Samsung WT12S3 User manual

Owner’s Instructions
WT12S2(P)/WT13S2(P)/WT12S3(P)
/SWT15K2(P)/SWT13S2(P)
BEFORE USING THE WASHER 1
CAUTIONS 1
PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING 1
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS 2
CONTROL PANEL 3
WASHING PROCEDURE 4
TO WASH 4
SPIN DRY 5
RINSING 5
OVER FLOW RINSE 6
ADDITIONAL RINSE 6
INSTALLATION 7
ENVIRONMENT 7
CHANGING THE POSITION OF THE DRAIN HOSE 7
HOW TO CLEAN THE FILTER 7
CLEANING THE MACHINE 7
LAUNDRY GUIDE 8
MAINTENANCE 8
TROUBLESHOOTING 8
SPECIFICATIONS
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
throughly, and retain for future reference.
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1
BEFORE USING THE WASHER
CAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING
➣Remove the cap-hose from the drain
hose.
➣Be sure that the washer is grounded.
To avoid electrical shock,use
a metal pipe for the ground
connection. But, don't ground
the washer with gas pipes or
telephone lines to avoid to
dangers of explosion or lightning strike.
➣Do not put your hands into the spin
dryer basket when it is spinning.
Your fingers can be caught
by spinning laundry and
damaged.
➣Ventilation opening must not be obstructed
by carpeting when the washing machine is
installed on a carpeted floor.
➣If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged,
it must only be replaced by a repair shop
appointed by the manufacturer,because
special purpose tools are required.
➣To avoid overfilling and damages this appliance
must be filled with the operator present using a
moderate water supply pressure only.
➣Never allow children to operate
or play with the washer.
Children playing with the washer
may accidentally fall into the
washing tub.
➣Be sure to cover with the inner
cover on laundry before spinning.
This prevents laundry from
being tossed out and damaged.
➣Before washing,check all pockets.
If nails or pins remain in pockets,they may
damage the washer or clothes.
➣Close the water tap a little if the
water pressure is too high.
➣To avoid water splashes,
close the wash tub lid.
➣Never splash water on the control panel.
➣ Disconnect the power cord from the
power supply when not in use.
➣Don't use excessively hot water.
(50C˚or more)
Plastic parts may be deformed or damaged.
Also, clothing may be deformed or decolored.
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2
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
INNER LID
DRAIN HOSE
(with pump)
When you open this lid while
the spin basket is spinning,
the spinning will be stopped
by breake system.
POWER CORD EARTH WIRE
(Option)
WATER DRAIN HOSE (WITHOUT PUMP)
SPIN DRYER BASKET
SPIN DRYER HATCH
WASH TUB LID
Be sure to keep the lid
closed during washing
and spinning.
DRAIN FILTER
(With pump)
OVER FLOW
FILTER
LINT FILTER
This is used for gathering
the dregs which are made
during washing.
WASH TUB
PULSATOR
SWT90B1(P)
The plug’s shape may not correspond with this drawing.
SPIN DRYER LID
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3
1 2 3 4 5
4. CYCLE SELECTOR
This is used to set the Washing/Rinsing or Draining.
5. SPIN DRY TIMER
This is used to set the spin time 1-5 minutes.
CONTROL PANEL
1. WATER SELECTOR
During washing, WATER SELECTOR KNOB
should be selected to wash. During spin rinsing,
WATER SELECTOR KNOB should be selected
to spin.
2. WASH TIMER
This is used to set the wash time, 1-15 minutes.
3. WASH SELECTOR
You can wash laundry effectively by various
methods.
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WASHING PROCEDURE
1. Before starting washing, check the
following; Connect the water supply
hose and open the water tap.
• Lay the drain hose down toward a
sinkhole.
• Place the drain hose in sink or bath.
• Connect the power cord to the power
supply outlet.
8. After washing, set the
CYCLE SELECTOR
KNOB to 'DRAIN'
for drain.
7. Set the WASH TIMER 1-35 minutes.
SOAK
SOAK
• Set the WASH TIMER
to the point more
than "15" for SOAK
function.
• If the WASH TIMER is
set to the point less
than "15", it leads to
WASH only. (No SOAK)
• If Although the machine may stay still
maximum 5 minutes, if the WASH
TIMER is indicated over 15 minutes
position, it is just in the process
of soaking and not a breakdown.
3. Set the WASH
SELECTOR KNOB to
'NORMAL or HEAVY'.
(In case drain pump
"WASH") .
5. Load laundry in the
wash tub.
TO WASH
2. Set the CYCLE
SELECTOR KNOB to
the desired mode.
4. Set the WATER
SELECTOR
KNOB to WASH.
6. Fill water in the
wash tub and
add the detergent.
9. Soak-Washing
1) Place clothes into the WASH TUB.
2) Turn on tap or use bucket to fill the
WASH TUB with desired amount of
water.
3) Put detergent depending on the
water volume and detergent
package indications.
4) Set WASH TIMER to point between
"15" to "35" in the timer.
• Soak-Washing automatically
starts the wash (15 min.) after the
soak (2 to 20 min.) is completed.
• The SOAK function (20 min.)
repeats the cycle that is
1.5 ~ 2.0 min. turning and
the next 5 min. resting 3 times.
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WASHING PROCEDURE
5
SPIN DRY
1. Transfer the clothes into the spin basket
and arrange the clothes evenly.
RINSING
3. Close the spin dryer lid.
4. Set the SPIN DRY TIMER 1-5minutes.2. Be sure to attach the safety cover and
close the inner lid.
inner lid
safty cover
1. Set the CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB to
WASH RINSE
5. Repeat this cycle until drain
water is clean. (2~3 cycle)
2. Supply the proper amount of water
as not to overflow the top of the
washing tub.
3. Set the WASH TIMER 2~3minutes.
4. Drain the water.
Set the CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB
‘to ‘DRAIN’
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ADDITIONAL RINSE
6
Set the WATER SELECTOR
KNOB to SPIN and
CYCLE SELECTOR
KNOB to ‘DRAIN’.
OVER FLOW RINSE
3. As soon as the WASH TIMER shuts off,
turn off the water tap.
5
1. Keep suppling water
(adjust water pressure to ensure that
the amount of water supplied does not
exceed that water drained.)
2. Set the WASH TIMER 6~8minutes. 4. Set the CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB
‘to ‘DRAIN’
1
2
3
4
5
6
inner lid
safety cover
After rinsing you can select this
course for more effective rinse
(Don't select only this course
for rinse.) Load the laundry
evenly into the spin basket.
Supply water for about
1minute.
Adjust the water flow to
prevent overflow from the
wash tub.
After stopping water
supply, cover the
laundry with safety cover
and close the inner lid.
Close the spin dryer
lid.
Set the SPIN DRY
TIMER 2~3 minutes.
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INSTALLATION
Leave some space
Space at last 15cm between the washer
and the wall.
Place the washer on a sturdy flat surface.
If the washer is placed on an uneven or weak
surface, noise or vibration may be occured.
(Allowable is 2˚)
Never install the washer near water.
Do not place the washer in steamy rooms or
where the washer is directly exposed to rain.
Moisture may destroy the electrical insulation
and cause an electrical shock hazard.
Avoid direct sunlight or heating devices.
As plastic and electrical components are
affected by direct heat, never place the
washer near heaters, boilers,etc.
Do not place under direct sunlight.
CLEANING THE MACHINE
7
ENVIRONMENT
1. CLEANING THE FILTER
Pull the overflow filter out and take up the filter
by removing 3 screws as shown in figure.
Wash the filter and washing tub.
2. CLEANING THE WASHER BODY
Wipe off strains on the cabinet and
operation panel with soft cloth.
Do not use benzene,thinners,cleanser,
or wax, nor scrub the washer with a brush.
Painted surfaces or plastic parts will be
damaged.
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WATER
LEVEL
S(55 l )
L(65 l )
M(70 l )
H(78 l )
TROUBLE
The washer
does not work.
Clothes will
not move freely.
Incomplete
spinning
TROUBLE
Incomplete
draining
The spin dryer
basket will not
run.
CHECK POINT
Check that the power cord is
connected to a power outlet well.
Power stoppage?
Is the laundry overloaded?
Are the laundry arranged evenly?
AMOUNT OF CLOTHES
LAUNDRY GUIDE
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLE SHOOTING
8
SPIN DRY TIME
WHEN YOU LOAD THE LAUNDRY INTO
THE SPIN BASKET.
Press the laundry evenly and put the safety
cover into the spin basket drum as shown in
the figure.
TO PICK OUT THE CLOTHING WHICH HAS
FALLEN BETWEEN THE BASKET AND TUB.
For safty, pull the power supply plug out of the socket.
Water Level
Shirts(Synthetics)
Under Shirts(Cotton)
Working clothes(Cotton)
S
29 Pieces
48 Pieces
20 Pieces
L
35 Pieces
58 Pieces
25 Pieces
M
40 Pieces
68 Pieces
30 Pieces
TIME
1min.
1~2min.
3~5min.
5min.
TYPE OF LAUNDRY
Thin(synthetic fiber)
wool
cotton
thick(cotton)
DETERGENT
AMOUNT OF
DETERGENT
55g
65g
75g
85g
-The amount of detergent is average.
Follow the instruction detergent printed on the package for
amount of detergent.
-Choose the amount of detergent depending on the fabric type.
CHECK POINT
Is the filter clogged
with lint?
➣See “Cleaning the
machine” on page 7.
Is the spin dryer lid closed
completely?
Are laundry(socks,etc.)falling
out of the spin dryer basket and
clinging to the axle?
➣See“To pick out...”n page 8.
1.Disassemble two screws from the spin dryer hatch.
2.Pull up the spin dryer hatch to remove it.
3.Remove the clothing.
4.Close the spin dryer hatch.
H
45 Pieces
75 Pieces
33 Pieces
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W860mm x D525mm x H1040mm
0.05~0.78 MPa
0.5 ~ 8.0 kg •f/cm2
50 %
S : 55 l L:65 l M : 70 l H : 78 l
Washing 1Hour Spinning 15minutes
36kg
IF YOU NEED HELP.
Do not hesitate to call your local samsung service center.
They will be willing to help you.
Be sure to give them your name,address,telephone number and the purpose of the call.
SPECIFICATION
DIMENSIONS (mm)
WATER PRESSURE
NET WEIGHT
EXTRACTION EFFICIENCY
STANDARD QUANTITY OF WATER
RATING TIME
CODE NO : DC68-01600A
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