WD18H7***** WD17H7***** Washing Machine User manual Imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. Untitled-26 1 2016-03-21 3:31:40...
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.
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 to be used 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.
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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.
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WARNING: Critical installation WARNINGS 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 product, or injury. The appliance is heavy, therefore take care when lifting it. Plug the power cord into an AC 220 ~ 240 V / 50 Hz wall socket or higher and use the socket for this appliance only.
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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. •...
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• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire. If any foreign substance enters into the appliance, unplug the power plug and contact you nearest Samsung Customer Service. • This may result in electric shock or fire.
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Using the product for business purposes qualifies as a 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.
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• Do not wash thick or hard mats even if the washing machine mark is on the care label. This may result in injury or damage to the washing machine, walls, floor, or clothing due to abnormal vibrations. • Do not wash throw rugs or doormats with rubber backing. The rubber backing may come off and stick to inside the drum, and this may result in malfunction such as a drainage error.
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Make sure that the pockets of all the clothing items to be washed are empty. • Hard, sharp objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, or stones can cause extensive damage to the appliance. Do not wash clothing with large buckles, buttons or other heavy metal objects. Sort the laundry by color on the basis of its colorfastness and select the recommended cycle, water temperature and additional functions.
What’s included Make sure all the parts are included in the product package. If you have a problem with the washing machine or the parts, contact a local Samsung customer centre or the retailer. Detergent drawer Door...
Installation requirements Electrical supply and grounding • AC 220 ~ 240 V / 50 Hz fuse or circuit breaker is required • Use an individual branch circuit specific to the washing machine To ensure proper grounding, the washing machine comes with a power cord featuring a three- prong grounding plug for use in a properly installed and grounded outlet.
Drain Samsung recommends a standpipe in height of 60~90 cm. The drain hose must be connected through the hose clip to the standpipe, and the standpipe must fully cover the drain hose. Flooring For best performance, the washing machine must be installed on a solid floor. Wood floors may need to be reinforced to minimize vibration and/or unbalanced loads.
Step-by-step installation STEP 1 - Select a location Location requirements: • Solid, level surface without carpeting or flooring that may obstruct ventilation • Away from direct sunlight • Adequate room for ventilation and wiring • The ambient temperature is always higher than the freezing point (0 ˚C) •...
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STEP 4 - Connect the water hose Connect the water supply hose to the water tap. 1. Remove the adaptor (A) from the water supply hose (B). 2. Use a Philips screwdriver to loosen four screws on the adaptor. 3. Hold the adaptor and turn part (C) in the arrow direction to loosen it by 5 mm (*).
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If using a screw type of water tap, connect the water hose to the water tap as shown. WARNING Stop using the washing machine if there is a water leak, and contact a local Samsung service centre. Otherwise, this may cause electric shock. CAUTION Do not stretch the water supply hose by force.
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For models with an additional hot water inlet: 1. Connect the red end of the hot water supply hose to the hot water inlet on the back of the machine. 2. Connect the other end of the hot water supply hose to the hot water tap.
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STEP 6 - Position the drain hose The drain hose can be positioned in three ways: ln a sink drain pipe The drain pipe must be above the sink siphon so that the end of the hose is at least 60 cm above the floor.
Before you start Run Calibration (recommended) Calibration ensures accurate weight detection by the washing machine. Make sure the drum is empty before running Calibration. 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the washing machine. 2. Press and hold both the Temp. and Delay End buttons for 3 seconds. 3.
Laundry guidelines STEP 1 - Sort Sort the laundry according to these criteria: • Care Label: Sort the laundry into cottons, mixed fibres, synthetics, silks, wools, and rayon. • Colour: Separate whites from colours. • Size: Mixing different-sized items together in the drum improves the washing performance. •...
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STEP 5- Determine the load capacity Do not overload the washing machine. Overloading may cause the washing machine to not wash properly. For the load capacity for the type of clothing, see page 28. When washing bedding or bedding covers, the wash time may be lengthened or the spin efficiency may be reduced.
Detergent drawer guidelines The washing machine provides a four-compartment dispenser: two compartments for manual input, and the other two for auto dispensing. With Auto Detergent and Auto Softener enabled, the washing machine dispenses an adequate amount of detergent or fabric softener for each load. See below for details: Detergent: Use this to add powder or liquid detergent manually.
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To refill the detergent or fabric softener 1. Slide open the detergent drawer. 2. Apply an appropriate amount of detergent to the Auto Detergent compartment (C). And apply an appropriate amount of fabric softener to the Auto Softener compartment (D) if necessary. 3.
Operations Control panel Program Select the tumble pattern and spin speed for the cycle. Selector Provides instructions and diagnostics while keeping you updated on Display the program status and time information. Select a preferred option for the selected program. Options Available options are: Delay End, Bubble Shot and Energy Saving Special functions for user convenience.
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Press to select a speed for the spin cycle. 10 Spin • No Spin: The laundry remains in the drum with no spinning after the final drain. Press to select a dry level: Normal Dry > Extra Dry > Shirt > Delicates > Time Dry (30 min. > 1:00 h >...
Simple steps to start Standard steps 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the washing machine. 2. Turn the Program Selector to select a program. 3. Change the program settings (Temp., Rinse, Spin and Dry Level) as necessary. 4. Select a preferred option(s) for the program. The corresponding indicator(s) will light up with the estimated running time on the display.
Program overview Standard programs Program Description & Max load (kg) • For average or lightly soiled cottons, bed linens, table linens, underwear, towels, or shirts. NORMAL • The washing time and the number of rinse cycles are automatically adjusted according to the load. POWER BUBBLE •...
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AIR Wash programs AIR Wash refreshes garments through Samsung’s unique air-washing technology without the need for water. AIR Wash is not a drying cycle. Use this only for dried garments. Program Description & Max load (kg) DEODORIZATION • Removes bad odors from the laundry.
Options Delay End You can set the washing machine to finish your wash automatically at a later time, choosing a delay of between 1 to 19 hours (in 1 hour increments). The hour displayed indicates the time the wash will finish. 1.
User convenience & maintenance Stop & Add This allows you to add/remove laundry even after the wash has started, as long as the corresponding indicator is lit. Water Plus This adds extra water immediately before the rinse cycle to improve rinsing effects. Eco Drum Clean Clean the drum by removing dirt and bacteria from the drum.
Settings Auto Detergent/Auto Softener 1. Press the Auto Detergent button to cycle through the following settings: Standard > Extra > Disable > Economy Press the Auto Softener button to cycle through the following settings: Standard > Extra > Disable > Economy 2.
Smart check To enable this function, you must first download the Samsung Smart Washer at the Play Store or the Apple Store, and install it on a mobile device featuring the camera operation. The Smart Check function has been optimized for: Galaxy &...
Maintenance Keep the washing machine clean to prevent deteriorated performance and to preserve its life cycle. Eco Drum Clean Perform this course regularly to clean the drum and to remove bacteria from it. 1. Press the POWER button to turn on washing machine. 2.
Emergency drain In case of a power failure, drain the water inside the drum before taking out the laundry. 1. Unplug the power cord of the washing machine from the main socket. 2. Gently press the top area of the filter cover to open. 3.
Cleaning Surface of the washing machine Use a soft cloth with a nonabrasive household detergent. Do not spray water onto the washing machine. Debris filter It is advisable to clean the debris filter 5 or 6 times a year to prevent its clogging. A clogged debris filter may reduce the bubble effect.
Detergent Drawer 1. While holding down the release lever (A) on the inner of the drawer, slide open the drawer. 2. Remove the compartment cover by holding and pulling back part (B). 3. Remove the Liquid softener container (C) as shown. 4.
Recovery from freezing The washing machine may freeze when it drops below 0 °C. 1. Turn off the washing machine, and unplug the power cord. 2. Pour warm water over the water tap to loosen the water supply hose. 3. Disconnect the water supply hose, and soak it in warm water. 4.
The door stays locked as long as the washing machine is still hot The door won’t open. inside after a heating operation. • Deactivate the Child Lock if activated. If a problem persists, contact a local Samsung service centre. English - 39 Untitled-26 39 2016-03-21 3:31:47...
The laundry load is unbalanced. Spread the laundry evenly. CE/3E • This is not user-repairable. Contact a local Samsung service centre. If any information code keeps appearing on the screen, contact a local Samsung service centre. English - 40 Untitled-26 40 2016-03-21...
Specifications Protecting the environment • This appliance is manufactured from recyclable materials. If you decide to dispose of this appliance, please observe local waste disposal regulations. Cut off the power cord so that the appliance cannot be connected to a power source. Remove the door so that animals and small children cannot get trapped inside the appliance.
Fabric care chart The following symbols provide garment care directions. The care labels include four symbols in this order: washing, bleaching, drying and ironing (and dry cleaning when necessary). The use of symbols ensures consistency among garment manufacturers of domestic and imported items. Follow the care label directions to maximize garment life and reduce laundry problems.
Specification sheet FRONT LOADING WASHING TYPE MACHINE MODEL NAME WD18H7***** WD17H7***** DIMENSIONS W686× D811×H990 (mm) 50 kPa ~ 800 kPa WATER PRESSURE NET WEIGHT 105 kg WASH AND SPIN CAPACITY 18.0 kg 17.0 kg DRY CAPACITY 10.0 kg 9.0 kg WASHING 250 ~ 300 W WASHING AND...
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