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WF431AB(E/P/W/F)
WF461AB(E/P/W/F)
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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. The Largest Capacity Samsung’s extra-large capacity laundry machine can wash a full set of your bedding, a king- size comforter, or up to 28 bath towels in a single load. Since you don’t have to do as many loads, you save time, money, water and energy. 3. PowerFoam™ Samsung’s effective PowerForm delivers improved cleanlines
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11. Pedestal with Storage Drawers (Model No : WE357*) An optional 15” 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 12. Stacking (Model No : SK-3A1/XAA, SK-4A/XAA, SK-5A/XAA) Samsung washers and dryers can be stacked to maximize usable space. An optional stacking kit is available for purchase from your Samsung retailer. Features of your n
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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 benefi ts 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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To reduce the risk of fi re or explosion: WARNING � Do not wash items that have been washed, soaked, or treated with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other fl ammable 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 fl ammable liquids or solids before putting in your washer. Be sure that all traces of such liquids, solids, and fumes have been removed. Dangerous substances include acetone
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contents 7 Unpacking your washer INSTALLING YOUR WASHER 7 Overview of your washer 8 Electrical 7 8 Grounding 8 Water 9 Drain facility 9 Flooring 9 Location considerations 9 Alcove or closet installation 9 Undercounter installation(washer only) 10 With optional pedestal base or stacking kit 11 Important note to installer 13 Loading your washer OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 13 Getting started 13 14 Overview of the control panel WASHING A LOAD OF LAUNDRY 17 Child lock 18 Interior Lamp 14 18 Garment+ 18 M
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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(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, polystyrene,
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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 electri
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01 Installing your washer 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 For best performance, you must install your washer on a solidly constructed fl oor. Wood fl oors may need to be reinforced to minimize vibration and/or unbalanced load situations. Carpetin
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installing your washer With optional pedestal base or stacking kit Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal 51.7 in. (131.4 cm) to clear open door 39 in. (99.1 cm) 53.6 in. (136.2 cm) 4 in. 341.1 in. 27 in. (86.5 cm) (10 cm) (68.6 cm) 2.5 in. (6.3 cm) 3 in. (7.6 cm) 48 in.² * (310 cm²) 24 in.² * (155 cm²) 3 in. (7.6 cm) 1 in. 31.9 in. 5.5 in.** Closet or Door (2.5 cm) (81.1 cm) (14 cm) Required Dimensions for Installation With Stacking Kit 6 in. * (15.2 cm) 78 in. (198.1 cm) * Require
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01 Installing your washer IMPORTANT NOTE TO INSTALLER Please read the following instructions carefully before installing the 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. Slide the bolt and spacer up and remove the bolt with
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installing your washer 2. Check the inlet hose to ensure a washer is inside each fi ll Cold Hot hose. Thread the inlet hoses to the HOT and COLD faucet connections. On the other end of the hose, check for one rubber washer Rubber Washer per hose and attach each fi ll hose to the water valve. Make sure the hose with Hot printed on it is attached to the HOT faucet. Tighten by hand until snug, then two-thirds of a turn with pliers. For correct water use, connect both HOT and COLD water valves.
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02 Operating instructions operating instructions LOADING YOUR WASHER � You can fi ll the tub with dry, unfolded clothes, but DO NOT OVERLOAD the tub. No more than 3/4 full. � Overloading may reduce washing effi ciency, 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. � When washing big bulky items or a few smaller items that don’t fi ll the tub completely
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washing a load of laundry OVERVIEW OF THE CONTROL PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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 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. Perm Press - For wash-and-wear, synthetic fabrics, and lightly to normally soiled garm
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03 Washing a load of laundry Stain Away - For stained clothes. The Stain Away cycle provides outstanding stain removal performance, with the utmost gentle care, avoiding the need for pre-treatment of stains. For Best stain removal performance, we recommend using the hot temperature option in this cycle, in which the wash temperature is increased using the internal heater, for overall cleaning of a wide variety of stains. Active Wear - Use this cycle to wash exercise wear such as sports jerse
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washing a load of laundry Press these buttons to select different cycle options. TM Pure Cycle - Use to clean dirt and bacteria from the drum. Regular use (after every 40 washes) is recommended. No detergent or bleach is needed. Steam - Press this button to use the Steam Wash function. Steam Wash is available with the Heavy Duty, Normal, Perm Press, Sanitize, Bedding PLUS and Night Wash cycles. For heavily soiled, colorfast garments, Steam Wash improves stain treatment and uses less water (S
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03 Washing a load of laundry Child lock Child Lock prevents children from playing with your washer. Once you have activated the Child Lock function, the control panel cannot be activated, preventing children from playing with the washer. ACTIVATING/DEACTIVATING Press and hold both the Soil Level and Signal buttons simultaneously for approximately 3 seconds. � When you activate the Child Lock function, the door locks and the “Child Lock [ ]” lamp illuminates. � If you press the Start/Pause butt
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washing a load of laundry Interior Lamp 1. If the door is opened when the power is on, the Interior Lamp is automatically turned on. 2. If the door is closed when the power is on, the Interior Lamp is automatically turned off. 3. Press the Temp and the Spin buttons simultaneously when the power is on to turn the Interior Lamp on or off. 4. If 5 minutes have passed after the Interior Lamp is turned on, the Interior Lamp is automatically turned off. Garment+ You can add or take out laundry item
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03 Washing a load of laundry Washing clothes using the cycle selector Your new washing machine 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. 1. Turn on your sink’s water tap. 2. Press the Power button. 3. Open the door. 4. Load the articles of clothing one at a time loosely into the drum, without overfi lling it. 5. Close the door. 6. Add deterg
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washing a load of laundry DETERGENT USE Your Washer is designed to use high effi ciency (HE) detergents. � For best cleaning results, use a high effi ciency detergents such as Tide HE, Wisk HE, Cheer HE, or Gain HE*. High effi ciency detergents contain suds suppressors that reduce or eliminate suds. When fewer suds are produced, the load tumbles more effi ciently and cleaning is maximized. Regular detergent is NOT recommended. Please use HE detergents WARNING only. Reducing the amount of deterg
