WF906U4SA** Washing Machine user manual This manual is made with 100% recycled paper. imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive a more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register WF906U4SA-03205T-02_EN.
features of your new samsung washing machine Your new washing machine will change the way you feel about doing laundry. From its specialised Eco Bubble function to its energy efficiency, your new Samsung washing machine has all the benefits to make washing laundry as easy and pleasant as possible. • 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.
• 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. • 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.
safety information Congratulations on your new Samsung 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 can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
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 220-240V / 50Hz 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 discolouration, 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.
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, discolouration, 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 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 15 Checking the parts Meeting installation requirements Electrical supply and grounding Water Supply Drain Flooring Surrounding temperature Alcove or closet installation Installing your washing machine WAshING A lOAd Of lAUNdRy 21 21 22 25 25 26 26 27 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 Washing for the first time Basic instructions Using the control panel Child lock Sound off Delay end My cycle Eco Bubble Washing clothes using the cycle selector Washing
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. 01 setting up Be sure to have your installer follow these instructions closely so that your new washing machine works properly and so that you’re not at risk of injury when doing laundry.
setting up your washing machine mEEtiNG iNStALLAtioN rEQuirEmENtS Electrical supply and grounding WArNiNG Never use an extension cord. Use only the power cord that comes with your washing machine. When preparing for installation, ensure that your power supply offers: • AC 220-240 V / 50 Hz / 15 A fuse or circuit breaker • Individual branch circuit serving only your washing machine Your washing machine must be grounded.
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 all 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 levelling 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 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). Water tap 1 2 4.
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 ✗ ✗ 01 setting up • Do not use your washing machine if there is a water leak. This may cause electric shock or injury. 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.
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. 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 average or lightly soiled cottons, bed linen, table linen, underwear, towels, shirts, etc. Synthetics - For averagely or lightly soiled blouses, shirts, etc., made of polyester (diolen, trevira), polyamide (perlon, nylon) or other similar blends.
dIGITAl GRAphIC dIsplAy Displays the remaining wash cycle time, all cycle information, and error messages. 3 Temp seleCTION bUTTON Press this button repeatedly to cycle through the available water temperature options: (Cold Water , 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 9 QUICK WAsh seleCTION bUTTON For lightly soiled garments and less than 2 kg laundry that you require quickly. It takes about minimum 15 minute, but can vary from the indicated values depending on water pressure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type and amount of washing and degree of soiling, utilized detergent unbalaced load, fluctuation in the electricity supply and extra options selected.
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. “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 Delay end You can set the washing machine to finish your wash automatically at a later time, choosing a delay of between 3 to 19 hours (in 1 hour increments). The hour displayed indicates the time at which the wash will be finished. 1. Manually or automatically set your washing machine according to the type of laundry you are washing. 2. Press the delay end button repeatedly until the delay time is set. 3. Press the start/pause button.
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. • bubble function Canceling the bubble function Available Available Not available Not available - A different bubble function may be applied depending the course. Eco Bubble selection is default. Press it once to deselect bubble option, press it again to select bubble option.
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. 3. Open the door. 4. Load the articles one at a time loosely into the drum, without overfilling it. 5. Close the door. 6.
Washing clothes manually 02 Washing a load of laundry You can wash clothes manually without using the Cycle Selector. 1. Turn the water supply on. 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. Add detergent and, if necessary, softener or prewash detergent, into the appropriate compartments. 7. Press the Temp button to select the temperature.
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 WF906 Cotton - average/lightly soiled - heavily soiled 9.0 kg Synthetics 3.5 kg Denim 3.0 kg Bedding 2.0 kg outdoor Care 2.0 kg Wool 2.0 kg • When the laundry is unbalanced (“UE” lights up on the display), redistribute the load.
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. Do not open the detergent drawer while your washing machine is running or you might be exposed to hot water or steam. 02 Washing a load of laundry 1. Pull out the detergent drawer on the left side of the control panel. 2.
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. You cannot change the temperature.
03 cleaning and maintaining the ECo Drum Clean Auto Alarm function • If the “ECO Drum Clean” indicator on the display and the lamp on the Cycle Selector are lit after a wash, it indicates that tub (drum) cleaning is required. In this case, remove the laundry from the washing machine, turn the power on, and clean the drum by performing the ECO Drum Clean course. • If you do not perform the ECO Drum Clean course, the “ECO Drum Clean” indicator on the display and the lamp on the Cycle Selector are turned off.
cleaning and maintaining your washing machine 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 section.) If foreign substances accumulate debris filter, the performance of the bubble function will be degraded. Before cleaning the debris filter, make sure to unplug the power cord. CAutioN 1.
CLEANiNG tHE DEtErGENt DrAWEr AND DrAWEr rECESS release lever liquid detergent box (option) 03 cleaning and maintaining 1. Press the release lever on the inside of the detergent drawer and pull the drawer out. 2. Remove the softener divider and the liquid detergent box(option) from the detergent drawer. Softener divider 3. Wash all parts under running water. 4. Clean the drawer recess with an old toothbrush. 5.
cleaning and maintaining your washing machine rEpAiriNG A frozEN WASHiNG mACHiNE If the temperature drops below freezing and your washing machine is frozen: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Unplug the washing machine. Pour warm water over the tap to loosen the water supply hose. Remove the water supply hose and soak it in warm water. Pour warm water into the washing machine drum and let it sit for 10 minutes. Reconnect the water supply hose to the water tap and check if the water supply and drain are operating normal.
troubleshooting and information codes CHECk tHESE poiNtS if your WASHiNG mACHiNE... sOlUTION Will not start • • • • • • • • • Has no water or not enough water Has detergent remaining in the detergent drawer after the wash cycle is complete Vibrates or is too noisy the washing machine does not drain and/or spin Door is locked shut or will not open. • • • • • • • • 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.
troubleshooting and information codes iNformAtioN CoDES If your washing machine malfunctions, you may see an information code on the display. If this happens, please check the table below and try the suggested solution before calling Customer Service. COde symbOl de 4e 5e sOlUTION • • • • • • • • • Make sure the door is firmly closed. Make sure that laundry is not caught in the door. Make sure the source water tap is turned on. Check the water pressure. Clean the mesh filters of water hose.
cycle chart CyCLE CHArt ( user option) spin speed(mAx) rpm Wf906 wash Wf906U4 Cotton 9.0 yes 95 1400 Synthetics 3.5 yes 60 1200 Denim 3.0 yes 60 800 Bedding 2.0 yes 40 800 Dark Garment 4.0 yes 40 1200 Daily Wash 4.0 yes 60 1400 Eco Drum Clean - - yes - 70 400 Super Eco Wash 4.0 yes 40 1200 outdoor Care 2.0 - yes 40 1200 Baby Care 4.0 yes 95 1400 Wool 2.0 - yes 40 800 Hand Wash 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 laundery problems.
