Contents Contents Safety information What you need to know about the safety instructions Important safety symbols CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION Installation Unpacking your washer Overview of your washer Basic location requirements Step-by-step installation Before you start Loading your washer Getting started Operations Control panel...
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Troubleshooting Checkpoints Information codes Specifications Fabric care chart Helping the environment Declaration of conformity Specification sheet Cycle chart English 3 DC68-03850D-07_IB_WA3200T_EN.indd 3 DC68-03850D-07_IB_WA3200T_EN.indd 3 2024-07-16 2024-07-16 3:48:00 3:48:00...
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.
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to yourself and others. Please follow them explicitly. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference. Read all instructions before using the appliance. As with any equipment that uses electricity and moving parts, potential hazards exist. To safely operate this appliance, familiarize yourself with its operation and exercise care when using it.
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Safety information Safety information 8. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless it is specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published user- repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out. 9.
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This appliance must be properly grounded. Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water pipe, or telephone line. • Improper grounding 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 the socket you use is grounded in accordance with local and national codes.
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Safety information Safety information Unplug the power plug when the appliance is not being used for long periods of time or during a thunder/lightning storm. • Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire. Critical usage warnings WARNING If the appliance is flooded, cut the power immediately and contact your nearest service center.
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Do not turn the appliance off by unplugging the power plug while the washer is in operation. • Plugging the power plug into the wall socket again may cause a spark and result in electric shock or fire. Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children, as packaging materials can be dangerous to children.
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Safety information Safety information Usage cautions CAUTION If the washer is contaminated by a foreign substance such as detergent, dirt, food waste, etc., unplug the power plug and clean the washer using a damp, soft cloth. • Failing to do so may result in discoloration, deformation, damage or rust. The clear portion of the lid can be broken by a strong impact.
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Do not operate the appliance with wet hands. • This may result in electric shock. Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the appliance. • As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in electric shock, fire, or problems with the product.
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Safety information Safety information Do not use hot water from water cooling/heating devices. • This may result in problems with the washer. Do not use natural hand-washing soap in the washer. • If it hardens and accumulates inside the washer, it may cause problems with the product, discoloration, rust, or bad odors.
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, contact 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864). To prevent personal injury or strain, wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the unit.
Overview of your washer 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 Drain hose 02 Hose guide...
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Adjustable Plier Measuring tape NOTE • If you lose an accessory and want to purchase a replacement, contact the Samsung service center (1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)). • The design of the parts and accessories may differ from the pictures above. Their design is subject to change without notice for product improvement.
Installation Basic location requirements Electrical WARNING • 120 Volt 60 Hz 15 AMP fuse or circuit An improperly connected equipment- breaker. grounding conductor can increase the risk Individual branch circuit serving only • of electrical shock. Check with a qualified your Washer is recommended.
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Water Drain facility To correctly fill your Washer in the proper The recommended height of the standpipe amount of time, water pressure of 20 to is 39 in (99 cm). The drain hose must be 116 psi (137 to 800 kPa) is required. routed through the drain hose clip to the Water pressure less than 20 psi may cause standpipe.
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Installation Alcove or closet installation Side view - closet or confined area Minimum clearances for closet and alcove installations: 1 in / Closet 1 in / Sides 25 mm front 25 mm 5.9 in / 21 in / Rear 150 mm 533 mm If the washer and dryer are installed together, the closet front must have at least...
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Required dimensions for Installation 59.3 in (150.5 cm) 27.0 in (68.6 cm) 39.3 in (99.8 cm) 43.9 in (111.7 cm) 48.0 in (310.0 cm 24.0 in (155.0 cm 3.0 in (7.6 cm) 29.3 in (74.4 cm) 43.9 in (111.7 cm) NOTE * Required spacing English 19...
Installation Step-by-step installation STEP 1 Selecting a location NOTE Before you install the washer, make sure the location: • Has a hard, level surface without carpeting or flooring that may obstruct ventilation. • Is away from direct sunlight. • Has adequate ventilation. •...
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1. Connect the ends of the water supply hoses to the hot and cold faucets. 2. Tighten the fittings by hand until they are snug, and then tighten them an additional two-thirds of a turn with a plier. CAUTION When you fasten the fittings, do not fasten them too tightly or apply tape or sealant to the faucets or water supply intakes.
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Installation 4. Connect the ends of the water supply hoses to the water supply intake connections at the back of the washer. CAUTION The water supply hose connected to the hot faucet must be connected to the hot water supply intake and the water hose connected to the cold faucet must be connected to the cold water supply intake.
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STEP 3 Connecting the drain hose The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways: In a Wall standpipe or Floor standpipe The height of end of standpipe must be no lower than 39 in (99 cm) and no higher than 96 in (245 cm).
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Installation NOTE Connect the hose guide (A) within 3~5 in (7.6~12.7 cm)* from the end of the drain hose. If the drain hose is extended beyond the end of the hose guide, mold or microorganisms could spread inside the washer. NOTE The drain hose can be installed to a 96 in (245 cm) maximum, but the draining...
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3. If the washer is level, the pulsator (A) is positioned at the center of the water as shown in the figure. If not, level your washer by turning the front leveling feet clockwise or counterclockwise as necessary. NOTE • Turn the front leveling feet clockwise (B) to lower the washer, and counterclockwise (C) to raise the washer.
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Installation STEP 5 Powering your washer Plug the power cord into a 3-prong, well grounded 120 volt 60 Hz approved electrical outlet protected by a 15-amp fuse or comparable circuit breaker. Your washer is grounded through the third prong of the power cord when plugged into a three-prong grounded electrical outlet.
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STEP 7 Run calibration (recommended) Calibration ensures accurate weight detection by the washer. Make sure the tub is empty before running calibration. 1. Press Power to turn on the washer. 2. Press and hold Temp. and Soil simultaneously for 3 seconds. 3.
Before you start Before you start WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: Loading your washer WA45T3200A* • Fill the tub with dry, unfolded clothes evenly around in order to enhance washing efficiency and prevent excess wear, or wrinkling of the load.
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To input a blanket (WA45T3200A* models only) Fold the blanket into the blanket-specific net as shown, and then insert in the tub below the plastic area of the tub. CAUTION Make sure the laundry is inserted completely. • Any exposed part of the laundry may cause damage to the machine or the laundry itself, or a water leak.
Before you start Getting started 1. Load your washer. 2. Add liquid (or powder) detergent and additives to the dispenser (see the "Detergent use" section on page 37). 3. Select the appropriate cycle and options for the load (see the "Operations" section page 31). 4.
Operations WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Control panel Turn the Cycle Selector to select the desired cycle. The indicator by 01 Cycle Selector the cycle name lights up.
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Operations Press this button to select the water level manually. For optimal performance, set the water level to Auto Level. To select Auto Level, press this button repeatedly until all the lamps of the water level are off. 04 Water Level NOTE Spin Only: This cycle runs a spin cycle only.
Cycle overview Cycle Description For most fabrics including cottons, linens, and normally soiled NORMAL garments. For sturdy, colorfast fabrics and heavily soiled garments. We HEAVY DUTY propose to use this function only when washing lot of heavily soiled garments. For sheer fabrics, bras, lingerie, silks, and other handwash-only DELICATES fabrics.
Operations Options Child Lock • If you activate the Child Lock function while the washer is running, the Start/ Child Lock disables the START/PAUSE button Pause button will not work. while the washer is operating. This is to • After the compulsory drain, “CL” blinks prevent children from playing with the at 1 second intervals and the washer washer.
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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...
Operations Washing clothes using the cycle selector Pause Option Your new washer makes washing clothes easy, using Samsung’s “Fuzzy Control” To remove or add laundry items, follow automatic control system. When you select these steps: a wash program, the machine will set the 1.
ATC (Auto Temperature Control) ATC is the control function that the NOTE washer controls water temperature with If you select NORMAL cycle, this cycle is the temperature sensor (thermistor). regulation and UL cycle. Since new washers must reduce the amount of energy usage as NOTE a first priority, customers will notice more Because there are numerous water...
Operations Features Automatic dispenser Your washer has separate compartments for dispensing detergent and color-safe bleach and fabric softener. Add all laundry additives to their respective compartments before starting your washer. The automatic dispenser must always be in place before you start your washer. DO NOT open the automatic dispenser when your washer is running.
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Loading the Liquid (or Powder) detergent compartment 1. Pour the recommended amount of laundry detergent directly into the detergent compartment before starting your washer. 2. If you are using color-safe bleach, add it with the detergent to the detergent compartment. NOTE When adding color-safe bleach with detergent, it is best if both laundry products...
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Operations Loading the Bleach compartment CAUTION Use the liquid chlorine bleach only. 1. Add chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment (B). DO NOT exceed the bleach compartment. NOTE • Avoid splashing or over–filling the compartment. • Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load or into the tub.
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Loading the fabric softener compartment 1. Pour the recommended amount of liquid fabric softener into the softener compartment (C). For smaller loads, use less than one capful. 2. Dilute the fabric softener with water until it reaches MAX FILL in the compartment.
Maintenance Maintenance 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, heater and pump. Cleaning the exterior 1.
Preserving the top cover and the front frame Do not place any heavy or sharp objects or NOTE a detergent box on the washer. They can Since the entire washer has a high-gloss scratch or damage the top cover of the unit. finish, the surface can be scratched or damaged.
Maintenance Cleaning the detergent drawer The automatic dispenser may need to be cleaned periodically due to laundry additive buildup. 1. Pull the dispenser drawer straight back until it stops. 2. While pushing both sides of the dispenser drawer, lift and pull it to remove.
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4. To clean the drawer opening, use a small, non-metal brush to clean the recess. Remove all residue from the upper and lower parts of the recess. 5. Return the inserts to the proper compartments and replace the drawer by placing the dispenser drawer rail (B) on top of the compartment rail (A) (Tilt the dispenser drawer downward and insert it).
Maintenance Self Clean Certain usage and environmental conditions may result in some residue build-up or odor in the washer tub. To prevent this build-up or odor and keep your washer tub fresh and clean, perform the SELF CLEAN cycle at least once a month or every 20 cycles. Perform the recommended procedure below when using the SELF CLEAN cycle.
Troubleshooting Checkpoints If you encounter a problem with the washer, first check the table below and try the suggestions. Problem Action • Make sure you use rated power for the product. Does not turn on. • Make sure the power cord is completely plugged in. •...
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Troubleshooting Problem Action • Make sure the washing machine is set on a level floor. If the floor is not level, use the levelling feet to adjust the washing machine. • Make sure the washing machine is not contacting any other object.
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Problem Action • Fully open both water taps. • Make sure the temperature selection is correct. • Make sure the hoses are connected to the correct water taps. Flush water lines. • Disconnect the hoses and clean the screens. The hose filter screens may be clogged.
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Troubleshooting Problem Action • Make sure all hose connections are tight. • Make sure the water supply hose's rubber packing is in the correct position. Screw tightly again. • Make sure the end of the drain hose is correctly inserted and secured to the drain system.
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Excessive suds collect in recesses and can cause foul odours. Has odours. • Run cleansing cycles to sanitize periodically. • Dry the washing machine interior after a cycle has finished. If a problem persists, contact a local Samsung service center. English 51 DC68-03850D-07_IB_WA3200T_EN.indd 51 DC68-03850D-07_IB_WA3200T_EN.indd 51 2024-07-16 2024-07-16...
Troubleshooting Information codes The washer may display information codes to help you understand what is occurring with your washer better. Code Meaning The WaterLevel sensor is not working properly. • Check WaterLevel Sensor wire harness. If the information code remains, contact a customer service centre. •...
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Code Meaning Water is not draining. • Make sure the drain hose is not frozen or clogged. • Make sure the drain hose is positioned correctly, depending on the connection type. • Clean the debris filter as it may be clogged. •...
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Water is overflowed. • Restart after spinning. • If the information code remains on the display, contact a local Samsung service centre. When position of the clutch can't be detected. • If the information code remains, contact a customer service centre.
Specifications Fabric care chart The following symbols provide garment care The clothes washer can not ensure direction. The clothing care labels include these temperatures because the actual symbols for drying, bleaching, drying and temperature of the water entering your ironing, or dry cleaning when necessary. The washer depends on water heater settings use of symbols ensures consistency among and regional water supply temperatures.
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Specifications Heat setting Dry-clean High Dry-clean Medium Do not dry-clean Line dry / Hang to dry Any heat Drip dry No heat / Air Dry flat Iron dry or steam temperatures High Medium Warning symbols for laundering Do not wash Do not wring Do not bleach Do not tumble dry...
Helping the environment • Your washer is manufactured from • Do not exceed the detergent quantities recyclable materials. If you decide to recommended in the detergent dispose of it, please observe local waste manufacturers’ instructions. disposal regulations. Cut off the power •...
Specifications Specification sheet Type Top loading washer Model name WA45T3200A* WA44A32**A* Capacity (Cu.ft) A. Height 43.9 (111.7) B. Width 27.0 (68.6) Dimensions (inches (cm)) C. Height with lid open 59.3 (150.5) D. Depth 29.3 (74.4) Water pressure (psi (kPa)) 20 - 116 (137 - 800) NET weight (kg (lb)) 59 (130.1) Spin revolution...
Cycle chart Use this chart to set the best cycle and options for you laundry. NOTE Setting Temp. Water Level Soil : factory setting H: Hot EH: Extra High H: Heavy : can be selected W: Warm H: High N: Normal EW: Eco Warm M: Mid L: Light...
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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.
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SAMSUNG may also replace any part covered by this warranty with a new or reconditioned part. Replacement parts and products are warranted for the remaining portion of the original product’s warranty or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer.
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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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SAMSUNG for problem determination and service procedures. Warranty service can only be performed by a 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.
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Warranty (CANADA) Warranty (CANADA) 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.
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NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST SAMSUNG BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE, OR INJURY TO PURCHASER AND PURCHASER’S PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT.
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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) DC68-03850D-07 DC68-03850D-07_IB_WA3200T_EN.indd 68 DC68-03850D-07_IB_WA3200T_EN.indd 68 2024-07-16 2024-07-16 3:48:08 3:48:08...
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