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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 to read 
this manual to take full advantage of your washing machine’s many benefits and features.

What you need to know about the safety instructions

Please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to safely and efficiently 
operate the extensive features and functions of your new appliance. Please store the manual 
in a safe location close to the appliance for future reference. Use this appliance only for its 
intended purpose as described in this instruction manual. 
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 and care when installing, maintaining and operating your washing machine.
Because the following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your 
washing machine may differ slightly from those described in this manual and not all warning 
signs may be applicable. If you have any questions or concerns, contact your nearest service 
centre or find help and information online at www.samsung.com.

Important safety symbols

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:

WARNING

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in 

severe personal injury, death and/or property 

damage

.

CAUTION

Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in 

personal injury and/or property damage

.

NOTE

Indicates that a risk of personal injury or material damage exists.

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Summary of Contents for WA10M512 Series

Page 1: ...Washing Machine User manual WA10M512 WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN indd 1 WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN indd 1 2 12 2018 3 29 50 PM 2 12 2018 3 29 50 PM ...

Page 2: ...luded 11 Installation requirements 13 Step by step installation 14 Before you start 21 The basics 21 Laundry guidelines 23 Operations 28 Control panel 28 Simple steps to start 29 Auto cycles 30 Manual cycles 31 Maintenance 32 Cleaning 32 Troubleshooting 36 Checkpoints 36 Specifications 42 Specification sheet 42 WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN indd 2 WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN indd 2 2 12 2018 3 30 01 PM ...

Page 3: ... possible conditions and situations that may occur It is your responsibility to use common sense caution and care when installing maintaining and operating your washing machine Because the following operating instructions cover various models the characteristics of your washing machine may differ slightly from those described in this manual and not all warning signs may be applicable If you have a...

Page 4: ...This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety 2 For use in Europe This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced ph...

Page 5: ...ng ventilation openings in the base the installation instructions shall state that the openings must not be obstructed by a carpet 7 For use in Europe Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised 8 CAUTION In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut out this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device such a...

Page 6: ...r fire Plug the power plug into the wall socket so that the cord is running towards the floor If you plug the power plug into the socket in the opposite direction the electric wires within the cable may be damaged and this may result in electric shock or fire This appliance must be properly grounded Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe plastic water pipe or telephone line This may result in e...

Page 7: ... is flooded turn off the water power supplies immediately and contact your nearest service centre Do not touch the power plug with wet hands Failure to do so may result in electric shock If the appliance generates a strange noise a burning smell or smoke unplug the power plug immediately and contact your nearest Samsung Customer Service Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire In the ...

Page 8: ...ered by the standard warranty provided by Samsung and no responsibility can be attributed to Samsung for malfunctions or damages resulting from doing it Unplug the power plug when the appliance is not being used for long periods of time or during a thunder or lightning storm Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire Do not put your hand into the spinning tub during the spin cycle This ...

Page 9: ...alfunctions or damages resulting from such misuse Do not stand on the appliance or place objects such as laundry lighted candles lighted cigarettes dishes chemicals metal objects etc on the appliance This may result in electric shock fire problems with the product or injury Do not press the buttons using sharp objects such as pins knifes fingernails etc This may result in electric shock or injury ...

Page 10: ...r types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purc...

Page 11: ...when doing laundry What s included Make sure all the parts are included in the product package If you have a problem with the washing machine or the parts contact a local Samsung customer centre or the retailer 01 02 03 04 07 10 11 08 06 05 09 WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN indd 11 WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN indd 11 2 12 2018 3 30 02 PM 2 12 2018 3 30 02 PM ...

Page 12: ...an asterisk depends on the model Door Make sure to keep the door closed while the washing machine is operating Magic Filter This collects lint that builds up from the laundry being washed Grounding lead Cover this lead if wired to a metal part for earth grounding Levelling feet Adjust the feet to level the washing machine on a flat floor WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN indd 12 WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN ...

Page 13: ...ut a platform or bricks Keep the washing machine at 10 cm from each adjacent wall Water supply Make sure water taps are easily accessible Turn off the taps when the washing machine is not in use Check for any leaks at the water hose fittings on a regular basis Drain Make sure the drain hose is not clogged We recommend a standpipe in height of 90 100 cm The drain hose must be connected through the ...

Page 14: ...es with the Anti rat panel that protects small animals such as rats from entering the machine Insert the panel into the bottom of the machine To facilitate the work slightly lift up the bottom front NOTE Some models feature the Anti rat panel that must be inserted from the rear bottom of the model For this model insert the Anti rat panel before levelling the machine To facilitate the work slightly...

Page 15: ...en levelling is complete tighten the nuts B if provided some models may not have the nuts WARNING Packaging materials can be dangerous to children Dispose all packaging material plastic bags polystyrene etc out of children s reach STEP 3 Connect the water hose A B Connect the water hose to the water tap 1 Remove the adaptor A from the water hose B WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN indd 15 WA5100M_DC68 037...

Page 16: ...nsert the adaptor into the water tap and tighten the screws while lifting up the adaptor 5 Turn part C in the arrow direction to tighten it D 6 While holding down part D connect the water hose to the adaptor Then release part D The hose fits into the adaptor with a clicking sound WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN indd 16 WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN indd 16 2 12 2018 3 30 03 PM 2 12 2018 3 30 03 PM ...

Page 17: ...steps above If using a screw type of water tap connect the water hose to the water tap as shown WARNING Stop using the washing machine if there is a water leak and contact a local Samsung service centre Otherwise this may cause electric shock CAUTION Do not stretch the water hose by force If the hose is too short replace the hose with a longer high pressure hose WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN indd 17 W...

Page 18: ...r ring before inserting the tap into the adaptor STEP 4 Position the drain hose General type 1 Press and hold down the joint ring and insert it into the drain hose 2 Insert the drain hose into the drain outlet Make sure to connect them firmly using the joint ring The drain hose is extensible Adjust the length of the drain hose as needed WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN indd 18 WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN i...

Page 19: ...el Availability of the hose cap depends on the model 2 Connect the other end of the drain hose to a standpipe or basin that is positioned 90 100 cm from the floor WARNING Make sure the end of the drain hose is not submerged by water Otherwise the washing machine may suffer serious damage WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN indd 19 WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN indd 19 2 12 2018 3 30 05 PM 2 12 2018 3 30 05 PM ...

Page 20: ...om the floor Do not run the drain hose under the bottom of the machine STEP 5 Power on Plug the power cord into a wall socket featuring an AC 220 V 50 Hz approved electrical outlet protected by a fuse or circuit breaker Then press Power to turn on the washing machine WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN indd 20 WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN indd 20 2 12 2018 3 30 05 PM 2 12 2018 3 30 05 PM ...

Page 21: ...educe the performance Do not leave softener into the softener dispenser for a long time The softener becomes hardened and may not dissolve well Child Lock Child Lock is designed to prevent accidents by children or infants such as drowning 1 Press Power 2 To activate the Child Lock hold down Function and Air Turbo simultaneously for 3 seconds The indicator blinks 3 To deactivate the Child Lock hold...

Page 22: ...r the machine drains the water with the CL code which you cannot stop To add detergent or more laundry in the tub or to change the cycle settings you must first deactivate the Child Lock WARNING If you open the door with the Child Lock enabled the machine starts forced draining to prevent accidents such as drowning NOTE The Child Lock remains active after you power off the machine You cannot deact...

Page 23: ...achine Do not wash these clothes Neckties brassieres jackets suits and coats can be easily deformed by shrinking or discolouring on the surface These clothes are mostly made of rayon polynosic cuff and or blended fabric Wrinkle processed embossed or resin processed clothes easily deform merely by soaking in water Clothes that are easily discoloured made from cotton wool wrinkled silk leather wear ...

Page 24: ...n clothing with buttons and embroideries inside out If pants or jacket zippers are open while washing the tub may be damaged Zippers should be closed and fixed with a string Clothing with long strings may become entangled with other clothes Make sure to tie the strings before washing STEP 3 Use a laundry net or wash certain items separately Brassieres water washable must be placed in a laundry net...

Page 25: ...ying process Regardless of the size blankets or quilts are safer and cleaner to wash one item at a time Two different sized blankets in the same load may compromise the drying performance due to unbalanced loads To input a blanket Fold the blanket as shown and then put it on the plastic area A of the tub before inserting into the tub A WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN indd 25 WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN in...

Page 26: ...figure STEP 5 Determine the load capacity Make sure the laundry does not exceed the plastic area A in the figure on page 25 Otherwise it may cause the washing machine to not wash properly or cause damage to the machine or the laundry itself or a water leak NOTE When washing bedding or bedding covers the wash time may be lengthened or the spin efficiency may be reduced For bedding or bedding covers...

Page 27: ...r washing is complete If an excessive amount of detergent is used especially in cold water the detergent doesn t dissolve well ending up with contaminated laundry hoses and or tub In case of timed washing do not apply detergent directly to laundry or the tub The laundry may be discoloured Use the detergent drawer When washing wool using the Wool cycle use only a neutral detergent to avoid discolou...

Page 28: ...rocesses in this sequence Wash only Rinse only Spin only Wash Rinse Rinse Spin Wash Rinse Spin Wash only 03 Air Turbo Press this button to speed dry your laundry Each press of the button cycles through the minute of Air Turbo function 15 min 30 min Air Turbo function can only be selected if a Spin cycle is set 04 Water Level The water level is adjusted according to the cycle However you can change...

Page 29: ...e 2 Select a cycle in the cycle panel 3 Change the cycle settings wash time rinse count and or spinning time as necessary 4 To add an option such as Air Turbo press the corresponding button 5 Press Start Pause To change the cycle during operation 1 Press Start Pause to stop operation 2 Select a different cycle and repeat steps 2 3 above if necessary 3 Press Start Pause again to start the new cycle...

Page 30: ... large sized laundry such as blankets and bed cover sheets DELICATES Washable sweater cardigan delicate clothes etc JEANS For a more thorough wash ECO TUB CLEAN Select this to clean the tub The powerful spinning force will remove impurities and bad odours from inside the tub If you see the indicator blinking this indicates that it is recommended to clean the tub using Eco Tub Clean For details see...

Page 31: ...example you can run the wash cycle once for nightwear 1 2 3 1 Press Power to turn on the washing machine 2 Press Function repeatedly to select an individual cycle Wash Rinse or Spin 3 Press Start Pause WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN indd 31 WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN indd 31 2 12 2018 3 30 08 PM 2 12 2018 3 30 08 PM ...

Page 32: ...the reminder remains active for 6 consecutive cycles immediately after each cycle is complete The reminder is activated once every 1 3 months depending on the cycle count To keep the tub clean it is recommended to run Eco Tub Clean on a regular basis Magic Filter 1 Press down the upper area of the filter case to remove 2 Unlock the cover and clean the filter with running water and a brush 3 When c...

Page 33: ...the Pump filter Turn the filter knob anticlockwise to remove 2 Clean the filter with running water and a soft brush 3 Reinsert the filter and turn clockwise until it locks into position WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN indd 33 WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN indd 33 2 12 2018 3 30 09 PM 2 12 2018 3 30 09 PM ...

Page 34: ...h filter from inside the water inlet as shown 2 Use a soft brush to clean the filter with running water 3 Reinsert the filter Make sure it is tightened against water leaks WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN indd 34 WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN indd 34 2 12 2018 3 30 09 PM 2 12 2018 3 30 09 PM ...

Page 35: ...wer 2 Slightly lift up the front edge of the drawer and then slide it open 3 Clean the drawer with running water and a soft brush 4 When complete reinsert the detergent drawer WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN indd 35 WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN indd 35 2 12 2018 3 30 09 PM 2 12 2018 3 30 09 PM ...

Page 36: ...ease wait Check the fuse or reset the circuit breaker Water is not supplied Make sure you press or tap Start Pause after selecting the water supply Make sure the water taps are open Is the filter net at the water supply hose connector clogged Clean the filter net by brushing with a toothbrush Is the water supply cut off If the water supply is cut off close the tap and power off Straighten the wate...

Page 37: ... and press or tap Start Pause to start the washing machine For your safety the washing machine will not spin unless the door is closed Before the washing machine starts to fill it will make a series of clicking noises to check the door open and does a quick drain There may be a pause or soak period in the cycle Wait briefly and the washing machine may start Make sure the inlet hose screens at the ...

Page 38: ... as the washing machine determines the water temperature Does not drain and or spin Check the fuse or reset the circuit breaker Make sure the electrical voltage is normal Make sure the washing machine is plugged in Make sure the drain hose is pointed downward Natural drain models only Make sure the drain hose is not clogged Make sure the drain hose is not kinked Straighten the drain hose If there ...

Page 39: ...water Fill the spin basket with warm water and then wait for about 10 minutes Put a hot towel on the drain hose connector Reconnect the water supply hose and drain hose and check if water is supplied properly Water drains out immediately Make sure the drain hose is not clogged and is hung over the drain hose hook Fill the spin basket halfway with water and try spinning again Lift the end of the dr...

Page 40: ... the cold water tap and the hot water tap are properly connected Clean the mesh filter as it may be clogged 5C Water is not draining Make sure the drain hose is not frozen or clogged Make sure the drain hose is positioned correctly depending on the connection type Clean the debris filter as it may be clogged Make sure the drain hose is straightened all the way to the drain system If the informatio...

Page 41: ...he washing machine is on a flat stable surface Redistribute the load If only one item of clothing needs washing such as a bathrobe or pair of jeans the final spin result might be unsatisfactory and an Ub check message will be shown in the display If any information code keeps appearing on the screen contact a local Samsung service centre WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN indd 41 WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN ...

Page 42: ...ter pressure MPa kg f cm2 0 05 0 78 0 5 8 0 Washing type Stirring type Water level L 5 79 4 70 3 57 2 47 1 39 Water usage L 154 Spin speed rpm 700 NOTE Asterisk means variant model and can be varied 0 9 or A Z The design and specifications are subject to change without notice for quality improvement purposes WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN indd 42 WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN indd 42 2 12 2018 3 30 10 PM 2...

Page 43: ...Memo WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN indd 43 WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN indd 43 2 12 2018 3 30 10 PM 2 12 2018 3 30 10 PM ...

Page 44: ... US ONLINE AT INDIA 1800 40 SAMSUNG 1800 40 7267864 Toll Free www samsung com in support DC68 03777E 00 This product is RoHS compliant WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN indd 44 WA5100M_DC68 03777E 00_EN indd 44 2 12 2018 3 30 10 PM 2 12 2018 3 30 10 PM ...

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