Cleaning The Debris Filter; Cleaning The Water Hose Mesh Filter; Troubleshooting; Problems And Solutions - Samsung F1213J Owner's Instructions Manual

Maintaining the Washing Machine

Cleaning the debris filter

Clean the debris filter 2 or 3 times a year.
1. Remove the base cover from the front of the washing machine.
2. Unscrew emergency drain cap by turning left and drain off all the
water.
3. Unscrew the filter cap and take it out.
4. Wash any dirt or other material from the filter. Make sure the drain
pump propeller behind the filter is not blocked. Replace the filter
cap.
5. Replace the base cover.

Cleaning the water hose mesh filter

You should clean the water hose mesh filter at least one time per
year, or when you see the following error message on the display:
To do this:
1. Turn off the water source to the washing machine.
2. Unscrew the hose from the back of the washing machine.
3. With a pair of pliers, gently pull out the mesh filter from the end of
the hose and rinse it under water until clean. Also clean the inside
and outside of the threaded connector.
4. Push the filter back into place.
5. Screw the hose back onto the washing machine.
6. Turn on the faucet and make sure the connections are watertight.

Problems and solutions

The washing machine will not start
• Make sure the door is firmly closed.
• Make sure the washing machine is plugged in.
• Make sure the water source faucet is turned on.
• Make sure to press the Start/Pause button.
No water or insufficient water supply
• Make sure the water source faucet is turned on.
• Make sure the water source hose is not frozen.
• Make sure the water intake hose is not bent.
• Make sure the filter on the water intake hose is not clogged.
Detergent remains in the detergent drawer after the wash
program is complete
• Make sure the washing machine is running with sufficient water
pressure.
• Put the detergents in the inner parts of the detergent drawer(away
from the outside edges).
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Troubleshooting