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Safety Precautions
Congratulations on your purchase of this 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 material (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”) 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”.
• Before washing clothes for the first time, you must run a complete cycle without clothes. See “Washing for the first time”.
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 appliance before each use.
• The glass door becomes very hot during the washing cycle. Keep children away from the appliance while it is in use.
• Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs made by inexperienced 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.
• This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless theyhave been adequately supervised by
a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely. Young children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
• This appliance has to be connected to the plug endurable to proper power consumption.
• This appliance has to be positioned so that the plug is accessible after installation.
• Do not use processed water containing oil, cream or lotion, which is usually found in skin-care shops or massage clinics.
- Otherwise this will cause the packing to be deformed, which causes a malfunction or water leak.
• A stainless washing tube does not usually rust. However if some metal such as a hair pin is left in the tube for an extended
time, the tube could rust.
- Do not leave water or bleach containing chlorine in the tube for an extended period of time.
- Do not regularly use or leave water containing iron in the tube for an extended period of time.
- If rust starts appearing on the surface of the tube, apply a cleansing agent (neutral) to the surface and use a sponge or
soft cloth to clean it. (Under no circumstances use a metal brush)
• For washing machines with ventilation openings in the base, that a carpet must not obstruct the openings.
• Use the new hose-sets and old hose-sets should not be reused.
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