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WA456*
WA422*
WA400*
Washing Machine
user manual
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key features of your new washer 1. Large Capacity Even bulky garments and blankets get super clean. Samsung’s large capacity washer provides the room clothes need for a more thorough, cleaner wash. TM 2. AquaJet (WA456*) TM AquaJet washes loads gently and more thoroughly than conventional top loaders.Faster drum rotation and the absence of an agitator inside the machine help circulate foam more evenly throughout all your clothes, while powerful water jets provide a thorough rinse. 3. Digita
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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. It is your responsibility to use common sense, caution, a
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safety information WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: WARNING 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. Do not allow children to pla
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CRITICAL INSTALLATION WARNINGS WARNING 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 s
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safety information INSTALLATION CAUTIONS CAUTION 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. - Failing
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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 its head, it may suffocate. Do not let children or infirm persons
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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. Open the faucet and check if the water supply hose connector is
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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. - This may result in the rubber seal be
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contents 11 Unpacking your washer INSTALLING YOUR WASHER 11 Overview of your washer 12 Basic location requirements 11 12 Electrical 12 Grounding 12 Water 13 Drain facility 13 Flooring 13 Location considerations 13 Alcove or closet installation 14 Required dimensions for Installation 14 Important note to installer 18 Loading your washer OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 18 Getting started 18 19 Overview of the control panel WASHING A LOAD OF LAUNDRY 21 Child Lock [ ] 22 Signal 19 22 Garment+ 22 My Cycl
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01 installing your washer 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. Packing materials can be dangerous to children; Keep all packing material (plastic bags, polyst
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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. NEVER USE AN EXTENSION CORD. CAUTION Grounding ELECTRICAL GROUNDING IS REQUIRED FOR 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 elec
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01 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 situ
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installing your washer Required dimensions for Installation 29.3 in (74.4 cm) 43.9 in (111.4 cm) 39.3in 43.9 in (99.9 cm) (111.4 cm) 29.3 in 27.0 in. (74.4 cm) (68.6 cm) 3 in. (7.6 cm) 48 in.² * (310 cm²) 58.1 in (147.5 cm) 24 in.² * (155 cm²) 3 in. (7.6 cm) Closet or Door * Required spacing 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 to
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01 installing your washer STEP 2 Connecting the water and the drain Connecting the water supply hose The water supply hoses are not supplied with your washer and must be purchased separately. Before installing the water CAUTION 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
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installing your washer Connecting the drain hose The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways: Over the edge of a wash basin Secure the guide to the side of the basin wall with a hook or to the tap with a piece of string to prevent the drain hose from moving. In a standpipe or laundry tub Laundry tub Stand pipe The standpipe must be no shorter than 39 in (99 Hose cm) and no longer than 96 in (245 cm). retainer Make sure that the connection between the 96” Max 39” Min 39” Min d
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01 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. STEP 5 Running a test cycle Run a test cycle as follows to check if your washer is properly installed. 1. Load about 6 pounds of laundry into the tub. 2. Press the
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operating instructions WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, WARNING follow basic precautions, including the following: LOADING YOUR WASHER • You can fill the tub with dry, unfolded clothes, but DO NOT OVERLOAD the tub, No more than 3/4 full. • 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
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03 washing a load of laundry washing a load of laundry OVERVIEW OF THE CONTROL PANEL WA456* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 WA422*/WA400* Select the appropriate cycle for the type of load. The cycle you select determines the tumble pattern and spin speed for the cycle. To minimize wrinkling of laundry, select the Perm Press cycle. Normal - For most fabrics including cottons, linens, and normally soiled garments. Heavy Duty - For sturdy, colorfast fabrics and heavily soiled garments. Colors/Darks (WA456*) -
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washing a load of laundry Provides instructions and diagnostics while keeping you updated on the cycle 2 Display status and time remaining. Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the different water temperature options. Hot - Whites and heavily soiled, colorfast items. Warm - Colorfast items. Temperature 3 Eco Warm - Moderately soiled, colorfast items; most wrinkle-free items. selection button Cold - Brightly colored, very lightly soiled items. Tap Cold - Cold water with no warm water
