Samsung SWF-P12 Owner'S Instructions Manual Download Page 2

Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions

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Installing the Washing Machine

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Unpacking the washing machine  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Overview of the washing machine  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Selecting a location  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Adjusting the leveling feet  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Removing the shipping bolts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Connecting the water supply hose  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Positioning the drain hose  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Plugging in the machine  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Washing a Load of Laundry

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Overview of the control panel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Washing for the first time  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Putting detergent in the washing machine  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Washing clothes using fuzzy logic  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Setting prewash  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Washing clothes manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Using delay start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Washing tips and hints  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Maintaining the Washing Machine

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Draining the washing machine  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Repairing a frozen washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Cleaning the exterior  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Cleaning the detergent drawer and recess  . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Cleaning the debris filter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Cleaning the water hose mesh filter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Troubleshooting

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Problems and solutions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Understanding error messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Programme chart  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Appendix

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Fabric care chart  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Electrical warnings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Protecting the environment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Declaration of conformity  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Table of Contents

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SAMSUNG 

Washing Machine Owner’s Instructions

Congratulations on your purchase of the new Samsung washing machine.
These Owner’s Instructions contain valuable information on the installation,
use, and care of this appliance. Please take the time to read these instructions
so that you can take full advantage of the washing machine’s features and
enjoy this appliance for many years to come.

Before using the appliance

• Packing materials can be dangerous to children; keep all packing mater-

ial (plastic bags, polystyrene, etc.) well out of the reach of children.

• The appliance is designed for home use only.

• Make sure that water and electrical connections are made by qualified

technicians, observing the manufacturer’s instructions (see, “Installing
the washing machine,” page 2) and local safety regulations.

• All packaging and shipping bolts must be removed before the appliance

is used. Serious damage may occur if they are not removed. See
“Removing the shipping bolts” on page 3.

• First wash cycle withput laundry (See on page 7).

Safety instructions

• Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance, unplug the appliance from

the electrical outlet or set the      (On / Off) button to Off.

• Make sure that the pockets of all clothing to be washed are empty.

Hard, sharp objects, such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, or stones
can cause extensive damage to the appliance.

• Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water after use.

• Before you open the door of the appliance, check that the water has

drained. Do not open the door if you can still see water.

• Pets and small children may climb into the appliance. Check the appli-

ance before each use.

• The glass door becomes very hot during the washing cycle. Keep chil-

dren away from the appliance while it is in use.

• Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs made by inex-

perienced or unqualified persons may cause injury and/or make more
serious repairs to the appliance necessary.

• If the plug (power supply cord) is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer or its service agent or a similar qualified person in order
to avoid a hazard.

• This appliance should only be serviced by an authorized service center,

and only genuine spare parts should be used.

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Summary of Contents for SWF-P12

Page 1: ...Washing Machine Owner s Instructions SWF P12 SWF P10 SWF P8 ...

Page 2: ...n keep all packing mater ial plastic bags polystyrene etc well out of the reach of children The appliance is designed for home use only Make sure that water and electrical connections are made by qualified technicians observing the manufacturer s instructions see Installing the washing machine page 2 and local safety regulations All packaging and shipping bolts must be removed before the appliance...

Page 3: ...urs Allowable is 1 Removing the shipping bolts Before using the washing machine you must remove the five shipping bolts from the back of the unit To remove the bolts 1 Loosen all bolts with the supplied wrench before removing them 2 Take each bolt head and pull it through the wide part of the hole Repeat for each bolt 3 Fill the holes with the supplied plastic covers 4 Keep the shipping bolts for ...

Page 4: ...replace the hose with a longer high pressure hose To connect the water supply hose 1 Connect the cold water supply hose Blue fitting with the L shaped arm to the cold water supply intake Blue on the back of the washing machine and hand tighten 2 Connect the other end of the cold water supply hose to your sink s cold water faucet and tighten it by hand If necessary you can reposition the water supp...

Page 5: ...40 60 and 95 C When press this button during washing you can see the selected tem perature on display panel 4 Spin selection button Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the available spin speed options P12 0 400 600 800 1000 and 1200 rpms P10 0 400 600 800 and 1000rpms P8 0 400 600 and 800 rpms When press this button during operating you can see the selected the spin speed on display panel...

Page 6: ...ype of clothes you are washing Cotton Synthetic Delicate Wool Speedy for a fast cycle and Eco to economize on water usage Washing a Load of Laundry 8 SAMSUNG Washing Machine Owner s Instructions Washing a Load of Laundry 9 SAMSUNG Washing Machine Owner s Instructions You will see the indicators light up on the control panel 9 At this time you can control the wash temperature spin speed and delay t...

Page 7: ... washing results thus saving energy time water and detergent However if your cotton is particularly dirty use a pre wash with a protein based detergent o C rpm Min Fuzzy control Temp Spin Delay Start Function Door open Spin Remaining Time Delay Start Rinse Wash Pre wash Eco Speedy Wool Delicate Synthetic Cotton Fault Check Washing a Load of Laundry 11 SAMSUNG Washing Machine Owner s Instructions 8...

Page 8: ...and check if the water supply and drain operations are normal Cleaning the exterior 1 Wipe the washing machine surfaces including the control panel with a soft cloth and non abrasive household detergents 2 Use a soft cloth to dry the surfaces 3 Do not pour water on the washing machine Determining load capacity Do not overload the washing machine or your laundry may not wash properly Use the chart ...

Page 9: ...he washing machine 2 Unscrew the emergency drain cap by turning left and drain off all the water see Draining the washing machine in an emergency on page 13 3 Unscrew the filter cap and take it out 4 Wash any dirt or other material from the filter Make sure the drain pump propeller behind the filter is not blocked Replace the filter cap 5 Replace the base cover Cleaning the water hose mesh filter ...

Page 10: ...ient water pressure Put the detergents in the inner parts of the detergent drawer away from the outside edges Washing machine vibrates or is too noisy Make sure the washing machine is set on a level surface If the surface is not level adjust the washing machine feet to level the appliance see page 3 Make sure that the shipping bolts are removed see page 3 Make sure the washing machine is not touch...

Page 11: ...es hanger Dry clean with perchloride lighter fuel pure alcohol or R113 only Dry clean with aviation fuel pure alcohol or R113 only Dry flat Can be hung to dry Do not tumble dry Tumble dry normal heat Tumble dry reduced heat PRO GRAM PROGRAM Cotton Synthetic Delicate Wool Speedy Eco 6 0 2 5 2 0 1 5 2 0 1 5 yes yes yes yes yes yes 95 60 40 40 40 30 1200 800 600 400 1000 800 1000 800 600 400 1000 800...

Page 12: ...ssary Save water and electricity by only washing full loads the exact amount depends upon the program used Declaration of conformity This appliance complies with European safety standards EC directive 93 68 and EN Standard 60335 Appendix TYPE FRONT LOADING WASHER DIMENTION W598mm X D550mm X H844mm WATER PRESSURE 50 kPa 800 kPa WEIGHT 75 kg WASH and SPIN CAPACITY 6 0kg DRY LAUNDRY 220 V 180 W WASHI...

Page 13: ... No DC68 00965A DW XTL ELECTRONICS Don t hesitate to call any AS center nearby with your name address and telephone number when anything wrong with your product occurs IN CASE THE NEED FOR SERVICING ARISES ...

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