Samsung WA18J8700G Series User manual

Washer
User manual
WA22J8700G* / WA18J8700G*
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Contents
Contents
Safety information 4
What you need to know about the safety instructions 4
Important safety symbols 4
Important safety precautions 5
Installation 11
Unpacking your washer 11
Overview of your washer 12
Basic location requirements 14
Important note to installer 18
Step-by-step installation 18
Operating instructions 26
Loading your washer 26
Getting started 27
Washing a load of laundry 28
Control panel 28
Cycle overview 30
Options 31
Washing clothes using the cycle selector 34
ATC (Auto Temperature Control) 35
The basics 36
Detergent use 38
Features 39
Maintaining your washer 42
Cleaning the exterior 42
Cleaning the interior 42
Storing your washer 42
Preserving the top cover and the front frame 43
Cleaning the built-in sink and lint lter 43
Cleaning the dispensers 44
Eco Tub clean 46
Troubleshooting 47
Checkpoints 47
Information codes 51
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Contents
Specications 54
Fabric care chart 54
Helping the environment 56
Specication sheet 57
Cycle chart 58
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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 some time to read this manual
to take full advantage of your washer’s many benets 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 efciently
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 washing machine.
Because the following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your
washing machine 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
centre 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.
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Safety information
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.
Important safety precautions
WARNING
T o reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons when
using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
Do not let children (or pets) play in or on 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 to be used 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.
For use in Europe: This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play
with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
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Safety information
Safety information
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a
hazard.
This appliance should be positioned so that the power plug, the water
supply taps, and the drain pipes are accessible.
For appliances with ventilation openings in the base, that a carpet must
not obstruct the openings.
The new hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be used and that
old hose-sets should not be reused.
CAUTION
In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal
cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external
switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is
regularly switched on and off by the utility.
CAUTION
Do not use the water to exceed 50 °C when using the hot water in your
washing machine.
Plastic parts may be deformed or damaged, and this may result in
electric shock or re.
Critical installation warnings
WARNING
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.
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Safety information
Plug the power cord into an AC 220-240 V / 50 Hz wall socket or higher and use the socket
for this appliance only. Never 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 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.
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 regulations.
Do not install this appliance near a heater or any in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 use an electric transformer.
• 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 excessively bend the power cord.
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.
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Safety information
Safety information
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.
Critical usage warnings
WARNING
If the appliance is ooded, turn off the water & power supplies immediately and contact your
nearest service centre.
• 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 Customer Service.
• 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 washing machine. In addition, when disposing of the
appliance, remove the lid.
• If trapped inside the product, children may suffocate to death.
Do not wash items contaminated with gasoline, kerosene, benzene, paint thinner, alcohol or
other inammable or explosive substances.
• This may result in electric shock, re, or an explosion.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
• This may result in electric shock.
Do not insert your hand or a metal object under the washing machine while an operation is
in progress.
• This may result in injury.
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Safety information
Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself.
• Do not use a fuse (such as copper, steel wire, etc.) other than a standard fuse.
• When the appliance needs to be repaired or reinstalled, contact your nearest service
centre.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock, re, problems with the product, or injury.
• 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 doing it.
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.
Do not put your hand into the spinning tub during the spin cycle.
• This may result in injury. If the tub does not stop spinning within 15 seconds after you
open the lid, contact your nearest Samsung Customer Service.
Usage cautions
CAUTION
When the washing machine is contaminated by a foreign substance such as detergent, dirt,
food waste, etc., unplug the power plug and clean the washing machine using a damp, soft
cloth.
• Failure to do so may result in discolouration, deformation, damage, or rust.
The product you have purchased is designed for domestic use only.
Using the product for business purposes qualies as a 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.
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 press the buttons using sharp objects such as pins, knifes, ngernails, etc.
• This may result in electric shock or injury.
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Safety information
Safety information
Critical cleaning warnings
WARNING
Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it.
Do not use the strong acid cleaning agent.
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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Installation
Installation
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure proper installation of the washer and to prevent
accidents when using it.
Unpacking your washer
Unpack your washer and inspect it for shipping damage. Make sure you have received all the
items shown below. If your washer was damaged during shipping, or you do not have all of
the items, contact 800-SAMSUNG (800-7267864) (U.A.E), 183-CALL (183-2255) (KUWAIT).
To prevent personal injury or strain, wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the
unit.
WARNING
Packing materials can be dangerous to children; Keep all packing material (plastic bags,
polystyrene, etc.) well out of children’s reach.
CAUTION
When unpacking the washer, 2 person
collaboration is needed. To remove the
cushion bottom of the packing materials,
forward dumping is strictly prohibited.
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Installation
Overview of your washer
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 the retailer.
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08
10
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09
07
05
06
02
01
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01 Drain hose 02 Hose guide 03 Lid
04 Built-in sink 05 Tub 06 Water Jet
07 Leveling feet 08 Water hose (Cold) 09 Water hose (Hot)
10 Control panel 11 Detergent drawer 12 Power cord
Parts supplied
Hose guide User manual Plastic zip hose tie Water intake cap
Water supply hoses
Tools needed for installation
Wrench Flat screwdriver Leveller
NOTE
• If you lose an accessory and want to purchase a replacement, contact the Samsung
service center 800-SAMSUNG (800-7267864) (U.A.E), 183-CALL (183-2255) (KUWAIT).
• The design of the parts and accessories may differ from the pictures above.
Their design is subject to change without notice for product improvement.
• Do not reuse old hoses. Only use new water supply hoses when you install the washer.
Old water supply hoses can leak or burst causing ooding and property damage.
• Conrm that there are rubber washers inside each coupling of the water supply hoses.
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Installation
Basic location requirements
Electrical
• 220-240 Volt 50 Hz fuse or circuit
breaker.
• Individual branch circuit serving only
your Washer is recommended.
• Your washer is equipped with a power
cord.
CAUTION
Never use an extension cord.
Grounding
Electrical grounding is required for this
appliance.
This appliance must be grounded. In
the event of malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of electric
shock by providing a path of least resistance
for electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a power
cord having a three-prong grounding plug
for use in a properly installed and grounded
outlet.
The plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
WARNING
An improperly connected equipment-
grounding conductor can increase the risk
of electrical shock. Check with a qualied
electrician or serviceman if you are not sure
whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the
appliance – if it does not t the outlet, have
a proper outlet installed by a qualied
electrician.
Important safety precautions
To prevent unnecessary risk of re,
electrical 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 connect the ground wire to plastic
plumbing lines, gas lines, or hot water pipes.
Water
To correctly ll your Washer in the proper
amount of time, water pressure of 20 to
116psi (137 to 800kPa) is required.
Water pressure less than 20 psi may cause
water valve failure, or may not allow the
water valve to shut off completely, or may
extend the ll time beyond what your
Washer controls allow, causing your Washer
to turn off. A time limit is built into the
controls to prevent ooding in your home if
a hose becomes loose.
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The water faucets must be within 4 feet
(122 cm) to the back of your Washer to
match the inlet hoses provided with your
Washer.
NOTE
Accessory inlet hoses are available in
various lengths up to 10 feet (275 cm) for
faucets that are further away from the back
of your washer.
To avoid the possibility of water damage:
• Have water faucets easily accessible.
• Turn off faucets when the washer is not
in use.
• Periodically check that there is no
leakage from the water inlet hose
ttings.
WARNING
Check all connections at the water valve and
faucet for leaks
Drain facility
The recommended height of the standpipe
is 39 in (99 cm). The drain hose must be
routed through the drain hose clip to the
standpipe. The standpipe must be large
enough to accept the outside diameter of
the drain hose. The drain hose is attached to
the washer at the factory.
Flooring
For best performance, you must install
your washer on a solidly constructed oor.
Wood oors may need to be reinforced to
minimize vibration and/or unbalanced load
situations. Carpeting and soft tile surfaces
are contributing factors to vibration which
can cause your washer to move slightly
during the spin cycle.
Never install your washer on a platform or
weakly supported structure.
Location considerations
Do not install your washer in areas where
water may freeze, since your washer will
always retain some water in its water valve,
pump, and hose areas. Frozen water can
damage the belts, the pump, hoses, and
other components.
Alcove or closet installation
Minimum clearances for closet and alcove
installations:
Sides 1 in /
25 mm
Closet
front
2 in /
51 mm
Rear 6 in /
152 mm Top 21 in / 533 mm
If the washer and dryer are installed
together, the closet front must have at least
a 72 in² (465 cm²) unobstructed air opening.
Your washer alone does not require a
specic air opening.
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Installation
Recessed area
A
B B
AA
A1 in (2.5 cm)
B27.0 in (68.6 cm)
Side view - closet or conned area
A
BCD
E
A21 in (53.3 cm)
B2 in (5.1 cm)
C29.3 in (74.4 cm)
D6 in (15.2 cm)
E
Gap between end of water
valve and the wall
• Case 1. Assemble supply
hose after installing : Over
3.9 in (10 cm).
• Case 2. Assemble supply
hose before installing :
Over 2.8 in (7 cm).
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Required dimensions for Installation
C
B
A
A27.0 in (68.6 cm)
B39.2 in (99.5 cm)
C46.0 in (116.8 cm)
B
A
A29.3 in (74.4 cm)
B46.0 in (116.8 cm)
A
A59.8 in (152.0 cm)
B
A
C
C
A* 48.0 in2(310.0 cm2)
B* 24.0 in2(155.0 cm2)
C3.0 in (7.6 cm)
NOTE
* Required spacing
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Installation
Important note to installer
Please read the following instructions carefully before installing your washer.
These instructions should be retained for future reference.
We recommend you hire a professional to install this washer.
Installation ow chart
Removing the
shipping bolts
(Front loading
washers only)
Connecting the
water and drain
Adjusting the
leveling feet
Selecting a
location
Powering your
washing machine
Running a test cycle
Run Rinse+Spin with
small amount of
laundry (about 4~5
towels) as a test cycle
Running
Calibration Mode
Finishing the
installation
Does your washer
vibrate?
NO
YES
Check again before steps.
Step-by-step installation
STEP 1 Selecting a location
NOTE
Before you install the washer, make sure the location:
• Has a hard, level surface without carpeting or ooring that may obstruct ventilation.
• Is away from direct sunlight.
• Has adequate ventilation.
• Is not exposed to freezing temperatures (temperatures under 32 °F or 0 °C).
• Is away from heat sources such as oil or gas.
• Has enough space so that the washer doesn’t rest on its power cord.
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STEP 2 Connecting the water supply hose
B
A
CAUTION
Before installing the water supply hoses,
make sure there are rubber gaskets (B)
inside the couplings (A) at both ends of each
new water hose. Installing the water supply
hoses without rubber gaskets can cause
water leakage.
CAUTION
When you initially install the washer, be
sure to use new hoses. Failing to do so may
result in a water leakage or overow and
may damage your property.
CAUTION
Do not connect multiple water supply hoses
together to increase the length of the supply
hose. Hoses connected this way can leak
and the leakage can cause electrical shock. If
a hose is too short, replace the hose with a
longer, high pressure hose.
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Installation
BA
1. Connect the ends of the water supply
hoses to the hot (B) and cold (A) faucets.
2. Tighten the ttings by hand until they
are snug, and then tighten them an
additional two-thirds of a turn with a
wrench.
CAUTION
When you fasten the ttings, do not fasten
them too tightly or apply tape or sealant to
the faucets or water supply intakes. This can
damage the ttings.
NOTE
After you have connected the water supply
hoses to the faucets, ensure that they are
connected correctly by pulling the water
supply hoses downwards.
3. Place the unconnected ends of the hoses
into a bucket and open the faucets
connected to the two water supply hoses
for 10 or 15 seconds to remove any
foreign substances from the hoses. Close
the faucets before continuing.
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