Samsung WD18J7 Series User manual

Washing Machine
User manual
WD18J7*****
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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
Critical installation warnings 8
Installation cautions 9
Critical usage warnings 10
Usage cautions 11
Critical cleaning warnings 15
Installation 16
What’s included 16
Installation requirements 18
Step-by-step installation 20
Before you start 29
Initial settings 29
Laundry guidelines 30
Detergent drawer guidelines 32
Operations 35
Control panel 35
Simple steps to start 36
Cycle overview 38
Special features 41
Settings 44
Maintenance 45
Eco Drum Clean 45
Smart Check 46
Drying Drum 46
Emergency drain 47
Cleaning 48
Recovery from freezing 52
Care against an extended time of disuse 52
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Troubleshooting 53
Checkpoints 53
Information codes 58
Specications 61
Fabric care chart 61
Protecting the environment 62
Specication sheet 63
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Safety information
Congratulations on your new Samsung washing machine. 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 washing machine’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.
Read the instructions
Safety information
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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
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons
when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the
following:
1. This appliance is not intended for use 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.
2. 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.
3. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
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4. 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.
5. The new hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be used and
that old hose-sets should not be reused.
6. For appliances with ventilation openings in the base, that a carpet
must not obstruct the openings;
7. For use in Europe: Children of less than 3 years should be kept
away unless continuously supervised.
8. 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.
9. The tumble dryer is not to be used if industrial chemicals have
been used for cleaning.
10. The lint trap has to be cleaned frequently, if applicable.
11. Lint must not to be allowed to accumulate around the tumble
dryer (not applicable for appliances intended to be vented to the
exterior of the building)
12. Adequate ventilation has to be provided to avoid the back ow
of gases into the room from appliances burning other fuels,
including open res.
13. Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.
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14. Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil,
acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine,
waxes and wax removers should be washed in hot water with
an extra amount of detergent before being dried in the tumble
dryer.
15. Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof
textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or pillows tted with
foam rubber pads should not be dried in the tumble dryer.
16. Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specied
by the fabric softener instructions.
17. The nal part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat (cool
down cycle) to ensure that the items are left at a temperature
that ensures that the items will not be damaged.
18. Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches.
19. WARNING: Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the
drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out
so that the heat is dissipated.
20. Exhaust air must not be discharged into a ue which is used for
exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels.
21. The appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a
sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of
the tumble dryer, in such a way that a full opening of the tumble
dryer door is restricted.
22. WARNING: The 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 a utility.
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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.
The appliance is heavy, therefore take care when lifting it.
Plug the power cord into a wall socket that meets local electrical specications. Use the
socket for this appliance only, and do not 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.
Keep all packaging materials out of the reach of children as these may be dangerous.
• If a child places a bag over its head, it may suffocate.
When the appliance, power plug or power cord is damaged, contact your nearest service
centre.
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.
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• Frost may cause the tubes to burst.
Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may leak.
• This may result in electric shock or re.
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.
Do not pull the power cord when unplugging the power plug.
• Unplug the power plug by holding the plug.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or re.
This appliance should be positioned so that the power plug, the water supply taps, and the
drain pipes are accessible.
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.
Install your appliance on a solid, level oor that can support its weight.
• Failure to do so may result in abnormal vibrations, movement, noise, or problems with
the product.
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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 service centre.
• 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 washing machine door lever.
• If trapped inside the product, children may suffocate to death.
Make sure to remove the packaging (sponge, styrofoam) attached to the bottom of the
washing machine before using it.
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 open the washing machine door by force while it is operating (high-temperature
washing/drying/spinning).
• Water owing out of the washing machine may result in burns or cause the oor to be
slippery. This may result in injury.
• Opening the door by force may result in damage to the product or injury.
Do not insert your hand under the washing machine while an operation is in progress.
• This may result in injury.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
• This may result in electric shock.
Do not turn the appliance off by unplugging the power plug while an operation is in
progress.
• Plugging the power plug into the wall socket again may cause a spark and result in
electric shock or re.
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Do not let children or the inrm use this washing machine without proper supervision. Do
not let children climb in or onto the appliance.
• This may result in electric shock, burns or injury.
Do not insert your hand or a metal object under the washing machine while it is operating.
• This may result in injury.
Do not unplug the appliance by pulling the power cord. Always grip the plug rmly and
pull it straight out of the outlet.
• Damage to the power cord may cause a short-circuit, re and/or electric shock.
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.
If the water supply hose comes loose from the water tap and oods the appliance, unplug
the power plug.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or re.
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.
If any foreign substance enters into the appliance, unplug the power plug and contact you
nearest Samsung Customer Service.
• This may result in electric shock or re.
Do not let children (or pets) play in or on your product. The product door does not open
easily from the inside and children may be seriously injured if trapped inside.
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 front glass may be broken by a strong impact. Take care when using the washing
machine.
• If the glass is broken, it may result in injury.
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After a water supply failure or when reconnecting the water supply hose, open the water
tap slowly.
Open the water tap slowly after a long period of non-use.
• The air pressure in the water supply hose or the water pipe may damage a product
part or result in a water leak.
If a draining error occurs during an operation, check if there is a draining problem.
• If the washing machine is used when it is ooded because of a draining problem, it
may result in electric shock or re.
Insert the laundry into the washing machine completely so that the laundry does not get
caught in the door.
• If laundry gets caught in the door, it may result in damage to the laundry or the
washing machine, or result in a water leak.
Turn the water supply off when the washing machine is not being used.
Ensure that the screws on the water supply hose connector are properly tightened.
• Failure to do so may result in property damage or injury.
Ensure that the rubber seal and front door glass are not contaminated by a foreign
substance (e.g. waste, thread, hair, etc.).
• If a foreign substance is caught in the door or the door is not completely closed, it may
cause a water leak.
Open the water tap and check if the water supply hose connector is rmly tightened and
that there is no water leak before using the product.
• If the screws on the water supply hose connector are loose, it may result in a water
leak.
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 spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the appliance.
• As well as being harmful to humans, this may result in electric shock, re or problems
with the product.
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Do not place objects that generate electromagnetic elds near the washing machine.
• This may result in injury due to a malfunction.
Water drained during a high-temperature wash or drying cycle is hot. Do not touch the
water.
• This may result in burns or injury.
Do not wash, spin, or dry water-proof seats, mats, or clothing (*) unless your appliance has
a special cycle for washing these items.
(*): Woollen bedding, rain covers, shing vests, ski pants, sleeping bags, diaper covers,
sweat suits, and bicycle, motor cycle and car covers, etc.
• Do not wash thick or hard mats even if the washing machine mark is on the care label.
This may result in injury or damage to the washing machine, walls, oor, or clothing
due to abnormal vibrations.
• Do not wash throw rugs or doormats with rubber backing. The rubber backing may
come off and stick to inside the drum, and this may result in malfunction such as a
drainage error.
Do not operate the washing machine when the detergent drawer is removed.
• This may result in electric shock or injury due to a water leak.
Do not touch the insides of the drum during or just after drying as it is hot.
• This may result in burns.
Do not insert your hand into the detergent drawer.
• This may result in injury as your hand may be caught by the detergent input device.
Do not place any objects (such as shoes, food waste, animals) other than laundry into the
washing machine.
• This may result in damage to the washing machine, or injury and death in the case of
pets due to the abnormal vibrations.
Do not press the buttons using sharp objects such as pins, knifes, ngernails, etc.
• This may result in electric shock or injury.
Do not wash laundry contaminated by oils, creams or lotions usually found in skincare
shops or massage clinics.
• This may cause the rubber seal to become deformed and result in a water leak.
Do not leave metal objects such as safety pins, hair pins or bleach in the drum for long
periods of time.
• This may cause the drum to rust.
• If rust starts appearing on the surface of the drum, apply a (neutral) cleansing agent to
the surface and use a sponge to clean it. Never use a metal brush.
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Do not use dry cleaning detergent directly and do not wash, rinse, or spin laundry
contaminated by dry cleaning detergent.
• This may result in spontaneous combustion or ignition due to the heat from the
oxidation of the oil.
Do not use water from water cooling/heating devices.
• This may result in problems with the washing machine.
Do not use natural hand-washing soap for the washing machine.
• If it hardens and accumulates inside the washing machine, it may result in problems
with the product, discolouration, rust, or bad odours.
Place socks and brassieres in a washing net and wash them with the other laundry.
Do not wash large laundry items such as bedding in the washing net.
• Failure to do so may result in injury due to abnormal vibrations.
Do not use hardened detergent.
• If it accumulates inside the washing machine, it may result in a water leak.
Make sure that the pockets of all the clothing items to be washed are empty.
• Hard, sharp objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, or stones can cause
extensive damage to the appliance.
Do not wash clothing with large buckles, buttons or other heavy metal objects.
Sort the laundry by color on the basis of its colorfastness and select the recommended
cycle, water temperature and additional functions.
• This may result in discoloration or fabric damage.
Take care that children’s ngers are not caught in the door when you close it.
• Failure to do so may result in injury.
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Critical cleaning warnings
WARNING
Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it.
Do not use the a strong acidic cleaning agent.
Do not use benzene, thinner or alcohol to clean the appliance.
• This may result in discolouration, deformation, damage, electric shock or re.
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
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure proper installation of the washing machine
and to prevent accidents when doing laundry.
What’s included
Make sure all the parts are included in the product package. If you have a problem with
the washing machine or the parts, contact a local Samsung customer centre or the retailer.
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06
04
05
02
03
01 Detergent drawer 02 Door 03 Add Door
04 Worktop 05 Control panel 06 Drum
07 Levelling feet
Installation
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Spanner Bolt caps Drain hose
Cold water hose Hot water hose
NOTE
• Bolt caps: The provided number (3 to 6) of bolt caps depends on the model.
• Hot water hose: Applicable models only.
• The appearance of the machine and provided accessories may differ with the model.
• If you lose an accessory and want to purchase a replacement, contact a local Samsung
customer center or the retailer.
CAUTION
• Do not reuse old water hoses, which may leak or burst, causing ooding and/or
property damage.
• Make sure the rubber washers are inserted in each coupling of the water hose.
NOTE
An adjustable wrench or 10 mm open-end wrench is required for removing the shipping
bolts.
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Installation requirements
Electrical supply and grounding
• AC 230 V / 60 Hz fuse or circuit breaker
is required.
• Use an individual branch circuit specic
to the washing machine.
To ensure proper grounding, the washing
machine comes with a power cord
featuring a three-prong grounding plug for
use in a properly installed and grounded
outlet.
Check with a qualied electrician or
serviceperson if you are not sure about the
grounding.
Do not modify the provided plug. If it does
not t the outlet, call a qualied electrician
to install a proper outlet.
WARNING
• Do NOT use an extension cord.
• Use only the power cord that comes
with the washing machine.
• Do NOT connect the ground wire to
plastic plumbing, gas lines, or hot water
pipes.
• Improperly connected grounding
conductors may cause electric shock.
Water supply
A proper water pressure for this washing
machine is between 50 kPa and 800
kPa. Water pressure less than 137 kPa
may cause the water valve not to close
completely. Or, it may take longer to ll
the drum, causing the washing machine to
turn off. Water taps must be within 120
cm from the rear of the washing machine
so that the provided inlet hoses reach the
washing machine.
To reduce the risk of leaks
• Make sure water taps are easily
accessible.
• Turn off the taps when the washing
machine is not in use.
• Check for any leaks at the water inlet
hose ttings on a regular basis.
CAUTION
Before using the washing machine for
the rst time, check all connections at the
water valve and taps for any leaks.
Drain
Samsung recommends a standpipe in
height of 60~90 cm. The drain hose must
be connected through the hose clip to the
standpipe, and the standpipe must fully
cover the drain hose.
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Flooring
For best performance, the washing
machine must be installed on a solid oor.
Wood oors may need to be reinforced
to minimize vibration and/or unbalanced
loads. Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are
not a good resistance to vibrations and
may cause the washing machine to move
slightly during the spin cycle.
CAUTION
Do NOT install the washing machine on a
platform or a poorly supported structure.
Water temperature
Do not install the washing machine in
areas where water may freeze as the
washing machine always retains some
water in its water valves, pumps, and/or
hoses. Frozen water left in the connection
parts may cause damage to belts, the
pump, and other components of the
washing machine.
Alcove or closet installation
Minimum clearance for stable operation:
Sides 25 mm
Top 25 mm
Rear 50 mm
Front 550 mm
If both the washing machine and a dryer
are installed in the same location, the front
of the alcove or closet must have at least
a 550 mm unobstructed air opening. Your
washing machine alone does not require a
specic air opening.
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Step-by-step installation
STEP 1 Select a location
Location requirements:
• Solid, level surface without carpeting or ooring that may obstruct ventilation
• Away from direct sunlight
• Adequate room for ventilation and wiring
• The ambient temperature is always higher than the freezing point (0 °C)
• Away from a heat source
STEP 2 Remove the shipping bolts
Unpack the product package and remove
all shipping bolts.
1. Loosen all shipping bolts on the rear of
the machine using the supplied spanner.
2. Fill the holes with the supplied plastic
bolt caps.
Keep the shipping bolts for future use.
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