WA52J8060A* WA52J8700A* Washing Machine user manual This manual is made with 100% recycled paper. Imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. WA8000J_WA52J8060AW_USER MANUAL_DC68-03133Y.
contents installing your washer 10 10 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 13 13 17 17 Unpacking your washer Overview of your washer Basic location requirements Electrical Grounding Water Drain facility Flooring Location considerations Alcove or closet installation Required dimensions for Installation Important note to installer Loading your washer Getting started 18 20 21 21 21 21 22 22 22 22 22 23 23 24 25 25 Overview of the control panel Child Lock [ ] Sound Garment Plus My Cycle Delay End Pre Soak AquaJetTM Eco
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. What you need to know about safety instructions Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur.
safety information WARNING WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2. Do not wash or dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. 3.
WARNING CRITICAL INSTALLATION WARNINGS Plug the power cord into an AC 120 V / 60 Hz/wall socket rated at 15 amps or higher. Use the socket for this appliance only. In addition, do not use an extension cord. - Sharing a wall socket with other appliances, using a power strip, or extending the power cord may result in electric shock or fire. - Do not use an electric transformer. It may result in electric shock or fire. - Ensure that the power voltage, frequency, and current match the product’s specifications.
safety information CAUTION INSTALLATION CAUTIONS Position the appliance so that the power plug is easily accessible. - Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire due to electric leakage. Install your appliance on a level and hard floor that can support its weight. - Failing to do so may result in abnormal vibrations, noise, or problems with the product. Unplug the power plug when the appliance is not being used for long periods of time or during a thunder/lightning storm.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. - This may result in electric shock. Do not turn the appliance off by unplugging the power plug while the washer is in operation. - Plugging the power plug into the wall socket again may cause a spark and result in electric shock or fire. Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children, as packaging materials can be dangerous to children. - If a child places a bag over their head, the child may suffocate.
safety information Insert the laundry into the washer completely so that laundry does not get caught in the lid. - If laundry gets caught in the lid, it may result in damage to the laundry or the washer, or result in water leakage. Ensure that the faucet is turned off when the washer is not being used. - Ensure that the water supply hose connectors are properly tightened. - Failing to do so may result in property damage or injury.
Do not place any non-laundry objects, such as shoes, food waste, or animals into the washer. - This can cause abnormal vibrations that can damage the washer, and, in the case of pets, cause severe injury or death. Do not press the buttons using sharp objects such as pins, knifes, fingernails, etc. - This may result in electric shock or injury. Do not wash laundry contaminated by oils, creams, or lotions usually found in skincare shops or massage clinics.
installing your washer Unpacking your washer Unpack your washer and inspect it for shipping damage. Make sure you have received all the items shown below. If your washer was damaged during shipping, or you do not have all of the items, contact 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864). To prevent personal injury or strain, wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the unit. WARNING CAUTION Packing materials can be dangerous to children; Keep all packing material (plastic bags, polystyrene, etc.
Basic location requirements Electrical 120 Volt 60 Hz 15 AMP fuse or circuit breaker. • Individual branch circuit serving only your Washer is recommended. • Your Washer is equipped with a power cord. CAUTION 01 installing your washer • NEVER USE AN EXTENSION CORD. Grounding ELECTRICAL GROUNDING IS REQUIRED FOR THIS APPLIANCE. This appliance must be grounded.
installing your washer Drain facility The recommended height of the standpipe is 39 in / 99 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 to the washer at the factory. Flooring For best performance, you must install your washer on a solidly constructed floor. Wood floors may need to be reinforced to minimize vibration and/or unbalanced load situations.
Required dimensions for Installation 01 installing your washer 45.7 in. (116.0 cm) 39.2 in. (99.5 cm) 45.7 in. (116.0 cm) 29.3 in. (74.4 cm) 27.0 in. (68.6 cm) 3 in. (7.6 cm) 48 in.² * (310 cm²) 59.8 in. (152.0 cm) 24 in.² * (155 cm²) Closet or Door *Required spacing 3 in. (7.6 cm) Important note to installer Please read the following instructions carefully before installing your washer. These instructions should be retained for future reference.
installing your washer STEP 2 Connecting the water and the drain Connecting the water supply hose CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Before installing the water supply hoses, make sure there are rubber gaskets inside the fittings at both ends of each new water hose. Installing the water supply hoses without rubber gaskets can cause water leakage. When you initially install the washer, be sure to use new hoses. Failing to do so may result in a water leakage or overflow and may damage your property.
Connecting the drain hose The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways: Over the edge of a wash basin Laundry tub Standpipe In a standpipe or laundry tub The standpipe must be no shorter than 39 in (99 cm) and no longer than 96 in (245 cm). Make sure that the connection between the drain hose and the standpipe is not airtight. Hose retainer 96” Max 39” Min Connect the hose guide within 4 in (10cm) from the end of the drain hose.
installing your washer STEP 4 Powering your washer Plug the power cord into a 3-prong, well grounded 120 volt 60 Hz approved electrical outlet protected by a 15-amp fuse or comparable circuit breaker. Your washer is grounded through the third prong of the power cord when plugged into a three-prong grounded electrical outlet. Test run Make sure that you install your washing machine correctly by running the Rinse+Spin cycle after the installation is complete.
operating instructions WARNING WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: Loading your washer You can fill the tub with dry, unfolded clothes, but DO NOT OVERLOAD the tub any more than 3/4 full. • Overloading may reduce washing efficiency, cause excess wear, and possibly cause creasing or wrinkling of the load.
washing a load of laundry Overview of the control panel WA52J8060A* 2 1 6 3 4 5 6 7 8 WA52J8700A* Select the appropriate cycle for the type of load. The cycle you select determines the tumble pattern and spin speed for the cycle. 1 Cycle Selector To minimize wrinkling of laundry, select the Perm Press cycle. NORMAL - For most fabrics including cottons, linens, and normally soiled garments. SUPER SPEED - Lightly soiled and small loads. BRILLIANT WHITES - Lightly soiled and small loads.
BEDDING - For bulky items such as blankets and sheets. When you are washing comforters, use liquid detergent. DELICATES - For sheer fabrics, bras, lingerie, silks, and other handwash-only fabrics. For best results, use liquid detergent. SPIN - Drains the water and spins at a high speed. RINSE + SPIN - Use for loads that need rinsing only or to add rinseadded fabric softener to a load. Provides instructions and diagnostics while keeping you updated on the cycle status and time remaining. Temp.
washing a load of laundry Child Lock [ ] Child Lock prevents children from playing with your washer. Activating the Child Lock function Press and hold the Spin and Soil Level buttons simultaneously for approximately 3 seconds. • When you activate the Child Lock function, the “Child Lock [ ]” lamp blinks. Using the Child Lock function If the lid is opened when the Child Lock function is on, “dC” is displayed and an alarm sounds.
Sound The Sound Off function can be selected during all cycles. Garment Plus If you have activated the Child Lock, you must deactivate it first. See page 20. My Cycle Lets you save a custom wash cycle (temperature, spin, soil level, etc.) and then recall and use it with one button convenience. To save a cycle and selected options as your My Cycle, follow these steps: 1. Press the Power button. 2. Select a cycle using the Cycle Selector. 3. After cycle selection, set each option.
washing a load of laundry Pre Soak Use this function when the laundry is heavily contaminated or stained. This function improves the wash performance by adding a Pre Soak cycle. - If you select this function, the total cycle time is increased by 15 minutes. - When the Pre Soak cycle starts, the washing machine repeats a wash cycle after supplying water and then performs a 15-minute soak cycle. - When the Pre Soak cycle is complete, the configured wash cycle starts without draining water.
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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Press the Power button. Open the lid. Load the articles of clothing one at a time loosely into the drum, without overfilling it.
washing a load of laundry Prewash : Water Jet & Built-in sink (WA52J8700A*) Water Jet and Built-in sink help you hand-wash before the washing machine starts operation. Water Jet is available only when the door is open with the water level set to less than High. For prewashing, use the Built-in sink that is designed to facilitate the hand-wash. 1. With the door open, lower the Built-in sink, and put clothes to prewash on it. 2. Press Water Jet to supply water to the Built-in sink, and hand-wash.
Detergent use Your washer is designed to use high efficiency (HE) detergents. • WARNING 03 washing a load of laundry For the best cleaning results, use a high efficiency detergent such as Tide HE, Wisk HE, Cheer HE or Gain HE*. High efficiency detergents contain suds suppressors that reduce or eliminate suds. When fewer suds are produced, the load tumbles more efficiently and cleaning is maximized. Regular detergent is not recommended. Use HE detergents only.
washing a load of laundry Loading the Liquid (or Powder) detergent compartment 1. Pour the recommended amount of laundry detergent directly into the detergent compartment before starting your washer. Liquid detergent compartment 2. If you are using color-safe bleach, add it with the detergent to the detergent compartment. When adding color-safe bleach with detergent, it is best if both laundry products are in the same form – liquid.
Loading the Fabric softener compartment 1. Pour the recommended amount of liquid fabric softener into the softener compartment. For smaller loads, use less than one capful. Fabric softener compartment 3. The dispenser automatically releases liquid fabric softener at the proper time during the rinse cycle. • Use the softener compartment ONLY for liquid fabric softeners. • DO NOT use the Downy Ball* in the fabric softener compartment with this washer.
maintaining your washer Cleaning the exterior Turn off the water faucets after finishing the day’s washing. This will shut off the water supply to your washer and prevent the unlikely possibility of damage from escaping water. Leave the lid open to allow the inside of your washer to dry out. Use a soft cloth to wipe up all detergent, bleach or other spills as they occur. Clean the following as recommended: Control Panel – Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive powders or cleaning pads.
Cleaning the dispensers The automatic dispenser may need to be cleaned periodically due to laundry additive buildup. 1. Pull the dispenser drawer straight back until it stops. 04 maintaining your washer 2. Push the ends of each side of the case at the same time. When you feel the ends push, pull out the dispenser drawer. 3. Remove the inserts from the 3 compartments. Rinse the inserts and the drawer with warm water to remove traces of accumulated laundry products. 4.
maintaining your washer Self Clean Self Clean is a self-cleaning cycle that removes mold that may occur inside the washing machine. 1. Press the Power button. 2. Select the Self Clean cycle. • Once the Self Clean cycle is selected, the only function that can be set is Delay End. 3. Press the Start/Pause button. CAUTION • If you press the Start/Pause button, Self Clean begins. • Using Self Clean, you can clean the drum without using a cleansing agent.
troubleshooting Check these solutions if your washer… SOLUTION will not start. • Make sure the lid is closed. • Make sure your washer is plugged in. • Make sure the water source faucets are open. • Make sure to press the Start/Pause button to start your Washer. • Make sure Child Lock is not activated. See page 20. • Before your washer starts to fill, it will make a series of clicking noises to check the lid lock and do a quick drain. • Check the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION fills with the wrong temperature water. • Turn both faucets on fully. • Make sure the temperature selection is correct. • Make sure the hoses are connected to the correct faucets. Flush water lines. • Disconnect the hoses and clean the screens. The hose filter screens may be plugged. • As your washer is filling, the water temperature may change as the automatic temperature control feature checks incoming water temperature. This is normal.
Information codes The Washer may display information codes to help you understand what is occurring with your Washer better. CODE SYMBOL 4C 5C SOLUTION The Water Level sensor is not working properly. Call for service. 05 troubleshooting 1C MEANING When the washer displays the “1C” code, the washer do draining for 3 minutes. During this time, the Power button is inoperative. Your Washer has tried to fill but was unsuccessful. Make sure the water faucets are open all the way. Check for kinked hoses.
troubleshooting CODE SYMBOL 3C AC MEANING SOLUTION Motor not running properly. Restart the cycle pressing the Start/Pause button. If the code reappears, call for service. Communication error between SUB PBA and MAIN PBA. Call for service. Mems sensor problem. Call for service. Temperature sensor problem. Restart the cycle. 8C 8C2 tC1 If the code reappears, call for service. OC A fault is detected in the water level sensor. Call for service.
appendix Fabric care chart Wash Cycle Special Instructions Warning Symbols for Laundering Normal Line Dry/ Hang to Dry Do Not Wash Permanent Press / Wrinkle Resistant / Wrinkle Control Drip Dry Do Not Wring Gentle/Delicates Dry Flat Do Not Bleach Hand Wash Heat Setting Do Not Tumble Dry High No Steam (added to iron) Hot Medium Do Not Iron Warm Low Cold Any Heat Dry Clean No Heat/Air Do Not Dry Clean Water Temperature** Bleach Any Bleach (when needed) Iron-Dry or Steam Temperatu
appendix Cycle chart Use this chart to set the best cycle and options for you laundry. (: factory setting, : selectable) WA52J8060A* Course Temp.
Cycle chart Use this chart to set the best cycle and options for you laundry. (: factory setting, : selectable) WA52J8700A* Temp.
appendix Helping the environment • Your washer is manufactured from recyclable materials. If you decide to dispose of it, please observe local waste disposal regulations. Cut off the power cord so that the appliance cannot be connected to a power source. Remove the lid so that animals and small children cannot get trapped inside the appliance. • Do not exceed the detergent quantities recommended in the detergent manufacturers’ instructions.
warranty (U.S.A) SAMSUNG WASHER LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.
warranty (U.S.A) EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN, THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES ON THIS PRODUCT EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SAMSUNG DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON SAMSUNG.
warranty (CANADA) SAMSUNG WASHER LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new, in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a limited warranty period of: One (1) year part and labor, Ten (10) years washing DD motor (Part only).
warranty (CANADA) EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN, THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES ON THIS PRODUCT EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SAMSUNG DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON SAMSUNG.
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