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  • Page 1 Washer User manual WF45R6100A*...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information What you need to know about the safety instructions Important safety symbols Important safety precautions CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Critical installation warnings Installation cautions Critical usage warnings Usage cautions Critical cleaning warnings Installation Unpacking your washer What’s included Installation requirements Step-by-step installation Before you start...
  • Page 3 Maintenance Self Clean Smart Care Emergency drain Cleaning Recovery from freezing Care for an extended period of non-use Cleaning the exterior Cleaning the interior Troubleshooting Checkpoints Information codes Specifications Fabric care chart Protecting the environment Declaration of conformity Specification sheet English 3...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety information Congratulations on your new Samsung washer. 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 washer’s many benefits and features.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Precautions

    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. 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.

  • Page 6: California Proposition 65 Warning

    Safety information CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 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 product, or injury.
  • Page 7 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. Make sure that the socket is in accord with local and national regulations.

  • Page 8: Installation Cautions

    Safety information 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. •...
  • Page 9 • Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire. If any foreign substance enters the appliance, unplug the power plug and contact your nearest Samsung Customer Service. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS English 9...

  • Page 10: Usage Cautions

    Safety information • This may result in electric shock or fire. Do not let children (or pets) play in or on your washer. The washer door does not open easily from the inside and children may be seriously injured if trapped inside. Usage cautions CAUTION If the washer is contaminated by a foreign substance such as detergent, dirt, food waste,...
  • Page 11 Using the product for business purposes qualifies as a product misuse. If the product is used for business purposes, it 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.
  • Page 12 Safety information The door glass becomes hot during washing and drying. Therefore, do not touch the door glass. Also, do not allow children to play around the washing machine or touch the door glass. • This may result in burns. Do not insert your hand into the detergent drawer.

  • Page 13: Critical Cleaning Warnings

    Place socks and brassieres in a washing net and wash them with the other laundry. Do not wash large laundry items such as bedding in the washing net. • Failure to do so may result in injury due to abnormal vibrations. Do not use hardened detergent.

  • Page 14: Installation

    If your washer was damaged during shipping, or you do not have all of the items, call 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864). To prevent personal injury or strain, wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the unit.

  • Page 15: What's Included

    What’s included Make sure all the parts are included in the product package. If you have a problem with the washer or the parts, contact the Samsung customer care center at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) or your retailer. 01 Release lever 02 Detergent drawer...
  • Page 16 • Bolt caps: The number (3 to 6) of bolt caps provided depends on the model. • The appearance of the washer and provided accessories may differ with the model. • To purchase an accessory or lost part, contact a local Samsung service center or the retailer.

  • Page 17: Installation Requirements

    Installation requirements Electrical supply and grounding • AC 120 V / 60 Hz / 15 AMP fuse or circuit breaker is required. • Use an individual branch circuit. Connect only the washer to the circuit. To ensure proper grounding, the washer comes with a power cord featuring a three-prong grounding plug for use in a properly installed and grounded outlet.
  • Page 18 Installation Drain Samsung recommends a standpipe 18 in. (460 mm) high. 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 washer must be installed on a solid floor. Wood floors may need to be reinforced to minimize vibration and/or unbalanced loads.
  • Page 19 Clearance requirement This clearance requirement is applicable for washers only. NOTE • For dryer’s clearance requirement, see the dryer’s user manual. • If the washer and dryer have different clearance requirements, use the one with the larger value. Alcove or closet installations Minimum clearance for stable operation: Sides Rear...
  • Page 20 78.5 in. (1994 mm) WARNING • Samsung’s washers and dryers can be stacked to maximize usable space. • The dryer feet need to be removed to stack the washer and dryer. You can purchase an optional stacking kit from your Samsung retailer.

  • Page 21: Step-By-Step Installation

    Step-by-step installation STEP 1 Select a location Location requirements: • A solid, level surface without carpeting or flooring that may obstruct ventilation • No direct sunlight • Adequate room for ventilation and wiring • Ambient temperature always higher than the freezing point (32 °F / 0 °C) •...
  • Page 22 Kinked hoses may cause water leaks. • If there is a water leak, stop using the washer and contact a local Samsung service center. A water leak may cause electric shock. • Do not stretch the water hoses by force.
  • Page 23 1. Attach the water hoses to the hot and cold water taps, and then hand tighten the water hose fittings until they are tight. Then, use pliers to tighten the fittings by an additional two-thirds of a turn. To avoid damaging the fittings, do not overtighten them.
  • Page 24 Installation 5. Open the water taps, and check for leaks. STEP 5 Connect the drain hose To a Laundry Tub or Drain Pipe 1. Check the height (A) of your drain system and make sure the minimum and maximum heights shown below are met.
  • Page 25 3. Route the drain hose to the drain system. CAUTION • If using a standpipe, make sure the standpipe and drain hose connection is not airtight. • If using a standpipe, make sure the drain hose is inserted at least 6 in. (*): Min.

  • Page 26: Before You Start

    Before you start Initial settings Run Calibration (recommended) Calibration ensures accurate weight detection by the washer. Make sure the drum is empty before running Calibration . 1. Press Power to turn on the washer. 2. Press and hold Temp. and Delay End simultaneously for 3 seconds. 3.
  • Page 27 STEP 3 Use a laundry net • Brassieres (water washable) must be placed in a laundry net. Metal parts of the brassieres may break through and tear other laundry items. • Small, light clothing such as socks, gloves, stockings, and handkerchiefs may become caught around the door.

  • Page 28: Detergent Drawer Guidelines

    Before you start Use HE detergent only Your washer is designed to use high efficiency (HE) detergents. • For the best cleaning results, use a high efficiency detergent such as Tide HE, Wisk HE, Cheer HE or Gain HE*. High efficiency detergents contain suds suppressors that reduce or eliminate suds.
  • Page 29 CAUTION • Do not open the detergent drawer while the washer is operating. • Do not put a tablet or capsule type detergents into the detergent drawer. Put them directly into the drum. • Do not use a ball type detergent. •...
  • Page 30 Before you start To use powdered detergent First, remove the provided liquid detergent container from the main- wash compartment . Then, add powdered detergent to the main-wash compartment according to the detergent manufacturer’s instructions. CAUTION Do not add powdered detergent to the liquid detergent container.

  • Page 31: Operations

    Operations WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the Safety information before operating this appliance. Control panel Turn the dial to select a cycle. (For more information about wash 01 Cycle Selector cycles, see page 35.) The display shows current cycle information and estimated time 02 Display remaining, or an information code if the washer needs to be...
  • Page 32 Operations Press to change the spinning speed for the current cycle. • High (Level 5) : Extends the spinning process to effectively remove moisture from the load. This level uses a stronger spinning process to remove moisture, so it is not suitable for wrinkle-free or non-iron fabrics, or overloads.
  • Page 33 11 Power Press to turn the washer on or off. 12 Start/Pause Press and hold to start operation or press to stop operation (Hold to Start) temporarily. Icon description • This icon indicates you can add or take out items after a cycle has started.

  • Page 34: Simple Steps To Start

    Operations Simple steps to start 1. Press Power to turn on the washer. 2. Turn the Cycle Selector to select a cycle. 3. Change the cycle settings ( Temp. , Rinse , Spin , and Soil ) as necessary. 4. Select desired options as necessary. 5.

  • Page 35: Cycle Overview

    Cycle overview NOTE The washer detects the weight of the items and automatically adjusts the optimal water level, washing time, rinse counts, and spin counts. (This may not be applicable on some cycles.) Standard Cycles Cycle Description • For lightly soiled items that you want to finish washing QUICK WASH quickly.

  • Page 36: Cycle Chart

    Operations Cycle Description • For heavily soiled, colorfast items. This cycle heats the water to 150 °F (65 °C) to eliminate bacteria. NOTE SANITIZE If you press Start/Pause (Hold to Start) during the heating portion of the SANITIZE cycle, your washer door will remain locked for your safety.
  • Page 37 Functions Cycle Spin Soil                            NORMAL          ...

  • Page 38: Special Features

    Operations Special features Delay End You can set the washer to finish your wash automatically at a later time by choosing a delay of between 1 to 24 hours (in 1 hour increments). The hour displayed indicates the time the wash will finish. 1.
  • Page 39 Child Lock The Child Lock function locks the washer door to prevent children from climbing into and suffocating inside the drum. To activate Child Lock • Press and hold both Temp. and Rinse for 3 seconds. Then, press and hold Start/Pause (Hold to Start) to activate.

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    Maintenance Keep the washer clean for best performance and to lengthen its life cycle. WARNING Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electric shock only during servicing. Service personnel – Do not contact the following parts while the appliance is energized: Control board, heat sink, motor, inlet valve and pump.

  • Page 41: Smart Care

    2. The washer starts the self-diagnosis procedure and displays an information code if a problem is detected. 3. Run the Samsung Laundry app on your mobile device, and then tap Smart Care . 4. Put the mobile device close to the washer’s display so that the smartphone camera and the washer face each other.

  • Page 42: Emergency Drain

    Maintenance Emergency drain In case of a power failure, drain the water inside the drum before taking out the laundry. 1. Turn off the washer, and then unplug the power cord. 2. Gently press the top area of the filter cover to open.

  • Page 43: Cleaning

    Cleaning Surface of the washer Use a soft cloth with a nonabrasive household cleaner. Do not spray water onto the washer. Mesh filter Clean the mesh filter of the water hose once or twice a year. 1. Turn off the washer, and then unplug the power cord.
  • Page 44 Maintenance Pump filter You should clean the pump filter 5 or 6 times a year to prevent it from clogging. A clogged pump filter may reduce the bubble effect. 1. Turn off the washer, and then unplug the power cord. 2.
  • Page 45 NOTE If the pump filter is clogged, the “ 5C ” information code appears on the washer’s display screen. CAUTION • Make sure the filter knob is closed properly after cleaning the filter. Otherwise, this may cause a leak. • Make sure the filter is inserted properly after cleaning it. Otherwise, this may cause an operational failure or a leak.

  • Page 46: Recovery From Freezing

    Maintenance 5. Clean the drawer recess using a soft brush. 6. Reinsert the liquid detergent container into the detergent drawer. 7. Slide the drawer into the drawer recess, and then push it inward until it is fully closed. NOTE To remove remaining detergent, run the RINSE+SPIN cycle with the drum empty.

  • Page 47: Care For An Extended Period Of Non-Use

    NOTE If the washer still doesn’t operate normally, repeat the steps above. Care for an extended period of non-use Avoid leaving the washer unused for an extended time. However, if you intend to leave the washer unused for a long period of time, follow the directions below: 1.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Checkpoints If you encounter a problem with the washer, first check the table below and try the suggestions. Problem Action • Make sure the washer is plugged in. • Make sure the door is properly closed. • Make sure the faucets are open. •...
  • Page 49 Problem Action • Make sure the drain hose is neither kinked nor obstructed all the way to the drain system. If there is a drain restriction, call for service. • Make sure the debris filter is not clogged. • Close the door and press or tap Start/Pause (Hold to Start) . For your safety, the washer will not tumble or spin unless the Does not drain and/ door is closed.
  • Page 50 Troubleshooting Problem Action • Plug the power cord into a live electrical outlet. • Check the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. • Close the door and press Start/Pause (Hold to Start) to start the washer. For your safety, the washer will not tumble or spin unless the door is closed.
  • Page 51 • If the SELF CLEAN indicator is on, remove all items from the door does not open. drum, and then run the SELF CLEAN cycle. If a problem persists, contact a local Samsung service center. English 51...

  • Page 52: Information Codes

    Troubleshooting Information codes If the washer fails to operate, you may see an information code on the screen. Check the table below and try the suggestions. Code Action Check the water level sensor. • Power the washer off. Wait 2-3 minutes, power the washer on, and then try again.
  • Page 53 • If the information code remains, contact a Samsung service center. System failed. • Power off the washer, and then contact a Samsung service center. If any information code keeps appearing on the screen, contact a local Samsung service center. English 53...

  • Page 54: Specifications

    Specifications Fabric care chart Bleach The following symbols provide garment care direction. The clothing care labels Any bleach (when needed) include symbols for drying, bleaching, Only non-chlorine (color-safe) drying and ironing, or dry cleaning when bleach (when needed) necessary. The use of symbols ensures consistency among garment manufacturers Tumble dry of domestic and imported items.

  • Page 55: Protecting The Environment

    Warning symbols for laundering Dry-clean Do not wash Dry-clean Do not wring Do not dry-clean Do not bleach Line dry / Hang to dry Do not tumble dry Drip dry No steam (added to iron) Dry flat Do not iron Protecting the environment •...

  • Page 56: Specification Sheet

    Specifications Specification sheet Front loading washer Type WF45R6100A* Capacity (Cu.ft) Water pressure (psi (kPa)) 20-116 (137-800) NET weight (lb (kg)) 201 (91.0) Spin revolution (rpm) 1200 Heating Rating (W) Washing Washing and Power 1150 Heating consumption 120 V Spin Drain English...
  • Page 57 If the product is located in an area where service by a SAMSUNG authorized servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or required to bring the product to a SAMSUNG authorized service center for service.
  • Page 58 Visits by an authorized servicer to explain product functions, maintenance or installation are not covered by this limited warranty. Please contact SAMSUNG at the number below for assistance with any of these issues. EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES...
  • Page 59 PROFITS, FAILURE TO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER BENEFITS REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
  • Page 60 SAMSUNG authorized service center. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG’s authorized service center. SAMSUNG will provide in-home service during the warranty period at no charge, subject to availability within the Canada.
  • Page 61 SAMSUNG will repair, replace, or refund this product at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG.
  • Page 62 Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B9 Canada 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/ca/support (English) www.samsung.com/ca_fr/support (French) FAX : 1-866-436-4617 Visits by a Service Engineer to explain functions, maintenance, or installation are not covered by warranty. Please contact your Samsung call agent for help with any of these issues. English...
  • Page 63 Memo...
  • Page 64 Scan this with your smartphone QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/us/support www.samsung.com/ca/support (English) CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com/ca_fr/support (French) DC68-04006P-00...

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