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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