Samsung WF316LAW Service Manual page 20

3-3. MAIN FUNCTION
FOR SilverCare™ WASHING
An increased consumer demand for energy-saving products prompted Samsung to develop a system to
use silver, widely known for its antibacterial properties, in your washing machine. Pure silver atoms have
an electron stripped away by electrolysis during the wash and rinse cycles, which releases up to 400
billion silver ions that then penetrate deep into the fabric to sanitize clothing (according to U.S. EPA Test
Guideline DIS/TSS-13) without the need for hot water or bleach.
Here's how it works: A grapefruit-sized device alongside the tub uses two pure silver plates the size of
large chewing gum sticks. The resulting positively charged silver atoms - Silver ions (Ag+) -- are sprayed
into the tub during the wash cycle. The ionic solution penetrates laundry and coats the individual fibers
with the ions. According to NSF tests, this process removed or killed greater than 99.9% of tested bacteria
(specified test bacteria in U.S. EPA Test Guideline DIS/TSS-13)
Samsung's SilverCare™ Technology provides a 92% energy savings over hot water sanitization. Extra
delicate blouses, shirts, or even lingerie that can't be washed in hot water can now be sanitized
effectively without the adverse effects of hot water washing that is normally a concern with those
types of articles. The silver plates carry a warranty of ten years, and can easily be replaced by a Service
Technician if so needed.
1. Open the door, put in the clothes and close the door again.
2. Press the Power button.
3. Select a Cycle by turning the Cycle Selection dial.
4. Press SilverCare™ button.
5. Add detergent in the dispenser tray for main washing, and add fabric softener up to the marked line.
: For Pre Wash, put a supplementary detergent in the dispenser.
SilverCare™ : If it is used together with fabric softener, its effect may be decreased.
6. Press Start/Pause button.
: Automatically selects optimal washing conditions by sensing the laundry's weight.
Note :
FOR HOME USE ONLY– COMMERCIAL USERS SHOULD NOTIFY THEIR LOCAL WASTE TREATMENT
AUTHORITIES BEFORE USE
You can find # of times you used SilverCare™ option by pushing signal and SilverCare™ button.
LU3 : less than 1000 times
LU2 : between 1000 to 2000 times
LU1 : between 2000 to 2999 times
LU0 : over 2999 times
You should replace the SilverCare™ kit when it displays "LU0". Contact 1-800-SAMSUNG.
Note :
For some model which has no heater if you choose SilverCare™, Temp will be fixed to Cold/Cold.
If you change Temp selection, the SilverCare™ option will be canceled.
You can't choose SilverCareTM option with Wool cycle.
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