Samsung WF42H5700A Series User manual

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INSTALLING YOUR WASHER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WASHING A LOAD OF LAUNDRY

MAiNTAiNiNG YOUR WASHER

TROUBLESHOOTING

APPENDIX

11 Unpacking your washer

11 Overview of your washer

12 Electrical

12 Grounding

12 Water

13 Drain facility

13 Flooring

13 Location considerations

13 Alcove or closet installation

13 Undercounter installation (washer only)

14 With optional pedestal base or stacking kit

15 Important note to installer

15 Installation flow chart

18 Loading your washer

18 Washing clothes: Basic Instructions

19 Overview of the control panel

21 Child Lock I_

22 Spin Only

22 Garment+ _+

22 Delay End

23 My Cycle

23 Smart Care

24 Washing clothes using the cycle selector

25 Using steam wash

25 ATC (Auto Temperature Control)

26 Detergent use

26 Features

28 Cleaning the exterior

28 Cleaning the interior

28 Cleaning the dispensers

28 Storing your washer

29 Cleaning the debris filter

30 Cleaning the door diaphragm

30 Preserving the top cover and the front frame

31 Self Clean+

32 Check these solutions if your washer.,.

34 Information codes

36 Fabric care chart

37 Cycle chart

39 Helping the environment

39 Declaration of conformity

39 Specification

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Congratulations on your new Samsung washer. This manual contains important

information on the installation, use, and care of your appliance. Please take time

to read this manual to take full advantage of your washer's many benefits and

features.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 washer.

IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury

or death.

WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury

when using your washer, follow these basic safety precautions:

Z_ Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or

CAUTION property damage.

Do NOT attempt.

Do NOT disassemble.

[_ Do NOT touch.

(_) Follow directions explicitly.

Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.

Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.

Call the service center for help.

Note

These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.

Please follow them explicitly.

After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

_Read all instructions before the

using appliance.

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/_ WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to when using

persons your

WARNINGappliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2. Do not wash or dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in,

or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable or explosive substances

as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

3. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is

necessary when the appliance is used near children.

4. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the

washing or drying compartment.

5. Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.

6. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.

7. Do not tamper with controls.

8. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless

specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published user-

repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

9. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances

to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

10. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that

has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. Ifthe hot

water system has not been used for such a period, before using a washer or combination

washer-dryer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several

minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do

not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

_ State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:

WARNING

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause

cancer and reproductive toxicity.

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SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR iNSTALLATiON

WARNING

Plug the power cord into an AC 120 V /60 Hz /15 A wall socket or higher and use the

socket for this appliance only. In addition, 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.

Do not use an electric transformer. It may result in electric shock or fire.

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

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

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

company.

Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, problems with the

product, or injury.

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.

Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

Plug the power plug into the wall socket in the right direction so that the cord runs towards

the floor.

Ifyou 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.

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 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 codes.

Do not install this appliance near a heater or inflammable material.

Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily or dusty location, in a location exposed to direct

sunlight and water (rain drops).

Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may leak.

This may result in electric shock or fire.

Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly. 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.

Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

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When the power plug or power cord is damaged, contact your nearest service center.

CAUTION SIGNS FOR INSTALLATION

CAUTION

_This appliance should be positioned in such a way that it is accessible to the power plug.

Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire due to electric leakage.

Install your appliance on a level and hard floor that can support its weight.

Failing to do so may result in abnormal vibrations, noise, or problems with the product.

_ nplug the power plug when the appliance is not being used for long periods of time or

during a thunder/lightning storm.

Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

ASEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR USING

WARNING

lf the appliance is flooded, cut the power immediately and contact your nearest service

center.

Ifthe appliance generates a strange noise, a burning smell or smoke, unplug the power

plug immediately and contact your nearest service center.

Failing 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.

Do not wash items contaminated with gasoline, kerosene, benzene, paint thinner, alcohol or

other flammable or explosive substances.

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

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

drying/spinning).

Water flowing out of the washer 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 product or injury.

Make sure to remove the packaging (sponge, styrofoam) attached to the bottom of the

washer before using it.

Do not insert your hand under the washer.

This may result in injury.

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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 fire.

Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children, as packaging materials can

be dangerous to children.

Ifa child places a bag over their head, they may result in suffocation.

Do not let children or infirm persons use this washer unsupervised.

Failing to do so may result in electric shock, burns or injury.

Do not insert your hand or a metal object under the washer while it is operating.

This may result in injury.

Make sure the detergent drawer is closed before you put laundry into the washer or remove

laundry from the washer.

Ifthe detergent drawer is open, you could strike the drawer with your head and injure

yourself.

,} Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself.

Do not use any fuse ( such as cooper, steel wire, etc.) other than the standard fuse.

When repairing or reinstalling the appliance is required, contact your nearest service

center.

Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury.

lf any foreign substance such as water has entered the appliance, unplug the power plug

and contact your nearest service center.

Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

When the water supply hose comes loose from the faucet and floods the appliance, unplug

the power plug.

Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

If any foreign substance enters the appliance, unplug the power plug and contact you

nearest service center.

Failing to do so my result in electric shock or fire.

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CAUTION SIGNS FOR USING

CAUTION

When the washer is contaminated by a foreign substance such as detergent, dirt, food

waste, etc., unplug the power plug and clean the washer using a damp and soft cloth.

Failing to do so may result in discoloration, deformation, damage or rust.

The front glass may be broken by a strong impact. Take care when using the washer.

When the glass is broken, it may result in injury.

After a water supply failure or when reconnecting the water supply hose, open the faucet

slowly.

Open the faucet slowly after a long period of non-use.

The air pressure in the water supply hose or the water pipe may result in damage to a

part or in water leakage.

Ifa drain error occurs during an operation, check if there is a draining problem.

If the washer is used when it is flooded because of a draining problem, it may result in

electric shock or fire due to electric leakage.

Insert the laundry into the washer completely so that 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 washer,

or result in water leakage.

Ensure that the faucet is turned off when the washer is not being used.

Ensure that the screw on the water supply hose connector is properly tightened.

Failing to do so may result in property damage or injury.

Take care that the Rubber Seal and the 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 leakage.

Open the faucet and check if the water supply hose connector is firmly tightened and that

there is no water leaking before using the product.

If the screws or the water supply hose connector are loose, it may result in water leak.

The product you have purchased is designed for domestic use only.

The use for business purposes qualifies as 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.

Ifthe wash is not started and the laundry is left for a period of time after you have added

detergent or applied stain remover or pre-treatment onto the laundry, the laundry may be

discolored.

Select the recommended cycle and temperature on the basis of the laundry items, sort the

laundry by color on the basis of its colorfastness and select the appropriate cycle.

Make sure that foreign objects such as pins, buttons and coins are removed from clothing

items when adding laundry to the washer. Wash dirty laundry separately from relatively

clean items and wash fragile items separately from tougher textiles.

Ifan item is stained, wash it as soon as possible. Use stain remover or detergent only after

testing the colorfastness of the item by applying a small quantity to an inside seam.

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Do not stand on top of 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, fire, problems with the product, or injury.

Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.

This may result in electric shock.

Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the appliance.

As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in electric shock, fire or problems

with the product.

Do not place an object that generates a electromagnetic field near the washer.

This may result in injury due to a malfunction.

Since the 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 (*).

Do not wash thick, hard mats even if the washer mark is on the care label.

This may result in injury or damage to the washer, walls, floor or clothing due to

abnormal vibrations.

* Woolen Bedding, rain covers, fishing vests, ski pants, sleeping bags, diaper covers,

sweat suits, and bicycle, motor cycle, car covers, etc.

Do not operate the washer when the detergent box is removed.

This may result in electric shock or injury due to water leakage.

Do not touch the inside of the tub during or just after drying as it is hot.

This may result in burns.

Do not insert your hand into the detergent dispenser after opening it.

This may result in injury as your hand may be caught.

Do not place any objects (such as shoes, food waste, animals) other than laundry into the

washer.

This may result in damage to the washer, 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, fingernails, 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 result in the rubber seal becoming deformed and water leakage.

Do not leave metal objects such as a safety pin or hair pin, or bleach in the tub for long

periods of time.

This may cause the tub to rust.

Ifrust starts appearing on the surface of the tub, apply a cleansing agent (neutral) 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 of the oxidation of

the oil.

Do not use hot water from water cooling/heating devices.

This may result in problems with the washer.

Do not use natural hand-washing soap for the washer.

If it hardens and accumulates inside the washer, it may result in problems with the

product, discoloration, rust or bad odors.

Do not wash large laundry items such as Bedding in the washing net.

Failing to do so may result in injury due to abnormal vibrations.

Place smaller items, such as lace socks and lingerie in the washing net.

Do not use hardened detergent.

If it accumulates inside the washer, it may result in water leakage.

Do not wash throw rugs or doormats.

Ifyou wash throw rugs or doormats, the sand will accumulate inside the washer. It may

result in error such as no draining.

Take care that children's fingers are not caught in the door when closing it. This may result

in injury.

! SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR CLEANING

WARNING

GDo not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it.

Do not use the strong acid cleaning agent.

Do not use benzene, thinner or alcohol to clean the appliance.

This may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock or fire.

Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance from the wall socket.

Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

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