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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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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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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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

• 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

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

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.

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’

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

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

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)

29 Pieces

48 Pieces

20 Pieces

35 Pieces

58 Pieces

25 Pieces

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.

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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