Samsung WD8 T Series User manual

Washing Machine

User manual

WD1*T******/WD9*T******/WD8*T******/WD7*T******

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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 7

Installation cautions 8

Critical usage warnings 9

Usage cautions 10

Critical cleaning warnings 13

Instructions about the WEEE 13

Installation 14

What’s included 14

Installation requirements 16

Step-by-step installation 18

Before you start 28

Initial setup 28

Laundry guidelines 29

Detergent recommendation 32

Detergent drawer guidelines 33

Operations 36

Control panel 36

Operating a cycle 37

Cycle overview 38

Additional functions 41

System functions 44

Special features 46

SmartThings (applicable models only) 49

Open Source Announcement 50

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Maintenance 51

Drum Clean+ 51

Emergency drain 52

Cleaning 53

Defrosting your washing machine 57

Care against an extended time of disuse 57

Troubleshooting 58

Checkpoints 58

Information codes 62

Specifications 65

Fabric care chart 65

Protecting the environment 66

Spare parts guarantee 67

Specification sheet 67

Contact information 74

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? 74

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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 benefits 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 efficiently 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 find 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.

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.

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Important safety precautions

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, 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.

4. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its

service agent or similarly qualified 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.

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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 flow of gases into the

room from appliances burning other fuels, including open fires.

13. Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.

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 fitted with foam rubber pads

should not be dried in the tumble dryer.

16. Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specified by the fabric

softener instructions.

17. The final 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 flue 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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23.This appliance is intended to be used in household only and it is not intended to

be used such as:

‒staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

‒farm houses;

‒by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

‒bed and breakfast type environments;

‒areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in launderettes.

Critical installation warnings

WARNING

The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualified technician or service company.

• Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, problems with the appliance, or injury.

The appliance is heavy, therefore take care when lifting it.

Plug the power cord firmly into a wall socket that meets local electrical specifications. 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 fire.

• Ensure that the power voltage, frequency, and current are the same as those of the product

specifications. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

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 fire.

Plug the power plug into the wall socket so that the cord is running towards the floor.

• 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 fire.

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, fire, an explosion, or problems with the appliance.

• 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 inflammable material.

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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.

• 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 fire.

Do not use an electric transformer.

• This may result in electric shock or fire.

Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord, or loose wall socket.

• This may result in electric shock or fire.

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 fire.

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 fire.

This appliance should be positioned so that the power plug, the water supply taps, and the drain pipes are

accessible.

Following the repair by a non-authorized service provider, self-repair or non-professional repair of the

product, Samsung is not liable for any damage to the product, any injury or any other product safety issue

caused by any attempt to repair the product which does not carefully follow these repair and maintenance

instructions. Any damage to the product caused by an attempt to repair the product by any person other

than a Samsung certified service provider will not be covered by the warranty.

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 fire due to electric leakage.

Install your appliance on a solid, level floor that can support its weight.

• Failure to do so may result in abnormal vibrations, movement, noise, or problems with the appliance.

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Critical usage warnings

WARNING

If the appliance is flooded, 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 cord immediately

and contact your nearest service centre.

• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

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 fire.

Remove the washing machine door lever before disposing the appliance.

• If trapped inside the appliance, 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

inflammable or explosive substances.

• This may result in electric shock, fire, or an explosion.

Do not open the washing machine door by force while it is operating (high-temperature washing/drying/

spinning).

• Water flowing out of the washing machine may result in burns or cause the floor to be slippery. This may

result in injury.

• Opening the door by force may result in damage to the appliance or 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 cord while an operation is in progress.

• Plugging the power cord into the wall socket again may cause a spark and result in electric shock or fire.

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 firmly and pull it straight out of

the outlet.

• Damage to the power cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.

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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, fire, problems with the appliance, or injury.

If the water supply hose comes loose from the water tap and floods the appliance, unplug the power cord.

• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

Unplug the power cord 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 fire.

If any foreign substance enters into the appliance, unplug the power cord and contact your nearest

Samsung Customer Service.

• This may result in electric shock or fire.

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.

Usage cautions

CAUTION

When the washing machine is contaminated by a foreign substance such as detergent, dirt, food waste, etc.,

unplug the power cord 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.

Open the water tap slowly after a long period of non-use, water supply failure, or when reconnecting the

water supply hose.

• The air pressure in the water supply hose or the water pipe may damage a part of the appliance 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 flooded because of a draining problem, it may result in electric

shock or fire.

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.

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