WF419AAW Washing Machine 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/register BEST-WF419AAW-02657A_EN.
features of your new VRT™ STEAM washer 1. VRT™ (Vibration Reduction Technology) This Samsung washer performs smoothly at top spin speeds, minimizing noise and vibration. 2. Super capacity Samsung’s extra-large capacity laundry machine can wash a full set of your bedding, a kingsize comforter, or up to 26 bath towels in a single load. Since you don’t have to do as many loads, you save time, money, water and energy. 3.
9. Pedestal with storage drawer (Model No : WE357A7P/E/W/R) An optional 15in.(38.1cm) pedestal is available to raise the washer for easier loading and unloading. It also offers a built-in storage drawer that can hold a 100 oz. bottle of detergent 10. Stacking (Model No : SK-3A1/XAA , SK-4A/XAA , SK-5A/XAA) Samsung washer and dryer can be stacked to maximize usable space. An optional stacking kit is available for purchase from your Samsung retailer.
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. 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 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 13 14 WASHING A LOAD OF LAUNDRY 7 Unpacking your washer 7 Overview of your washer 8 BASIC LOCATION REQUIREMENTS 8 8 Grounding 8 Water 9 Drain facility 9 Flooring 9 Location consideration 9 Alcove or closet installation 10 Important note to installer 13 Loading your washer 13 Getting started 14 Overview of the control panel 16 Child lock 16 Garment+ 16 My cycle 17 MAINTAINING YOUR WASHER 21 TROUBLESHOOTING 23 27
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(726-7864). WARNING Packing materials can be dangerous to children; keep all packing material (plastic bags, polystyrene, etc.) well out of the reach of children.
installing your washer 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. WARNING Never use an extension cord. Grounding ELECTRICAL GROUNDING IS REQUIRED ON THIS APPLIANCE. This appliance must be grounded.
Drain facility The recommended height of the standpipe is 18 in (46 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 at the factory. Flooring Never install your washer on a platform or weakly supported structure.
installing your washer 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. 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 the bolts with the supplied wrench. 2.
STEP 3 Installing your Washer 1. Place the drain hose in the drain facility. Be sure an airtight connection is NOT made between the drain hose and the standpipe. The standpipe must be at least 18in.(46 cm) high. Stand pipe Laundry tub Hose retainer 96” Max 18” Min 01 Installing your washer Caution must always be exercised to avoid collapsing or damaging the drain hose. For best results, the drain hose should not be restricted in any way – by elbows, couplings, or excessive lengths.
installing your washer 5. 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 receptacle. 6. Slide your washer into position. 7. Level your washer by turning the leveling legs in or out as necessary by hand or by using the wrench included with your washer.
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 Load Sensing 1 2 3 4 5 Wash 6 Rinse Spin 7 8 10 9 Select the appropriate cycle for the type of load. This will determine the tumble pattern and spin speed for the cycle. To minimize wrinkling of your laundry, select the perm press cycle. 1 Cycle Selector Normal - For most fabrics including cottons, linens, and normally soiled garments. Heavy Duty - For sturdy, colorfast fabrics and heavily soiled garments.
2 Digital graphic display Select Cycle Option 4 ActivFresh™ button 5 Temperature selection button Press these buttons to select different cycle options. Pre Wash - To use this feature add detergent to the pre wash section of the detergent compartment. When turned on, the washer fills with cold water and detergent, tumbles, then drains and advances to the selected wash cycle. Some cycles cannot be selected with with this option (page 28).
washing a load of laundry Child lock A function that prevents children from playing with your washer. Once the Child Lock function is activated, the control panel cannot be activated, preventing children from playing with the washer. ACTIVATING/DEACTIVATING If you want to activate/deactivate the Child Lock function, press the Spin and Soil Level buttons at the same time for 3 seconds. How It works: 1. “Child Lock” can be activated and deactivated while your washer is running. 2.
Washing clothes using the cycle selector Your new washer 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. 2. Press the Power button. 3. Open the door. 4. Load the articles of clothing one at a time loosely into the drum, without overfilling it. 5. Close the door. 6. Add detergent, softener, and pre-wash detergent (if necessary) into the appropriate compartments.
washing a load of laundry FOR ACTIVFRESH™ 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 washer. 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. EPA Test Guideline DIS/TSS-13).
DETERGENT USE Your washer is designed to use high efficiency (HE) detergents. • CAUTION Regular detergent is not recommended. Please use HE detergents only. Reducing the amount of detergent may reduce the cleaning quality. It is important to pre–treat stains, sort carefully by color and soil level, and avoid overloading. * Brand names are trademarks of their respective manufacturers.
washing a load of laundry 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. Bleach compartment (Liquid chlorine bleach only) 1. Add chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment.
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. Clean the following as recommended: Control Panel – Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive powders or cleaning pads. Do not spray cleaners directly on the panel. Cabinet – Clean with soap and water.
maintaining your washer CLEANING THE DEBRIS FILTER We recommend cleaning the debris filter when water does not drain well or the “nd” error message is displayed. 1. Open the filter cover by pressing and pulling the handle of the filter cover with your finger. 2. Unscrew the drain cap by turning it counterclockwise. Step 1 3. Hold the cap on the end of the drain tube and slowly pull it out about 6in.(15cm) and drain off all the water. 4. Remove the debris filter cap.
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 open. • Make sure to press the Start/Pause button to start your washer. • Make sure the Child Lock is not activated (page 16). • Before your washer starts to fill, it will make a series of clicking noises to check the door 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. • 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. The hose filter screens may be plugged.
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. dL 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. dS Door is open when washer is running. Close the door tightly and restart the cycle.
troubleshooting 3E 2E Motor problem. Restart the cycle. If the code reappears, call for service. High/Low voltage detected. Restart the cycle. If the code reappears, call for service. 7E Ag+ Kit problem Call for service AE Communication error between SUB PBA and MAIN PBA Call for service SF1 System error Call for service Too many suds are detected during the washing session. To prevent it, cut down on detergents. SF2 SF3 SUdS The unit is put on hold until the suds are reduced.
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 option for you laundry.
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.
warranty Warranty SAMSUNG ActivFresh™ WASHER LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.
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