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WA456DRHDWR-03133B_EN_v3.indd   1

2012-6-25   9:48:41

Summary of Contents for WA406 Series

Page 1: ...the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product To receive a more complete service please register your product at www samsung com register This manual is made with 100 recycled paper WA456DRHDWR 03133B_EN_v3 indd 1 2012 6 25 9 48 41 ...

Page 2: ...iet operation The washer also has fewer moving parts meaning fewer repairs 4 Mist Shower A separate nozzle sprays water equally throughout the tub so that the rinse cycle is effective even with a small amount of water 5 Eco Plus If you select this option the water temperature is set to slightly lower than during the normal wash course to save energy 6 Eco Tub Clean Clean your drum with one button ...

Page 3: ...and signs in this user manual mean WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death To reduce the risk of fire explosion electric shock or personal injury when using your washer follow these basic safety precautions CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage Do NOT attempt Do NOT disassemble Do NOT touch Fol...

Page 4: ...lay with the appliance If the plug power supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard This appliance should be positioned to be accessible to the power plug the water supply tabs and the drain pipes For washing machines with ventilation openings in the base ensure that the opening is not obstructed by...

Page 5: ...ck or fire This appliance must be properly grounded Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe plastic water pipe or telephone line Improper grounding may result in electric shock fire an explosion or problems with the product Never plug the power cord into a socket that is not grounded correctly Make sure the socket you use is grounded in accordance with local and national codes Do not install thi...

Page 6: ...center Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire In the event of a gas leak such as propane gas LP gas etc ventilate the area immediately Do not turn any appliance or light on or off Do not use a ventilating fan A spark may result in an explosion or fire Do not wash items contaminated with gasoline kerosene benzene paint thinner alcohol or other flammable or explosive substances This m...

Page 7: ...a other than the tub unplug the power plug and contact your nearest service center Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire If the water supply hose comes loose from the faucet and floods the appliance unplug the power plug Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire USAGE CAUTIONS If the washer is contaminated by a foreign substance such as detergent dirt food waste etc unp...

Page 8: ...k Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the appliance As well as being harmful to humans it may also result in electric shock fire or problems with the product Do not place an object that generates a electromagnetic field near the washer This may result in injury due to a malfunction Since the water drained during a high temperature wash or drying cycle is hot do n...

Page 9: ... heat from the oxidation of the oil Do not use hot water from water cooling heating devices This may result in problems with the washer Do not use natural hand washing soap in the washer If it hardens and accumulates inside the washer it may cause problems with the product discoloration rust or bad odors Do not wash large laundry items such as bedding in the washing net Failing to do so may result...

Page 10: ...l panel 21 Child Lock 22 Signal 22 Garment 22 My Cycle 22 Delay Start 23 Pre Soak 23 PowerJet 23 Eco Plus 23 Mist Shower 23 Smart Check 24 Washing clothes using the cycle selector 25 Detergent use 25 Features maintaining your washer 28 28 Cleaning the exterior 28 Cleaning the interior 28 Storing your washer 28 Preserving the top cover and the front frame 29 Cleaning the dispensers 30 Eco Tub Clean...

Page 11: ... 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 etc well out of childrens reach Overview of your washer Parts supplied Hose guide User manual book Plastic zip hose tie Water intake cap Water supply hoses Tools needed Wrench Flat screwdriver Level 01 installing your washer Adjus...

Page 12: ... all wiring and grounding must be done in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI FNPA No 70 Latest Revision and local codes and ordinances It is the personal responsibility of the appliance owner to provide adequate electrical service for this appliance NEVER CONNECT THE GROUND WIRE TO PLASTIC PLUMBING LINES GAS LINES OR HOT WATER PIPES Water To correctly fill your Washer in the proper ...

Page 13: ...in cycle Never install your washer on a platform or weakly supported structure Location considerations Do not install your washer in areas where water may freeze since your washer will always retain some water in its water valve pump and hose areas Frozen water can damage the belts the pump hoses and other components Alcove or closet installation MINIMUM CLEARANCES FOR CLOSET AND ALCOVE INSTALLATI...

Page 14: ...ocation Has a hard level surface without carpeting or flooring that may obstruct ventilation Is away from direct sunlight Has adequate ventilation Is not exposed to freezing temperatures temperatures under 32 F or 0 C Is away from heat sources such as oil or gas Has enough space so that the washer doesn t rest on its power cord installing your washer 27 0 in 68 6 cm 43 9 in 111 4 cm 39 3in 99 9 cm...

Page 15: ...open the faucets connected to the two water supply hoses for 10 or 15 seconds to remove any foreign substances from the hoses Close the faucets before continuing 4 Connect the ends of the water supply hoses to the water supply intake connections at the back of the washer The water supply hose connected to the HOT faucet must be connected to the hot water supply intake and the water hose connected ...

Page 16: ...your washer See if the washer is level by checking the position of the tub 1 Slide the washer into position 2 Open the lid of the washer and pour the water into the tub to just below the pulsator level 3 If the washer is level the pulsator is positioned at the center of the water as shown in the figure If not level your washer by turning the front leveling feet clockwise or counterclockwise as nec...

Page 17: ... or drained check the water connections Refer to the Connecting the water and the drain section on pages 15 16 for instructions If the washer rocks and vibrates excessively level your washer again Refer to the Leveling your washer section on page 16 for instructions STEP 6 Calibration mode Your Samsung washing machine detects the laundry weight automatically For more accurate weight detection plea...

Page 18: ...s To add a forgotten item 1 Press the Start Pause button to pause the washer 2 Wait for the door to unlock automatically and then open the door 3 Add the item close the door and then press the Start Pause button The cycle will resume Getting started 1 Load your washer 2 Add liquid or powder detergent and additives to the dispenser see pages 25 27 3 Select the appropriate cycle and options for the ...

Page 19: ...to add rinse added fabric softener to a load Perm Press For wash and wear synthetic fabrics and lightly to normally soiled garments Water Saving This is a specially designed course that enables you to wash laundry effectively with the minimum amount of water Water saving Warm temperature High spin Normal soil is the program recommended for a normally soiled cotton load Delicates Hand Wash For shee...

Page 20: ... lightly soiled loads Select Cycle Option Press these buttons to select different cycle options Delay Start Delay the start of any cycle for up to 19 hours in one hour increments Displayed hour indicates the time the wash will be started Eco Plus To increase your energy savings on your wash cycles Less hot water consumption Pre Soak Remove stains more thoroughly by specifying additional time Power...

Page 21: ...After the compulsory drain the CL code display blinks at 1 second intervals and the product enters the CL mode When the product is in the CL mode only the Power button works To cancel the CL mode you need to turn the power off and then on again To cancel the ds mode deactivate the Child Lock function To deactivate the Child Lock function press and hold the Spin and the Soil Level buttons simultane...

Page 22: ...ds The cycle and options you select will be displayed the next time you choose the My Cycle function 5 Press the My Cycle button to load and use the saved My Cycle options The My Cycle light will indicate activation Also the chosen course and option lights will flicker You can change the My Cycle settings by repeating the process above The last saved settings will be displayed the next time you ch...

Page 23: ... laundry time slightly extended it s possible to keep the same level of washing performance with cooler water This function reduces energy consumption and maintains the quality of the wash Mist Shower Mist Shower sprays water from a nozzle that is independent of the main water supply system This soaks the laundry with water from the beginning of the wash cycle and ensures an effective wash even wi...

Page 24: ...loosely into the drum without overfilling it 4 Add liquid or powder detergent softener and or bleach if necessary to the appropriate compartments See pages 25 27 5 Close the lid 6 Use the Cycle Selector to select the appropriate cycle according to the type of material Cotton Heavy Duty Colour Dark Bedding Spin Rinse Spin Perm Press Water Saving Delicates Hand Wash Quick Wash Eco Tub Clean The rele...

Page 25: ...e you start your washer DO NOT open the automatic dispenser when your washer is running Never exceed the manufacturer s recommendations when adding detergent This compartment holds liquid detergent for the main wash cycle which is added to the load at the beginning of the cycle When using powdered detergent remove the liquid detergent compartment from the detergent drawer The washer will not dispe...

Page 26: ...ng the Bleach compartment Liquid chlorine bleach only 1 Add chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment DO NOT exceed the MAX FILL line Avoid splashing or over filling the compartment Your washer automatically dispenses bleach into the tub at the appropriate time 2 The dispenser automatically dilutes liquid chlorine bleach before it reaches the wash load Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach d...

Page 27: ...tener at the proper time during the rinse cycle Use the softener compartment ONLY for liquid fabric softeners DO NOT use the Downy Ball in the fabric softener compartment with this washer It will not add fabric softener at the appropriate time Use the detergent compartment Do not use liquid fabric softener that is too sticky as it may not mix with the water sufficiently Brand names are trademarks ...

Page 28: ...washer or laundry Hard water deposits may be removed if needed Use cleaners labeled Washer safe Storing your washer Washers can be damaged if water is not removed from hoses and internal components before storage Prepare your washer for storage as follows Select the Quick Wash cycle and add bleach to the automatic dispenser Run your washer through the cycle without a load Turn the water faucets of...

Page 29: ...wer with warm water to remove traces of accumulated laundry products 4 To clean the drawer opening use a small non metal brush to clean the recess Remove all residue from the upper and lower parts of the recess 5 Return the inserts to the proper compartments and replace the drawer By placing the dispenser drawer rail on top of the compartment rail Tilt the dispenser drawer downward and insert it a...

Page 30: ...e damage to the laundry or a problem with the washing machine The Eco Tub Clean Auto Indicator Function If the Eco Tub Clean is lit after a wash it indicates that tub drum cleaning is required In this case remove the laundry from the washing machine turn the power on and clean the tub by running Eco Tub Clean If you do not run Eco Tub Clean the Eco Tub Clean indicator turns off However the Eco Tub...

Page 31: ...h cycle is complete Make sure your washer is running with sufficient water pressure vibrates or is too noisy Make sure your washer is set on a level surface If the surface is not level adjust your washer s feet to level the appliance Make sure your washer is not touching any other object Make sure the laundry load is balanced stops Plug the power cord into a live electrical outlet Check the fuse o...

Page 32: ...ake a few moments for the lid lock mechanism to disengage does not drain and or spin Check the fuse or reset the circuit breaker Straighten the drain hoses Eliminate kinked hoses If there is a drain restriction call for service Close the lid and press the Start Pause button For your safety your washer will not spin unless the lid is closed load is too wet at the end of the cycle Use the High spin ...

Page 33: ... and turn it on again 2 Select only the Spin Cycle 3 Press the Start Pause to drain the water If it still does not drain call for service Your Washer has tried to fill but has not reached the proper water level Call for service Unbalanced load prevented your Washer from spinning Redistribute the load press the Start Pause button Lid is open when washer is running Close the lid tightly and restart ...

Page 34: ... Restart the cycle If the code reappears call for service The hot cold water hose connection is not correct Please connect the hot cold water hose connection correctly A fault is detected in the water level sensor Call for service For any codes not listed above call 1300 362 603 WA456DRHDWR 03133B_EN_v3 indd 34 2012 6 25 9 49 43 ...

Page 35: ...lorine color safe Bleach when needed High Drip Dry Tumble Dry Cycle Medium Dry Flat Normal Low For machine washable wool Loads should be under 8 pounds Permanent Press Wrinkle Resistant Wrinkle Control Gentle Delicates The dot symbols represent appropriate wash water temperatures for various items The temperature range for Hot is 105 125 F 41 52 C for Warm 85 105 F 29 41 C and for Cold 60 85 F 16 ...

Page 36: ...co Tub Clean Quick Wash Delicates Hand Wash Water Saving Perm Press Course Options Delay Start Eco Plus Pre soak PowerJetTM My Cycle Cotton Heavy Duty Colour Dark Bedding Spin Rinse Spin Eco Tub Clean Quick Wash Delicates Hand Wash Water Saving Perm Press Temp Spin Soil Level H Hot W Warm EW Eco Warm C Cold TC Tap Cold H High M Medium L Low NS No Spin H Heavy N Normal L Light appendix WA456DRHDWR ...

Page 37: ...and bleaches before the wash cycle only when necessary 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 Specification TYPE TOP LOADING WASHER DIMENSIONS Div Inches cm A Height 43 9 111 4 B Width 27 0 68 6 C Height with lid ope...

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Page 40: ...QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS Country CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 www samsung com Code No DC68 03133B_EN WA456DRHDWR 03133B_EN_v3 indd 40 2012 6 25 9 49 45 ...

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