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  • Page 1 Washer User manual WF45M5500A*/WF45M5100A*/WF45N5300A*...
  • 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 against an extended time of disuse Cleaning the exterior Cleaning the interior Troubleshooting Checkpoints Information codes Specifications Fabric care chart Protecting the environment Declaration of conformity Specification sheet Cycle chart 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 If the appliance, power plug, or power cord is damaged, contact your nearest service center. 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. •...
  • 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 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. Do not insert your hand under the washer while an operation is in progress.
  • Page 10: Usage Cautions

    Safety information If any foreign substance enters the appliance, unplug the power plug and contact your nearest Samsung Customer Service. • 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.
  • 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 Do not touch the insides of the drum during or just after drying as it is hot. • This may result in burns. Do not insert your hand into the detergent drawer. • This may result in injury as your hand may be caught by the detergent input device. •...
  • 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

    Unpack your washer and inspect it for shipping damage. Make sure you have received all the items shown below. 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 a local Samsung customer center or the retailer. 01 Release lever 02 Detergent drawer 03 Door...
  • 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 Water supply • AC 120 V / 60 Hz / 15 AMP fuse or Proper water pressure for this washer is circuit breaker is required. between 20-116 psi (137-800 kPa). • Use an individual branch circuit. Water pressure less than 20 psi (137 kPa) Connect only the washer to the circuit.
  • Page 18 Installation Drain Alcove or closet installation Samsung recommends a standpipe 18 in Minimum clearance for stable operation: (46 cm) high. The drain hose must be Sides 1 in. (25 mm) connected through the hose clip to the 17 in. (432 mm)
  • Page 19 Undercounter installation 39 in. (991 mm) 27 in. (686 mm) 1 in. (25 mm) 1 in. (25 mm) Installation on a pedestal 54.6 in. (1387 mm) 27 in. (686 mm) 34 in. (864 mm) 38.7 in. (984 mm) 5.9 in. (150 mm) 53.4 in.
  • Page 20 Installation Side by side installation 1 in. (25 mm) 34 in. (864 mm) 27 in. (686 mm) 2 in. (51 mm) 17 in. (432 mm) 5.9 in. (150 mm) *This clearance is not applicable to stand-alone washers. English...
  • Page 21 8 in. (203 mm) WARNING • Samsung’s washers and dryers can be stacked to maximize usable space. • The dryer legs need to be removed to stack the washer and dryer. You can purchase an optional stacking kit from your Samsung retailer.
  • Page 22: Step-By-Step Installation

    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 23 A water hose without the gasket may leak. • 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 24 Installation To connect the water hoses to the faucets: 1. Connect one end of each water hose to the Hot or Cold tap. 2. Turn the fittings by hand until they are tight, and then tighten them by just an additional two-thirds of a turn with a pliers.
  • Page 25 5. Connect the other ends of the water hoses to the corresponding inlets on the rear of the machine as specified. Make sure the hot water hose is connected to the hot inlet, and the cold water hose to the cold inlet. 6.
  • Page 26 Installation STEP 5 Position the drain hose The drain hose can be positioned in three ways: Over the edge of a wash basin The drain hose must be placed at a height of between 24 in. (60 cm) and 35 in. (90 cm) from the floor.
  • Page 27 Wall standpipe drain system The drain hose must be placed into a wall standpipe drain system. To keep the end of the drain hose bent, use the supplied hose guide (A). Secure the guide to the wall using a hook to ensure stable drainage. STEP 6 Remove the film inside the door Remove the small circle film (B) above the door latch before use.
  • Page 28: Before You Start

    Before you start Initial settings Run Calibration (recommended) 3. Press START/PAUSE to start Calibration. - The door is locked during the Calibration ensures accurate weight operation. detection by the washer. Make sure the - The drum keeps rotating clockwise drum is empty before running Calibration. and anticlockwise for several 1.
  • Page 29 STEP 4 Prewash (if necessary) • Do not use detergent that tends to harden or solidify. This detergent may Select the Prewash option for the selected remain after the rinse cycle, blocking cycle if the laundry is heavily soiled. Do the drain outlet.
  • Page 30: Detergent Drawer Guidelines

    Before you start Detergent drawer guidelines The washer provides a four-compartment dispenser: the front-left compartment for the main wash, the rear-left for pre-wash, the front-right for fabric softeners, and the rear- right for the liquid chlorine bleach. 1. Main-wash compartment (A): Add mainwash detergent, water softener, soaking detergent, color–safe, and/or stain removers.
  • Page 31 3. Add fabric softener to the softener compartment. Do not exceed the max line (A). CAUTION - Powdered fabric softener is not recommended. Use liquid fabric softener only. - Concentrated fabric softener must be diluted with water before being added. - Do not add main-wash detergent to the softener compartment.
  • Page 32 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 33: Operations

    Operations WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Feature panel WF45M5500A* WF45M5100A*/WF45N5300A* English 33...
  • Page 34 Operations 01 Cycle Selector Turn the dial to select a cycle. The display shows current cycle information and estimated time 02 Display remaining, or an information code if the washer needs to be checked. Press to change the water temperature for the current cycle. WF45M5500A* •...
  • Page 35 Press to change the spinning speed for the current cycle. • High: Underwear, t-shirts, jeans and sturdy cottons. • Medium: Jeans, wrinkle-free or wash-and-wear items and synthetics. • Low: Delicate items that requires a lower spinning speed. • No Spin: The drum does not spin after the final drain process. •...
  • Page 36: Simple Steps To Start

    Operations Simple steps to start WF45M5500A* WF45M5100A*/WF45N5300A* 1. Press POWER to turn on the washer. 2. Turn the Cycle Selector to select a cycle. 3. Change the cycle settings (Temp., Spin, and Soil Level) as necessary. 4. Select desired options as necessary. 5.
  • Page 37: Cycle Overview

    Cycle overview Standard cycles Cycle Description • For lightly soiled items that you want to finish washing QUICK WASH quickly. • For sheer fabrics, bras, lingerie (silk), and other handwash- DELICATES only fabrics. • For best performance, use liquid detergent. •...
  • Page 38 Operations Steam cycles Cycle Description DEEP STEAM • For heavily soiled, colorfast items. This cycle uses steam and (WF45M5500A* a high water temperature to effectively remove stains. model only) • For cottons, bed linens, table linens, underwear, towels, NORMAL or shirts. The washing time and the number of rinses are automatically adjusted according to the load.
  • Page 39 Options Option Description • Adds an additional rinse at the end of the cycle to remove Extra Rinse laundry additives more thoroughly. Extra Spin • Adds additional spin time to remove more water from loads. Spin Only • Press to run the Spin cycle of a selected course only. •...
  • Page 40 Operations 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 41 Child Lock To prevent accidents by children or infants, Child Lock locks all buttons except for the Power button. To activate Child Lock • Press and hold both Soil Level and Spin for 3 seconds. Then, press START/PAUSE to activate. The door locks and the Child Lock indicator turns on. To deactivate Child Lock temporarily •...
  • Page 42 Operations ATC (Auto Temperature Control) ATC enables the washer to control water temperatures in each washing cycle using the internal thermistor. It is designed to maintain certain washing temperatures for best results. NOTE • If you select NORMAL or HEAVY DUTY, you may notice the washer supplying cold water.
  • Page 43: Maintenance

    Maintenance Keep the washer clean to prevent its performance from deteriorating and to preserve it throughout its life cycle. WARNING Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk 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 44: Smart Care

    - Press Smart Care button to enter the Smart Care mode. (only for WF45M5100A*/ WF45N5300A* model) 2. Run the Samsung Smart Washer app on your mobile device, and tap Smart Care. 3. Hold the mobile device so that the mobile device and the washer’s display panel face each other.
  • Page 45: Emergency Drain

    Emergency drain In case of a power failure, drain the water inside the drum before taking out the laundry. 1. Power off the washer, and then unplug it from the electrical outlet. 2. Gently press the top area of the filter cover to open.
  • Page 46: Cleaning

    Maintenance Cleaning Surface of the washer Use a soft cloth with a nonabrasive household detergent. 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 47 Pump filter It is advisable to clean the pump filter 5 or 6 times a year to prevent its clogging. A clogged pump filter may reduce the bubble effect. 1. Turn off the washer, and unplug the power cord. 2. Drain the remaining water inside the drum.
  • Page 48 Maintenance 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. Detergent drawer 1.
  • Page 49: Recovery From Freezing

    Door diaphragm 1. Open the door, and then empty the drum. 2. Combine 3/4 cups of liquid chlorine bleach and 1 gallon of warm tap water. 3. Turn over the diaphragm (A). 4. Wearing rubber gloves, use a soft, clean cloth dipped in the water and bleach solution to clean the diaphragm.
  • Page 50: Cleaning The Exterior

    Maintenance Cleaning the exterior 1. Turn off the water faucets after finishing the day’s washing. This will shut off the water supply to your washer and prevent the unlikely possibility of damage from escaping water. Leave the door open to allow the inside of your washer to dry out.
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  • Page 52: 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 53 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. For your safety, the washer will not tumble or spin unless the door is Does not drain and/ closed.
  • Page 54 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 to start the washer. For your safety, the washer will not tumble or spin unless the door is closed.
  • Page 55 • Dry the washer interior after a cycle has finished. No bubbles are seen • Overloading may screen bubbles. (Bubbleshot models • Severely contaminated laundry may not generate bubbles. only). If a problem persists, contact a local Samsung service center. English 55...
  • Page 56: 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 57 • 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 57...
  • Page 58: 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 59: Protecting The Environment

    Iron dry or steam temperatures No steam (added to iron) High Do not iron Medium Dry-clean Dry-clean Warning symbols for laundering Do not dry-clean Do not wash Line dry / Hang to dry Do not wring Drip dry Do not bleach Dry flat Do not tumble dry Protecting the environment...
  • Page 60: Specification Sheet

    Specifications Specification sheet Front loading washer Type WF45M5100A*/ WF45M5500A* WF45N5300A* A. Height-overall 38.7 (984) B. Width 27 (686) Dimensions (inches (mm)) C. Depth with door open 54.6 (1387) D. Depth 34 (864) Water pressure (psi (kPa)) 20-116 (137-800) NET weight (lb (kg)) 218 (99) Spin revolution 1300 rpm...
  • Page 61: Cycle Chart

    Cycle chart Use this chart to set the best cycle and options for you laundry. NOTE Setting Temp. Spin Soil Level : factory setting EH: Extra Hot H: High H: Heavy : can be selected H: Hot M: Medium W: Warm L: Low N: Normal C: Cool...
  • Page 62 Specifications Use this chart to set the best cycle and options for you laundry. NOTE Setting Temp. Spin Soil Level : factory setting H: Hot H: High H: Heavy : can be selected W: Warm M: Medium C: Cool L: Low N: Normal CD: Cold NS: No Spin...
  • Page 63 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 64 Visits by a Service Engineer to explain functions, maintenance or installation is not covered by warranty. Please contact your Samsung call agent for help with any of these issues. EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES...
  • Page 65 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.
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  • Page 68 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 DC68-03876A-02...

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