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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 WA6*M4 Series

Page 1: ...Washing Machine User manual WA6 M4 WA7 M4 WA4000MK 03843A 00_EN indd 1 4 13 2017 11 02 04 AM ...

Page 2: ...t s included 10 Installation requirements 12 Step by step installation 13 Before you start 20 The basics 20 Laundry guidelines 22 Operations 26 Control panel 26 Simple steps to start 28 Auto cycles 29 Manual cycles 30 Special features 31 Maintenance 32 Cleaning 32 Troubleshooting 37 Checkpoints 37 Information codes 41 Specifications 42 Specification sheet 42 WA4000MK 03843A 00_EN indd 2 4 13 2017 ...

Page 3: ... 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 ma...

Page 4: ...cal 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 physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have ...

Page 5: ... when using the hot water in your washing machine Plastic parts may be deformed or damaged and this may result in electric shock or fire Critical installation warnings WARNING The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualified technician or service company Failure to do so may result in electric shock fire an explosion problems with the product or injury Plug the power cord into a...

Page 6: ...eater or any inflammable material Do not install this appliance in a humid oily or dusty location or in a location exposed to direct sunlight or water rain drops Do not install this appliance in a location exposed to low temperatures Frost may cause the tubes to burst Do not use an electric transformer This may result in electric shock or fire Do not use a damaged power plug damaged power cord or ...

Page 7: ... with gasoline kerosene benzene paint thinner alcohol or other inflammable or explosive substances This may result in electric shock fire or an explosion Do not touch the power plug with wet hands This may result in electric shock Do not insert your hand or a metal object under the washing machine while an operation is in progress This may result in injury Do not attempt to repair disassemble or m...

Page 8: ...omestic use only Using the product for business purposes qualifies as a product misuse In this case the product will not be covered by the standard warranty provided by Samsung and no responsibility can be attributed to Samsung for malfunctions or damages resulting from such misuse Do not stand on the appliance or place objects such as laundry lighted candles lighted cigarettes dishes chemicals me...

Page 9: ...hese items from other 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 co...

Page 10: ...machine and to prevent accidents when doing laundry What s included Make sure all the parts are included in the product package If you have missing or defective parts contact a local Samsung customer centre or the retailer 01 02 03 07 11 12 13 14 15 08 06 04 05 09 10 WA4000MK 03843A 00_EN indd 10 4 13 2017 11 02 05 AM ...

Page 11: ...d lead 15 Drain hose NOTE Availability of parts with an asterisk depends on the model Door Make sure to keep the door closed while the washing machine is operating Lint 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 WA4000MK...

Page 12: ...g machine on a solid flat floor without 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 drai...

Page 13: ...always higher than the freezing point 0 C Away from a heat source Assembling the rat protection panel applicable models only Tilt the washer a little insert the shutter and finally fix the shutter with screw to the base as shown in the picture Rear Side 1 Insert the rat protection panel to the assembling hole on back side to the end 2 If you have difficulty inserting the panel lift up the washer a...

Page 14: ... adjusting the levelling feet B 3 When 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 WA4000MK 03843...

Page 15: ...oosen it by 5 mm C 4 Insert 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 WA4000MK 03843A 00_EN indd 15 4 13 2017 11 02 07 AM ...

Page 16: ...If there are water leaks repeat the 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...

Page 17: ...oo big remove the spacer 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 WA4000MK 03843A 00_EN indd 17 4 13 201...

Page 18: ... the drain outlet depends on the model 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 WA4000MK 03843A 00_EN indd 18 4 13 2017 11 02 08 AM ...

Page 19: ...re from 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 240 V 50 Hz Malaysia AC 220 V 60 Hz Philippines approved electrical outlet protected by a fuse or circuit breaker Then press Power to turn on the washing machine WA4000MK 03843A 00_EN indd 19 4 13 2017 11 02 08 AM ...

Page 20: ... it 2 Press Water Jet to supply water to the Built in sink and hand wash 3 When done you can either reuse the water in the main cycle or simply drain To reuse the water run the water down to the tub manually To drain the water press Active Wash button NOTE If you want to hand wash while the machine is operating press Start Pause to stop operation and then follow steps 1 3 above If you open both th...

Page 21: ...nt evenly so the detergent may not brim over the box 4 Slide open the softener cover in the arrow direction Add fabric softener as recommended by the manufacturer and then close the cover CAUTION Make sure to use detergent as appropriate An excessive amount of detergent may not dissolve well Do not add too much softener This may reduce the performance Do not leave softener into the softener dispen...

Page 22: ... 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 and accessories and leather ornamented clothes and accessories Waterpr...

Page 23: ... laundry items as well as the tub Turn 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 Brassieres water washable must be placed in a laundry...

Page 24: ... blanket into the blanket specific net A as shown and then insert the net in the tub below the plastic area B of the tub A B STEP 4 Prewash if necessary To remove stains and dirt on collars sleeves hems and pockets apply detergent lightly and brush off Use powder or liquid detergents Do not use soap as this may remain on the tub after washing Prewash white socks sleeves and collars with a little d...

Page 25: ...o the laundry due to deteriorated rinsing performance Bleach is strong alkali in nature causing damage to or discolouration of the laundry Use a longer or added rinse cycle when using powder detergent that is very likely to remain on the laundry and cause bad odours after washing is complete If an excessive amount of detergent is used especially in cold water the detergent doesn t dissolve well en...

Page 26: ...r children such as drowning in the tub and remains active after the machine restarts To cancel the Child Lock you must deactivate it first Eco Tub Clean Use to keep the tub clean This indicator lights up automatically on a regular basis When the indicator turns on run the Eco Tub Clean cycle 02 Water Level The water level is adjusted according to the cycle However you can change the level manually...

Page 27: ... or Eco Tub Clean cycle 05 Wash Press to run a wash only cycle or to select a washing time between 6 minutes and 30 minutes 06 Rinse Press to run the rinse cycle or change the rinse count up to 5 07 Power Spin Press to run the spin cycle or change the spinning time in this sequence 1 9 min increase by 1 minute 15 min 30 min NOTE When only a spin cycle is selected the spinning time will differ from...

Page 28: ...se count and or spinning time as necessary 4 To add an option such as Water Level Activ Wash and Monsoon 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 WA4000MK 03843A 00_EN indd 28 4 13 2017 11 02 10 AM ...

Page 29: ...eans Suitable for clothes that require a thorough wash Blanket Suitable for a large sized laundry such as blankets and bed cover sheets Delicates Select this for delicate items such as sweaters cardigans or wool clothes Eco Tub Clean 3 sec If you see the indicator blinking this indicates that it is recommended to clean the tub using Eco Tub Clean Press and hold this button for 3 seconds The powerf...

Page 30: ...our needs The duration or count of each cycle can be adjusted by pressing the applicable button as many times as needed Wash time Rinse count Power Spin time 6 30 minutes 1 5 times 1 9 15 30 minutes 3 If you want to run a combination of cycles press applicable cycle buttons as below Wash Rinse Rinse Spin Wash Rinse Power Spin Rinsing after washing Spinning after rinsing Washing rinsing and then sp...

Page 31: ...in simultaneously for 3 seconds to deactivate the Child Lock With the Child Lock enabled You can still manipulate on the control panel while the door is closed If you open the door an information code CL dC appears with an alarm Then the machine starts forced draining after 30 seconds in order to prevent accidents Only when water supply is complete the Child Lock becomes active If the door is left...

Page 32: ...nder 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 Built in sink 1 Open the door and use a cloth or sponge to clean the Built in sink 2 Press Water Jet to supply water to the board Use this water to rinse the...

Page 33: ...3 Maintenance 4 Clean the Magic filter 5 Close the cover and insert the lower part of the filter in the basket first and then push the filter with click sound WA4000MK 03843A 00_EN indd 33 4 13 2017 11 02 11 AM ...

Page 34: ...1 Put a floor cloth or towel under 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 WA4000MK 03843A 00_EN indd 34 4 13 2017 11 02 11 AM ...

Page 35: ...ers to pull out the mesh 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 WA4000MK 03843A 00_EN indd 35 4 13 2017 11 02 11 AM ...

Page 36: ...t box by pulling in the front direction and then remove the wing distributors from the detergent box 3 Clean the detergent box as well as the wing distributors with running water and a soft brush 4 When complete reinsert the wing distributors Then reinsert the detergent box to the washer WA4000MK 03843A 00_EN indd 36 4 13 2017 11 02 11 AM ...

Page 37: ... Standby or is in a soaking cycle Please 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 t...

Page 38: ...et the circuit breaker Close the door 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 lock and does a quick drain There may be a pause or soak period in the cycle Wait briefly and the washing machine may start Mak...

Page 39: ... will not open While the washing machine is operating press or tap Start Pause to stop the washing machine It may take a few moments for the door lock mechanism to disengage 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 on...

Page 40: ...and drain hose Soak them in warm 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 spin...

Page 41: ...ss does not operate Make sure the laundry is spread out evenly in the tub Make sure the washing machine is levelled on a flat surface 1C OC Water overflows Run the spinning process to drain water and restart the machine If the information code continues to appear call for service CL dC Child Lock is activated unexpectedly While the information code blinks at a 0 5 second intervals water drains wit...

Page 42: ...x D568 x H1002 Net weight kg 31 0 Water pressure Mpa kg f cm2 0 05 0 78 0 5 8 0 Washing type Stirring type Water level L 5 60 4 53 3 40 2 29 1 22 Water usage L 160 Spin speed rpm 680 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 WA4000MK 03843A 00_EN indd 42 4 13 2017 11 02 12 AM ...

Page 43: ... weight kg 31 0 Water pressure Mpa kg f cm2 0 05 0 78 0 5 8 0 Washing type Stirring type Water level L 5 55 4 53 3 40 2 29 1 22 Water usage L 160 Spin speed rpm 680 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 WA4000MK 03843A 00_EN indd 43 4 13 2017 11 02 12 AM ...

Page 44: ...OMMENTS COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT INDIA 1800 40 SAMSUNG 1800 40 7267864 Toll Free www samsung com in support DC68 03843A 00 This product is RoHS compliant WA4000MK 03843A 00_EN indd 44 4 13 2017 11 02 12 AM ...

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