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Contents Safety information What you need to know about the safety instructions Important safety symbols Important safety precautions Critical installation warnings Installation cautions Critical usage warnings Usage cautions Critical cleaning warnings Instructions about the WEEE Installation What’s included Installation requirements Step-by-step installation Before you start Initial settings...
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Troubleshooting Checkpoints Information codes Specifications Fabric care chart Protecting the environment Spare parts guarantee EPREL information Specification sheet Indicative information (According to EU 2019/2023) Contact information QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? English 3 Untitled-1 3 2024-04-15( ) 2:32:02...
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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.
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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 intended for use 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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Safety information 6. For appliances with ventilation openings in the base, that a carpet must not obstruct the openings; 7. For use in Europe: Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised. 8. CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.
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15. Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be dried in the tumble dryer. 16. Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specified by the fabric softener instructions.
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Safety information 23. This appliance is intended to be used in household only and it is not intended to be used such as: – staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; – farm houses; – by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;...
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Following the repair by a non-authorized service provider, self-repair or non-professional repair of the product, Samsung is not liable for any damage to the product, any injury or any other product safety issue caused by any attempt to repair the product which does not carefully follow these repair and maintenance instructions.
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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. •...
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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 cord and contact your nearest Samsung Customer Service. • This may result in electric shock or fire.
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Using the appliance for business purposes qualifies as an appliance misuse. In this case, the appliance 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 operate the washing machine when the detergent drawer is removed. • This may result in electric shock or injury due to a water leak. Do not touch the insides of the drum during or just after drying as it is hot. •...
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Safety information 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 colour on the basis of its colorfastness and select the recommended cycle, water temperature and additional functions.
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This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal. For information on Samsung’s environmental commitments and product regulatory obligations, e.g. REACH, visit our sustainability page available via www.samsung.com Product disposal in France REPRISE À...
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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. 01 Release lever 02 Detergent drawer...
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Spanner Bolt caps Hose guide Cold water hose Hot water hose Liquid detergent guide Check valve Cap fixer NOTE • Spanner: For removing the shipping bolts and levelling the washing machine. • Bolt caps: For covering the holes after removing the shipping bolts. The provided number of bolt caps depends on the model.
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• Improperly connected grounding conductors may cause electric shock. 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.
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Flooring Alcove or closet installation For best performance, the washing machine must Minimum clearance for stable operation: be installed on a solid floor. Wood floors may need Sides 25 mm to be reinforced to minimise vibration and/or unbalanced loads. Carpeting and soft tile surfaces 25 mm are not a good resistance to vibrations and may Rear...
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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 3 Adjust the levelling feet 1. Gently slide the washing machine into position. Excessive force may damage the levelling feet. 2. Level the washing machine by manually adjusting the levelling feet. 3. When levelling is complete, tighten the nuts using the spanner. English 21 Untitled-1 21 2024-04-15( )
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Installation CAUTION When installing the product make sure the levelling feet is not pressing the power cord. CAUTION Make sure all the levelling feet are seating on the floor surface to avoid the washing machine from moving or generating noise due to vibration Then, check if the washing machine is not rocking. If the washing machine is not rocking, tighten the nuts.
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If there is a water leak, stop operating the washing machine and disconnect from the electrical supply. Then, contact a local Samsung service centre in case of a leak from the water hose, or contact a plumbing technician in case of a leak from the water tap. Otherwise, this may cause electric shock.
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Installation CAUTION Do not stretch the water hose by force. If the hose is too short, replace the hose with a longer, high- pressure hose. Connecting to a non-threaded water tap 1. Remove the adaptor (A) from the water hose (B). 2.
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6. While pulling down part (D) on the water hose, connect the water hose to the adaptor. Then, release part (D). The hose fits into the adaptor with a clicking sound. 7. To complete connecting the water hose, see 2 and 3 on the “Connecting to a threaded water tap”...
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Installation Check valve (applicable models only) Before connecting the water hose to a water tap, connect the supplied check valve to the water tap and then connect the water hose. Aqua hose (applicable models only) The aqua hose alerts users of a risk of water leaks. It senses the water flow and turns red on the centre indicator (A) in case of a leak.
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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 60 cm and 90 cm (*) from the floor. To keep the spout of the drain hose bent, use the supplied plastic hose guide (A).
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Installation In a sink drain pipe branch The drain pipe branch mush be above the sink siphone so that the end of the hose is at least 60 cm above the ground. (*) : 60 cm CAUTION Remove the lid on the sink drain pipe branch before connecting the drain pipe to it.
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STEP 6 Power on Plug the power cord into a wall socket that is correctly rated, grounded, and protected by a fuse or circuit breaker. Then, press Power to turn on the washing machine. NOTE Door latch (lever) (A) is originally designed to be slightly loose because it makes the door latch inserting into the door more easily.
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Before you start NOTE Before doing your laundry for the first time, you must run a complete wash cycle without any items in the drum. Initial settings Run Calibration (recommended) Calibration ensures accurate weight detection by the washing machine. Make sure the drum is empty before running Calibration.
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STEP 2 Empty pockets Empty all the pockets of your laundry items • Metal objects such as coins, pins, and buckles on clothing may damage other laundry items as well as the drum. Turn clothing with buttons and embroideries inside out • If pants or jacket zippers are open while washing, the drum or clothes may get damaged. Zippers should be closed and fixed with a string.
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Before you start 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 42. NOTE When washing bedding or bedding covers, the wash time may be lengthened or the spin efficiency may be reduced.
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Laundry capsules To get the best results from using laundry capsules, please follow these instructions. 1. Put the capsule in the bottom of the empty drum towards the rear. 2. Put the laundry in the drum on top of the capsule. CAUTION For cycles using cold water or cycles that complete in less than one hour, it is recommended to use a liquid detergent.
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Before you start Detergent recommendation The recommendations apply to the temperature ranges given in the cycle chart. Recommended Liquid detergent only – Not recommended Powder detergent only Detergent Cycle Temp. (°C) Delicates and Universal Specialist woollens ECO 40-60 –...
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Detergent drawer guidelines The washing machine provides a three-compartment dispenser: the left compartment for the main wash, the centre for fabric softeners, and the right for the preliminary wash. Prewash compartment: Apply prewash detergent or starch. Main-wash compartment: Apply main-wash detergent, water softener, soaking detergent, bleach, and/or stain removers.
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Before you start To apply washing agents to the detergent drawer 1. Slide open the detergent drawer. 2. Apply laundry detergent to the main-wash compartment as instructed or recommended by the manufacturer. To use liquid detergent, see page 38. Do not exceed the max line (A) when adding detergent.
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4. If you want to prewash, apply prewash detergent to the prewash compartment as instructed or recommended by the manufacturer. 5. Close the detergent drawer. CAUTION • Do not apply powder detergent to the liquid detergent guide. • Concentrated fabric softener must be diluted with water before applied.
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Before you start To use liquid detergent (applicable models only) • If the liquid detergent guide is provided separately in the accessories Insert the liquid detergent guide in the main- wash compartment before applying liquid detergent. • If the liquid detergent guide is assembled in the manual dispenser Press down the liquid detergent guide before applying liquid detergent.
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Operations Control panel 01 Cycle Selector Turn the dial to select a cycle. The display shows current cycle information and estimated time remaining, or an information code when a problem occurs. 02 Display NOTE The actual washing time may differ from the estimated time initially displayed on the control panel upon cycle selection.
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Operations For badly soiled laundry. The operation time for each cycle is longer than normal. Sound You can turn on or off the sound from the washing machine. Please note 08 Intensive that this setting does not affect the sound that notifies information codes.
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Simple steps to start 1. Press Power to turn on the washing machine. 2. Turn the Cycle Selector to select a cycle. 3. Change the cycle settings (Temp. , and Spin ) as necessary. 4. To add an option, press the corresponding button. 5.
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Operations Cycle overview Standard cycles Cycle Description Max load (kg) • For cleaning normally soiled cotton items which are declared to be washable at 40 °C or 60 °C, together ECO 40-60 in the same cycle. This cycle is used to assess the compliance with the EU Ecodesign legislation.
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Cycle Description Max load (kg) • For lightly soiled items in less than 2.0 kg that you want to wash quickly. • Use less than 20 g of detergent. Using more than QUICK WASH 15' 20 g of detergent may leave detergent residue. •...
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Operations Options Option Description Wi-Fi • This icon indicates that the washing machine is connected to Wi-Fi. • This icon indicates that you should clean the drum using the DRUM CLEAN cycle. DRUM CLEAN • After every 40 cycles, this icon appears for an hour and then turns reminder off automatically.
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Settings Child Lock To prevent accidents by children, Child Lock locks all buttons except for Power. • To set the Child Lock function, hold down Temp. and Spin simultaneously for 3 seconds. • To release the Child Lock function, hold down Temp. and Spin simultaneously for 3 seconds.
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Operations Special features Smart Control (applicable models only) You can connect to the SmartThings app and control your washing machine remotely. Connecting your washing machine 1. Download and open the SmartThings app on your smartphone or tablet (Android & iOS). 2.
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You don’t need a separate app to create your account. NOTE If you have a Samsung account, use the account to log in. A registered Samsung smartphone or tablet user automatically logs in. To register your appliance to SmartThings 1.
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UK declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: The official Declaration of conformity may be found at http://www.samsung.com, go to Support > Support home and enter the model name. RF max transmitter power : 20 dBm at 2.402 GHz – 2.480 GHz.
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Maintenance Keep the washing machine clean to prevent deteriorated performance and to preserve its life cycle. DRUM CLEAN Perform this cycle regularly to clean the drum by removing bacteria from it. This cycle heats the water between 60 °C and 70 °C, and it also removes accumulated dirt from the rubber door gasket. 1.
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Maintenance Emergency drain In case of a power failure, drain the water inside the drum before taking out the laundry. 1. Power off and unplug the washing machine from the electrical outlet. 2. Open the filter cover (A). TYPE 1: Gently press the top area of the filter cover (A) to open.
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Cleaning Surface of the washing machine Use a soft cloth with a nonabrasive household detergent. Do not spray water onto the washing machine. Mesh filter Clean the mesh filter of the water hose once or twice a year. 1. Turn off the washing machine, and unplug the power cord.
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Maintenance Debris filter It is advisable to clean the debris filter every 2 months to prevent its clogging. A clogged debris filter may reduce the bubble effect. 1. Turn off the washing machine, and unplug the power cord. 2. Drain the remaining water inside the drum. See the “Emergency drain”...
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Detergent drawer 1. While holding down the release lever (A) on the inner of the drawer, slide open the drawer. 2. Remove the release lever and the liquid detergent guide from the drawer. 3. Clean the drawer components in flowing water using a soft brush.
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Maintenance 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 hose. 3. Disconnect the water hose, and soak it in warm water. 4.
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Troubleshooting Checkpoints If you encounter a problem with the washing machine, first check the table below and try the suggestions. Problem Action • Make sure the washing machine is plugged in. • Make sure the door is properly closed. • Make sure the water taps are open. •...
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Troubleshooting Problem Action • Make sure the drain hose is straight all the way to the drain system. If you encounter 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 washing machine will not tumble or spin unless the door is closed.
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Problem Action • Plug the power cord into a live electrical outlet. • Check the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. • Close the door and press the Start/Pause button to start the washing machine. For your safety, the washing machine will not tumble or spin unless the door is closed.
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• Samsung is not liable for any damage to the product, any injury, or any other product safety issue caused by a repair which does not follow the instructions in these Repair Guides. Any damage to the product caused by an attempted repair (by anyone other than a Samsung certified service provider) will also not be covered by the warranty.
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• Make sure laundry is not caught in the door. Water is overflowed. • Restart after spinning. • If the information code remains on the display, contact a local Samsung service centre. Check the drain hose. • Make sure the end of the drain hose is not placed on the floor.
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“Ub” check message will be shown in the display. If any information code keeps appearing on the screen, contact a local Samsung service centre. English Untitled-1 60...
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Specifications Fabric care chart The following symbols provide garment care Bleaching direction. The Clothing care labels include symbols for drying, bleaching, drying and ironing, Any bleach allowed. or dry cleaning when necessary. The use of symbols ensures consistency among garment Only oxygen bleach allowed.
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Specifications Ironing Very mild professional wet-cleaning. Iron at maximum sole plate temperature of 200 °C. Do not wet-clean. Iron at maximum sole plate temperature of 150 °C. NOTE Iron at maximum sole plate • The letters in a circle indicate the solvents (P, temperature of 110 °C.
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• Door, door hinges and seals, other seals, door locking assembly, and plastic peripherals such as detergent dispensers. • Listed parts can be purchased at below website. http://www.samsung.com/support EPREL information To access energy labelling information about this product on the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL), go to https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/****** where ****** is the product’s EPREL...
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Specifications Specification sheet Model name WD1*DG****** WD9*DG****** A (Width) 600 mm B (Height) 850 mm Dimensions C (Depth) 600 mm 633 mm 1070 mm Water pressure 50-1000 kPa Net weight 74.0 kg Washing and 11.0 kg 9.0 kg spinning Maximum load capacity Drying 6.0 kg Washing and...
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Indicative information (According to EU 2019/2023) Energy Water Maximum Remaining Capacity Spinning Program Time Temperature Moisture Consumption Consumption Model Cycles (kg) Speed (RPM) (HH:MM) (°C) Content (%) (kWh/Cycle) (L/cycle) 4:00 1.004 95.4 53.9 1400 ECO 40-60 3:00 0.487 59.2 53.9 1400 2:50 0.196...
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