User Manual Samsung WF42H5400A 27 Inch 4.2 cu. ft. Front Load Washer with 11 Wash Cycles

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Table of contents

• Overview Of Your Washer
• Operating Instructions
• Washing a Load of Laundry
• Maintaining Your Washer
• Troubleshooting

Owner's Guide Washing Machine

Overview Of Your Washer

Operating Instructions

Warning: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

LOADING YOUR WASHER

• Fill the tub with dry, unfolded clothes evenly around in order to enhance washing efficiency and prevent excess wear, or wrinkling of the load.
• Wash delicate items such as bras, hosiery, and other lingerie in the Delicates cycle with similar lightweight items.
• When washing big bulky items or a few smaller items that don’t fill the tub completely – a rug, a pillow, stuffed toys, or one or two sweaters, for example – add a few towels to improve tumbling and spin performance.

Note: During the spin cycle, the washer may add additional water to redistribute the clothes and correct an inbalance inside the drum.

• To ensure good cleaning result when washing heavily soiled loads, do not overload your washer.
• When the “ ” light is ON (see page 23), you can add or remove laundry items during a wash.

1. Press the start/pause Button.
2. Wait for the Door Lock light to go out (5 seconds).
3. Add the item, close the door, and press the start/pause Button. After a 10-second pause, the cycle will resume.

Note: To ensure thorough cleaning, add items within five minutes of starting the wash cycle.

WASHING CLOTHES: BASIC INSTRUCTIONS

1. Press the power button, open the door, and then load the washer.
2. Close the door.
   CAUTION: Push the laundry into the drum completely to prevent the laundry from being caught in the door or from falling out of the drum.
3. Add detergent and additives to the dispenser (see pages 28~29).
4. Select the appropriate cycle and options for the load (see pages 20 ~22 and 25).
5. Press the start/pause Button.
   Note: The drum automatically rotates and measures the weight of the laundry without supplying water in order to adjust the wash time. (The rotating display on the display panel indicates that the weight of the laundry is being measured.)
6. The Wash Indicator light will illuminate.
7. The estimated cycle time will appear in the display. The time may fluctuate to indicate the time remaining in the cycle.
   Note: The actual time required for a cycle may differ from the estimated time in the display depending on the water pressure, water temperature, detergent, and laundry.
8. Before your washer starts to fill, it will make a series of clicking noises to check the door lock and do a quick drain.
   Note:
   When the cycle is complete, the Door Lock light will go out and “End” will appear in the display.
   
   See other models: DV409A K7000 DW80R9950 DV410A NE58H9950
   DO NOT attempt to open the door until the Door Lock light is off. To add a forgotten item, see the “Loading your Washer” section above.
   When your washer is restarted after a pause, expect a delay of up to 15 seconds before the cycle continues.
   Pressing the power button cancels the cycle and stops your washer.
   The Pre Wash, Wash, Rinse, and Spin indicator lights will illuminate during those portions of the cycle.
   Warning: Do not place anything on top of your washer while it is running.

Washing a Load of Laundry

OVERVIEW OF THE CONTROL PANEL

Child Lock

Child Lock prevents children from playing with your washer.

Once you have activated the Child Lock function, the control panel cannot be activated, preventing children from playing with the washer.

Activating the Child Lock function

Press and hold both the Soil Level and Spin buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.

• When you activate the Child Lock function, the door locks and the “Child Lock ” lamp illuminates.
• If you press the start/pause button after you have activated the Child Lock function , none of the buttons will\ work except for the power button.
• If you press a button when the buttons are locked, the “Child Lock ” lamp blinks.

Pausing the Child Lock function

When the door is locked or the buttons are locked by the Child Lock function, you can pause the Child Lock operation for 1 minute by pressing and holding both the soil level and spin buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.

• If you pause the Child Lock mode temporarily, the door lock is released for 1 minute for user convenience. During this period, the “Child Lock ” lamp blinks.
• If you open the door after the minute is over, an alarm sounds for up to 2 minutes.
• If you close the door within the 2 minutes, the door is locked and the Child Lock function is reactivated. If you close the door after the 2 minutes, the door is not locked automatically and no alarm sounds.

Deactivating the Child Lock function

Press and hold both the soil level and spin buttons simultaneously for approximately 6 seconds.

• When you deactivate the Child Lock function, the door is unlocked and the “Child Lock ” is turned off.

Warning:

• The Child Lock function prevents children or the infirm from accidently operating the washer and warning injuring themselves.
• If a child enters the washing machine, the child may become trapped and suffocate.
• Once you have activated the Child Lock function, it continues working even if the power is turned off.
• Opening the door by force can result in injury due to damage to the product.

Caution: To add laundry after you have activated the Child Lock function, you must first pause or deactivate the Child Lock function.

Note: If you want to open the door of the washing machine when the Child Lock function is activated:

• Pause or deactivate the Child Lock function.
• Turn the washing machine off and then on again.

Spin Only

If you press the power button and then press and hold the spin button for 3 seconds, the spin time will be displayed on the display panel.

Then, press the spin button repeatedly until the required spin level is selected, and then press the start/pause button.

Note: Before pressing the Spin Only button to use the Spin Only function, you can select a cycle with the Cycle Selector. If you have selected a cycle, you can only select the spin level corresponding to the selected cycle.

Garment+

You can add or take out laundry items even after the wash has started, as long as the “ ” light is on. Pushing the start/pause button unlocks the door, unless the water is too hot or if there is too much water in your washer. If you are able to unlock the door and wish to continue the wash cycle, close the door, and then press the start/pause button.

Delay End

You can set the washing machine to start your wash automatically at a later time, choosing a delay time. The hour displayed indicates the time at which the wash will be ended.

1. Set your wash cycle.
2. Press the Delay End button repeatedly until the delay time is set.
3. Press the start/pause button. The “Delay end ” indicator will be lit, and the clock will begin counting down until it reaches the set time.
4. To cancel a Delay End function, press the power button and then turn the washing machine on again.

Sound

The Sound Off function can be selected during all cycle.

My Cycle

Lets you save a custom wash cycle (temperature, spin, soil level, etc.) and then recall and use it with one button convenience.

To save a cycle and selected options as your My Cycle, follow these steps:

1. Select the cycle using the Cycle Selector dial.
2. After cycle selection, set each option.
   Note: See page 38~39 for available option settings with each cycle.
3. You can then store the selected cycle and options by pressing and holding the My Cycle button for longer than 3 seconds. The cycle and options you select will be displayed the next time you choose the My Cycle function.
4. Press the My Cycle button to load and use the saved My Cycle options. The “My Cycle” light will indicate activation. Also, the chosen cycle and option lights will flicker.

Note: You can change the “my Cycle” settings by repeating the process above. The washer displays the last settings used the next time you choose “my Cycle”.

Note: If you press My Cycle and release it within 3 seconds, the previously saved cycle and options appear. If you press and hold My Cycle for 3 second or longer, the currently set cycle and options are saved and the LED blinks for 3 seconds.

Smart Care

This function enables you to check the status of the washing machine using a smartphone.

1. To enable the Smart Care function, press and hold the WF42H5500A* model press and hold the Sound button; WF42H5400A* model Press the Super Speed button for 3 seconds within 10seconds after turning the Power on by pressing the power button.
2. If the Smart Care function is activated, the LED on the window display rotates for 2 or 3 seconds and then the Smart Care indicator is lit on the display.
3. Run the Smart Care app on your smart phone.
4. The Smart Care function is optimized with Galaxy and iPhone Series.
5. Focus your smart phone’s camera on the display panel of the washing machine.
6. If the smart phone’s camera is focused on the display panel of the washing machine, the panel and error message is automatically recognized and the error type and countermeasures are displayed on the smart phone.
7. If the smartphone fails to recognize the error code more than twice, please enter the error code displayed on the display panel of the washer manually into the Smart Care app.

Note: Downloading the Smart Care app

• Download the Samsung Laundry App into your mobile phone from the Android market or Apple App store. (Search word : Samsung Smart Washer/Dryer)

Note: Precautions when using Smart Care

• If a lighting device (e.g. fluorescent or lamp) is reflected on the display panel of the washing machine, the result on the display panel may not be recognized easily.
• If an error occurs more than twice, please manually enter the error code displayed on the display panel of the washing machine into the Smart Care app.
• If the angle of the smartphone camera and the display panel of the washing machine is incorrect, the error may not be recognized properly. Please try to hold the smart phone at an angle to the display panel as shown by the figure.

Washing clothes using the cycle selector

Your new washing machine makes washing clothes easy, using Samsung’s “Fuzzy Control” automatic control system. When you select a wash program, the machine will set the correct temperature, washing time, and washing speed.

1. Turn on your sink’s water tap.
2. Press the Power button.
3. Open the door.
4. Load the articles of clothing one at a time loosely into the drum, without overfilling it.
5. Close the door.
6. Add detergent, softener, and pre-wash detergent (if necessary) into the appropriate compartments.
   Note: Pre-wash is only available when selecting the Normal, Deep Steam, Heavy Duty, Bedding, Sanitize, Allergen, Active Wear, Perm Press, Towels (Only for WF42H5400A* model), Eco Cold (Only for WF42H5500A* model) cycles. It is only necessary if your clothing is heavily soiled.
7. Use the Cycle Selector to select the appropriate cycle according to the type of material: NORMAL, HEAVY DUTY, BEDDING, SANITIZE, ALLERGEN, RINSE+SPIN, ECO COLD (Only for WF42H5500A* model),QUICK WASH, TOWELS (Only for WF42H5400A* model),PERM PRESS, DELICATES, ACTIVE WEAR. The relevant indicators will illuminate on the control panel.
8. At this time, you can control the wash temperature, the number of rinse cycles, the spinning speed, and the delay time by pressing the appropriate option button.
9. Press the start/pause button on the Cycle Selector and the wash will begin. The process indicator will light up and the remaining time for the cycle will appear in the display.

Pause Option

1. Within 5 minutes of starting a wash, it is possible to add/remove laundry items to/from the wash.
2. Press the Start/Pause button to unlock the door.
3. The door cannot be opened when the water is too HOT or the water level is too HIGH.
4. After closing the door, press the Start/Pause button to restart the wash.

When the cycle is finished: After the total cycle has finished, the power will turn off automatically.

1. Open the door.
2. Remove laundry.

USING STEAM WASH

If you select steam, the steam acts at the most effective times for the detected amount of laundry, maximizing the effect of the steam, increasing the wash temperature, enhancing the Soak effect, and improving wash performance.

1. Load the washer.
2. Press the Power button.
3. Turn the Cycle Selector and select a Steam Cycle. (The Deep Steam cycle automatically selects Steam.)
4. Press the Steam button.
5. Add detergent to the dispenser tray and add fabric softener up to the marked line.
6. Press the start/pause button. The washer automatically selects the optimal wash conditions by sensing the weight of the laundry.

Note: Steam may not necessarily be visible during the steam cycles. Steam may not be present during the entire steam wash cycle.

ATC (AUTO TEMPERATURE CONTROL)

ATC is the control function that the washer controls water temperature with temperature sensor (thermistor).

NOTE:

• Because there are numerous water temperatures depending on the customer’s environments (cold areas, warm areas, various water temperature, settings of heater temperature, etc), ATC function in our washer maintains the certain level of wash temperature to output the best washing performance at each cycle.
• If you select normal & heavy duty cycle, those courses are the regulation and UL cycle. Since new washer must reduce the amount of energy usage at first priority, customer will notice more cold water entering the washer. But this is Normal, not a problem.
• In those regulation cycle, Hot temperature is similar to acceptable adult bath-water temperature and warm temperature is similar to comfortable swimming-pool water temperature.
  If customer want to wash clothes in specific water temperature, customer should choose a different cycle at each temperature (Hot/Warm/Eco Warm) .

FEATURES

Automatic dispenser

Your washer has separate compartments for dispensing detergent and color-safe bleach, chlorine bleach, and fabric softener. Add all laundry additives to their respective compartments before starting your washer.

The automatic dispenser MUST ALWAYS be in place before you start your washer.

DO NOT open the automatic dispenser when your washer is running.

Usage Pointers:

• Never exceed the manufacturer’s recommendations when adding detergent.
• This compartment holds liquid detergent for the main wash cycle, which the washer adds to the load at the beginning of the cycle.

Note: Before using powdered detergent, remove the Liquid Detergent holder from the compartment. Powdered detergent will not dispense from the Liquid Detergent holder.

Detergent compartment

• Pour the recommended amount of laundry detergent directly into the detergent compartment before starting your washer.

Pre wash compartment

When using the Pre Wash option, add detergent to both the Pre Wash compartment and the detergent compartment. The washer will automatically dispense the detergent during Pre Wash.

• If you use a high efficiency (HE) detergent, add 1/3 of the recommended amount to the Pre Wash compartment and 2/3 of the recommended amount to the detergent compartment.

Bleach compartment

(Liquid chlorine bleach only)

1. Add chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment. DO NOT exceed the MAX FILL line.
2. Avoid splashing or over–filling the compartment.
3. Your washer automatically dispenses bleach into the tub at the appropriate time.
4. The dispenser automatically dilutes liquid chlorine bleach before it reaches the wash load.

Note:

• Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load or into the tub. It is a powerful chemical and can cause fabric damage, such as weakening of the fibers or color loss, if not used properly.
• Oxi-type boosters or color-safe bleach can be added to the drum prior to adding laundry.
• Put the laundry into the drum only after confirming that the oxi-type boosters or color-safe bleach has completely entered the hole of the drum.
• To use powdered detergent and powder oxi-type boosters or powdered color-safe bleach at the same time, it is more effective to put them in the drum together before adding the laundry. When you use powdered detergent, remember to remove the Liquid Detergent holder from the detergent compartment.

Fabric softener compartment

1. Pour the recommended amount of liquid fabric softener into the softener compartment. For smaller loads, use less than one capful.
2. Dilute the fabric softener with water until it reaches MAX FILL in the compartment.
3. The dispenser automatically releases liquid fabric softener at the proper time during the rinse cycle.

Note:

• Use the softener compartment ONLY for liquid fabric softeners.
• DO NOT use a Downy Ball* in the Fabric softener compartment of this washer. It will not be added at the appropriate time.
• Use the detergent compartment.

* Brand names are trademarks of their respective manufacturers.

Note: If you overfill the detergent, bleach, or softener compartments, the contents of the compartment will automatically be released into the washer. This could damage any garments that are in the drum.

Maintaining Your Washer

CLEANING THE EXTERIOR

• Turn off the water faucets after finishing 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.
• 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.
• Failure to follow these instructions may result in unpleasant conditions, including odors and/or permanent stains on your washer or laundry.
• Hard water deposits may be removed, if needed. Use a cleaner labeled “Washer safe”.

CLEANING THE DISPENSERS

You may need to clean the automatic dispenser periodically to remove laundry additive buildup.

1. Pull out the Liquid Detergent holder from the detergent compartment.
2. Remove the siphon cap from the fabric softener and bleach compartments.
3. Wash all of the parts under running water.
4. Clean the dispenser recess with a soft brush.
5. Reinsert the siphon cap and push it firmly into place.
6. Push the Liquid Detergent holder back into place.
7. Run a rinse+Spin cycle without any load in your washer.

STORING YOUR WASHER

Washers can be damaged if water is not removed from hoses and internal components before storage. Prepare your washer for storage as follows:

• Select the Quick Wash cycle and add bleach to the automatic dispenser. Run your washer through the cycle without a load.
• Turn the water faucets off and disconnect the inlet hoses.
• Unplug your washer from the electrical outlet and leave your washer door open to let air circulate inside the tumbler.
• If you store your washer in below–freezing temperatures, make sure you allow time for any leftover water in your washer to thaw before use.

CLEANING THE DEBRIS FILTER

We recommend cleaning the debris filter when water does not drain well or the “5E” error message is displayed.

1. Unplug the washing machine from the power supply.
2. Gently press the top area of the filter cover to open.
   
3. Holding the drain cap, pull the drain tube that is hooked on the guide hook to the front. Do not pull the drain tube with excessive force.
4. Place a bowl under the washing machine to catch any remaining water. Then, hold the drain tube with one hand, and turn the drain cap counter clockwise with the other hand to separate it from the drain tube.
5. Drain the remaining water completely.
   
6. Turn the debris cap counterclockwise, and then pull the debris cap and debris filter assembly out of the washer.
   
7. Wash any dirt or other material from the debris filter. Make sure the drain pump propeller behind the debris filter is not blocked.
   
8. When you have finished cleaning the filter, insert the debris cap and filter assembly back into the washer. Turn the debris filter cap clockwise until the indicator on the debris filter cap is in the 12 o’clock position, pointing to the indicator on the washer.
9. Re-attach the emergency drain cap to the drain tube, and then hook the tube to the hook guide.
10. Re-install the filter cover.
    

Note: For models with the safety filter cap

• To open, push in, and then turn the safety filter cap counterclockwise. The spring in the cap will make opening the cap easy
• To close, turn the safety filter cap clockwise. As you turn the cap, the spring will make a rattling sound. The rattling sound is normal.

CLEANING THE DOOR DIAPHRAGM

1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from the washer.
2. Check if there are any foreign substances on the grey Diaphragm (1) between the lid and the drum. To check this, turn the Diaphragm (2) out.
   
3. If there are any foreign substances, remove them.
4. If you find stained areas, wipe them down using the procedure below:
   a) Carefully combine ¾ cup (177 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach with 1 gal. (3.8 L) of warm tap water.
   b) Wipe the Diaphragm area with the dilute solution using a damp cloth.
   c) Let stand 5 minutes.
   d) Wipe down the area thoroughly with a dry cloth and let the washer interior air dry with the door open.

Important:

• Wear rubber gloves when cleaning for prolonged periods.
• Refer to the bleach manufacturer’s instructions for proper use.

PRESERVING THE TOP COVER AND THE FRONT FRAME

Do not place any heavy or sharp objects or a detergent box on the washing machine. They can scratch or damage its top cover. Keep them in the pedestal (if purchased) or in a separate storage box.

Since the entire washing machine has a high-gloss finish, the surface can be scratched or damaged. Avoid scratching or damaging the surface when using the washing machine.

SELF CLEAN+

Self Clean+ is a self-cleaning cycle that removes mold that may occur inside the washing machine.

1. Press the Power button.
2. Press the Self Clean+ button. Once the Self Clean+ button is pressed, the only function that can be set is Delay End.
3. Press the start/pause button. When you press the Start/Pause button, Self Clean+ begins.

CAUTION:

• Using Self Clean+, you can clean the drum, tub and diaphragm without using a cleansing agent.
• Never use Self Clean+ when laundry is in the washing machine. It may cause damage to the laundry or a problem with the washing machine.
• If you want to use a drum cleansing agent, use only 1/10 of the amount of the drum cleansing agent recommended by the cleansing agent manufacturer. (When using a powder-type cleansing agent, remove the liquid detergent compartment.)

NOTE: The Self Clean+ Auto Indicator Function

• If the “Self Clean+” button is lit after a wash, it indicates that tub (drum) cleaning is required. In this case, remove the laundry from the washing machine, turn the power on, and clean the drum by running Self Clean+.
• If you do not run Self Clean+ after every 40 washes, the “Self Clean+” indicator turns off after one hour. However, the “Self Clean+” indicator will light again after five washes. Not running Self Clean+ at this point will not cause a problem with the washing machine.
• Although the Self Clean+ Auto Indicator appears once a month or so, the frequency may differ depending on the number of times the washing machine is used.

Troubleshooting

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INFORMATION CODES

The washer may display information codes to help you better understand what is occurring with your washer.