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features of your new silvercare™ washer 1. SilverCare™ Sanitization The winning combination! Samsung’s silver nano technology combines the sanitizing effect of silver with state-of-the-art science for the ultimate in clean. Two plates of 99.9% pure silver are converted into silver ions through electrolysis. Even in cold, bleach-less water, the silver particles remove 99.9% of odor causing bacteria for a “super clean” wash. So washing in cold water is energy efficient and better for your clothes. 2.
safety information Congratulations on your new Samsung SilverCare™ 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.
To reduce the risk of fire or explosion: WARNING • Do not wash items that have been washed, soaked, or treated with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances. They give off vapors that could ignite or explode. Rinse by hand any material that has been exposed to cleaning solvent or other flammable liquids or solids before putting in your washer. Be sure that all traces of such liquids, solids, and fumes have been removed.
contents INSTALLING YOUR WASHER 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 11 WASHING A LOAD OF LAUNDRY 12 MAINTAINING YOUR WASHER 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 APPENDIX 23 6 Unpacking your washer 6 Overview of your washer 6 Electrical 7 Grounding 7 Water 7 Drain facility 8 Flooring 8 Location considerations 8 Alcove or closet installation 9 Important note to installer 11 Loading your washer 11 Getting started 12 Overview of the control panel 14 Child lock 14 Garment+ 14 My cycle 15 For S
installing your washer UNPACKING YOUR WASHER Unpack your Washer and inspect it for shipping damage. Make sure you have received all of the items shown below. If your Washer was damaged during shipping, or you do not have all of the items, contact 1-800-SAMSUNG(7267864).
Grounding ELECTRICAL GROUNDING IS REQUIRED ON THIS APPLIANCE. This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a three-prong grounding plug for use in a properly installed and grounded outlet. Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock.
installing your washer Flooring For best performance, your Washer must be installed on a solidly constructed floor. Wood floors may need to be reinforced to minimize vibration and/or unbalanced load situations. Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are contributing factors in vibration and/or tendency for your washer to move slightly during the spin cycle. Never install your washer on a platform or weakly supported structure.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO INSTALLER Please read the following instructions carefully before installing your Washer. These instructions should be retained for future reference. We recommend you hire a professional for installation of this washer. 01 Installing your washer STEP 1 Removing the Shipping Bolts Before using your Washer, you must remove the four shipping bolts from the back of the unit. 1. Loosen all bolts with the supplied spanner. 2.
installing your washer 2. Insert new rubber washer (supplied) into each end of the inlet hoses. Firmly seat the washers in the couplings. 3. Check the inlet hose to ensure a washer is inside each fill hose. Thread the inlet hoses to the HOT and COLD faucet connections. On the other end of the hose, check for one rubber washer per hose and install each fill hose to the water valve. Make sure the hose with the Hot printed line is attached to the HOT faucet.
operating instructions LOADING YOUR WASHER You can fill the tub with dry, unfolded clothes; but DO NOT OVERLOAD the tub. • Overloading may reduce washing efficiency, cause excess wear, and possibly cause creasing or wrinkling of the load. • Wash delicate items such as bras, hosiery, and other lingerie in the Delicates cycle with similar lightweight items.
washing a load of laundry OVERVIEW OF THE CONTROL PANEL 1 1 7 2 3 Digital graphic display 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 Displays the remaining cycle time, all cycle information, and error messages. Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the different water temperature options. Extra Hot/Cold - Heavily soiled, colorfast items. Only available with the Sanitize cycle. 2 Temperature selection button Hot/Cold - Whites and heavily soiled, colorfast items. Warm/Warm - Colorfast items.
Press these buttons to select different cycle options. Delay Start - Any cycle can be delayed for up to 24 hours in one-hour increments. Displayed hour indicates the time at which the wash will be started. Extra Wash - Add additional time to the wash for better stain removal. Extra Rinse - Add an additional rinse at the end of the cycle to more thoroughly remove laundry additives and perfumes. Select Cycle Option Extra Spin - Add additional time to remove more water from loads.
washing a load of laundry Child lock A function that prevents children from playing with your washer. ACTIVATING/DEACTIVATING If you want to activate/deactivate the Child Lock function, press the Soil Level and Signal buttons at the same time for 3 seconds. How It Works: 1. “Child Lock” can be activated while your Washer is running. 2. Once you activate “Child Lock”, all controls (except for the Power button) will be locked until you deactivate “Child Lock”. 3.
FOR SILVERCARE™ WASHING An increased consumer demand for energy-saving products prompted Samsung to develop a system to use silver, widely known for its antimicrobial properties, as a sanitizing agent in your washing machine. Pure silver atoms have an electron stripped away by electrolysis during the wash and rinse cycles, which releases up to 16 million trillion silver ions that then penetrate deep into the fabric to sanitize clothing (according to U.S.
washing a load of laundry DETERGENT USE Your Washer is designed to use high efficiency (HE) detergents. • For 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. WARNING Regular detergent is Not recommended. Please use only HE detergent.
Pre wash compartment When using the Pre Wash option, detergent should be added to both the Pre Wash compartment and the detergent compartment. The detergent will automatically be dispensed during Pre Wash. • If high efficiency (HE) detergent is used, add 1/3 of the recommended amount to the Pre Wash compartment and 2/3 of the recommended amount to the detergent compartment. 03 Washing a load of laundry Bleach compartment Fabric Softener compartment (Liquid chlorine bleach only) 1.
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 door 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.
troubleshooting CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR WASHER… SOLUTION will not start.. • Make sure the door is firmly closed. • Make sure your Washer is plugged in. • Make sure the water source faucets are turned on. • Make sure to press the Start/Pause Button to start your Washer. • Make sure the Child Lock is not activated; see page C4. • Before your Washer starts to fill, it will make a series of clicking noises to check the door lock and do a quick drain.
troubleshooting fills with the wrong temperature water. door locked or will not open. does not drain and/or spin. • 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. • Check the water heater. It should be set to deliver a minimum 120° F (49° C) hot water at the tap. Also check the water heater capacity and recovery rate. • Disconnect the hoses and clean the screens.
INFORMATION CODES Information codes may be displayed to help you better understand what is occurring with your Washer. CODE SYMBOL SOLUTION Unbalanced load prevented your Washer from spinning. Redistribute the load, press the Start/Pause Button. Door is unlocked when Washer is running. Press the Power button to turn off your Washer, then restart the cycle. If the code reappears, call for service. Door is open when Washer is running. Close the door tightly and restart the cycle.
troubleshooting High/Low voltage detected. Restart the cycle. If the code reappears, call for service. SilverCare™ control problem Restart the cycle. If the code reappears, call for service. Too many suds are detected during the washing session. To prevent it, cut down on detergents. The unit is put on hold until the suds are reduced. Then, the unit will go back to the operation. When it finishes washing, End and SUdS codes will blink in turn.
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 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 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.
CYCLE CHART Use this chart to set the best cycle and option for you laundry.
warranty SAMSUNG SILVERCARE™ WASHER LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, 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 All Parts and Labor.
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