Samsung WB09H7 series User manual

Washingmachine
Usermanual

Content
Safety information .:i_
Icons and symbols used in thismanual .......................................... 3
Important safetyinstructions .................................................. 5
Location requirements ....................................................... 6
Installation
What's included ............................................................ 7
Installationrequirements...................................................... 8
Step-by-step installation..................................................... 12
Basic operations
Laundryguidelines......................................................... 21
Detergenttypes and usage .................................................. 24
Whento add fabricsoftener .................................................. 24
Handlingthe secure door .................................................... 24
About the sanitizingwash cycle ............................................... 25
Gettingstarted ............................................................ 26
Maintainence
Cleaningthe exterior........................................................ 31
Keepingthe tub clean ...................................................... 31
Cleaningthe waterhosemesh filters ........................................... 32
Cleaningthe Tub Filter ...................................................... 33
Troubleshooting
Checkthe table below for basictroubleshooting solutions........................... 34
Informationcodes ......................................................... 36
Cycle chart
Specifications
Helpingthe environment..................................................... 38
Declarationof conformity .................................................... 38
Specifications............................................................. 38
Warranty
Warranty(U,S,A)........................................................... 39
Warranty(CANADA)........................................................ 41
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Safetyinformation
Throughout this manual,you'll see warning and caution symbols. These warnings, cautions,and
the importantsafety instructionsthat followdo not cover allpossibleconditions and situationsthat
may occur. It'syour responsibilityto use common sense and caution when installing,maintaining,
andoperatingyourwasher. Samsungis not liableforany damage resultingfrom improper use.
The product you have purchased is designedfor domestic useonly. Usingthe product for business
purposes qualifiesasa product misuse. Ifthe product is usedfor businesspurposes, it will not be
coveredbythe standard warrantyprovided bySamsungand no responsibilitywill be attributed to
Samsungfor any damage or malfunctions resultingfrom such misuse.
icons and symbols used in this manual
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to yourself and others.
Please follow them explicitly.
WARNING: Hazardsor unsafepractices that may resultinsevere physical injury,
death and/or property damage.
CAUTION: Hazardsor unsafe practicesthat may resultin physical injury and/or
property damage.
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Readall instructionsbefore usingthe appliance.
As with any equipment that uses electricityand movingparts, potential hazardsexist.To safely
operatethis appliance,familiarizeyourself with its operation and exercisecare when using it.
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WARNING:Toreducetheriskoffire,electricshock,orinjurytopersonswhenusing
yourappliance,followbasicprecautions,includingthefollowing:
1. Readallinstructionsbeforeusingtheappliance.
2. Donotwashordryarticlesthathavebeenpreviouslycleanedin,washedin,soakedin,or
spottedwithgasoline,dry-cleaningsolvents,otherflammableorexplosivesubstancesasthey
giveoffvaporsthatcouldigniteorexplode.
3. Donotallowchildrentoplayonorintheappliance.Closesupervisionofchildrenisnecessary
whentheapplianceisusednearchildren.
4. Beforetheapplianceisremovedfromserviceordiscarded,removethedoortothewashingor
dryingcompartment.
5. Donotreachintotheapplianceifthedrumismoving.
6. Donotinstallorstorethisappliancewhereitwillbeexposedtotheweather.
7. Donottamperwithcontrols.
8. Donotrepairorreplaceanypartoftheapplianceorattemptanyservicingunlessspecifically
recommendedintheuser-maintenanceinstructionsorinpublisheduser-repairinstructionsthat
youunderstandandhavetheskillstocarryout.
9. Donotaddgasoline,dry-cleaningsolvents,orotherflammableorexplosivesubstancestothe
washwater.Thesesubstancesgiveoffvaporsthatcouldigniteorexplode.
10.Undercertainconditions,hydrogengasmaybeproducedinahotwatersystemthathasnot
beenusedfor2weeksormore.HYDROGENGASISEXPLOSIVE.Ifthehotwatersystemhas
notbeenusedforsuchaperiod,beforeusingawasherorcombinationwasher-dryer,turn
onallhotwaterfaucetsandletthewaterflowfromeachforseveralminutes.Thiswillrelease
anyaccumulatedhydrogengas.Asthegasisflammable,donotsmokeoruseanopenflame
duringthistime.
WARNING:ThisproductcontainschemicalsknowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancerand
reproductivetoxicity.
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Important safety instructions
,_ WARNING: For safety reasons, read through the following instructions before installing
or using the washer.
Do not attemptto repair,disassemble,or modifyyour washer. Forany repairs,contact your nearest
Samsungservice center.
Do not washitems contaminated with gasoline, kerosene,solvents,or any other flammable
substances.
Do not installthe washer in a locationexposed to extremetemperatures, high-humiditylevels,and/
or the weather.
Do not let childrenor pets play in, on, or around the washer. Propersupervisionisnecessaryat all
times.
Do not movethe washerwhile it'soperating.
Do not usethe washer ifthe washeror anyparts of the washer aredamaged.
Keepall packagingmaterialsaway from children.
Do not put your handsor anyobjects in or under the washerwhile the washer isoperating.
Do not replacea damagedpower cord or power plug yourself.HaveSamsung or aqualified
servicetechnician replacea damaged powercord or power plug.
Beforedisposingof your washer,removethe lid.
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Location requirements
Toensuresafeand proper installationand use of yourwasher,follow theseguidelinesfor selecting
alocation.
_ WARNING:
*Use cautionwhen liftingor movingthe washer.
Do not installthe washer in areasexposed to the weather.
Do not installthe washer in areaswherethe ambienttemperaturemay drop below
32 °F (0 °C).
Keepthe washer awayfrom electricaldevices.
Do not installthe washer in alocation wheregas may leak.
Do not installthe washer neara heateror flammablematerial.
Selecta level,well-constructed surfacethat does not havecarpeting or flooringthat may obstruct
ventilation or contribute to vibrations.
Selecta locationwhere agrounded, 3-prong socket is easilyaccessible.
Forthe providedwater hosesto reachthe washer, makesurethe water taps arewithin 120 cm (4
ft) of the back ofthe washer.
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Installation
What's included
Carefullyunpackthe washer,and makesureyou've receivedallthe partsshown below. If the
washerwas damagedduring delivery,or if you do not haveall the parts, contact alocal Samsung
customer servicecenter (1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864))or yourSamsung retailer.
Topreventpersonal injury,wear protective gloveswhen liftingor carryingthe washer.
_L, WARNING: Packaging materialscan be dangerousto children. Keepall packagingmaterial
(plasticbags, polystyrene,etc.)out of children'sreach.
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i 2 Securedoor lid
3 Filter
4 Tub
5 Levellingfeet
i Coldwater supply
6 hose
i 7 Hoiwatersuppiy
hose
--8 Drainhose
i 9 Powercord
i10 Baffleboard
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Accessories
The watersupply hoseand the drain hose (extensionhose)can be purchasedata localSamsung
servicecenter.
Watersupply hose Drainhose Short inlet hose(2) "Y"-connector (2) Hoseguide
(2)
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Drainadaptor Baffleboard Levelingdevice Screw Clamper
Rubber washer (2) Usermanual Tapconnector
Installation requirements
Water Supply
• Tocorrectly fillyourwasher in the proper amountof time, water pressureof 20 to 116 psi (137
to 800 kPa)is required.Water pressure lessthan 20 psi maycause watervalvefailure, may
not allow the water valveto shut off completely, or may extendthe filltime beyond what your
washercontrols allow,causingyour washerto turn off. A time limit is builtinto the controls to
preventflooding in your home ifa hosebecomes loose.
Forthe providedwater hosesto reachthe washer,makesurethe watertaps are within
120cm (4ft) of the back ofthe washer.
Beforeusingfor the first time, check allconnections atthe watervalvesandtaps for any leaks.
Toreducea riskof water leaks:
Makesurethe water taps areeasily accessible.
Turnoffthe watertaps when the washer isnot in use.
z_ CAUTION: Check allconnections atthe water valvesand taps for any leaks.
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Power supply
WARNING: Toreducethe risk offire, electricshock, personalinjury, or property damage
when usingthe washer,followthese basic precautions:
• Connectthe washerto an individual branchcircuitthat:
Has a 120V/60 Hz, 15AMPfuse or circuit breaker.
Willserveonlythe washer.
Do not usean extensioncord.
Use onlythe powercord that comes with your washer.
Grounding
,_ WARNING: Toreducethe risk offire, electricshock, personalinjury, or property damage
when usingthe washer,followthe basicprecautions.
Forsafety,the washermust be grounded.
Thewasher mustbe properly grounded. After amalfunctionor breakdown of the machine,
proper groundingwill reducethe riskof electric shock by providingminimumresistanceto the
electriccurrent.
Thewashercomes with a power cord that has athree-prong groundingplug for use ina
properlyinstalledandgrounded socket.
Do not modifythe plugthat comes with the washer.Ifit does not fit the socket, havea proper
socket installedbya qualifiedelectrician.
Improper connectionof the grounding conductor may causeelectric shock. Toconfirm the
washer isproperly grounded, check with a qualifiedelectricianor serviceperson.
Topreventariskof fire, electricalshock, or physicalinjury,all wiringand groundingmust be
performedin accordance with the NationalElectricalCode ANSI/FNPA, No.70 LatestRevision
andlocalcodes and ordinances. Itisthe owner's responsibilityto accommodate adequate
electricalpowerfor this product.
Do not connect the ground wire to plastic plumbinglines,gas lines,or hot water pipes.
[_ Ifgroundingis not available,add acircuit breakerbetween the wall socket and the washer
instead.
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Alcove or closet installation
Minimumclearancesfor closet or alcove installations:
i Sides 1in/25mm i Rear 6in/152mm
i Closetfront 2in/51mm i Top 21 in/533 mm
The space betweenthe endof the water valveand the wall:
• Case 1.Ifyou connect the supply hosesaftersetting the washer in place: Over3.9 in (10cm).
Case2. If you connect the supply hoses beforesettingthe washer in place: Over 2.8 in (7 cm).
Ifthe washerand adryer are installedtogether,the closet or alcovefront must haveat leasta 72 in2
(465cm2)unobstructed air opening.Thewasher alonedoes not requireaspecific air opening.
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G Caseii3.9inii0cmil
i i i Case2:2.8 in (7 cm).
Recess Side view
(closetor confined area)
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