WF600U2BK** WF650U2BK** Washing Machine user manual This manual is made with 100% recycled paper. imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.
features of your new samsung washing machine Your new washing machine will change the way you feel about doing laundry. From its super-size capacity to its energy efficiency, the Samsung washing machine has all the features to turn a mundane chore into a pleasure. • Energy Saving This model offers more efficient energy use compared to standard A rated machine with the special Bubble generator system and Samsung Inverter motor.
• Child Lock The Child Lock function ensures that curious little hands are kept out of your washing machine. This safety feature stops your children from playing with the operation of the washing machine, and alerts you when it is activated. • Delay End Delay a cycle for up to 19 hours in one-hour increments and increase the convenience of using your washing machine especially when you have to go out.
safety information Congratulations on your new Samsung ActivFresh™ washer. This manual contains important information on the installation, use and care of your appliance. Please take time to read this manual to take full advantage of your washer’s many benefits and features.
Do not let children (or pets) play on or in your washing machine. The washing machine door does not open easily from the inside, and children may be seriously injured if trapped inside. WARNING 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.
safety information WARNING SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR INSTALLATION 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. The appliance is heavy, take care upon lifting it Plug the power cord into an AC 220V/50Hz/15A wall socket or higher and use the socket for this appliance only. In addition, do not use an extension cord.
Do not hook the power cord over a metal object, place a heavy object on the power cord, insert the power cord between objects, or push the power cord into the space behind the appliance. - This may result in electric shock or fire. Do not pull the power cord, when unplugging the power plug. - Unplug the power plug by holding the plug. - Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire. Do not lay the power cord and tubes where you may fall over them.
safety information Do not wash items contaminated with gasoline, kerosene, benzene, paint thinner, alcohol or other flammable or explosive substances. - This may result in electric shock, fire or an explosion. 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.
CAUTION CAUTION SIGNS FOR USING When 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 and soft cloth. - Failure to do so may result in discoloration, deformation, damage or rust. The front glass may be broken by a strong impact. Take care when using the washer. - When the glass is broken, it may result in injury. After a water supply failure or when reconnecting the water supply hose, open the faucet slowly.
safety information Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance. - This may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury. 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.
Do not use natural hand-washing soap for the washer. - If it hardens and accumulates inside the washer, it may result in problems with the product, discoloration, rust or bad odors. Do not wash large laundry items such as bedding in the washing net. - Place socks and brassieres into the washing net and wash them with the other laundry. - Failure to do so may result in injury due to abnormal vibrations. Do not use hardened detergent. - If it accumulates inside the washer, it may result in water leakage.
contents setting up your washing machine 13 washing a load of laundry 21 cleaning and maintaining your washing machine 32 troubleshooting and information codes 37 39 40 cycle chart appendix 12_ contents 13 Checking the parts 14 Meeting installation requirements 14 Electrical supply and grounding 14 Water Supply 15 Drain 15 Flooring 15 Surrounding temperature 15 Alcove or closet installation 15 Installing your washing machine 21 Washing for the first time 21 Basic instructions 22 Using the c
setting up your washing machine Checking the parts Carefully unpack your washing machine, and make sure you’ve received all of the parts shown below. If your washing machine was damaged during shipping, or if you do not have all of the parts, contact Samsung Customer Service or your Samsung dealer.
setting up your washing machine Meeting installation requirements Electrical supply and grounding To prevent unnecessary risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury, all wiring and grounding must be done in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/FNPA, No. 70 Latest Revision and local codes and ordinances. It is the personal responsibility of the appliance owner to provide adequate electrical service for this appliance. WARNING Never use an extension cord.
Drain Samsung recommends a standpipe height of 65cm. 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. For best performance, your washing machine must be installed on a solidly constructed floor. Wood floors may need to be reinforced to minimize vibration and/or unbalanced loads.
setting up your washing machine STEP 2 Removing the shipping bolts Before installing the washing machine, you must remove the five shipping bolts from the back of the unit. 1. Loosen all the bolts with the supplied wrench. Option 2. Hold the bolt with the spanner and pull it through the wide section of the hole. Repeat for each bolt. 3. Fill the holes with the supplied plastic covers. Option Option 4. Store the shipping bolts away safely in case you have to move the washing machine in the future.
STEP 3 Adjusting the levelling feet When installing your washing machine, ensure that the power plug, the water supply and the drain are easily accessible. 01 setting up 1. Slide the washing machine into position. 2. Level your washing machine by turning the leveling feet in and out as necessary by hand. 3. When your washing machine is level, tighten the nuts using the wrench supplied with your washing machine. STEP 4 Connecting the water and drain Connecting the water supply hose 1.
setting up your washing machine Connecting the water supply hose (selected models) 1. Remove the adaptor from the water supply hose. Adaptor Water supply hose 2. First, using a ‘+’ type screwdriver, loosen the four screws on the adaptor. Next, take the adaptor and turn part (2) following the arrow until there is a 5 mm gap. 1 5 mm 2 3. Connect the adaptor to the water tap by tightening the screws firmly while lifting the adaptor upwards. Turn part (2) following the arrow and connect (1) and (2).
6. Turn on the water supply and ensure that no water leaks from the water valve, tap or adaptor. If there is a water leaks, repeat the previous steps. WARNING ✗ ✗ If the water tap has a screw type tap, connect the water supply hose to the tap as shown. Use the most conventional type of tap for the water supply. In case the tap is square or too big, remove the spacing ring before inserting the tap into the adaptor.
setting up your washing machine Connecting the drain hose The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways: 1. Over the edge of a wash basin: The drain hose must be placed at a height of between 60 and 90 cm. To keep the drain hose spout bent, use the supplied plastic hose guide. Secure the guide to the wall with a hook or to the tap with a piece of string to prevent the drain hose from moving. 60 ~ 90 cm Drain hose Hose guide 2.
washing a load of laundry With your new Samsung washing machine, the hardest part of doing laundry will be deciding which load to wash first. Washing for the first time 1. Press the Power button. 2. Add a little detergent to the detergent compartment the detergent drawer. 3. Turn on the water supply to the washing machine. 4. Press the Start/Pause button. in This will remove any water that might be left over in the machine from the manufacturer’s test run.
washing a load of laundry Using the control panel 2 1 DIGITAL GRAPHIC DISPLAY 1 3 4 5 6 7 10 9 8 12 11 13 Displays the remaining wash cycle time, all cycle information, and error messages. Select the tumble pattern and spin speed for the cycle. For detailed information, refer to “Washing clothes using the cycle selector” (see page 28) . Cotton - For averagely or lightly soiled cotton, bed linen, table linen, underwear, towels, shirts, etc.
• 3 TEMPERATURE SELECTION BUTTON Press this button repeatedly to cycle through the available water temperature options: ( (Cold: all lamp turn off), 20 ˚C, 30 ˚C, 40 ˚C , 60 ˚C and 95 ˚C). 4 RINSE SELECTION BUTTON Press this button to add additional rinse cycles. The maximum number of rinse cycles is five. Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the available speeds for the spin cycle.
washing a load of laundry 7 ECO BUBBLE SELECTION BUTTON Eco Bubble selection is turned on as a default. Press the Eco Bubble option button once to deselect and the Bubble Generator OFF (shown on the panel), press it again to turn the function back ON. • Some wash cycles must have Eco Bubble option ON (will show on the panel, and the Generator will turn on automatically). • Other wash cycles do not need this option and automatically turn the Generator OFF.
Child lock The Child Lock function allows you to lock the buttons so that the wash cycle you’ve chosen can’t be changed. Activating/Deactivating 02 Washing a load of laundry If you want to activate or deactivate the Child Lock function, press the Temp. and Rinse buttons at the same time for 3 seconds. The “Child Lock ” will be lit when this feature is activated. When the Child Lock function is activated, only the Power button works.
washing a load of laundry My cycle Allows you to activate your custom wash (temperature, spin, soil level, etc.) with one button convenience. By pushing the My Cycle button, press the My Cycle button to load and use the saved My Cycle options. The “My Cycle” light will indicate activation. Also, the chosen course and option lights will flicker. You can set all options as follows in the My Cycle mode. 1. Turn the water supply on. 2. Press the Power button. 3. Select cycle using the Cycle Selector. 4.
Eco Bubble Eco Bubble allows detergent to distribute evenly and penetrate fabrics faster and deeper. The bubble function is available in all courses except for Eco Drum Clean course and the function availability is as follows. Cotton, Synthetics, Denim, Bedding, Dark Garment, Daily Wash Super Eco Wash, Outdoor Care, Baby Care, Wool, Hand Wash Eco Drum Clean Bubble function Canceling the bubble function Available Available Not available Not available - • 1. 2. 3. 4.
washing a load of laundry Washing clothes using the cycle selector Your new washing machine makes washing clothes easy, using Samsung’s “Fuzzy Control” automatic control system. When you select a wash program, the machine will set the correct temperature, washing time, and washing speed. 1. Turn on your sink’s water tap. 2. Press the Power button on the washing machine. 3. Open the door. 4. Load the articles loosely into the drum one at a time, without overfilling it. 5. Close the door. 6.
Washing clothes manually Laundry guidelines Follow these simple guidelines for the cleanest laundry and the most efficient wash. Always check the Care label on clothing before washing. Sort and wash your laundry according to the following criteria: • Care Label: Sort laundry into cottons, mixed fibres, synthetics, silks, wools and rayons. • Colour: Divide whites and colours. Wash new colour items separately. • Size: Placing items of different sizes in the same load will improve the wash action.
washing a load of laundry Determining the load capacity Do not overload the washing machine or your laundry may not wash properly. Use the chart below to determine the load capacity for the type of laundry you are washing. Fabric Type Load Capacity Model WF650U2 WF600U2 Cotton - average/lightly soiled - heavily soiled 6.5 kg 6.0 kg Synthetics 2.5 kg 2.5 kg Denim 3.0 kg 3.0 kg Bedding 2.0 kg 2.0 kg Dark Garment 3.0 kg 3.0 kg Wool 1.5 kg 1.
Detergent drawer Your washing machine has separate compartments for dispensing detergent and fabric softener. Add all laundry additives to the correct compartment before starting your washing machine. 1. Pull out the detergent drawer on the left side of the control panel. 2. Add the recommended amount of laundry detergent before starting directly into the detergent compartment your washing machine.
cleaning and maintaining your washing machine Keeping your washing machine clean improves its performance, wards off unnecessary repairs, and lengthens its life. Eco drum clean This course is a self-cleaning course that removes mold that may occur inside the washing machine. 1. Press the Power button. 2. Turn the Cycle Selector to the ECO Drum Clean course. • You can only use the Delay End function. • The water temperature during the ECO Drum Clean is set to 70 ˚C.
The ECO Drum Clean Auto Alarm Function • • • Draining the washing machine in an emergency 1. Unplug the washing machine from the power supply. 2. Open the filter cover using a coin or a key. Filter cover 3. Pull forward the emergency drain tube to separate it from the guide hook. Emergency drain tube 4. Take off the emergency drain cap closing the emergency drain tube. 5. Allow all the water to flow into a bowl. Remain water maybe more than you expected. Prepare larger bowl. 6.
cleaning and maintaining your washing machine Cleaning the detergent drawer and drawer recess 1. Press the release lever on the inside of the detergent drawer and pull the drawer out. 2. Remove the liquid detergent divider from the detergent drawer Release lever Liquid detergent box(Selected model) Liquid detergent divider 3. Wash all parts under running water. 4. Clean the drawer recess with an old toothbrush. 5. Replace the liquid detergent divider by pushing it firmly into the drawer. 6.
Cleaning the debris filter We recommend cleaning the debris filter 5 or 6 times a year, or when the error message of “5E” is displayed. (Refer to “Draining the washing machine in an emergency” in the previous page.) Before cleaning the debris filter, make sure to unplug the power cord. 1. Remove the remaining water first (refer to “Draining the washing machine in an emergency” on page 33.) If you separate the filter without draining the remaining water, the remaining water may trickle out. 2.
cleaning and maintaining your washing machine Cleaning the water hose mesh filter You should clean the water hose mesh filter at least once a year, or when the error message of “4E” is displayed: 1. Turn off the water supply to the washing machine. 2. Unscrew the hose from the back of the washing machine. To prevent water from gushing out due to the air pressure in the hose, cover the hose with a cloth. 3.
troubleshooting and information codes Check these points if your washing machine... SOLUTION Will not start • • • • Make sure your washing machine is plugged in. Make sure the door is firmly closed. Make sure the water source tap(s) are turned on. Make sure to press the Start/Pause button. Has no water or not enough water • • • • Turn the water tap on fully. Make sure the water source hose is not frozen. Straighten the water intake hoses. Clean the filter on the water intake hose.
troubleshooting and information codes Information codes When your washing machine malfunctions, you may see an information code on the display. If that happens, check this table and try the suggested solution before calling Customer Service. CODE SYMBOL SOLUTION dE • • Make sure the door is firmly closed. Make sure that laundry is not caught in the door. 4E • • Make sure the source water tap is turned on. Check the water pressure. 5E • • Clean the debris filter.
cycle chart Cycle chart ( user option) Max load(kg) DETERGENT PROGRAM WF600U2 Pre-wash wash Softener Spin Speed(MAX) rpm WF650U2 WF600U2 Cotton 6.5 6.0 yes 95 1200 Synthetics 2.5 2.5 yes 60 1200 Denim 3.0 3.0 yes 60 800 Bedding 2.0 2.0 yes 40 800 Dark Garment 3.0 3.0 yes 40 1200 Daily Wash 2.0 2.0 yes 60 1200 Eco Drum Clean - - - yes - 70 400 Super Eco Wash 3.0 3.0 yes 40 1200 Outdoor Care 2.0 2.
appendix Fabric care chart The following symbols provide garment care directions. The care labels include four symbols in this order: washing, bleaching, drying and ironing, and dry cleaning when necessary. The use of symbols ensures consistency among garment manufacturers of domestic and imported items. Follow the care label directions to maximize garment life and reduce laundering problems.
Specifications TYPE FRONT LOADING WASHER DIMENSION WF650U2BK** WF600U2BK** W600mm X D450mm X H850mm W600mm X D450mm X H850mm WATER PRESSURE 50 kPa ~ 800 kPa NET WEIGHT WASH AND SPIN CAPACITY 39ℓ 39ℓ WF650U2BK** WF600U2BK** 57 kg 57 kg 6.5 kg 6.
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