Samsung WF419AAW manual

W ashing Machine user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung pr oduct. T o receive mor e complete service, please register your pr oduct at www .samsung.com/register WF419AA W BEST-WF419AAW-02657A_EN.indd 1 2009-02-18 ¿ÀÈÄ 3:26:39[...]

2_ Features of your new VR T™ STEAM washer features of your new VRT™ STEAM washer 1. VRT™ (Vibration Reduction T echnology) 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 king- size comforter , [...]

Features of your new VR T™ STEAM washer _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/XA[...]

4_ Safety information 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. WHA T YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY INSTRUCTIO[...]

Safety information _5 T o reduce the risk of fire or explosion: • 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 l[...]

6_ Contents contents INST ALLING YOUR W ASHER 7 7 Unpacking your washer 7 Overview of your washer 8 BASIC LOCA TION REQUIREMENTS 8 Electrica l 8 Groundin g 8 W ate r 9 Drain facilit y 9 Floorin g 9 Location consideratio n 9 Alcove or closet installatio n 10 Important note to installer OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 13 13 Loading your washer 13 Getting sta[...]

Installing your washer _7 installing your washer UNP ACKING YOUR WASHER Unpack your washer and inspect it for shipping damage. Make sure you have r eceived 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). T o prevent personal injury or strain, wear prote[...]

8_ Installing your washer BASIC LOCA TION REQUIREMENTS Electrical • 120 V olt 60 Hz 15 AMP fuse or cir cuit breaker • Individual branch circuit serving only your washer is r ecommended. • Y our washer is equipped with a power cord. Never use an extension cord. Grounding ELECTRICAL GROUNDING IS REQUIRED ON THIS APPLIANCE. This appliance must b[...]

Installing your washer _9 Drain facility The recommended height of the standpipe is 18 in (46 cm). The drain hose must be r outed 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 For best performance, your washer mu[...]

10_ Installing your washer installing your washer IMPORT ANT NOTE TO INST ALLER Please read the following instructions car efully before installing your washer . These instructions should be retained for futur e refer ence. We r ecommend you hire a pr ofessional for installation of this washer . STEP 1 Removing the Shipping Bolts Before using your [...]

Installing your washer _11 STEP 3 Installing your W asher 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. Caution must always be exercised to avoid collapsing or damaging the drain hose. For best results, the drain [...]

12_ Installing your washer installing your washer 5. Plug the power cord into a 3-pr ong, well grounded 120 volt 60 Hz approved electrical outlet pr otected by a 15-amp fuse or comparable circuit br eaker . Y our washer is grounded thr ough the third pr ong of the power cord when plugged into a thr ee-prong gr ounded receptacle. 6. Slide your washe[...]

Operating instructions _13 operating instructions LOADING YOUR W ASHER • Y ou can fill the tub with dry , unfolded clothes; but DO NOT OVERLOAD the tub. • Overloading may reduce washing ef ficiency , cause excess wear , and possibly cause creasing or wrinkling of the load. • W ash delicate items such as bras, hosiery , and other lingerie in t[...]

14_ W ashing a load of laundry washing a load of laundr y OVERVIEW OF THE CONTROL P ANEL Cycle Selector Select the appropriate cycle for the type of load. This will determine the tumble pattern and spin speed for the cycle. T o minimize wrinkling of your laundry , select the perm press cycle. Normal - For most fabrics including cottons, linens, and[...]

W ashing a load of laundry _15 Digital graphic display Displays the remaining cycle time, all cycle information, and err or messages. Select Cycle Option Press these buttons to select dif ferent cycle options. Pre W ash - T o use this feature add detergent to the pr e wash section of the detergent compartment. When turned on, the washer fills with [...]

16_ W ashing a load of laundry Child lock A function that prevents childr en from playing with your washer . Once the Child Lock function is activated, the control panel cannot be activated, pr eventing children fr om playing with the washer . ACTIV A TING/DEACTIV A TING If you want to activate/deactivate the Child Lock function, press the Spin and[...]

W ashing a load of laundry _17 W ashing clothes using the cycle selector Y our new washer makes washing clothes easy , using Samsung’ s “Fuzzy Control” automatic control system. When you select a wash pr ogram, the machine will set the correct temperatur e, washing time, and washing speed. 1. Almost no customers will have the washer hooked up[...]

18_ W ashing a load of laundry FOR ACTIVFRESH™ W ASHING An increased consumer demand for energy-saving pr oducts prompted Samsung to develop a system to use silver , widely known for its antimicrobial pr operties, as a sanitizing agent in your washer . Pure silver atoms have an electr on stripped away by electrolysis during the wash and rinse cyc[...]

W ashing a load of laundry _19 DETERGENT USE Y our washer is designed to use high efficiency (HE) detergents. • For best cleaning results, use a high ef ficiency detergents such as Tide HE, Wisk HE, Cheer HE or Gain HE*. High efficiency detergents contain suds suppressors that r educe or eliminate suds. When fewer suds are produced, the load tumb[...]

20_ W ashing a load of laundry Pre wash compartment When using the Pre W ash option, detergent should be added to both the Pr e W ash compartment and the detergent compartment. The detergent will automatically be dispensed during Pre W ash. • If high efficiency (HE) detergent is used, add 1/3 of the r ecommended amount to the Pre W ash compartmen[...]

maintaining your washer _21 maintaining your washer CLEANING THE EXTERIOR T urn off the water faucets after finishing the day’ s washing. This will shut off the water supply to your washer and pr event 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 wi[...]

22_ maintaining your washer CLEANING THE DEBRIS FIL TER We r ecommend 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. 3. Hold the cap on the[...]

troubleshooting _23 troubleshooting CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR W ASHER… PROBLEM SOLUTION Will not start.. • Make sure the door is firmly closed. • Make sure your washer is plugged in. • Make sure the water sour ce faucets are open. • Make sure to pr ess the Start/Pause button to start your washer . • Make sure the Child Lock is not acti[...]

24_ troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION Fills with the wrong temperature water . • T urn both faucets on fully . • Make sure the temperatur e selection is correct. • Make sure the hoses ar e 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. [...]

troubleshooting _25 INFORMA TION CODES Information codes may be displayed to help you better understand what is occurring with your washer . CODE SYMBOL MEANING SOLUTION dc 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 t[...]

26_ troubleshooting 3E Motor problem. Restart the cycle. If the code reappears, call for service. 2E 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 SF2 SF3 System error Call for service SUdS T oo many [...]

appendix _27 appendix F ABRIC CARE CHART The following symbols provide garment car e direction. The clothing car e labels include symbols for washing, bleaching, drying and ironing, or dry cleaning when necessary . The use of symbols ensures consistency among garment manufacturers of domestic and imported items. Follow car e label directions to max[...]

28_ appendix CYCLE CHART Use this chart to set the best cycle and option for you laundry . ( • : factory setting , • : selectable ) Functions Options Display Time T emp Spin Soil Level Delay Start Extra Rinse Ext end ed Spi n My Cycle Pre W ash Activ- Fresh Steam Garment+ Child Lock EH/C H/C W/W W/C C/C EH H M L NS H  N  L Normal • • [...]

appendix _29 HELPING THE ENVIRONMENT • Y our washer is manufactured fr om recyclable materials. If you decide to dispose of it, please observe local waste disposal regulations. Cut of f the power cord so that the appliance cannot be connected to a power source. Remove the door so that animals and small childr en cannot get trapped inside the appl[...]

30_ warranty warranty W arranty SAMSUNG ActivFresh™ W ASHER 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[...]

warranty _31 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 MERCHANT ABILITY , INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE. NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORA TION WITH RESPE[...]

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Country CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE A T U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www .samsung.com/us MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www .samsung.com/mx Code No. DC68-02657A_EN BEST-WF419AAW-02657A_EN.indd 32 2009-02-18 ¿ÀÈÄ 3:26:52[...]