User manual

setting up your new washing machine _15
01 setting up
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Samsungrecommendsastandpipeheightof18in(46cm).Thedrainhosemustberouted
through the drain hose clip to the standpipe. The standpipe must be large enough to accept the
outside diameter of the drain hose. The drain hose is attached at the factory.
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For best performance, your washing machine must be installed on a solidly constructed floor.
Woodoorsmayneedtobereinforcedtominimizevibrationand/orunbalancedloads.Carpeting
and soft tile surfaces are contributing factors to vibrations and the tendency for your washing
machine to move slightly during the spin cycle.
Never install your washing machine on a platform or poorly supported structure.
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Donotinstallyourwashingmachineinareaswherewatermayfreeze,sinceyourwashing
machine always retains some water in its water valve, pump, and hose areas. Frozen water in
the lines can cause damage to belts, the pump, and other components.
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Tooperatesafelyandproperly,yournewwashingmachinerequiresminimumclearancesof:
Sides–25mm Rear–51mm
Top–25mm Front–465mm
Ifboththewashingmachineandadryerareinstalledtogether,thefrontofthealcoveorcloset
musthaveatleast465mmunobstructedairopening.Yourwashingmachinealonedoesnot
requireaspecicairopening.
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STEP 1
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Beforeyouinstallthewashingmachine,makesurethelocation:
• Hasahard,levelsurfacewithoutcarpetingorooringthatmayobstructventilation
• Isawayfromdirectsunlight
• Hasadequateventilation
• Willnotbefreezing(below32˚For0˚C)
• Isawayfromheatsourcessuchasoilorgas
• Hasenoughspacesothatthewashingmachinedoesn’tstandonitspowercord
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