Samsung WT8600 User manual

Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly, and retain for future reference.
Owner’s Instruction
WT8600/WT8700
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS ............................................................................ 2
PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................. 2
CONTROL PANEL ......................................................................................... 3
WASHING PROCEDURE .............................................................................. 3
TO WASH ...........................................................................................................................3
SPIN DRY ..........................................................................................................................4
RINSING ............................................................................................................................4
OVERFLOW RINSE ...........................................................................................................4
ADDITIONAL RINSE ..........................................................................................................4
CLEANING THE MACHINE ........................................................................... 4
CLEANING THE LINT FILTER ..........................................................................................4
OVERFLOW FILTER .........................................................................................................4
CLEANING THE WASH TUB .............................................................................................4
HOW TO CLEAN DETERGENT BOX ...............................................................................5
INSTALLATION ............................................................................................. 5
ENVIRONMENT .................................................................................................................5
CONNECTING THE DRAIN HOSE ...................................................................................5
LAUNDRY GUIDE .......................................................................................... 5
WASHING TIME ................................................................................................................5
SPIN DRY TIME .................................................................................................................5
DETERGENT .....................................................................................................................5
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................. 6
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................... 6

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DESCRIPTION OF PARTS PRECAUTIONS
• Do not use adapter or extension cord
to plug in your washing machine.
• Do not allow water to come in contact
with electrical parts.
(You may risk electric shock.)
• Do not expose the unit to high heat
(direct sun light) and high humidity.
(Heat can damage the external
surfaces.)
• Do not attempt to repair or
reconstruct the unit in case of
trouble. (Ask company authorized
service persons for repairs.)
• Do not open Inner Lid until Spin Tub
has come to a complete stop. Even if
Spin Tub rotation is slow it can cause
injuries.
• When spinning always use the
spinning cap pressing tightly against
the clothes, maintaining horizontal
level.
• Do not put hot objects, lighted candles
or any flaming objects on or near the
unit. (These are fire hazards.)
• Do not put clothes with gasoline,
benzene, thinner, alcohol or other
inflammable substances into wash
tub and spin tub.
• Do not let sprays (insecticide,
perfumes, etc.) come in contact with
the switch controls. (It might cause
timers to stuck-up or damage plastic
parts.)
• Do not use vinyl chloride covers.
• Do not use detergent in excess of
amount indicated in the package.
(This will result in insufficient rinsing.)
• Do not step on the unit or put heavy
things on it.
• While the washing machine is in
operation, do not insert hand, foot, or
anything under the base.
• Do not let the children peep into the
wash tub or spin tub, to prevent them
from falling in and getting injured.
• Do not allow cord to be pinched by
the unit or by other heavy objects.
• Unplug the unit when not in use. Pull
by the plug and not by the cord.
Always use dry hands.
• Do not use the washing machine if the
power cord is damaged or if insertion
into wall outlet is loose.
• When power cord and plug are
damaged, contact nearest company
authorized service
center for repair.
• Do not twist, bundle, severely bend or
do other things that can damage the
power cord.

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CONTROL PANEL
1. WASH SELECTOR
• This is used to select wash action.
2. WASH TIMER
• This is used to set the wash time, 1-15 minutes.
3. CYCLE SELECTOR
• This is used to select the Washing / Rinsing or draining.
4. SPIN DRY TIMER
• This is used to set the spin time, 1-5 minutes.
5. WATER SELECTOR
• During washing, WATER SELECTOR KNOB should
be selected to wash. During spin rinsing, WATER
SELECTOR KNOB should be selected to spin.
WASHING PROCEDURE
TO WASH
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.
(In case no drain pump)
• Place the drain hose in sink or bath. (In
case drain pump)
• Connect the power cord to the power
supply outlet.
2. Set the CYCLE
SELECTOR
KNOB to the
desired mode.
3. Set the CYCLE
SELECTOR KNOB to
‘WASH/HEAVY’.
4. Set the WATER
SELECTOR
KNOB to
WASH.
5. Load laundry in the
wash tub.
6. Fill water in the
wash tub and add
the detergent.
7. Set the WASH TIMER 1-35 minutes.
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)
• 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.
8. After washing, set the CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB to ‘DRAIN’ for
drain.
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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SPIN DRY
1. Transfer the clothes into the
spin basket and arrange the
clothes evenly.
2. Be sure to
attach the safety
cover and close
the inner lid.
3. Close the spin dryer lid. 4. Set the SPIN DRY
TIMER 1-5
minutes.
RINSING
1. Set the CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB to ‘WASH
HEAVY’.
2. Supply the proper amount of water as not to overflow the top of
the washing tub.
3. Set the WASH TIMER 2~3 minutes.
4. Drain the water. Set the CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB to ‘DRAIN’.
5. Repeat this cycle until drain water is clean. (2~3 cycles)
OVERFLOW RINSE
1. Keep supplying water
• Adjust water pressure
to ensure that the
amount of water
supplied does not
exceed that water
drained.
2. Set the WASH TIMER
6~8 minutes.
3. As soon as the WASH
TIMER shuts off, turn
off the water tap.
4. Set the CYCLE
SELECTOR KNOB to
‘DRAIN’.
ADDITIONAL RINSE
1.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.
2. Set the WATER
SELECTOR KNOB to
SPIN and CYCLE
SELECTOR KNOB to
‘DRAIN’.
3. Supply water for about 1
minute. Adjust the water flow
to prevent overflow from the
wash tub.
4. After stopping water
supply, cover the
laundry with safety
cover and close the
inner lid.
5.Close the spin dryer lid. 6. Set the SPIN DRY
TIMER 2~3 minutes.
CLEANING THE MACHINE
CLEANING THE LINT FILTER
• If the dregs are filled up in the lint filter after
finishing the wash, push down and pull it out as
shown in figure. Remove the collected lint and
rinse the filter net.
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OVERFLOW FILTER
• Pull the upper side of the overflow filter with two fingers into the hole
‘A’ in the direction of arrow as shown in the figure.
CLEANING THE WASH TUB
• 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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HOW TO CLEAN DETERGENT BOX
1. Pull and remove the detergent box in the direction of the arrow.
2. Remove dirt with a brush and wash the box with water.
3. To put the detergent box in position, push the box in the reverse
direction of the arrow.
INSTALLATION
ENVIRONMENT
Leave some space
• Space at least 15cm between the washer and the wall.
Place the washing machine on a sturdy flat surface.
• If the washing machine is placed on an uneven or weak surface, noise or
vibration occurs. (Allowable is 2°)
Never install the washing machine near water.
• Do not place the washing machine in steamy rooms or where itis 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
washing machine near heaters, boilers, etc. Do not place under direct sunlight.
Precautions when installing.
• Place the washing machine on a sturdy flat surface.
• Never support the washing machine with a brick or a piece of
wood for leveling. During spinning, the machine may be trembled
more and even fallen down.
CONNECTING THE DRAIN HOSE
•Insert the drain hose in the drain direction.
LAUNDRY GUIDE
WASHING TIME
KINDS OF CLOTHING WASHING TIME WASHING
SELECTION
Extremely solid heavy fabric 10 to 15 minutes
Linen, cotton, etc. 8 to 15 minutes
NORMAL
Ordinary clothes (underwear, etc.) 7 minutes
Slightly solid synthetic fiber 2 to 5 minutes
100% wool, mixed wool knitting, thin synthetic
fiber with tags indicating hand washing 2 to 5 minutes
WASH / HEAVY
SPIN DRY TIME
TIME TYPE OF LAUNDRY
1 min Thin (synthetic fiber)
1~2 min Wool
3~5 min Cotton
5 min Thick (cotton)
DETERGENT
AMOUNT OF DETERGENT WATER LEVEL
45gLow(45 l )
55gMid(55 l )
65gHigh(65 l )
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.

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MAINTENANCE
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 safety, pull the power supply plug out of the
socket.
1. Disassemble a screw from the spin dryer hatch.
2. The spin dryer hatch is fixed to the brim by the
concave and convex parts at two places. Expand
the concave and convex parts, and pull up the
spin dryer hatch to remove it.
3. Remove the clothing.
4. Close the spin dryer hatch.Push in hatch firmly
until the catch at the front is engaged securely.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The washing machine does not work.
Check that the power cord is connected to a power outlet well.Power stoppage?
Clothes will not move freely.
Is the laundry overloaded?
Incomplete spinning
Is the laundry arranged evenly?
Incomplete draining
Is the filter clogged with lint?
The spin dryer basket will not run.
Is the spin dryer lid closed completely? Is laundry (socks, etc.) falling out of the spin
dryer basket and clinging to the axle?
• See “To pick out...”on page 6
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.
SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS (W x D x H) mm 820 x 490 x 980
WATER PRESSURE 0.05~0.78 MPa
0.5 ~ 8.0 kg
· f/cm²
WEIGHT
EXTRACTION EFFICIENCY 50 %
STANDARD QUANTITY OF WATER 65 l
RATING TIME Washing 1Hour / Spinning 15minutes
Code No.: DC68-01498A
(NET) 33Kg