DMS400TH Dishwasher user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register UserManual-DMS400TH_EN-Australia.
features of your new samsung dishwasher Your new Samsung Dishwasher will change the way you feel about doing dishes. From its large capacity to its energy efficiency, your new Samsung dishwasher has all the features to make your chores much less mundane. 1. Powerful 3 washing spray arms spraying 6 ways Your Samsung dishwasher has 3 spray arms - top, upper, and lower arms. All 3 of the 2-way washing spray arms powerfully spray cleaning water in a total of 6 directions to improve the washing performance. 2.
safety information Throughout this manual, you’ll see Warning and Caution notes. These important safety instructions do not cover all possible situations that might occur. It is your responsibility to use and caution when installing, maintaining, and operating your dishwasher. Samsung will not be liable for damages resulting from improper use.
safety information Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher, and keep them out of the reach of children. After unpacking the dishwasher, keep the packaging out of the reach of children. Locate sharp items so that they do not damage the door seal. Knives and other utensils with sharp points must be loaded in the basket with their points facing downwards or placed in a horizontal position.
In particular, keep the detergent dispenser dry when using the delay start function as it may become clogged up. The dishwasher is extremely heavy. Do not attempt to move or carry the dishwasher by yourself. Two or more people are needed to move a dishwasher and avoid potential injuries. If the power cord or plug is damaged, do not repair it yourself. Call a qualified person from the manufacturer or service company.
safety information Child care - - To ensure your children’s safety, use the Child Lock function while using this appliance. For detailed information about the Child Lock function, refer to the description about the Child Lock button in the “Control panel” section. Do not allow children to play with or operate the appliance. Keep children away from detergents and rinse aid. These may result in asphyxiation or chemical burns to the mouth, throat or eyes. Keep children away from the open dishwasher.
Flooring For best performance, your dishwasher must be installed on a solidly constructed floor. Never install your dishwasher on a platform or poorly supported structure. Your dishwasher must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation Guide before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Guide with your dishwasher, you can receive one by visiting our website at www.samsung.com.
contents setting up your dishwasher 9 using your dishwasher 15 programs 21 cleaning and maintaining your dishwasher 22 troubleshooting 24 appendix 27 9 Unpacking your dishwasher 9 Checking parts (Refer to the “Detailed part names and images” section) 10 Adjusting the level 10 Power source 11 Connecting the hose 12 Control panel 14 Program selector 14 Display 15 Adjusting the angle of the plate supports 16 Adjusting the height of the top basket 16 Handling the top and bottom baskets
setting up your dishwasher Be sure to have your installer follow these instructions closely so that your new dishwasher works properly and that you’re not at risk of injury when washing dishes. Unpacking your dishwasher • • Once your new dishwasher has been delivered to you, carefully unpack it and check for any damage. If the dishwasher has been damaged, make note of it on the waybill and keep a copy. Do not install the dishwasher, and call your Samsung Service Centre referring to the back of the cover.
setting up your dishwasher Adjusting the level Unfasten the adjusting nuts of the legs. Rotate the legs to adjust the height. If the ground surface is too uneven, please contact a qualified service technician. Leveler Higher Lower STS 4 x 30 Power source This product operates on a AC 220 ~ 240 V / 50 Hz power source. 10_ setting up your dishwasher UserManual-DMS400TH_EN-Australia.
Connecting the hose • Connect the appliance to the water mains using a new set of hoses. Do not reuse the old hoses. Water supply 1. Turn off the water supply. 01 setting up your dishwasher 2. Fasten the aqua stop to the inlet connector tightly. 3. Turn on the water supply. Drain hose 1. If you use only the drain hose for drainage, place and install it below 80 cm from the ground.
setting up your dishwasher Control panel 1 5 2 1 POWER When pressed, all indicator lights turn on and off and the most recently finished program light is lit. When the dishwasher is running and a selected program has finished, ‘En’ is displayed and the power turns off automatically. 2 PROGRAM SELECTOR You can select the appropriate wash program depending on the soil level of your dishes. When a program is selected, the indicator for that program lights up.
10 01 setting up your dishwasher 3 8 9 10 • • • • 4 5 6 7 8 9 PLUS Use the Plus button to add the drying and rinse cycles to the original course. If the program has already started, this button is deactivated. START/RESET Press this button to start the selected program. When the door is opened while the dishwasher is operating, the Pause function is activated. If you want to reset the selected program, open the door and press the Start/Reset button for 3 seconds.
setting up your dishwasher Program selector 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 DAILY Use this program for highly soiled dinner dishes. 2 QUICK Use this program for lightly soiled dishes. Detergent is dispensed but no dry cycle is initiated. 3 POTS & PANS Use this program for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled dishes, pots and pans, and dishes with heavy oil. 4 CRYSTAL Use this program for normally soiled dishes or fragile items such as glasses. 5 NORMAL Use this program for normaly soiled crockery.
using your dishwasher Adjusting the angle of the plate supports Movable tines 02 using your dishwasher The foldable plate spikes in the top and bottom baskets allow you to adjust the angle of the tines up to five different levels according to the size and shape of the dishes. To adjust the angles, see the illustrations below. In the bottom basket, the plate support can be folded to make room for large items such as pots and pans. In the top basket, the plate support can also be folded.
using your dishwasher Adjusting the height of the top basket This Samsung dishwasher uses a basket able to accommodate large-sized plates. By adjusting the height of the top basket, you can make room for different sized dishes. You can place dinner plates with a diameter of 36 cm in the bottom basket and plates up to 30 cm. in diameter in the top basket. • Hold the sides of the top basket at the top and lift up vertically. CAUTION • Hold the sides of the top basket at the top and push down vertically.
Loading the top and bottom baskets The figures below show the proper way to load the baskets based on the AS/NZS 2007. - Capacity: 13 place setting - Position top basket: Top - Program: Normal 45ºC - Additional options: None - Rinse-aid setting: 6 - Reference detergent: 30 g (Main wash 25 g + Prewash 5 g) - For drying performance test the door should be opened upon completion of the drying cycle a distance of 50mm.
using your dishwasher Using the cutlery basket The cutlery basket consists of three compartments. Each knife, spoon, or fork can be placed separately into the spoon stand to prevent chipping and discoloration. DO NOT let any item extend through the bottom. 1 Soup spoon 2 Fork 4 Tea spoon 5 Dessert spoon 3 Knife The cutlery basket can be used with the cover either open or removed. Refer to the illustrations below to remove the cover. Take care not to break the plastic latch.
Using the detergent & rinse aid dispenser Filling the detergent dispenser 1. Pull the latch to open the dispenser. (The cover is always opened at the end of a washing program.) Main wash Pre-wash 02 using your dishwasher 2. Add 25 g detergent to the Main wash compartment and add 5 g to the Pre-wash compartment, and close the cover,. Using the detergent • • Detergent should be added into the detergent compartment before starting each program (except for the prewash program).
using your dishwasher Filling the rinse aid dispenser Your dishwasher has been designed to use liquid rinse aid. The use of a rinse aid greatly improves the drying performance during the drying cycle. 1. Push and turn the dispenser knob counterclockwise to open the cover. m 6 54 3 2 1 3. Adjust the amount of rinse aid released during the rinse operation. You can adjust the amount over six levels (1~6). The greater the number, the larger the amount of rinse aid released. The factory default is 6.
programs Program overview • • Normal wash program For heavily soiled crockery with stubborn leftovers Amount of food remains A lot A lot A lot Wash program Daily 65 ºC Normal 45 ºC Pots & Pans 70 ºC Crystal 40 ºC Quick 40 ºC Prewash Washing time 101 min 132 min 137 min 72 min 28 min 7 min Program sequence Prewash Room temp. Prewash Room temp. Prewash 40 ºC Prewash Room temp. Wash 40 ºC Prewash Room temp.
cleaning and maintaining your dishwasher Keeping your dishwasher clean improves its performance, reduces unnecessary repairs, and lengthens its life. Cleaning the exterior It’s best to clean spills on the outside of your dishwasher as they occur. Use a soft damp cloth on the control panel to gently wipe away spills and dust. Do not use benzene, wax, thinner, chlorine bleach, or alcohol. These materials may discolor the inner walls and may cause stains.
Cleaning the filter 04 cleaning and maintaining your dishwasher 1. Rotate the filter cap in an anti-clockwise direction to release the coarse filter. 2. Remove the fine filter (rectangular). 3. Remove the outer filter (circle). 4. Rinse the coarse, fine and outer filters under running water. 5. Insert the filters into the tub and turn the filter cap clockwise to fix it.
troubleshooting Check these points if your dishwasher… PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Will not start. The door is not closed completely. The Start/Reset button is not selected. Check that the door is latched and closed completely. Press the Start/Reset button before closing the door. No program is selected. Select a program. The power cord is not connected. Connect the power cord. The water supply does not work. Check that the water supply valve is open. Has a bad odor.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Leaves an oily film on the The amount of detergent is incorrect. Supply the appropriate amount of dishes. The dishes are automatic dishwasher detergent. not clean enough. Too many dishes have been loaded. Load only an appropriate number of dishes. Load your dishes as recommended (refer to the “Loading the top and bottom baskets” section). The pressure of the supplied water is insufficient. The proper pressure of the supplied water is 0.05 ~ 0.8 MPa.
troubleshooting Information codes Information codes are displayed to help you better understand what is occurring with your dishwasher. If any of the codes below occur, you should select the Reset option and follow the respective instruction. CODE SYMBOL ~ MEANING SOLUTION The door is not closed completely Close the door. Water supply error Make sure the water supply is on. Make sure the aqua stop is not twisted. Make sure the water pressure is not too low.
appendix Detailed part names and images 06 appendix Top spray arm (Invisible) Cup shelf Top basket Upper spray arm Lower spray arm Filter Cutlery basket Bottom basket Detergent & rinse aid dispenser Vapor vent cover Latch appendix _27 UserManual-DMS400TH_EN-Australia.
appendix Helping the environment • • • Your dishwasher is manufactured from recyclable materials. If you decide to dispose of it, please observe local waste disposal regulations. Cut off the power cable so that the appliance cannot be connected to a power source. Remove the door so that animals and small children cannot get trapped inside the appliance. Do not exceed the detergent quantities recommended in the detergent manufacturers’ instructions.
Notice about recycling WARNING WARNING 06 appendix Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused. This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste. Please dispose of this equipment at your local community waste collection/recycling centre. In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic products.
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