Samsung WW12H8420EW manual

WW12H8***** WW10H8***** W ashing Machine User manual Imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. Untitled-55 1 2014-03-31 �� 7:10:09[...]

English - 2 Cont ent Safety information 3 What you need to know about the safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Important safety symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Important safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

English - 3 SAFETY INFORMA TION Safety information Congratulations on your new Samsung washing machine. This manual contains important information on the installation, use and care of your appliance. Please take some time t o read this manual to take full advantage of your washing machine’ s many benefits and features. What you need to know abou[...]

English - 4 Important safety precautions WARNING: T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: Do not let children (or pets) play in or on your washing machine. The washing machine door does not open easily from the inside and children may be serious[...]

English - 5 SAFETY INFORMA TION CA UTION: In order to avoid a hazar d due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an ext ernal switching device, such as a timer , or connected to a cir cuit that is regularly switched on and o by the utility . W ARNING: Critical installation WARNINGS The instal[...]

English - 6 Do not use an electric transformer . • This may result in electric shock or fire. Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord, or loose wall socket. • This may result in electric shock or fire. Do not pull or excessively bend the power cor d. Do not twist or tie the power cord. Do not hook the power cord over a metal objec[...]

English - 7 SAFETY INFORMA TION Do not open the washing machine door by force while it is oper ating (high-temperature washing/ drying/spinning). • Wat er flowing out of the washing machine 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 t o the product or in[...]

English - 8 C AUTION: Usage C AUTIONS When the washing machine is contaminated by a foreign substance such as det ergent, dirt, food waste, etc., unplug the power plug and clean the washing machine using a damp, soft cloth. • F ailure to do so may r esult in discolouration, deformation, damage, or rust. The front glass may be brok en by a strong [...]

English - 9 SAFETY INFORMA TION Wat er drained during a high-t emperature wash or drying cycle is hot. Do not touch the wat er . • This may result in burns or injury . Do not wash, spin, or dry water -proof seats, mats, or clothing (*) unless your appliance has a special cycle for washing these items. (*): Woollen bedding, r ain covers, fishing [...]

English - 10 • F ailure to do so may r esult in injur y due to abnormal vibr ations. Do not use hardened deter gent. • If it accumulates inside the washing machine, it may result in a wat er leak. Make sure that the pockets of all the clothing it ems to be washed are empty . • Hard, sharp objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, or [...]

English - 11 INST ALLA TION Installation F ollow these instructions carefully to ensur e proper installation of the washing machine and to prevent accidents when doing laundry . What’ s included Make sure all the parts are included in the pr oduct package. If you have a problem with the washing machine or the parts, contact a local Samsung custom[...]

English - 12 Installation requir ements Electrical supply and grounding • AC 220-240 V / 50 Hz fuse or cir cuit breaker is r equired • Use an individual branch cir cuit specific to the washing machine T o ensure proper gr ounding, the washing machine comes with a power cord featuring a three- prong grounding plug for use in a pr operly install[...]

English - 13 INST ALLA TION Dr ain Samsung recommends a standpipe in height of 60~90 cm. The dr ain hose must be connected through the hose clip to the standpipe, and the standpipe must fully cover the dr ain hose. Flooring F or best performance, the washing machine must be installed on a solid floor . Wood floors may need to be reinfor ced to mi[...]

English - 14 St ep-by-step installation S TEP 1 - Select a location Location r equirements: • Solid, level surface without carpeting or flooring that may obstruct ventilation • Away fr om direct sunlight • Adequate room for ventilation and wiring • The ambient temper ature is always higher than the freezing point (0 ˚C) • Away fr om a h[...]

English - 15 INST ALLA TION S TEP 4 - Connect the water hose Connect the water supply hose to the wat er tap. 1. Remove the adaptor (A) from the wat er supply hose (B) . A B 2. Use a Philips screwdriver to loosen four scr ews on the adaptor . 3. Hold the adaptor and turn part (C) in the arrow direction t o loosen it by 5 mm (*). C 4. Insert the ada[...]

English - 16 7. Connect the other end of the water supply hose t o the inlet valve on the back of the washing machine. T urn the hose clockwise to tight en. 8. Open the water tap and check if there ar e any leaks around the connection areas. If there ar e water leaks, repeat the steps above. • If using a screw type of water tap, connect the wat e[...]

English - 17 INST ALLA TION Aqua hose (applicable models only) The aqua hose alerts users of a risk of water leaks. It senses the water flow and turns red on the centr e indicator (A) in case of a leak. A S TEP 5 - P osition the drain hose The drain hose can be positioned in thr ee ways: Over the edge of a wash basin The drain hose must be placed [...]

English - 18 Screw cover The door screw head can be hidden using the provided scr ew cover (x2). T o hide the scr ew head 1. Remove the protective film (A) and the r elease liner (B) on the screw cover . A B 2. Put the scr ew cover (C) on the screw head. C • The provided screw cover is designed for this purpose only . • The screw cover comes w[...]

English - 19 BEFORE Y OU ST ART Befor e you star t Initial settings Set language When you turn on the washing machine for the first time, you will be asked to choose a language. Select a preferred language. Then, the washing machine is r eady for use. Run Calibr ation (recommended) Calibr ation ensures accurate weight det ection by the washing mac[...]

English - 20 Laundry guidelines S TEP 1 - Sor t Sort the laundry according to these criteria: • Care Label : Sort the laundry into cott ons, mixed fibres, synthetics, silks, wools, and rayon. • Colour : Separat e whites from colours. • Size : Mixing dier ent-sized it ems together in the drum improves the washing performance. • Sensitivi[...]

English - 21 BEFORE Y OU ST ART S TEP 5 - Determine the load capacity Do not overload the washing machine. Overloading may cause the washing machine to not wash properly . F or the load capacity for the type of clothing, see page 26 . When washing bedding or bedding covers, the wash time may be lengthened or the spin eciency may be reduced. F or[...]

English - 22 Deter gent dr awer guidelines The washing machine provides a three-compartment dispenser: the left compartment for the main wash, the front-right for fabric softeners, and the r ear-right for the preliminary wash. Pr ewash detergent compartment Main wash detergent compartment : powder detergents, wat er softeners, pre-soaking agents, b[...]

English - 23 BEFORE Y OU ST ART 4. If selecting the Pr ewash option, apply an appropriate amount of detergent t o the rear-right compartment ( ). 5. Slide the detergent dr awer inward to close it. Liquid deter gent container (Applicable models only) T o use a liquid detergent, first put the pr ovided liquid detergent container in the main wash det[...]

English - 24 Oper ations Control panel 9 7 10 8 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 Course Selector T urn the dial to select a course. 2 Display area Displays information of the current course including the course name, remaining washing time, and settings. 3 T emp. Pr ess to change the wat er temper ature for the current course. Pr ess and hold for 3 seconds to turn on[...]

English - 25 OPERA TIONS Simple steps t o start 2 3 4 5 6 1 1. Pr ess the P ower button to turn on the washing machine. 2. T urn the Course Selector t o select a course. 3. Change the course settings ( T emp. , Rinse , and Spin ) as necessary . 4. T o add an option, press the Options button t o display the Options screen. Press the Up/Down arrows t[...]

English - 26 Course overview Standar d courses Course Description & Max load (kg) CO TT ON • F or cottons, bed linens, table linens, underwear , towels, or shirts. • The washing time and the number of rinse cycles are automatically adjust ed according to the load. Max CO TT ON • Optimal performance with lower energy for cotton fabrics, be[...]

English - 27 OPERA TIONS SPECIAL TY C Y CLE Six specialty courses are designed to eectively r emove specific types of stains and dirt that may accumulate on specific types of activities r anging from household work to professional mountain- climbing. Course Description & Max load (kg) Cooking&Dining • This course removes food spills [...]

English - 28 Options Option Description Pr e Wash • This will add a preliminary washing cycle before the main wash cycle. Intensive • F or badly soiled laundry . The operation time for each cycle is longer than normal. Soak • This option eectively removes stains by soaking the laundry . • Each soak cycle spins the drum for 1 minute and s[...]

English - 29 OPERA TIONS Delay End Y ou can set the washing machine to finish the current course at a specific number of hours later . This is useful if you want to finish the wash by the time you come home from work. 1. Select a course. Then change the course settings if necessary . 2. Pr ess the Options button. Then, select options by pressing[...]

English - 30 Settings Pr ess and hold Pr efer Mode button for 3 seconds to ent er the Settings screen. Child Lock T o prevent accidents by children or infants, Child L ock locks all buttons. However , Child Lock holds its activation until you press the Start/P ause button. Until then, you can change settings by pressing corresponding butt ons. • [...]

English - 31 OPERA TIONS Calibr ation Calibr ation ensures accurate weight det ection by the washing machine. Make sure the drum is empty before running Calibr ation. 1. Pr ess the Up/Down arrows to select C alibration . Then, press OK . 2. Pr ess the Start/Pause butt on to start Calibration. • The door will be locked during the oper ation. • T[...]

English - 32 Maint enance Keep the washing machine clean to pr event deteriorat ed performance and to preserve its life cycle. ECO DRUM CLEAN P erform this course regularly to clean the drum and to r emove bacteria from it. 1. Pr ess the P ower button to turn on washing machine. 2. T urn the Course Selector t o select ECO DRUM CLEAN . 3. Pr ess the[...]

English - 33 MAINTENANCE Smart check T o enable this function, you must first download the Samsung Smart Washer at the Play Stor e or the Apple Stor e, and install it on a mobile device featuring the camera oper ation. The Smart Check function has been optimized for: Galaxy & iPhone series (cannot be supported for some models) The washing mach[...]

English - 34 Emergency dr ain In case of a power failure, dr ain the water inside the drum before taking out the laundry . 1. Unplug the power cord of the washing machine from the main socket. 2. Gently press the top ar ea of the filter cover to open. 3. Gently pull out the emergency dr ain tube. 4. While holding the end of the drain tube, open th[...]

English - 35 MAINTENANCE Cleaning Surface of the washing machine Use a soft cloth with a nonabrasive household det ergent. Do not spray wat er onto the washing machine. Mesh filter Clean the mesh filter of the wat er supply hose once or twice a year . 1. T urn o the washing machine, and unplug the power cord. 2. Close the water tap. 3. Loosen [...]

English - 36 Debris filter It is advisable to clean the debris filt er 5 or 6 times a year to prevent its clogging. A clogged debris filter may reduce the bubble eect. 1. T urn o the washing machine, and unplug the power cord. 2. Drain the r emaining water inside the drum by referring to “ Emergency dr ain ” on page 34 . 3. Open the ?[...]

English - 37 MAINTENANCE Deter gent Drawer 1. While holding down the release lever (A) on the inner of the drawer , slide open the drawer . 2. Remove the release lever and the liquid deter gent container from the dr awer. A 3. Clean the drawer components in flowing wat er using a soft brush. 4. Clean the drawer r ecess using a soft brush. 5. Reins[...]

English - 38 Recovery from free zing The washing machine may freez e when it drops below 0 °C. 1. T urn o the washing machine, and unplug the power cord. 2. P our warm water over the water tap to loosen the wat er supply hose. 3. Disconnect the water supply hose, and soak it in warm wat er . 4. P our warm water into the drum and leave it for ab[...]

English - 39 TROUBLESHOO TING T r oubleshooting Checkpoints If you encounter a problem with the washing machine, first check the table below and try the suggestions. Pr oblem Action The washing machine won’t start. • Make sure the washing machine is plugged in. • Make sure the door is pr operly closed. • Make sure the wat er tap is open. ?[...]

English - 40 Information codes If the washing machine fails to oper ate, you may see an information code on the screen. Check the table below and try the suggestions. Pr oblem Action dE • Make sure the door is pr operly closed. • Make sure laundry is not caught in the door . 4E • Make sure the wat er tap is open. • Make sure the washing mac[...]

English - 41 SPECIFICA TIONS Specifications P rotecting the envir onment • This appliance is manufactured from r ecyclable materials. If you decide to dispose of this appliance, please observe local waste disposal regulations. Cut o the power cor d so that the appliance cannot be connected t o a power source. Remove the door so that animals a[...]

English - 42 F abric care chart The following symbols provide garment care dir ections. 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 manufactur ers of domestic and imported items. F ollow the care label directions t [...]

English - 43 SPECIFICA TIONS Specification sheet TYPE FRONT L OADING WASHING MA CHINE MODEL NAME WW12H8***** DIMENSIONS W600× D600×H850 (mm) WA TER PRESSURE 50 kP a ~ 800 kP a WA TER VOL UME 78 ℓ NET WEIGHT 73 kg WASH AND SPIN C AP ACITY 12.0 kg POWER CONSUMPTION WASHING 220 V 150 W 240 V 150 W WASHING AND HEA TING 220 V 2000 W 240 V 2400 W SP[...]

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