upper rack in your Samsung dishwasher so that the lower rack can accommodate larger sized dishes. With the upper rack set at the highest position, the lower rack can accommodate plates up to 12 in. (30 cm) in diameter and the upper rack can accommodated plates up to 8 in. (20 cm) in diameter.
1. To lower the upper rack by 2 in. (5 cm), pull the adjustment handles located at the left and right sides of the upper rack and push the upper rack downwards slightly at the same time.
2. To raise the upper rack, just pull the upper rack upwards. The adjuster handle will latch and the upper rack will move to the high position.

CAUTION
We recommend adjusting the height of the upper rack before loading dishes into the rack. If you adjust the the rack after loading the dishes, you may damage the dishes.
Pull the upper rack towards the front and then remove it by lifting it up slightly and pulling it towards the front. See the illustrations below.
CAUTION
While the upper rack is removable, it must be installed for the dishwasher to operate properly. If you attempt to operate the dishwasher without the rack, noise will occur and the dishwasher will perform poorly.

The lower rack has been especially designed for dinner dishes, soup bowls, plates, pots, lids, casserole dishes, and plates.
Load large items such as pans and pots into the dishwasher so their open sides face downwards. We recommend loading cups, stemware, and small plates into the upper rack.
See the recommended loading patterns below.

Loading the large items into the StormWash™ zone
You can load large items such as pots and pans into the StormWash™ Zone - identifi ed by red guide lines - In the lower rack for more effective cleaning. When you select the StormWash™ option, an additional, powerful jet is activated and directed at items in the StormWash™ Zone. Make sure pot handles and other items do not interfere with the rotation of the nozzles.

The upper rack has been designed for small plates, mugs, glasses, and plastic items marked “dishwasher safe”. Load your plates into the dishwasher in two half rows, so that the front of each plate faces the back of the plate in front of it, and the open sides of the plates at the center of the dishwasher face each other.See the illustrations below.
Make sure the loaded dishes do not interfere with the rotation of the nozzle which is located at the bottom of the upper rack. (Check this by rotating the nozzle by hand.)
When loading dishes, pull the upper rack out suficiently so you can load it without striking the counter above.

Using the glass support
You can load cups or glasses onto the glass support. This is also very convenient for washing wine glasses. Hang your wine glasses onto the pegs of the glass support. You can fold the glass support back when it is not being used.

You can place each knife, spoon, or fork separately into the spoon stands in the basket’s covers to prevent chipping and discoloration.
You can use the cutlery rack with the cover open. Refer to the illustration to the right.


The spoon stands as seen from above with the suggested placement of cutlery items. Match the numbers in the diagram to the numbers in the list of cutlery items below.

Loading the cutlery rack

In addition to the standard cutlery basket in the lower rack, some models come with a cutlery rack.
The cutlery rack is best suited for fl atware and cooking or serving utensils. You can place cutlery and utensils randomly or regularly on the cutlery rack. Heavily soiled utensils or items with baked on foods should be placed in the lower cutlery basket for the most effective cleaning.
Removing the Cutlery Rack
The entire cutlery rack can be removed if more space is needed on the upper rack for larger items.
* When loading the cutlery and utensils onto the cutlery rack, make sure they do not interfere with the top nozzle of the rack. If they interfere, remove the cutlery pad and try again.
All dishwasher cycles require detergent in the detergent compartment.
Add the correct amount of detergent for the selected cycle to ensure the best performance.
CAUTION
Use dishwasher detergent only. Regular detergent produces too much foam, which may decrease the dishwasher’s performance or cause it to malfunction.
WARNING
Do not swallow dishwasher detergent. Avoid breathing in the fumes. Dishwasher detergent contains irritants and caustic chemicals that can induce respiratory conditions. If you have swallowed dishwasher detergent or inhaled the fumes, seek medical attention immediately.
Keep dishwasher detergent out of the reach of children.
Filling the detergent dispenser
1. Open the detergent dispenser cap by pushing the detergent dispenser release catch.
The flap is always open at the end of a dishwashing cycle.

2. Add the recommended amount of detergent to the main wash detergent compartment.
3. Close the flap by sliding it to the and then pressing it down

4. For better cleaning result, especially if you have very dirt items, pour a small amount (about 15 g) of detergent onto the door
The additional detergent will activate during the pre-wash phase.

The cover opens automatically to dispense the detergent during the wash.

Filling the rinse aid reservoir
When the Rinse Refi ll indicator lights up on the control panel, refi ll the reservoir with rinse aid. Your dishwasher has been designed to use liquid rinse aid only. Using a powdered rinse aid will clog the reservoir opening and cause the dishwasher to malfunction.
Rinse aid improves the drying performance of the dishwasher.
1. Remove the rinse aid reservoir cap by rotating it counterclockwise.

2. Fill the rinse aid reservoir with rinse aid. Use the viewing port when filling the rinse aid reservoir.
CAUTION
Do not fill the reservoir above the full level indicator. Excess rinse aid can over flow during the wash cycle.

3. Turn the rinse aid indicator dial to a number between 1 and 6. The higher the number, the more rinse aid the dishwasher uses. If you are unable to rotate the rinse aid dial easily, try using a coin.

4. Close the rinse aid reservoir cap by rotating it clockwise.
Keeping your dishwasher clean improves its performance, reduces unnecessary repairs, and lengthens its life.
It’s best to clean spills on the outside of your dishwasher as they occur. Use a soft, damp cloth on the control panel to gently wipe away spills and dust. Do not use benzene, wax, thinner, chlorine bleach, or alcohol. These materials may discolor the inner walls and cause stains. Do not clean the dishwasher by sprinkling water over it and avoid letting water come into contact with any of the electrical parts.
If your dishwasher has a stainless steel door panel, you can clean it with a stainless steel cleaner for Home Appliances or a similar product using a clean, soft cloth.
Clean the interior of your dishwasher periodically to remove any dirt or food particles. Wipe the inside of the dishwasher and the inner part of the door with a wet dishcloth. We recommend filling the detergent dispenser with dish detergent, and then running the dishwasher empty periodically using either the Normal or Express 60 cycle with the sanitize option. This will keep your dishwasher clean.
If white spots and odor are still present in your dishwasher, run the Normal cycle with the dishwasher empty and without detergent until it flushes. Then, interrupt the cycle and put an 8 ounce cup of white vinegar into the lower basket. Close the dishwasher and let the cycle finish.
CAUTION
Do not remove the tub front seal (the long rubber seal enclosing the opening of the dishwasher).
1. Turn off the dishwasher.

2. Rotate the filter insert counterclockwise to unfasten and then detach the filter insert.

3. Remove the fine filter (flat, rectangular).

4. Remove any dirt or other remains from the filter, and then rinse under running water.

5. Reassemble the filter in the reverse order of the dissasembly, rinser it the filter insert, and then rotate clockwise as shown until close .

If your dishwasher does not seem to be cleaning adequately or the nozzles seem clogged, you can clean each of the nozzles. When removing the nozzles, take care as they may break.
1. Check whether the nozzle holes are clogged by food particles.
2. If cleaning is needed, remove the nozzle by pulling it upwards.
3. Clean the nozzle, and then push it back into place.
4. Check whether the nozzle is engaged correctly by rotating it by hand.

1. Pull the upper rack towards the front and remove it.
2. Check whether the nozzle holes are clogged by food particles.
3. If cleaning is needed, remove the nozzle.
4. To remove the nozzle, unfasten and remove the nut, and then remove the nozzle.
5. Clean the nozzle, re-insert it, and fasten the nut.
6. When fastening the nut, turn it firmly by hand.
7. Check whether the nozzle is engaged correctly by rotating it by hand.

1. Check whether the nozzle holes are clogged by food particles.
2. If cleaning is needed, remove the nozzle.
3. To remove the nozzle, pull out the upper rack first, unfasten the nozzle cap by turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the upper nozzle.
4. Clean the nozzle, re-insert it, and then fasten the nozzle cap to the nozzle by turning the cap clockwise.
5. Check whether the nozzle is engaged correctly by rotating it by hand.

If you need to store your dishwasher for an extended period of time, first drain and disconnect it. If you leave water in the hoses and internal components, you can damage the dishwasher. After draining and disconnecting the dishwasher, be sure to turn off the water supply valve and circuit breaker.

Will not start.
Is taking too long with an operation or cycle.
There are food particles remaining on dishes. (Not cleaning properly.)
Leaves glasses with a dull film.
Leaves a yellow or brown film on the inside of the dishwasher.
Does not dry dishes well.
Has a bad odor.
Is too noisy.
Does not have a smoothly rotating nozzle.
Water won’t pump out of the dishwasher.
Has a bent upper rack after loading dishes.
Cannot close the door.
The Control Panel displays information codes to help you understand what is occurring with your dishwasher
OC
LC
4C
5C
HC
3C

Reference file: Samsung DW80R5061 StormWash™ 48 dBA Dishwasher
Series: DW80K7050 Series, DW80K5050 Series, DW80R5060 Series, DW80R5061 Series
Additionally, the document applies to other Samsung models: DW80K7050, DW80K5050, DW80R5060